Tacoma Community College
Associate of Arts - Specialization in Music
Tacoma, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Nov 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Apr 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 10,573 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* $22,408 including fees and on-campus housing
Introduction
Considering a music transfer degree as an option? TCC offers an Associate of Arts (DTA) degree with a Music Specialization.
The following course set fulfills the requirement of the Specialization in Music for the Associate of Arts Degree and provides a clear, music-focused pathway for students to chain music courses together in a meaningful and transfer-relevant way. This specialization prepares students to transfer as Bachelor of Arts in Music majors, or Bachelor of Arts majors. It also prepares students with a solid framework of music knowledge, allowing them to potentially enter the music industry workforce.
All public universities in the state of Washington have a language requirement at the bachelor's degree level. Students should review those requirements and ensure they meet them prior to transfer. World language credit can be applied toward humanities, multicultural, and general elective requirements of the AA degree.
Classes and Performance Opportunities
Throughout the year, the Music Program offers a variety of courses and activities ranging from regular classes and individual instruction to recitals and performing groups. Students, community members, and faculty perform regularly in TCC's 344-seat theater.
Performance Ensembles
Instrumental
- TCC Symphonic Band
- TCC Jazz Band
- TCC Chamber Orchestra
Vocal
- TCC Voices
- TCC Singers
- TCC Gospel Choir
Digital Music (non-performance)
- MUS 150: Music Composition
- Fall 2023 - Application Deadline (Aug 15) and Classes Start (Sep 25)
- Winter 2024 - Application Deadline (Nov 15) and Classes Start (Jan 3)
- Spring 2024 - Application Deadline (Feb 15) and Classes Start (April 1)
Curriculum
Specialization Courses (31 Credits)
Music Theory (10 Credits)
- MUSC& 141 Music Theory I 5
- MUSC& 142 Music Theory II 5
Music Ensemble (6 Credits)
Select three courses from the following:
- MUSC 152, 252 Choir 2
- MUSC 160, 260 Orchestra 2
- MUSC 161, 261 Symphonic Band 2
- MUSC 165, 265 Jazz Band 2
Music Electives (15 Credits).
Select three courses from the following:
- MUSC& 143, 241, 242, 243 Music Theory 5
- MUSC& 105, 106 Music Appreciation, World Music 5
- MUSC 110 Introduction to Digital Music 5
- MUSC 120 Music in the Classroom 5
Remaining Degree Requirements (59 Credits)
- ENGL& 101 Composition I 5
- ENGL& 102 or 103 Composition II 5
- Quantitative Skill Requirement Select one Quantitative Skill course from the approved distribution list. 5
- Humanities Select one Humanities course from the approved distribution list that is not a MUSC course. Recommendations include a world language, philosophy, art, literature, or humanities course. 5
- Social Sciences Fulfill the Associate of Arts (DTA) Social Sciences Distribution requirement. 15
- Natural Sciences Fulfill the Associate of Arts (DTA) Natural Sciences Distribution requirement. 15
- PE Select a total of three credits of PE from the approved distribution list. 3
- College-Level Electives Select general elective courses to reach the total of 90 credit hours required for the Associate in Arts (DTA) degree. PE activity credit may not be used. 1
Note: At least 5 credits applied to the degree must be an approved multicultural course. MUSC 106 World Music and MUSC 155 Gospel Choir are approved multicultural courses
Career Opportunities
A degree in music can lead to a number of career pathways, including:
- Instrumental or vocal performance
- Music Composition
- Music program directing
- Teaching in the K-12 system or at the college level
- Teaching as a private music instructor
- Music therapy