This course of study is recommended for students who plan to transfer and earn the baccalaureate degree with a major in music. It provides basic preparation for a career in music. In the program, a balance is maintained between courses dealing with general musical knowledge and those courses designed to develop a particular music skill. A variety of performing organizations provide students with ensemble experience and with opportunities for public performances. Students will also be required to take a minimum of 15 one-hour lessons each semester. The cost of lessons is not included in MCC tuition. Recommended Preparation: Students who plan to complete this course of study in two years should have experience in vocal or instrumental performance and reading music. Entering students must prepare two contrasting pieces for a music area audition. To find out about audition dates, please contact the department secretary at 292-2047.

(Housed in the Visual and Performing Arts Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 17 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
MUS 109 Music Theory I	4
MUS 126 Applied Piano Minor I	1
MUS 151 Private Lessons/Perform Class	2
Major Performing Organization**	1
MUS 159 Aural Skills I	1
Physical/Health Education	2
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE+	3
Total	17
SECOND SEMESTER: 18-19 Credit Hours
MUS 110 Music Theory II	4
MUS 127 Applied Piano Minor II	1
MUS 151 Private Lessons/Perform Class	2
Major Performing Organization**	1
MUS 160 Aural Skills II	1
MUS 129 MIDI Recording Techniques	3
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE (MTH 150 or higher)	3-4
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE++	3
Total	18-19
THIRD SEMESTER: 18-19 Credit Hours
ENGLISH LITERATURE ELECTIVE+	3
MUS 201 History of Music I	3
MUS 151 Private Lessons/Perform Class	2
MUS 226 Applied Piano Minor III	1
MUS 209 Music Theory III	4
NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES+	3-4
MUS 259 Aural Skills III	1
Major Performing Organization**	1
Total	18-19
FOURTH SEMESTER: 15-16 Credit Hours
NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE+	3-4
MUS 151 Private Lessons/Perform Class	2
Major Performing Organization**	1
MUS 210 Music Theory IV	4
MUS 202 History of Music II	3
MUS 227 Applied Piano Minor IV	1
MUS 260 Aural Skills IV	1
Total	15-16
TOTAL CREDITS	68-71

Students should be aware of the course requirements of the college to which they plan to transfer.

* A minimum of 15 lessons are required per semester. Cost of lessons is not included in MCC tuition.
** Major Performing Organization include: MUS 108, MUS 140, MUS 141, MUS 142, MUS 145,
MUS 146, MUS 161.
+ Courses to be selected from SUNY General Education course plan for students transferring to SUNY institutions.
++ Course should be selected from SUNY General Education course plan (American History or Other World
Civilizations) for students transferring to SUNY institutions.