Associate in Arts Degree with Music Emphasis
While completing the necessary courses for an Associate of Art degree the student will also complete the following music courses:
Required courses: (28 credits)
MUSC 1131, 1132, 2231, 2232 - Music Theory I, II, III, and IV
MUSC 1181, 1182, 2281, 2282 - Ear Training I, II, III, and IV
* MUSC 1151 (two semesters) - Applied Music
* MUSC 1152 (two semesters) - Performance Class
Complete one music ensemble course: (two semesters* for 2 credits):
MUSC 1113, 1116, 1118, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144, 1145 or 1146
Music Ensembles
Piano Proficiency:
MUSC 1159 Piano Proficiency
Elective courses: (recommended - not required)
MUSC 1123 Jazz History
MUSC 1156 Guitar 1: Class Lessons
MUSC 1161 Voice: Class Lessons
* Most colleges and universities require four semesters of Applied Music, Performance Class and Performing Ensemble. The student who elects to complete only two semesters may be behind upon transfer.
** Most colleges and universities require four semesters of Music History. It is to your advantage to complete four semesters at Normandale. (MUSC 1121, 2245, 2246, 2247).
Associate in Fine Arts Degree in Music
While completing the courses in six goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (including goal 1) the student will also complete the following Music courses:
Required courses: (38 cr)
MUSC 1131, 1132, 2231, 2232 - Music Theory I, II, III, and IV
MUSC 1181, 1182, 2281, 2282 - Ear Training I, II, III, and IV
MUSC 1151 (four semesters) - Applied Music (Primary instrument or Voice)
MUSC 1152 (four semesters) - Performance Class
Complete two music history courses:
MUSC 1121, 2245, 2246 or 2247 (two semesters) - Music History
Complete one music ensemble course:
MUSC 1113, 1116, 1118, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144 , 1145 or 1146 - Music Ensembles (four semesters)
Piano Proficiency
MUSC 1159 - Piano Proficiency
General Education Requirements: (30 credits)
Complete 30 credits from at least six goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, including Goal 1.
Other Graduation Requirements:
* Complete the specific major requirements.
* Earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher for coursework completed at Normandale.
* Earn 50 of the 64 credits at Normandale (earn 41 credits at Normandale if 9 credits have been
transferred in from other Minnesota State Colleges and Universities)
OR
Earn 20 of the last 28 credits at Normandale (earn 11 credits at Normandale if 9 of the last 28 credits have been transferred in from other Minnesota State Colleges and Universities).
* File a graduation application during the first month of the semester you plan to complete your coursework.
Curriculum
Student Handbook
For more detailed Music Department information, download the 2008-2009 Music Department handbook, in PDF format.
Courses available in this department:
MUSC 1100 Beginning Music Lessons
MUSC 1113 Concert Choir
MUSC 1116 Concert Band
MUSC 1118 Orchestra
MUSC 1120 Fundamentals of Music
MUSC 1121 World Music
MUSC 1122 Music Listening and Literature
MUSC 1123 Jazz History
MUSC 1124 Rock & Roll History
MUSC 1131 Music Theory 1
MUSC 1132 Music Theory 2
MUSC 1141 Vocal Ensemble
MUSC 1142 Guitar Ensemble
MUSC 1143 Piano Ensemble
MUSC 1144 Instrumental Ensemble
MUSC 1145 Jazz Ensemble
MUSC 1146 Jazz Combo
MUSC 1151 Applied Music
MUSC 1152 Performance Class
MUSC 1156 Guitar 1: Class Lessons
MUSC 1157 Class Piano 1
MUSC 1158 Class Piano 2
MUSC 1159 Piano Proficiency Exam
MUSC 1161 Voice: Class Lessons
MUSC 1166 Guitar II: Class Lessons
MUSC 1170 Jazz Improvisation 1
MUSC 1181 Ear Training 1
MUSC 1182 Ear Training 2
MUSC 1900 Topics in Music
MUSC 2231 Music Theory 3
MUSC 2232 Music Theory 4
MUSC 2245 Medieval to Baroque Music
MUSC 2246 Classic to Romantic Music
MUSC 2247 Twentieth Century Music
MUSC 2252 Sophomore Recital
MUSC 2270 Jazz Improvisation 2
MUSC 2281 Ear Training 3
MUSC 2282 Ear Training
For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.
View common course outline information.
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Department Admin
Dean: Jeffrey Judge, Dean of Humanities
Dean's Assistant: Carmel Johnson
Dept Chair: Aaron Moe
Mission Statement
The Music department offers the complete first two years of a music major curriculum. Students may transfer as third year Music students in Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Education degree programs.
The student may select one of two degrees in Music, the AA with Music Emphais, or the AFA in Music. Careers related to this major include Music Teaching, Music Therapy, Performance, Composition, Conducting, Church Music and Music Business.
