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Music, Humanities and Social Sciences Area of Concentration


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Important Information


Short Description


The mission of the Music program of the Community College of Baltimore County is to provide students with opportunities to experience and learn about a broad spectrum of music, from the European fine art tradition and the many types of American music to the music of cultures around the world; to partner with students in developing the verbal and technical skills necessary to communicate through music; to inspire students to participate in musical activities; and to foster the intellectual, creative, and spiritual growth of musicians by instilling in them a commitment to artistic and personal excellence.

Type of Credential


Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Humanities and Social Sciences
Area of Concentration – Music

Program Code


A 310

Contacts and Additional Information


Program Coordinators:

CCBC Essex, Monica Otal
443-840-1726 or motal@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Catonsville, Dr. Rebecca Ocampo
443-840-4014 or rocampo@ccbcmd.edu

Music Production & Audio Recording Technology Certificate Coordinator:

CCBC Essex, Brian Comotto
443-840-1589 or bcomotto@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

  • MUSC 140  is offered at the Catonsville and Essex campuses. All other Music Production & Audio Recording Technology Certificate classes are offered at the Essex campus only.
  • Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Music, see Departmental ExamAdvanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
  • Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.

Semester Sequence


This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1*


Semester 2


Semester 3


Semester 4


  • 1 Credit(s).
  • 3 Credit(s).
  • Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3 Credit(s).
  • Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).
  • Gen. Ed. Elective - Wellness and Health 3 Credit(s).
  • Program Requirement - Applied Music (MUSA 101-291) 2 Credit(s).
  • Program Requirement - Performing Ensemble (MUSA 160-178) 1 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for this Concentration*


General Education Requirements and Electives - 34 Credits


General Education Electives:


Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One course must be a Diversity course. 

  • Biological and Physical Sciences (from 2 different disciplines or 2-course sequence, 1 with a lab) 7 Credit(s).
  • Information Technology (MUSC 110  recommended) 3 Credit(s).
  • Mathematics (MATH 125  recommended) 3 Credit(s).
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 Credit(s).
  • Wellness and Health 3 Credit(s).

Concentration and Degree Requirements - 33 Credits


Students must complete all Applied Music, Ear Training, and Music Theory courses with a C or better.

Two-Semester Sequence


Critical Thinking


Choose one from this list:

Performing Ensemble


Take 3 credits.  All students must take one semester of MUSC 175, MUSC 176, or MUSC 177.

Applied Music


Take 8 credits of Level II and/or Level III MUSA courses on one instrument, voice, or composition:  MUSA 101-291.  This does NOT include Level I MUSA courses: MUSA 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, and 160.

Total Credits Required for Degree: 66*


Notes


*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

 

**These courses can also be used to fulfill General Education electives.

Area of Concentration Description


These areas of concentration are designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Music. Beyond the General Education requirements and other degree requirements, program requirements, and electives, this concentration should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or an advisor for information about specific requirements.

It is strongly recommended that incoming Music students be advised by the Music Program coordinator. Students should be aware that not all Music courses are offered every semester, and although the area of concentration follows a two-year plan, students who work more than 15 hours per week or have other major obligations outside of school are advised to take fewer courses each semester over a longer period of time. Students who work 25 hours or more are advised to take fewer than 12 credits each semester. These areas of concentration are designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Music. Students should contact the institution to which they intend to transfer in order to ensure a smooth program articulation.

CCBC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Music Program transfer patterns follow guidelines established by that organization.

The mission of the Music program of The Community College of Baltimore County is to provide students with opportunities to experience and learn about a broad spectrum of music (from the European fine art tradition and the many types of American music to the music of cultures around the world); to partner with students in developing the verbal and technical skills necessary to communicate through music; to inspire students to participate in musical activities; and to foster the intellectual, creative, and spiritual growth of musicians by instilling in them a commitment to artistic and personal excellence.

Area of Concentration Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this area of concentration, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate a solid core of theoretical knowledge and musicianship skills;
  2. demonstrate a broad knowledge of the canon of Western art music;
  3. perform in their area of applied music voice/instrument at an intermediate level of technical skill and expressiveness;
  4. perform in their area of applied music voice/instrument at an intermediate level of technical and musical skills as a member of an ensemble.

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