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 Fine Arts (A.F.A.) in Fine and Performing Arts
Area of Concentration – Music
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 Exam, Advanced 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.
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.
**Most MUSA courses with course numbers between 101 and 291 fulfill the Applied Music requirement. However, the following classes
cannot be used to fulfill the requirement:
MUSA 100 ;
MUSA 110 ;
MUSA 120 ;
MUSA 130 ;
MUSA 140 ;
MUSA 150 ;
MUSA 160 .
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 transfer pattern 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.
