Dec 03, 2024

Catalog 2024-2025

Music, Humanities and Social Sciences Area of Concentration

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex

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, Daniel Lewis
443-840-1057 or dlewis7@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 - For Music, see Departmental Exam, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate. Several General Education classes also have Prior Learning Assessment 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.

Pathway

Arts Pathway

Curriculum Maps

Curriculum Maps are a tool to provide students with a clear understanding of which courses to take and the order in which to complete them. Curriculum Maps help define a student’s individual path towards graduation, ensuring their time and efforts are not spent on credits that fall outside their program of study.

Each map identifies critical courses that must be completed in order to progress through the program and graduate. Curriculum Maps come complete with helpful hints for students - like recommended course electives and a reminder to apply to graduate.

Select the link(s) below to view the Curriculum Map(s) for this program:

Music AOC Curriculum Map

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*

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 111 - Ear Training I 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 113 - Music Theory I 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 130 - Piano Class I 1 Credit(s). (for non-piano majors)
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics (MATH 125 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Program Requirement - Applied Music (MUSA 101-291) 2 Credit(s).
Program Requirement - Performing Ensemble (MUSC 175 , MUSC 176 or MUSC 177 ) 1 Credit(s).

Semester 2

ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 112 - Ear Training II 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 114 - Music Theory II 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 131 - Piano Class II 1 Credit(s). (for non-piano majors)
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences with lab 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology (MUSC 110 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Program Requirement - Applied Music (MUSA 101-291) 2 Credit(s).
Program Requirement - Performing Ensemble (MUSC 160-178) 1 Credit(s).

Semester 3

MUSC 102 - Music Appreciation 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 211 - Ear Training III 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 213 - Music Theory III 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 232 - Piano Skills and Musicianship 1 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).
Program Requirement - Applied Music (MUSA 101-291) 2 Credit(s).
Program Requirement - Critical Thinking (PHIL 101 or PHIL 103 or PHIL 240 ) 3 Credit(s).**

Semester 4

MUSC 212 - Ear Training IV 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 214 - Music Theory IV 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 Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 102 - Music Appreciation 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

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

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

MUSC 113 - Music Theory I 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 114 - Music Theory II 3 Credit(s).

Critical Thinking

Choose one from this list:

PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit(s). **
PHIL 103 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s). **
PHIL 240 - Ethics 3 Credit(s). **

Music Core Courses

MUSC 111 - Ear Training I 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 112 - Ear Training II 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 130 - Piano Class I 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 131 - Piano Class II 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 211 - Ear Training III 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 212 - Ear Training IV 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 213 - Music Theory III 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 214 - Music Theory IV 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 232 - Piano Skills and Musicianship 1 Credit(s).

Performing Ensemble

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

MUSC 149 - Percussion Ensemble 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 160 - Community Chorus 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 163 - Chamber Singers 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 164 - Musical Theatre Practicum I 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 170 - Community Orchestra 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 171 - Power House Big Band 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 174 - Classical Guitar Ensemble 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 175 - Electric Guitar Ensemble 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 176 - “Jazz Plus” Electric Jazz Ensemble 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 177 - Chamber Ensembles 1 Credit(s).
MUSC 178 - The Baltimore Symphonic Band 1 Credit(s).

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.

MUSA Level II: Individual instruction in voice or instrument. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music.
MUSA 101 - Applied Classical Voice II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 102 - Pop Voice 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 111 - Applied Classical Piano II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 112 - Applied Jazz Piano II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 113 - Applied Classical Organ II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 121 - Applied Classical Percussion II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 122 - Applied Pop Percussion II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 131 - Applied Flute II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 132 - Applied Oboe II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 133 - Applied Clarinet II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 134 - Applied Bassoon II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 135 - Applied Classical Saxophone II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 136 - Applied Jazz Saxophone II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 141 - Applied Violin II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 142 - Applied Viola II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 143 - Applied Cello II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 144 - Applied Classical String Bass II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 145 - Applied Electric Bass II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 151 - Applied Classical Guitar II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 152 - Applied Pop Guitar II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 161 - Applied Classical Trumpet II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 162 - Applied Classical French Horn II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 163 - Applied Classical Baritone Horn II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 164 - Applied Classical Trombone II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 165 - Applied Classical Tuba II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA Level III: Individual instruction in voice or instrument. Recommended for students who have significant previous experience in music.
MUSA 201 - Applied Classical Voice III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 202 - Applied Pop Voice III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 211 - Applied Classical Piano III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 212 - Applied Jazz Piano III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 213 - Applied Classical Organ III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 221 - Applied Classical Percussion III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 222 - Applied Pop Percussion III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 231 - Applied Flute III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 232 - Applied Oboe III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 233 - Applied Clarinet III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 234 - Applied Bassoon III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 235 - Applied Classical Saxophone III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 236 - Applied Pop Saxophone II 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 241 - Applied Violin III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 242 - Applied Viola III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 243 - Applied Cello III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 244 - Applied Classical String Bass III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 245 - Applied Electric Bass III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 251 - Applied Classical Guitar III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 252 - Applied Pop Guitar III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 261 - Applied Classical Trumpet III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 262 - Applied Classical French Horn III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 263 - Applied Classical Baritone Horn III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 264 - Applied Classical Trombone III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 265 - Applied Classical Tuba III 1 to 2 Credit(s).
MUSA 291 - Applied Music Studies III 1 to 2 Credit(s).

Total Credits Required for Degree: 67*

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 101 . 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.

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:

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