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Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2022-23 
    
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


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Fine & Performing Arts Concentration – Music Option



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Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Bedford Campus and Lowell Campus - Day - Starts Fall or Spring

Program Description:

Students in the Fine & Performing Arts Concentration Music Option Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences degree program are prepared for transfer to a college, university or conservatory. Students are introduced to the interdisciplinary nature of music, in conjunction with a well-rounded liberal arts and science curriculum. Students acquire basic music skills, in both theory and performance, knowledge about a variety of musical styles through the survey courses, and performing experience through the student recitals in the college concert series. This program qualifies for MassTransfer , which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state universities and the University of Massachusetts.

Career and Transfer Outlook:

The LAS-Fine and Performing Arts, Music major is ideal for:

  • A student who plans to transfer to a university as a music minor.
  • A student who plans to transfer to a university in an academic field in music such as Music History or Ethnomusicology.
  • A student strong in math.
  • A student who transfers to MCC from another college with many liberal arts and sciences courses.
     

    Please see the LS- Performing Arts, Music major for a student who plans to transfer as a music major in an area which requires a performance audition.

Helpful Hints:

Students interested in skill acquisition should look at the Performing Arts concentration (Music Option) in Liberal Studies .

It is strongly recommended that students begin their educational career at Middlesex with foundation-level courses in English and math, along with one or two program requirements.

Program Outcomes:

Students in the Fine & Performing Arts Concentration, Music Option program will achieve the learning outcomes of the Liberal Arts and Sciences  degree. Additionally, graduates are prepared to:

  • Demonstrate basic music skills in both music theory and performance;
  • Make use of music technology;
  • Be knowledgeable about a variety of musical styles;
  • Demonstrate performing experience through participation in student recitals in the college concert series.

 

Required Courses


Total Credits: 61-62


 * MAT 120 or above

**If math, must be MAT 120 or above
♦ Fulfills the Core Curriculum

Special Requirements for Liberal Arts & Sciences-Fine & Performing Arts: *Must be from one of the following; MAT 120, MAT 165, MAT 177, MAT 182, MAT 195, MAT 250, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 290, MAT 291.

 Students are urged to meet with their academic advisor for proper course sequencing.

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