Performing Arts Music - Orange County Community College

Performing Arts Music from Orange County Community College is a Campus Associate Music degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. Program Description The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Performing Arts: Music prepares graduates for employment in a field connected with music or possible transfer to a bachelor?s degree music program. Students select one of three emphasis areas: Music Performance, Jazz and Commercial Music or Music Business. For those seeking such a transfer, an articulation with SUNY Purchase has been established giving students the opportunity for seamless transition to a four-year program. Students interested in the transfer program should schedule a conference with the department chair. The program includes core courses in music history, theory and related musicianship skills, piano, instrumental or vocal performance, acoustics, and music business. Performing ensembles enable students to learn in active, collaborative settings and offer ongoing service and enrichment to the College and community through a variety of musical performances. Courses in arranging and improvisation are required for students choosing the Jazz and Commercial option. Students selecting the Music Performance or Jazz and Commercial options must complete four credits of private music instruction with a department-approved teacher and are responsible for the private instructor?s fee. Courses not required to complete the degree but also available include songwriting, jazz keyboard harmony, jazz/commercial guitar, jazz/commercial drumming, and audio engineering and design for the arts. View more details on Orange County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Music courses.