Music
Associate of Arts Degree
Hone in on musical abilities through vocal, instrumental and composition instruction. Expand knowledge through various genres of music. The Robert A. Peck Arts Center offers a beautiful, Broadway House-sized theater along with ample soundproof rehearsal spaces. Work with faculty one-on-one and take advantage of performing in ensembles. Showcase skills during performances for the community throughout each semester.
Graduate fully prepared to successfully complete skills examinations for entrance into a four-year college or university music program. Majors and non-majors are welcome to take a variety of courses to develop and expand musical abilities.
Course Number | Course |
Credits |
MUSC 0200 | Convocation (4 Semesters) |
0 credits |
MUSC 1030 | Written Theory I |
3 credits |
MUSC 1035 | Aural Theory I |
1 credit |
MUSC 1040 | Written Theory II |
3 credits |
MUSC 1045 | Aural Theory II |
1 credit |
MUSC 1055 | Individual Lessons: |
1 - 2 credits |
MUSC 2030 | Written Theory III |
3 credits |
MUSC 2035 | Aural Theory III |
1 credit |
MUSC 2040 | Written Theory IV |
3 credits |
MUSC 2045 | Aural Theory IV |
1 credit |
MUSC 2050 | Music History Survey I |
3 credits |
MUSC 2055 | Music History Survey II |
3 credits |
MUSC 2070 | Individual Lessons: |
1 - 2 credits |
MUSC 2395 | Piano Proficiency |
0 credits |
Students must choose 4 credits from the piano classes or lessons listed below:
Course Number | Course |
Credits |
MUSC 1050 | Private Lessons: |
1 - 2 credits |
MUSC 1055 | Individual Lessons: |
1 - 2 credits |
MUSC 1290 | Class Piano I |
1 credit |
MUSC 2070 | Individual Lessons: |
1 - 2 credits |
Students must choose 4 credits from the ensembles listed below:
Course Number | Course |
Credits |
MUSC 1378 | College Band |
1 credit |
MUSC 1390 | Jazz Ensemble I |
1 credit |
MUSC 1400 | Collegiate Chorale |
1 credit |
MUSC 1405 | Touring Ensemble: |
2 credits |
MUSC 1410 | Vocal Ensemble |
1 credit |
MUSC 1441 | Chamber Ensemble: |
1 credit |
MUSC 1452 | Handbell Choir |
1 credit |
MUSC 1490 | Piano Ensemble |
1 credit |
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Writing Level I | 3 |
Writing Level II | 3 |
American & Wyoming Government | 3 |
Lab Science | 4 |
Mathematics | 3 |
Oral Communications | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Science | 3 |
University Studies | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Meet our professors
Jeremy Cochran
Instructor of Instrumental Music/Director of BandsJeremy Cochran is the new music instructor at CWC and he hails from Duluth, Minnesota. Now he resides in Riverton and is ready to watch the music program grow and help students pursue their passion for music.