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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.

CourseCredits
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 Bands

Jeremy 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.

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