Fine Arts (Music Performance)

The music performance associate of fine arts degree provides a challenging curriculum, one-on-one training, and a number of performance opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in music or simply improving musical skills. Classroom instruction includes music theory, ear training and music literature. Private lessons are offered in voice, piano, brass, woodwind, percussion, and guitar. Concert choir, vocal show ensemble, and band each participate in a rigorous concert schedule.

Career Opportunities

  • Actors
  • Dancers
  • Kindergarten
  • Middle School and High School Teachers
  • Music Directors
  • Composers
  • Producers and Directors
group of student playing musical instruments
Suggested Degree Plan for Fine Arts Associate in Fine Arts (Music Performance)
Do not use this degree plan as a substitute for an advisor. Always meet with an advisor to discuss your specific needs for completing the program before signing up for classes each semester.
MUS 121 Introduction to Music Literature Details 3
A study of the terminology, vocabulary and structure of music literature and style through the history and examination of selected composers and materials.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 131 Music Theory/Ear Training I Details 4
A study of the elements of melody and harmony. Special emphasis is placed on music notation fundamentals, reading, writing, and aural skills. This course is intended for students seeking a degree in music; however, others may enroll with consent of instructor.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 132 Music Theory/Ear Training II Details 4
Continuation of Music Theory I. Study of the harmonic and melodic practices of the 18th and 19th centuries. Emphasis will be placed on analysis, harmonization, and aural skills.
Prerequisites: MUS 131
MUS 231 Music Theory/Ear Training III Details 4
A continuation of Music Theory II. The study of melodic and harmonic practices of the 19th century. Includes emphasis on chromatic harmony and aural skills.
Prerequisites: MUS 132
MUS 232 Music Theory/Ear Training IV Details 4
A continuation of Music Theory III. The course includes the study of form and analysis, 20th century compositional techniques, and aural skills.
Prerequisites: MUS 213
MUS 188 Class Piano, Level I Details 1
Beginning class piano instruction for music majors and non-majors. Assumes no previous keyboard experience.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 189 Class Piano, Level II Details 1
Class piano instruction for music majors and non-majors.
Prerequisites: MUS 188 or consent of department
MUS 288 Class Piano, Level III Details 1
Class piano instruction for music majors and non-majors.
Prerequisites: MUS 189 or consent of department
MUS 289 Class Piano, Level IV Details 1
Class piano instruction for music majors and non-majors.
Prerequisites: MUS 288 or consent of department
Various MUS 170-181 Applied Lessons (Fine Arts Associate in Fine Arts) Details 4
Private music lessons are available in voice, piano, brass instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments and string instruments. Each course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
MUS 170 Applied Music - Voice I Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in voice. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 171 Applied Music - Piano I Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in piano. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 172 Applied Music - Organ I Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in organ. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 175 Applied Music - Woodwinds I Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in woodwinds. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 176 Applied Music - Woodwinds II Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in woodwinds. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 177 Applied Music - Brass I Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in brass. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 178 Applied Music - Brass II Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in brass. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 179 Applied Music - Percussion I Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in percussion. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 180 Applied Music - Percussion II Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in percussion. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 181 Applied Music - Strings I Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in strings. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various MUS 270-281 Applied Lessons (Fine Arts Associate in Fine Arts) Details 4
Private music lessons are available in voice, piano, brass instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments and string instruments. Each course is repeatable 1 time.
MUS 270 Applied Music - Voice II Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in voice. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 271 Applied Music - Piano II Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in piano. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 272 Applied Music - Organ II Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in organ. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 275 Applied Music - Woodwinds I Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in woodwinds. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 276 Applied Music - Woodwinds II Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in woodwinds. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 277 Applied Music - Brass I Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in brass. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 278 Applied Music - Brass II Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in brass. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 279 Applied Music - Percussion I Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in percussion. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 280 Applied Music - Percussion II Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in percussion. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 281 Applied Music - Strings II Details 0.5-2 (Varies)
Private music lessons in string. This course is repeatable 1 time. A special lab fee applies.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various MUS 151-168 Music Ensemble Act (Fine Arts Associate in Fine Arts) Details 4
Band, chorus, vocal show. (May be repeated for credit in the same activity.) Only four semester hours in activity courses from music, physical education, and theater production, combined, may apply toward graduation.
MUS 151 Band Details 1
Membership is open to all JWCC students who show sufficient experience in instrumental music. The band performs both on and off campus.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 165 Chorus Details 1
Membership is open to all JWCC students. The chorus performs several major concerts as well as performing at selected college functions.
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 168 Vocal Show Ensemble Details 1
Singers are selected from the chorus and concert choir. Instrumentalists need not be members of the aforementioned ensembles. The Vocal Show Ensemble performs a wide variety of literature ranging from Renaissance to modern jazz and pop.
Prerequisites: (none)
NOTE: Only students who do not need additional coursework and who take the number of credits or courses as listed each semester can complete the program in the time given. Others will take longer to complete.