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Nov 04, 2025
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Emphasis, A.S.
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Charles Pender • (901) 333-5158
General Program Learning Outcomes for the University Parallel, Music Emphasis, A.S.
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
- To describe the basic elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, form and tone color.
- To recognize musical styles and periods.
- Discuss important composers and how they relate to the social climate of their era.
- To discover ways to become a better listener, not concerned with liking or disliking music, but rather perceiving it.
- To experience and appreciate a live musical performance.
Specific Music Based Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in music theory, notation, and harmony.
- Demonstrate technical fluency, including the ability to perform assigned repertoire with correct notes and rhythms, good tone, and appropriate tempo.
- Demonstrate proficiency in ear and/or sight training on their instrument or vocals.
- Create musical demo recordings.
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First Semester: 14 Credits
Second Semester: 16 Credits
Third Semester: 15 Credits
- Literature (Gen Ed.)2
- Natural Sciences (Gen Ed.)1
- History (Gen Ed.)1
Fourth Semester: 15 Credits
- Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed) 1
- History 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) 1
- Natural Sciences 4 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) 1
- Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) 1
- Music Electives Group 57
Total Program Credits: 60
Contact Patsy Fancher, Department Chair, (901) 333-4151, for college-parallel area of emphasis, advising, and transfer information. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits. 1 Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection. 2 Review General Education pages and select a 2000 level literature course (ENGL). Students must have at least 8 hours, including at least one semester of private instruction in voice or an instrument and at least one semester of an ensemble. Additional hours in both areas are recommended. Class Piano I and II are also recommended. Students intending to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in vocal performance are also encouraged to take FREN 1010 and FREN 1020 . |
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