This program is designed to prepare students to become musical performers, composers, conductors, teachers, researchers or program directors. Employment opportunities exist in such places as schools, church and community organizations, music publication, band and orchestras. Students receive instruction to develop aural, composing, ensemble and solo skills in all areas of music. Cooperative education opportunities include performance for art galleries, a musical theater, a pep band, etc.
Faculty members are all active professional performers.
For success in this program, it is important to have some background in music and to possess reading and listening skills, knowledge of repertoire, and self-discipline. Program advisor or counselors are available on the West Campus. Title Credit Hours Core Courses - A grade of C or better is required for graduation. If a student does not complete the AGEC, all 35 credits, lower-division general education is not fulfilled at all Arizona public universities. The student may fulfill the AGEC Special Requirement by completing a course identified by an I, C, or G, respectively, in the Transfer General Education Course List of the General Education Section of this catalog.