Repertoires and techniques covered vary according to the needs and competencies of the student. Ensemble courses provide music students with opportunities for musical interaction and performance in group settings. To prepare adequately for transfer to a baccalaureate music major program, students should take applied music and ensemble courses each semester in residence. Beginning and Class courses are open to all Cottey students. Enrollment is limited only by faculty time available or class size limits.
Instruction is at the college preparatory level.
Elective courses are private lessons for students who may or may not plan to be music majors after they transfer from Cottey. Elective courses may be repeated for credit as shown below. Secondary courses are private lessons intended for prospective music majors who plan to transfer to professional degree programs such as music education, music therapy or performance. They are also suitable for prospective liberal arts music majors, who seek to acquire keyboard proficiency or exposure to another performance medium. They offer instruction in vocal or instrumental music that a student wants to develop into a secondary performance area, different from and in addition to her primary performance emphasis.