The Band/Instrumental Music
Curriculum Guide and Degree Plan

The band/instrumental music program at Coffeyville Community College is designed for students who intend to transfer to a 4-year college and university degree program.  The associate of arts degree is the most appropriate degree option for music majors.

Associate in Arts Degree

This degree is meant to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 35 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply. 

I.  Written and Oral Communications (9 hours)
# Written Communications I
# Written Communications II

and any ONE of the following:
# Advanced Composition
# Creative Writing
# Public Speaking
# Interpersonal & Group Communications
# Technical Writing

II.  Social and Behavioral Sciences

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
# Economics
# Government
# Psychology
# Sociology

III.  Natural Sciences and Math (8 hours)

Mathematics*

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# College Algebra** or Higher Level Math

Natural Science*

A minimum of 5 credit hours from the following:
# Biology
# Chemistry
# Physical Science
# Physics

IV.  Arts and Humanities (6 hours)

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
# Art
# Communications
# Drama
# Foreign Language
# History
# Humanities
# Journalism
# Literature
# Music
# Philosophy

V.  Computer Science (3 hours)

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# Computer Information Systems
# Introduction to Software Applications or
# Higher Level Computer Course

VI.   Lifetime Fitness Concepts (2 hours)

VII.  College Orientation (1 hour)**

VIII.  Area of Interest (29 semester hours)

Although the area of interest requirement can be completed with college-level courses in any academic area, the area of interest hours are mostly fulfilled by courses in the students intended major.  For music majors, music courses offered by Coffeyville Community College include Theory I, II, III, IV (3 credit hours), Sight Singing/Ear Training I & II (3 credit hours), Adv. SS & ET I & II (3 credit hours), Applied Lessons: Vocal/Instrumental/Piano (1 credit hour), Conducting and Adv. Conducting (1 credit hour), Ensembles (any combination), Concert/Pep Band (2 credit hours), Jazz Ensemble (1 credit hour), Concert Choir (1 credit hour), Raven Soundsations/Choreography (2 credit hours), Music Appreciation (3 credit hours).

 * Student should check with advisor for specific course requirements at transfer institution.  The specific classes taken by the music major will largely depend upon the requirements of their intended transfer college/university.

** College Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students.

Sample Course Schedule

Your course schedule will depend on the general education and major requirements of your intended transfer institution and on your preparedness for college-level work.  Below is a sample four-semester degree plan for a typical art major that starts his course work at CCC in the fall semester.

Semester 1
English Communications I
Music Theory I
College Orientation
Lifetime Fitness
Music Appreciation
Sight Singing and Ear Training I
Applied Music

Semester 2
English Communications II
Public Speaking
Introduction to Software Applications
Music Theory II
Sight Singing and Ear Training II
Elective

Semester 3
Natural or Physical Sciences Course (5 hour lab science)
Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training I
Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective
Music Theory III
College Algebra