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ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music Department Mission Statement<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mission of the music department is to provide quality educational experiences and culturally enrich the community.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music Department Vision<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Music Department will serve the needs of those in the college district by fostering the development of students\u2019 musical skills and abilities and enrich community by providing educational and cultural opportunities through music.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degrees & Certificates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Music, Associate of Fine Arts (AFA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) Degree is the institutional fine arts degree, with options in studio art and music. A specifically articulated degree with specific Missouri baccalaureate institutions, the AFA degree is comprised of a general education core tailored to students interested in study in a Bachelor of Fine Arts program and the necessary fine arts coursework to prepare students for that study, totaling a minimum of 64 credit hours. Students may choose from a variety of elective coursework appropriate for the specialized areas of studio art and music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) in Music is designed to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs for students who wish to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Music, a Bachelor of Music (BM), or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music. The curriculum provides general education courses required of liberal arts students and music specialization courses required by four-year institutions. The purpose of the AFA degree is to provide the first two years of preparation (assuming appropriate placement scores) for those students interested in careers in performance, music theory\/composition, music therapy, and the music business. The AFA curriculum aligns with the first two years of the transfer institution\u2019s degree program. It provides students the flexibility and optimal opportunity to work with their respective four-year degrees. The AFA in Music is also appropriate for students who want additional training in music for their present career, without the need to pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about the AFA in Music can be found in the\u00a0ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Learning Outcomes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Music Department offers education to those who seek professional training and transfer to baccalaureate institutions as well as for those who pursue music as a vocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the time students complete our program, they will be able to<\/p>\n\n\n\n