Program Description

The mission of the Snow College music department is to provide students with a high-quality music education through innovative and engaging course and degree offerings.  Students pursuing the AS in Music at Snow College will be prepared to continue in the Bachelor of Music program at Snow College or another institution.

Program Outcomes

A student who completes an associate degree in Music will be able to do the following.

• Students will possess the Music Theory and Aural Skills necessary to work independently in the music field and/or as a music educator, or to successfully enter a Graduate music degree program.
• Students will have knowledge of a wide variety of solo and ensemble literature suitable for use in public performance, classroom teaching, and/or in the private studio. 
• Students will demonstrate performance capabilities in various idioms, including the ability to perform, improvise, compose, arrange, and/or score.

Make the Most of Your Time at Snow

The requirements below will earn you an associate degree, but Snow offers other prerequisites that you will need for your bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to more fully prepare for transfer by completing the suggested plan of study.

AS Requirements

To earn an AS in Music at Snow College, students must complete 60 credits, including the general education requirements and the following major requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 1110	Music Theory I	3
MUSC 1130	Sight Singing/Ear Training I	1
One ensemble course
One private lesson course

Another Available Degree

While the AS is recommended, students can earn an AA in Music by completing the foreign language requirement as part of their 60 credits.