Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
- Program Code: 10-805-1
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August
About the Music Occupations Degree
DESCRIPTION
Prepare for a career in music by developing your skills as a well-rounded musician. Areas of study include theory fundamentals such as reading, analysis, composition, ear training and more. Students have opportunities to focus on performance or composition courses.
Additional program details: Classes are tailored to meet the needs of musicians working the real world of agents and gigs. From the classics to jazz to today's most popular styles, the curriculum is diverse.
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Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| MUSIC-103 | Major Instrument 1 | 1 |
| MUSIC-149 | Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSIC-162 | Music Ensemble 1 | 1 |
| MUSIC-177 | Piano Lab 1 | 1 |
| MUSIC-189 | Voice Lab 1 | 1 |
| MUSIC-190 | Choir 1 | 1 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| MUSIC-101 | Music Business | 2 |
| MUSIC-104 | Major Instrument 2 ‡ | 1 |
| MUSIC-117 | Music Analysis ‡ | 2 |
| MUSIC-120 | Choir 2 | 1 |
| MUSIC-144 | Music Notation | 2 |
| MUSIC-151 | Music Theory 2 ‡ | 4 |
| MUSIC-163 | Music Ensemble 2 ‡ | 1 |
| MUSIC-178 | Piano Lab 2 ‡ | 1 |
| ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| MUSIC-105 | Major Instrument 3 ‡ | 1 |
| MUSIC-152 | Composition 1 ‡ | 3 |
| MUSIC-167 | Improvisation 1 ‡ | 1 |
| MUSIC-174 | Ear Training 1 ‡ | 2 |
| MUSIC-181 | Conducting ‡ | 1 |
| MUSIC-191 | Performance Techniques 1 ‡ | 3 |
| ELECTIVES | (Six credits) | 6 |
| MUSIC-106 | Major Instrument 4 ‡ | 1 |
| MUSIC-125 | Music Studio Teaching Methods ‡ | 1 |
| MUSIC-153 | Composition 2 ‡ | 3 |
| MUSIC-184 | Ear Training 2 ‡ | 2 |
| MUSIC-192 | Performance Techniques 2 | 3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level HIST or SOCSCI course |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
63 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Program Outcomes
- Create an arrangement for an existing piece of music using genre-specific appropriate stylings
- Demonstrate collaborative musicianship skills in rehearsal and performance settings
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of industry notation software for arranging and composition applications
- Perform music at a professional level
- Develop a marketing plan for musical career promotion that includes current social media trends
- Instruct music students in an individual lesson studio setting
Admissions Requirements
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