Program: Music Performance, A.A. - Prairie State College

May 13, 2025

2025-2026 Academic Catalog

This curriculum is designed for students who plan to transfer into a Bachelor of Arts degree program with a major in music performance. A broad background in music theory, literature, keyboarding skills, aural skills, ensemble performance, and applied music instruction is offered at the community college level to provide a foundation for advanced study in music at a university. Transfer admission in music is competitive, and most universities require auditions and placement testing as part of the transfer admissions process.

Suggested Curriculum

I. General Education Core (37-38)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
ENG 102 Composition II 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

Select three courses from the list for Area B with at least one course from humanities and one from fine arts, one English course numbered 200 or above is recommended.

Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)

Select one math course from the list for Area C .

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credits)

Select one life science course and one physical science course from the list for Area B . One course must have a lab component.

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list for Area E .

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (24-25)

Take one musicianship course each term for a total of 16 credits.

MUSIC 101 Musicianship I 4 hrs transfer credit
MUSIC 102 Musicianship II 4 hrs transfer credit
MUSIC 201 Musicianship III 4 hrs transfer credit
MUSIC 202 Musicianship IV 4 hrs transfer credit

Select from Ensemble Groups I-IV: Take one each term for a total of 4 credits.

MUSIC 110 Concert Choir 1 hr transfer credit
MUSIC 120 Wind Ensemble 1 hr transfer credit
MUSIC 152 Jazz Ensemble I 1 hr transfer credit
MUSIC 153 Jazz Ensemble II 1 hr transfer credit
MUSIC 162 Vocal Jazz Ensemble I 1 hr transfer credit
MUSIC 163 Vocal Jazz Ensemble II 1 hr transfer credit

Select from Applied Music Instruction I-IV (Private Music Lessons):

Take one each term for a total of 8 credits.

MUSIC 191 Private Applied Music I 2 hrs transfer credit
MUSIC 192 Private Applied Music II 2 hrs transfer credit
MUSIC 291 Private Applied Music III 2 hrs transfer credit
MUSIC 292 Private Applied Music IV 2 hrs transfer credit

Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 credits

Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.