Music

Program Overview:

The Music program is designed to result in an Associate of Arts degree and meets the general education requirements of all Idaho public universities. In order to ensure transferability of major coursework, students should coordinate course selection with the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer. The Music program at CSI provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to continue pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree program in music at a four-year university. Students completing a Bachelor’s degree enter the following professions: Music Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy and/or Music Business. In addition, students completing an Associate of Arts degree often work as studio teachers.

Concentration Courses/Ensemble requirement: All music majors are required to select an area of concentration. Each concentration requires a minimum of 2 credits in ensembles and a minimum of 6 credits of MUSA Lessons for music majors prior to graduation. Qualifying ensembles include Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Choir, MV Chorale, Madrigal Ensemble. Please see concentration for specific requirements.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Music program, a student will be able to:

1. Exhibit performance proficiency on their major instrument at a level sufficient to enter their junior year at a four-year
2. Perform on the major instrument at required levels of expertise.
3. Demonstrate a requisite knowledge of music theory
4. Demonstrate requisite abilities in sight singing and ear training.
5. Demonstrate requisite abilities in large-ensemble performance practice
6. Demonstrate intermediate keyboard proficiency.

Career Information:

 Musicians and Singers

*Talk to an advisor for additional career choices