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AA Music

Composition/Theory Track

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

Composition and theory track centers on Applied Music Composition I-IV within the AA Music foundation

Core sequence includes Music Theory I-IV, Sight Singing and Ear Training I-IV, piano classes, and music literature

Applied and ensemble electives keep composition students connected to principal-instrument or voice study

Performance & Ensembles

Ensemble electives are included across the recommended course sequence

Music ensembles are open to the general student body by permission of the ensemble director

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer toward BA or BM study after completing STC's AA Music foundation

AA Music does not transfer as core complete; STC recommends additional core coursework before or after transfer

School Info

Snapshot

27%

Grad Rate

15.9K

Enrollment

$37K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$4,920

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,620

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$20,623

Before aid

Average Net Price

$1,751

After aid

Cost Of Attendance At Stc.Pdf · studentservices.southtexascollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 23, 8:31 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Composition and theory track centers on Applied Music Composition I-IV within the AA Music foundation

Core sequence includes Music Theory I-IV, Sight Singing and Ear Training I-IV, piano classes, and music literature

Applied and ensemble electives keep composition students connected to principal-instrument or voice study

Performance & Ensembles

Ensemble electives are included across the recommended course sequence

Music ensembles are open to the general student body by permission of the ensemble director

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer toward BA or BM study after completing STC's AA Music foundation

AA Music does not transfer as core complete; STC recommends additional core coursework before or after transfer

Program Highlights

Training

Composition and theory track centers on Applied Music Composition I-IV within the AA Music foundation

Core sequence includes Music Theory I-IV, Sight Singing and Ear Training I-IV, piano classes, and music literature

Applied and ensemble electives keep composition students connected to principal-instrument or voice study

Performance & Ensembles

Ensemble electives are included across the recommended course sequence

Music ensembles are open to the general student body by permission of the ensemble director

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer toward BA or BM study after completing STC's AA Music foundation

AA Music does not transfer as core complete; STC recommends additional core coursework before or after transfer

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Regular DecisionRolling

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Submission Requirements

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Submit an official high school transcript, proof of GED completion, or all college transcripts

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South Texas College does not require an application fee

Enrollment

No separate program application or program deadline is published

Submit proof of bacterial meningitis immunization if under age 22

TSI assessment may be required for reading, writing, and/or math placement

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

No Audition Required

No artistic audition or interview is required for program admission

School Info

Snapshot

27%

Grad Rate

15.9K

Enrollment

$37K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$4,920

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,620

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$20,623

Before aid

Average Net Price

$1,751

After aid

Cost Of Attendance At Stc.Pdf · studentservices.southtexascollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Composition and theory track centers on Applied Music Composition I-IV within the AA Music foundation

Core sequence includes Music Theory I-IV, Sight Singing and Ear Training I-IV, piano classes, and music literature

Applied and ensemble electives keep composition students connected to principal-instrument or voice study

Performance & Ensembles

Ensemble electives are included across the recommended course sequence

Music ensembles are open to the general student body by permission of the ensemble director

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer toward BA or BM study after completing STC's AA Music foundation

AA Music does not transfer as core complete; STC recommends additional core coursework before or after transfer

Updated Jul 23, 8:31 PM