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