Music

Associate in Science (A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements - 2011-2012 (Click Here)

Program Description

The Associate in Science music program prepares students to continue into a Bachelor of Arts in the music program at Villa Maria College or to transfer to another college or conservatory. While course work provides a solid foundation in music theory, ear training and keyboard skills, the program’s emphasis is on solo and ensemble performance, and development of a strong stage presence for the performer.

Program Facilities

The Music Department has special facilities for performance, practice, and recording. A 168-seat recital hall is the primary performance space for concerts. This hall contains two Steinway concert grand pianos and a 2 manual Delaware pipe organ. The recital hall is wired to the adjacent recording studio for capturing both live and studio performances.  An ensemble room contains electronic keyboards, a state-of-the-art sound system, guitar and bass amps, and a variety of drums and other percussion instruments. This room is used for jazz and percussion ensemble rehearsals, as well as for classes and lessons. There are fifteen acoustically-paneled practice rooms available for students. Three of these rooms are available for practice with percussion and double bass. The other practice rooms are equipped with pianos. The MIDI lab/digital recording studio houses state-of-the-art hardware and software including an iMac, Mbox, and MIDI keyboard controller at student workstations. Software programs including ProTools, Reason, and Garage Band are available at the workstations for students’ use in creating their own musical projects. The master/instructor station included a Macintosh G5 computer, a 24 channel mixing board, a Yamaha Motif synthesizer and powered audio monitors. The studio has a recording booth, and a collection of microphones, instruments, and amplifiers used for recording projects and the studio is wired to the adjacent recital hall.

Program Requirements

• Attain a minimum Grade of C in all music courses

• Fulfill recital seminar and concert attendance requirements

• Complete all music department outcomes assessment activities

• Develop a portfolio according to Music Department guidelines

• Pass all sections of the Keyboard Proficiency Exam

Career Potential & Employment Outlook

For those with ambition, persistence, resourcefulness, and talent, satisfying careers are available in music and music-related fields.  Graduates of the program are well prepared to study for a bachelor’s degree in the areas of music education and music therapy as well as music performance.

For more information or to enroll, contact:

Kevin Donovan
Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 716.961.1870
Email: kdonovan@villa.edu