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Music, AFA
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PURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in music with a
performance concentration. This degree is offered at the Midlothian Campus.
CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Fine Art (AFA) degree is a major in an area such as theatre, music, or visual art
takes two years for full-time students to complete. The AFA degree is for students who plan to transfer to four-
colleges.
TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is designed for transfer. Students should consult with their advisor
ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended
college or university programs of study. More information can also be found
at www.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission require
New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can als
email [email protected] for assistance. Because transfer requirements will vary based upon the inte
transfer institution, students must meet with their faculty advisor to develop a schedule that best suits their go
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an inter
level of competency in the following skills:
1. Analyze a musical composition in terms of musical terminology, chord structure, and rhythm.
2. Write a musical composition demonstrating an understanding of the elements of musical theory.
3. Perform in an ensemble setting.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in playing piano at a sophomore level.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of music history appropriate to the sophomore level.

Required Courses
• SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit
• ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 credits
• MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
• MUS 111 - Music Theory I 4 credits
• MUS 141 - Class Piano I 2 credits
• APPLIED MUSIC ELECTIVE 1-2 credits
Choose one to two courses from the Applied Music Electives list below. Students should begin with lower-level
Applied Music electives. Applied Music courses may be repeated for credit. A minimum of 6 Applied Music cred
required for the degree.
• MUSIC ENSEMBLE ELECTIVE 1-2 credits
Choose one course from the Music Ensemble Electives list below. Music Ensemble courses may be repeated for
Course offerings may vary each semester. A minimum of 4 Music Ensemble credits are required for the degree
• ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 credits
• MUS 112 - Music Theory II 4 credits
• MUS 142 - Class Piano II 2 credits
• HIS 111 - World Civilization Pre-1500 CE 3 credits Additional Course Options: HIS 112, PSY 200, SOC 200.
• APPLIED MUSIC ELECTIVE 1-2 credits
Choose one to two courses from the Applied Music Electives list below. Students should begin with lower-level
Applied Music electives. Applied Music courses may be repeated for credit. A minimum of 6 Applied Music cred
required for the degree.
• MUSIC ENSEMBLE ELECTIVE 1-2 credits
Choose one course from the Music Ensemble Electives list below. Music Ensemble courses may be repeated for
Course offerings may vary each semester. A minimum of 4 Music Ensemble credits are required for the degree
• MUS 221 - History of Western Music Prior to 1750 3 credits
• MUS 211 - Advanced Music Theory I 4 credits
• ENV 121 - General Environmental Science I 4 credits Additional Course Options: BIO 106, PHY 100, CHM 1
101.
• ENG 225 - Reading Literature: Culture and Ideas 3 credits Additional Course Options: ENG 245, ENG 246, E
255, ENG 275, ENG 258.
• MUS 222 - History of Western Music 1750 to Present 3 credits
• MUS 212 - Advanced Music Theory II 4 credits
• MUS 226 - World Music 3 credits
Required Music/Foreign Language Elective
• Choose 1-3 courses for a total of 3-4 credits.
(Note that students must complete a minimum 6 Applied Music credits and 4 Music Ensemble credits to gradu
Course offerings may vary each semester.)
• MUS 129 - Musical Workshop 1 credit
• MUS 131 - Class Voice I 2 credits
• MUS 132 - Class Voice II 2 credits
• MUS 136 - Applied Music-Voice 1 credit
• MUS 137 - Chorus Ensemble 2 credits
• MUS 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble 2 credits
• MUS 143 - Chamber Ensemble 1 credit
• MUS 144 - Jazz Chamber Ensemble 1 credit
• MUS 145 - Applied Music - Keyboard 1 credit
• MUS 147 - Applied Music Composition 1 credit
• MUS 148 - Orchestra Ensemble 1 credit
• MUS 149 - Band Ensemble 1 credit
• MUS 155 - Applied Music - Woodwinds 1 credit
• MUS 163 - Guitar Theory and Practice I 3 credits
• MUS 164 - Guitar Theory and Practice II 3 credits
• MUS 165 - Applied Music - Strings 1 credit
• MUS 175 - Applied Music - Brass 1 credit
• MUS 185 - Applied Music - Percussion 1 credit
• MUS 225 - The History of Jazz 3 credits
• MUS 243 - Advanced Applied Music Composition 2 credits
• MUS 236 - Advanced Applied Music - Voice 2 credits
• MUS 245 - Advanced Applied Music - Keyboard 2 credits
• MUS 255 - Advanced Applied Music - Woodwinds 2 credits
• MUS 265 - Advanced Applied Music - Strings 2 credits
• MUS 275 - Advanced Applied Music - Brass 2 credits
• MUS 285 - Advanced Applied Music - Percussion 2 credits
• FRE 101 - Beginning French I 4 credits
• FRE 102 - Beginning French II 4 credits
• GER 101 - Beginning German I 4 credits
• GER 102 - Beginning German II 4 credits
Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 62-64
Applied Music Electives (6 credits)
• (Students should begin with lower-level “1xx” Applied Music electives. Applied Music courses may be repeated
credit. Course offerings may vary each semester. A minimum of 6 Applied Music credits are required for the
degree.) Credits / Units: 6
• MUS 131 - Class Voice I 2 credits
• MUS 132 - Class Voice II 2 credits
• MUS 136 - Applied Music-Voice 1 credit
• MUS 145 - Applied Music - Keyboard 1 credit
• MUS 147 - Applied Music Composition 1 credit
• MUS 155 - Applied Music - Woodwinds 1 credit
• MUS 165 - Applied Music - Strings 1 credit
• MUS 175 - Applied Music - Brass 1 credit
• MUS 185 - Applied Music - Percussion 1 credit
• MUS 236 - Advanced Applied Music - Voice 2 credits
• MUS 243 - Advanced Applied Music Composition 2 credits
• MUS 245 - Advanced Applied Music - Keyboard 2 credits
• MUS 255 - Advanced Applied Music - Woodwinds 2 credits
• MUS 265 - Advanced Applied Music - Strings 2 credits
• MUS 275 - Advanced Applied Music - Brass 2 credits
• MUS 285 - Advanced Applied Music - Percussion 2 credits
Music Ensemble Electives (4-5 credits)
• (Music Ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Course offerings may vary each semester. A minimum of
Ensemble credits are required for the degree.) Credits / Units: 4-5
• MUS 129 - Musical Workshop 1 credit
• MUS 137 - Chorus Ensemble 2 credits
• MUS 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble 2 credits
• MUS 143 - Chamber Ensemble 1 credit
• MUS 144 - Jazz Chamber Ensemble 1 credit
• MUS 148 - Orchestra Ensemble 1 credit
• MUS 149 - Band Ensemble 1 credit
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first.
Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisem
reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Naviga
General education and major degree requirements will vary by institution and by program. Students must mee
their faculty advisor to determine the best choices for transfer. Note that some course options have prerequisi
Some four-year programs require a foreign language. See your faculty advisor to determine best options for tra
Note that some options have prerequisites.
Voice majors are generally required to take French, German, or Italian. Brightpoint offers FRE courses online a
campus whereas GER courses are offered online only through Northern Virginia Community College. Italian is
currently being offered. Students transferring to programs that require a foreign language should enroll in the
level foreign language course for which they are prepared. Heritage or conversationally fluent speakers may en
directly into 102. See your faculty advisor to determine best options for transfer.