Nov 08, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Music, A.A.

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The Casper College Music Department provides students with a comprehensive and individualized education to prepare them for lifelong music-making as professional and non-professional musicians while enriching the cultural life of our community.

Casper College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of School of Music.

Instrumental Performance Emphasis

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
FA 0000 - Fine Arts (3CR)
SCI 0000 - Reason and Inquiry in Science (4CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (2CR)
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I (3CR)
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I (1CR)
MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I (1CR)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
HW 0000 - Health and Wellness (1CR)
MATH 0000 - Math Computation (3CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (2CR)
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I (3CR)
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II (3CR)
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II (1CR)
MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II (1CR)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

COM2 0000 - Oral Communication (3CR)
CNST 0000 - US and Wyoming Constitutions (3CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (2CR)
MUSC 1480 - Chamber Music I: (Subtitle) (1CR) (Max 4)
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III (3CR)
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III (1CR)
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II (3CR)
MUSC 2290 - Class Piano III (1CR)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

HU 0000 - Humanities (3CR)
SSC 0000 - Social Science (3CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (2CR)
MUSC 1480 - Chamber Music I: (Subtitle) (1CR) (Max 4)
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV (3CR)
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV (1CR)
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives in Music III (3CR)
MUSC 2295 - Class Piano IV (1CR)
MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency (0CR)

Total Program Credits (72 Credits)

Vocal Performance Emphasis

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (17 Credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
CNST 0000 - US and Wyoming Constitutions (3CR)
FA 0000 - Fine Arts (3CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (2CR)
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I (3CR)
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I (1CR)
MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I (1CR)

Spring Semester (19 Credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
MATH 0000 - Math Computation (3CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (2CR)
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I (3CR)
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II (3CR)
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II (1CR)
MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II (1CR)
MUSC 2320 - Diction for Singers I (2CR)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

COM2 0000 - Oral Communication (3CR)
SCI 0000 - Reason and Inquiry in Science (4CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (2CR)
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III (3CR)
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III (1CR)
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II (3CR)
MUSC 2290 - Class Piano III (1CR)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

HU 0000 - Humanities (3CR)
HW 0000 - Health and Wellness (1CR)
SSC 0000 - Social Science (3CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (2CR)
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV (3CR)
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV (1CR)
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives in Music III (3CR)
MUSC 2295 - Class Piano IV (1CR)
MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency (0CR)

Total Program Credits (72 Credits)

Instrumental Music Education Emphasis

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (17 Credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
FA 0000 - Fine Arts (3CR)
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology (SSC) (3CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 1025 - Introduction to Music Education (2CR)
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I (3CR)
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I (1CR)
MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I (1CR)

Spring Semester (19 Credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
MATH 0000 - Math Computation (3CR)
EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education (3CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I (3CR)
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II (3CR)
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II (1CR)
MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II (1CR)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

COM2 0000 - Oral Communication (3CR)
CNST 0000 - US and Wyoming Constitutions (3CR)
HW 0000 - Health and Wellness (1CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III (3CR)
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III (1CR)
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II (3CR)
MUSC 2290 - Class Piano III (1CR)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

HU 0000 - Humanities (3CR)
SCI 0000 - Reason and Inquiry in Science (4CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
Secondary Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV (3CR)
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV (1CR)
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives in Music III (3CR)
MUSC 2265 - Music Education Portfolio Review (S/U)
MUSC 2295 - Class Piano IV (1CR)
MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency (0CR)

Total Program Credits (72 Credits)

Vocal Music Education Emphasis

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
FA 0000 - Fine Arts (3CR)
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology (SSC) (3CR) Satisfies SSC
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 1025 - Introduction to Music Education (2CR)
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I (3CR)
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I (1CR)
MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I (1CR)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
MATH 0000 - Math Computation (3CR)
EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education (3CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I (3CR)
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II (3CR)
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II (1CR)
MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II (1CR)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

COM2 0000 - Oral Communication (3CR)
CNST 0000 - US and Wyoming Constitutions (3CR)
HW 0000 - Health and Wellness (1CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III (3CR)
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III (1CR)
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II (3CR)
MUSC 2290 - Class Piano III (1CR)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

HU 0000 - Humanities (3CR)
SCI 0000 - Reason and Inquiry in Science (4CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 1200 - Piano I (1-2CR) (Max. 8) (1CR)
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV (3CR)
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV (1CR)
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives in Music III (3CR)
MUSC 2265 - Music Education Portfolio Review (S/U)
MUSC 2295 - Class Piano IV (1CR)
MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency (0CR)

Total Program Credits (72 Credits)

Music Composition Emphasis

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (19 Credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
FA 0000 - Fine Arts (3CR)
HU 0000 - Humanities (3CR)
MATH 0000 - Math Computation (3CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I (3CR)
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I (1CR)
MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I (1CR)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
HW 0000 - Health and Wellness (1CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I (3CR)
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II (3CR)
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II (1CR)
MUSC 1070 - Music Composition (1CR) (MAX 8CR)
MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II (1CR)
MUSC 1008 - Intro to Film and Video Game Music (FA) (3CR)
or (depending on year)
SSC 0000 - Social Science (3CR)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

COM2 0000 - Oral Communication (3CR)
SCI 0000 - Reason and Inquiry in Science (4CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 1070 - Music Composition (1CR) (MAX 8CR)
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III (3CR)
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III (1CR)
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II (3CR)
MUSC 2290 - Class Piano III (1CR)

Spring Semester (17 Credits)

CNST 0000 - US and Wyoming Constitutions (3CR)
MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)
Music Ensemble (1CR)
Music Studio (1CR)
MUSC 1070 - Music Composition (1CR) (MAX 8CR)
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV (3CR)
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV (1CR)
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives in Music III (3CR)
MUSC 2295 - Class Piano IV (1CR)
MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency (0CR)
MUSC 1008 - Intro to Film and Video Game Music (FA) (3CR)
or (depending on year)
SSC 0000 - Social Science (3CR)

Total Program Credits (72 Credits)

Note:

All general education courses must be passed with a “C” or better. The normal length of this program is two academic years at 15-17 credit hours per semester.

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Music, A.A.

Instrumental Performance Emphasis

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

Total Program Credits (72 Credits)

Vocal Performance Emphasis

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (17 Credits)

Spring Semester (19 Credits)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

Total Program Credits (72 Credits)

Instrumental Music Education Emphasis

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (17 Credits)

Spring Semester (19 Credits)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

Total Program Credits (72 Credits)

Vocal Music Education Emphasis

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

Total Program Credits (72 Credits)

Music Composition Emphasis

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (19 Credits)

Spring Semester (18 Credits)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (18 Credits)

Spring Semester (17 Credits)

Total Program Credits (72 Credits)

Note:

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