San Antonio College

Degree or Certificate Program and Concentrations

Learning Outcomes & Measures

 

 

I.          Degree, Certificates or Concentration or Unit in Support of: Associate of Arts Degree in Music

II.         Expected Program/Unit Learning Outcomes: 

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts in Music degree will be able to:

 

á          Perform repertoire on a primary instrument at a level commensurate with junior-level peers at 4-year institutions

á          Demonstrate high artistic standards with regard to musicianship, technique, stage presence, proficiency, interpretation, and preparation of repertoire on primary instrument

á          Acquire keyboard skills covering the following elements: scales, cadences, sight-reading, melodic harmonization, transposition and piece preparation

á          Perform in an ensemble situation with attention focused on tone quality, intonation, proper technique, accurate rhythm and stylistic performance practice

á          Analyze pieces from western Classical music literature by considering such factors as notation, key, meter, form, chord function, cadence, phrase structure, modulation, and voice leading

á          Perform aural skills, specifically melodic and harmonic dictation, sight- singing and clapping of rhythms, and aural identification of diatonic, chromatic, and modulatory excerpts
in terms of melody, harmony, cadence, mode, meter, and chords

á          Demonstrate knowledge of stylistic periods, genres, composers, major musical works, listening parameters and musical terms as they relate to western Classical music and other
American musical genres

á          Exhibit effective written and oral communication skills regarding musical compositions, performances, and experiences

á          Apply and synthesize musical knowledge (applied, historical and cultural, theoretical and structural) to performances, both as a participant and as an observer, and to compositions

á          Demonstrate a commitment to offering community service through performance.

 

Students taking Humanities and Music survey courses will be able to:

á          Understand and appreciate diverse artistic styles, cultures and history

á          Exhibit effective written and oral communication skills concerning course content

á          In the case of Humanities courses, identify artistic and cultural characteristics and legacies of a wide variety of civilizations and make trans-historical connections

 

III.        Measures of Program / Unit Learning Outcomes:

á          Student Records (GPA)

á          Student Retention

á          Transfer Rates

á          Syllabus Audit

á          Comprehensive Final Exams, Projects and Juries

á          Student Survey Course Evaluation

á          Collaborative Group Projects, especially in ensemble and Humanities courses

á          Student and Ensemble Performances

á          Performance Workshops and Labs

á          Oral Presentations

á          Student Success in Sequential Courses

á          Music majors who complete courses in music must pass the requirements of each course with a minimum of 70% accuracy.

 

A.        To ensure that the Music and Humanities Department reaches these goals, our faculty members pursue the following outcomes.

á          Arrange content in appropriate patterns – spatial, chronological, relational, logical, and thematic – to develop principles, practices, systems and theories

á          Show understanding of terminology, literature, aesthetics, systems, themes, practices and historical content appropriate to western Classical music or humanities survey courses

á          Demonstrate a high level of musicianship and proficiency on instrument(s) as pertains to the course

á          Rehearse and perform in ensembles to develop tone quality, intonation, proper technique, accurate rhythm and stylistic performance practice

á          Locate appropriate primary and secondary sources in conducting research in the Humanities and music literature

á          Quote primary and secondary sources correctly and document research correctly and ethically

B.        To achieve these program/unit outcomes, faculty members employ the following strategies:

á          Offer ensemble and applied study courses that give students the foundation to continue developing their performance skills

á          Offer research / writing content to develop creative and articulate writing

á          Offer theory and ear training courses to develop analytical skills and aural skills in music

á          Offer survey courses that give students the foundation to study music and cultural issues / artifacts in more depth

á          Offer a recital and concert series to encourage artistic patronage and community service

á          Offer performance workshops to encourage among students a sense of professionalism and musical community

 

IV.       List of Courses in Degree, Certificate or Concentration  Program or Unit in Support of: 



List of courses in degree program:

MUSI 1211, 1212, 2211, 2212 – Music Theory I, II, III, IV

MUSI 1216, 1217, 2216, 2217 – Aural Skills I, II, III, IV

MUSI 1114, 1115, 2114, 2115 – Functional Keyboard I, II, III, IV

MUAP 12__, 12__, 22__, 22__ - Private, Major-Level Applied Study on Primary

                                                            Instrument

MUEN 1___, 1___, 1___, 1___ -             Ensemble*

MUSI 1308, 1309 –                         Music Literature I, II

Survey courses:

MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation

MUSI 1310 – American Music

HUMA 1301 – The Humanistic Tradition

HUMA 1302 – Humanistic Foundations of the Modern World

HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts in Modern Culture, From Revolutions to Pop


Classroom Applied Study Courses:

MUSI 1181, 1182, 2182, 2182 – Class Piano I, II, III, IV

MUSI 1183, 1185 – Class Voice I, II

MUSI 1166 – Class Recorder

MUSI 1188 – Percussion Class

MUSI 1192, 1193, 2192 – Class Guitar I, II, III

*Ensembles:

MUEN 1121 – Concert Band

MUEN 1122 – Jazz Ensemble

MUEN 1123 – Latin Jazz Ensemble

MUEN 1131 – Early Music Ensemble

MUEN 1132 – Instrumental Chamber Ensemble

MUEN 1133 – Guitar Ensemble

MUEN 1135 – Estudiantina

MUEN 1141 – Concert Choir

MUEN 1151 – Chamber Singers

V.        Department Faculty and Staff

            Chair:  Dr. Jessica Howard, Assistant Professor (Music and Humanities)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Full-Time

 

Part-Time

Cynthia Barbier Sanchez, Assistant Professor (Music)

 Dr. Mark Alexander, Music Instructor

 

Paul Harper, Music Instructor

 Madalyn Blanchett, Assistant Professor (Music)

 Peter Carey, Music Instructor

 

David Herbert, Music Instructor

Billy Craven, Instructor (Music)

Gretchen Duggan, Humanities Instructor

 

Barbara Imboden, Humanities Instructor

Andrew Gignac, Assistant Professor (Music)

Cindy Ellis, Music Instructor

 

C. Morgan King, Music Instructor

Alice Gomez, Associate Professor (Music)

Stephen Girko, Music Instructor

 

David Law, Music Instructor

W. Peter Kline, Assistant Professor (Music)

Beth Girko, Music Instructor

 

Jerome Malek, Music Instructor

P. Terry Muska – Associate Professor (Music)

Dr. Stephen Gollihar, Music Instructor

 

David Mollenauer, Music Instructor

Veronika Pue – Instructor (Humanities)

Aldalberto Gomez, Jr., Music Instructor

 

Kerrie Morgan, Music Instructor

Mary Lou Russell – Assistant Professor (Music)

George Gregory, Music Instructor

 

Richard Parrigan, Music Instructor

 
 

Dr. Richard Rose, Humanities Instructor

 
 

James Syler, Music Instructor

 
 

Bobbie Teska, Music Instructor

 
 

Emily Watkins, Music Instructor

 
 

Steve Zeserman, Music Instructor

 
 

Sylvia Svec, Humanities Instructor

 
 

Becky Walker, Music Instructor

 
 

Caroline Avakoff, Humanities Instructor

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