Why Music at Cochise College?
Cochise College offers a variety of ensembles, classes and private instruction to provide a solid foundation in music studies for students who are serious about majoring in music, while also meeting the needs of those who simply seek to enrich their educational experience.
The Associate of Arts degree in music prepares students for transfer to a university program in music, interdisciplinary arts and performance, or related areas of study.
Cochise College music ensembles provide opportunities for instrumentalists and vocalists with wide ranges of experiences and backgrounds. These groups are led by knowledgeable and skillful conductors, and performances are held throughout the fall and spring semesters at many different venues within Cochise County and beyond.
Degree Information
The Music Associate of Arts degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in music, interdisciplinary arts and performance, or related areas of study. To ensure seamless transfer, students should develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College music instructor.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate an understanding of Western music theory from the Renaissance through the present day.
- Transcribe tonal and atonal passages of music into notation after hearing them.
- Sight sing musical melodies from notation on first view.
- Apply performance practices from various eras of Western art music with a chosen instrument or their voice.
- Collaborate and perform with others using a chosen instrument or one’s voice.
- Perform alone using a chosen instrument or one’s voice.
- Create original musical compositions.
Department Contacts
Virginia Thompson | thompsonpfauv@cochise.edu
Music Department Office
Douglas Campus | (520) 417-4066
Sierra Vista Campus | (520) 515-8759
Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2023
Spring: January 16, 2024
Degree: 4 Semesters
Certificate: 2 Semesters
Degree: 64 credits
Certificate: 32 credits
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