Music, AA
Individual instruction in voice instrument composition or conducting.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Examples of small instrumental ensembles may include but are not limited to wind string percussion piano and mixed ensembles in various styles.
Scholarships are available to deserving students regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details. Ensembles are open to all students regardless of major. Performing ensembles serve three distinct purposes: (1) they provide music majors with the ensemble participation necessary for successful completion of their music degrees; (2) they provide those not majoring in music an enjoyable creative outlet and the unique experience of self-expression and social development that results from participation in a group activity; and (3) they serve as valuable public relations agents for the College. A great way to get involved at NTCC is to become a member of one of the performing ensembles all music majors are required to participein a minimum of one ensemble each semester enrolled. Additional course fee(s) required.
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.
English Composition I is a prerequisite for all 2000-level literature courses.
Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context with emphasis on audience analysis speaker delivery ethics of communication cultural diversity and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities.
Eligibility to enroll in INRW 0302
Understanding music through the study of cultural periods major composers and musical elements. Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances. (Does not apply to a music major degree.)
Additional course fee(s) required.
A survey of Western European-American culture from the 17th through the 20th centuries focusing on representative works of art literature music and philosophy. Exploration of the relationship between individual values and those of various societies past and present in their historical context. Participation in selected cultural events in art music and theatre. HUMA 1301 and 1302 need not be taken in sequence either courses meets the Humanities three-hour degree requirement.
Individual instruction in voice instrument composition or conducting.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Examples of small instrumental ensembles may include but are not limited to wind string percussion piano and mixed ensembles in various styles.
Scholarships are available to deserving students regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details. Ensembles are open to all students regardless of major. Performing ensembles serve three distinct purposes: (1) they provide music majors with the ensemble participation necessary for successful completion of their music degrees; (2) they provide those not majoring in music an enjoyable creative outlet and the unique experience of self-expression and social development that results from participation in a group activity; and (3) they serve as valuable public relations agents for the College. A great way to get involved at NTCC is to become a member of one of the performing ensembles all music majors are required to participein a minimum of one ensemble each semester enrolled. Additional course fee(s) required.
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal visual and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation synthesis and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.
Choose one course from the following:
Choose one course from the following:
- AGRI 1307 - Agronomy 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1315 - Horticulture 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1319 - Introductory Animal Science 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
- GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours.
- GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
If applicable, additional 2 credit hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”
Choose one course from the following:
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours.
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications 3 credit hours.
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours.
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems 3 credit hours.
Individual instruction in voice instrumen t composition or conducting.
Additional course fee(s) required.
The study of analysis and writing of tonal melody and diatonic harmony including fundamental music concepts scales intervals chords 7th chords and early four-part writing. Analysis of small compositional forms. Optional correlated study at the keyboard.
Satisfactory score on theory placement test. To be taken concurrently with MUSI 1116.
Scholarships are available to deserving students regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details.
Singing tonal music in treble and bass clefs and aural study of elements of music such as scales intervals and chords and dictation of basic rhythm melody an diatonic harmony.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution structure and powers of the national government including the legislative executive and judicial branches federalism political participation the national election process public policy civil liberties and civil rights.
Choose one course from the following:
- AGRI 1307 - Agronomy 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1315 - Horticulture 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1319 - Introductory Animal Science 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
- GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours.
- GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
If applicable, additional 2 credit hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”
Choose one course from the following:
- HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2381 - African American History I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2382 - African American History II 3 credit hours.
Individual instruction in voice instrumen t composition or conducting.
Additional course fee(s) required.
The study of analysis and writing of tonal melody and diatonic harmony including all diatonic hords and seventh chords in root position and inversions non-chord tones and functional harmony. Introduction to more complex topics such as modulation may occur. Optional correlated study at the keyboard.
MUSI 1311. To be taken concurrently with MUSI 1117
Scholarships are available to deserving students regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details.
Singing tonal music in various clefs continued aural study of the elements of music and dictation of intermediate rhythm melody and diatonic harmony.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Origin and development of the Texas Constitution structure and powers of state and local government federalism and inter-governmental relations political participation the election process public policy and the political culture of Texas.
Choose one course from the following:
- HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2381 - African American History I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2382 - African American History II 3 credit hours.
Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.
Total Program Hours
60
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Come explore the many offerings from the NTCC Music Department! We have ensembles from rock bands to string orchestras and lessons for so many instruments. From beginner to advanced, we have something for everyone. The music department also sponsors monthly recitals by students and faculty.
The music department offers essential courses for the music and non-music major. Students that intend to transfer to a four-year music school will be prepared for that transition; students that only wish to improve their music skills will also find valuable courses within the department. The NTCC music department offers applied lessons on all instruments, theory and ear-training classes, and a variety of ensembles
