Music
Arts & Humanities
Overview
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.
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.
Perform musical melodies from notation by sight singing. - Apply performance practices from various eras of Western Art, Jazz, Contemporary, Folk, and/or World music with an instrument or voice.
- Collaborate and perform with others using a chosen instrument or voice.
- Perform alone using a chosen instrument or voice.
- Create original musical compositions.
Admissions Requirements
There are no special admissions requirements for this program.
Degree & Certificates
Important Dates
Program Information
Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Degree: 4 Semesters
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
Degree: 60-62 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Degree: 4 Semesters
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

Degree: 60-62 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Music Instructors
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