Music Focus Area

This focus area is offered only at the Ottumwa campus.

Because the usual requirements in a four-year music degree begin immediately in the first year of college, you are strongly urged to enroll in music theory at the beginning of your time at IHCC. Two full years of music theory is nearly a universal foundation for any music degree. This would include the Music Theory I-VI sequence and Music Theory Lab I-IV.

In addition, two years of Applied Music (private lessons) in a concentration area - brass, percussion, piano, voice or woodwind - are recommended.

Participation in one or more musical ensembles is open to all students and should be a priority for the music student. Class Piano I and II are strongly recommended for the voice or instrumental student with little or no keyboard background, since the keyboard plays such a vital role in the general music education process.

Preparation for IHCC

You should have as much experience in vocal or instrumental ensembles as possible. An ability to read music and some keyboard proficiency would be highly desirable before entering a college music program.

Applicants may be required to complete a basic skills evaluation during the admissions process for placement purposes.

Recommended Courses:

Course Name:	Credits
Music Theory I-VI	12
Music Theory Lab I-IV	6
Chorus I-VI and/or Jazz Band I-VI	6-12
Class Piano and Class Piano II	2
Applied Music (lessons) I-VI	6-12
Music Appreciation	3
Composition I and II	6
Public Speaking or Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
Literature course	3
Lab Science course	3
Mathematics course	3
Math or Science elective	2
US History or Western Civilization course	3
Social Science electives	6
Introduction to Computers or Computer Essentials	1-3