Raritan Valley Community College
Music, Associate of Fine Arts
The Associate of Fine Arts in Music degree program prepares students for transfer into bachelor’s degree programs in music-whether B.M., B.A., B.F.A. or B.M.E.-at four-year colleges and universities such as Rutgers University, William Paterson University, Kean University, Montclair State University, The College of New Jersey, Rowan University, and Westminster Choir College of Rider University.
Graduates are able to:
understand the role of a musician as a creative, disciplined and performing artist
display general musicianship skills
analyze and apply certain theoretical concepts in music
illustrate a historical perspective and knowledge of music literature
identify composers and analyze compositions from the historical style periods
display solo and ensemble performance skills appropriate to a vocal or instrumental concentration