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Program Information/Mission
A student must successfully complete the following coursework to transfer to a four-year university as a junior in music: (1) four semesters of music theory; (2) four semesters of applied music (private instruction); (3) one semester of class piano; (4) four semesters participation in one or more college performance groups
There are five performance organizations in which all students at ICC are invited to participate, whether music majors or not; Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Music students are required to participate in a performance organization each semester they are registered for applied music. Performance organizations present public concerts at ICC, high schools, and for special groups throughout the college district.
There are five performance organizations in which all students at ICC are invited to participate, whether music majors or not; Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Music students are required to participate in a performance organization each semester they are registered for applied music. Performance organizations present public concerts at ICC, high schools, and for special groups throughout the college district.
Accreditation Information
Illinois Central College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Additional Program Information
To maximize musical skill development, each level of Theory, Musicianship, and Class Piano should be taken concurrently (i.e.: MUS 110, 170, 180; MUS 111, 171,181; MUS 210, 270, 280). If the student's primary performance medium is piano, the Applied Piano numbers may be substituted (i.e. MUS 117,170, 180; MUS 217, 171, 181; MUS 218, 270, 280; MUS 218, 271, 281).
A score of 70% or better on music theory placement exam or successful completion of MUS 136 and diagnostic audition in primary performance area.