| Music | |
| Type | Degree program |
|---|---|
| Degree | A.A. · B.A. |
| Credits | 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor) |
| Department | Department of Performing Arts |
| Division | Arts & Humanities |
| Institution | Oakridge College |
| Category | Academics & Programs |
Associate of Arts (A.A.) · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
The Music program is designed for students who want a working foundation in musical theory, performance, and composition. It is intended for musicians, performers, and students who plan to build a life around playing, writing, or producing music — on stage, in the studio, or in the community.
The program pairs a progressive sequence of music coursework with study in history, communication, and an elective science of sound or mind — physics for the acousticians, psychology for the performers. Students rehearse, perform, and compose throughout, building a portfolio of finished work.
Together, these requirements are intended to prepare students for performance careers, continued study in music, teaching support roles, and work in venues, ensembles, and recording spaces around Briarmont.
Program Structure
Associate — 60 credits
- Music (Introductory → Advanced): 20 credits
- English: 10 credits
- History: 10 credits
- Physics or Psychology: 10 credits
- Free Elective: 10 credits
Bachelor — 120 credits
A completed Associate in Music transfers in full; bachelor candidates complete the associate coursework plus:
- Advanced → Expert Music: 20 credits
- Music performance & composition electives: 20 credits
- Public Speaking: 10 credits
- Free Elective: 10 credits
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours (Associate) or 120 credit hours (Bachelor)
- Successful completion of all required departmental coursework
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
- A grade of C or higher in all core program requirements
- Completion of a capstone recital, composition folio, or supervised performance project
Program Overview
Music is offered by the Department of Performing Arts within the Arts & Humanities division. Alongside Theatre and Performance, it anchors the college's stage-and-studio culture. See the full Programs of Study catalog for how majors, levels, and concentrations work at Oakridge.
OOC / Behind-the-scenes notes
OOC Notes: This is a general RP description of the program. RP students taking the major are not required to fulfill these requirements exactly. Different RP-related educational expectations might be presented when a character begins their education. This page was generated from the approved Programs of Study catalog.