Elizabeth City State University

Transfer Guide

Elizabeth City State University
Music, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): General Music, Music Production, Music Performance, Music Education, Music Composition
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

ECSU requires transfer students earning an AA/AS degree to have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in college-level coursework.

If transferring prior to earning the AA/AS degree, please review transfer admissions criteria: https://www.ecsu.edu/admissions/transfer-students.php

Contact:

ECSU Transfer Admissions
transfer@ecsu.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

There is no foreign language requirement in this major.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENGL 102: Composition I English Composition Required Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 103: Composition II English Composition Required Course, General Education
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 232: American Literature II, ENG 241 British Literature I, ENG 242: British Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ART 111: Art Appreciation
OR
ART 111: Art Appreciation OR MUS 110: Music Appreciation 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
MUS 112: Introduction to Jazz 3 MUS 216: African Americans in Music UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
HIS 111: World Civilizations I
OR
HIS 112: World Civilizations II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNIV 110: Freshman Seminar I Academic Transition Required Course
HEA 110: Personal Health/Wellness 3 HLTH 185: Health Concepts Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
PED: PED Activity Courses 1 PE 1TR: Fit/Well for Life Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MUS 121: Music Theory I 3 MUS 108: Music Theory I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MUS 122: Music Theory II 3 MUS 109: Music Theory II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MUS 125: Aural Skills I 1 MUS 103: Aural Skills I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MUS 126: Aural Skills II 1 MUS 104: Aural Skills II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 13 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Elizabeth City State University:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: All students seeking to major or minor in music must first gain admission to ECSU by applying through the Office of Admissions. Following admission to the University, prospective music majors must complete and pass an audition on the primary instrument and take the Music Theory Placement Exam (MTPE). The audition is used as a diagnostic tool by the Music Department faculty to determine the skill level of prospective students. Students who are not at the collegiate performance level may be accepted provisionally. then given two semesters to successfully complete an audition at the college level to be admitted into the program. Music students must earn a 2.0 G.P.A in music classes by the end of the sophomore year to stay in the music program. Music students admitted into the Teacher Education Program must maintain the required G.P.A. designated by this program.

AUDITIONS: All prospective students must audition before being accepted into a program of study. Auditions occur before a panel of faculty. Each student must perform works from the standard repertoire for their voice/instrument and demonstrate a level of proficiency in music reading. Students who successfully pass their auditions are enrolled in applied lessons. Audition procedures are the same for those students who wish to minor in music.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
MUS 110: Piano Class for Beginners I 1
MUS 111: Piano Class for Beginners II 1
MUS 203: Aural Skills III 1
MUS 204: Aural Skills IV 1
MUS 208: Music Theory III 2
MUS 209: Music Theory IV 2
MUS 305: Music History I 3
MUS 306: Music History II 3
MUS 307: A Study of Nonwestern Music 1
MUS 309: Form and Analysis 3
MUS 400: Senior Recital/Project 1
MUS 101: Student Recitals 0

Complete 6 semesters of Recital Attendance. This course can be repeated.
General Music Concentration 29

Core Electives I

Applied - 5 Credits

  • MUSA 311-394 - Applied Music

Core Electives II

Select four (4) credit hours of large ensembles. The courses listed below may be repeated.

  • MUS 200 - University Marching Band 
  • MUS 201 - University Concert Band 
  • MUS 260 - Orchestra 
  • MUS 300 - University Choir 
  • MUS 401 - University Symphonic Wind Ensemble 

Core Electives III  Select one (1) credit hour of small ensembles.

  • MUS 205 - University Basketball Band 
  • MUS 210 - Brass Ensemble
  • MUS 220 - Woodwind Ensemble 
  • MUS 221 - String Chamber Ensemble 
  • MUS 230 - Percussion Ensemble
  • MUS 240 - Collegians (Jazz Ensemble) 
  • MUS 310 - Choral Ensemble 
  • MUS 429 - Piano Accompanying 

Related Courses - 7 Credits

Select seven (7) credits from the courses below. MUSA courses may be repeated.

  • MUSA 311-394 - Applied Music 

Concentration Core - 5 Credits

  • MUS 123 - Voice Class
  • MUS 231 - String Class 
  • MUS 345 - Brass Class
  • MUS 346 - Woodwind Class 
  • MUS 347 - Percussion Class

Concentration Electives I

Select one (1) credit from the courses below.

  • MUS 336 - Instrumental Techniques and Conducting
  • MUS 337 - Choral Techniques and Conducting

Concentration Electives II

Select six (6) hoursfrom courses that begin with prefix MUS or MUSA.
Music Performance Concentration (Music Composition) 40

Core Electives I - 5 Credits Select five (5) credit hours from the courses below.   MUSA courses may be repeated.

  • MUSA 311 - Applied Piano 
  • MUSA 325 - Applied Voice 
  • MUSA 339 - Applied Flute 
  • MUSA 343 - Applied Oboe 
  • MUSA 348 - Applied Clarinet 
  • MUSA 354 - Applied Bassoon 
  • MUSA 358 - Applied Alto Saxophone
  • MUSA 362 - Applied Trumpet 
  • MUSA 366 - Applied Baritone Horn 
  • MUSA 370 - Applied Trombone 
  • MUSA 390 - Applied French Horn 
  • MUSA 394 - Applied Tuba
  • MUSA 333 - Applied Percussion 
  • MUSA 374 - Applied Violin 
  • MUSA 375 - Applied Viola 
  • MUSA 376 - Applied Cello
  • MUSA 377 - Applied Double Bass 
  • MUSA 388 - Applied Guitar 

Core Electives II - 4 Credits Select four (4) credits of large ensembles. The courses below may be repeated.

  • MUS 200 - University Marching Band 
  • MUS 201 - University Concert Band 
  • MUS 260 - Orchestra 
  • MUS 300 - University Choir 
  • MUS 401 - University Symphonic Wind Ensemble 

 

Core Electives III - 1 Credit

Select one (1) credit hour of small ensembles. 

  • MUS 205 - University Basketball Band 
  • MUS 210 - Brass Ensemble
  • MUS 220 - Woodwind Ensemble 
  • MUS 221 - String Chamber Ensemble
  • MUS 230 - Percussion Ensemble 
  • MUS 240 - Collegians (Jazz Ensemble) 
  • MUS 310 - Choral Ensemble
  • MUS 429 - Piano Accompanying 

Concentration Requirements Concentration Core I - 2 Credits

  • MUS 312 - Orchestration

Concentration Core I - 10 Credits

Complete ten (10) credits

  • MUSA 365 - Applied Composition
  • MUS 365A - Applied Composition Capstone

Concentration Electives I - 3 credits

Select three (3) credits from the courses below.

  • MUS 123 - Voice Class Credits: 1
  • MUS 231 - String Class Credits: 1
  • MUS 345 - Brass Class Credits: 1
  • MUS 346 - Woodwind Class Credits: 1
  • MUS 347 - Percussion Class Credits: 1

Concentration Electives II - 1 credit

Select one (1) credit from the courses below.

  • MUS 336 - Instrumental Techniques and Conducting
  • MUS 337 - Choral Techniques and Conducting

Concentration Electives III - 3 Credits

  • Select three (3) credits from courses that begin with the prefix MUS or MUSA.
Music Production Concentration 35

Core Electives Core Courses I - 5 Credits Select five (5) credits from the courses below.   MUSA courses below may be repeated.

  • MUSA 311 - Applied Piano
  • MUSA 325 - Applied Voice 
  • MUSA 333 - Applied Percussion 
  • MUSA 339 - Applied Flute
  • MUSA 343 - Applied Oboe 
  • MUSA 348 - Applied Clarinet 
  • MUSA 354 - Applied Bassoon 
  • MUSA 358 - Applied Alto Saxophone 
  • MUSA 362 - Applied Trumpet 
  • MUSA 366 - Applied Baritone Horn 
  • MUSA 370 - Applied Trombone 
  • MUSA 390 - Applied French Horn 
  • MUSA 394 - Applied Tuba
  • MUSA 374 - Applied Violin
  • MUSA 375 - Applied Viola 
  • MUSA 376 - Applied Cello 
  • MUSA 377 - Applied Double Bass 
  • MUSA 388 - Applied Guitar 

Core Ensemble Electives II - 6 Credits

  • MUS 200 - University Marching Band 
  • MUS 239 - Popular Music Ensemble 
  • MUS 240 - Collegians (Jazz Ensemble)
  • MUS 260 - Orchestra
  • MUS 300 - University Choir
  • MUS 401 - University Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Core Small Ensemble Electives III - 2 Credits Select two (2) small ensemble credits.  The courses below may be repeated.

  • MUS 205 - University Basketball Band
  • MUS 210 - Brass Ensemble 
  • MUS 220 - Woodwind Ensemble
  • MUS 221 - String Chamber Ensemble
  • MUS 230 - Percussion Ensemble 
  • MUS 239 - Popular Music Ensemble 
  • MUS 240 - Collegians (Jazz Ensemble) 
  • MUS 310 - Choral Ensemble
  • MUS 429 - Piano Accompanying

Concentration Electives I Concentration Core - 21 Credits

  • MUS 115 - Emerging Media in Audio 
  • MUS 116 - Introduction to Music Industry Studies 
  • MUS 206 - Live Sound Production
  • MUS 125 - Introduction to the Recording Studio 
  • MUS 254 - Audio Engineering I 
  • MUS 331 - Music Business Seminar 
  • MUS 360 - Digital Audio Technology 
  • MUS 454 - Studio Production Capstone Project

Concentration Music Electives - 2 Credits

  • Select two (2) credits from courses that begin with the prefix MUS or MUSA.
Music Education Licensure Concentration 46

Core Electives I Applied - 5 Credits Select 5 credits from the courses below. MUSA courses below may be repeated.

  • MUSA 311 - Applied Piano
  • MUSA 325 - Applied Voice 
  • MUSA 339 - Applied Flute
  • MUSA 343 - Applied Oboe 
  • MUSA 348 - Applied Clarinet 
  • MUSA 354 - Applied Bassoon 
  • MUSA 358 - Applied Alto Saxophone 
  • MUSA 362 - Applied Trumpet 
  • MUSA 366 - Applied Baritone Horn 
  • MUSA 370 - Applied Trombone
  • MUSA 390 - Applied French Horn 2
  • MUSA 394 - Applied Tuba 
  • MUSA 333 - Applied Percussion 
  • MUSA 374 - Applied Violin 
  • MUSA 375 - Applied Viola
  • MUSA 376 - Applied Cello
  • MUSA 377 - Applied Double Bass 
  • MUSA 388 - Applied Guitar
  • MUSA 365 - Applied Composition 
  • MUSA ###R Applied Music Capstone 

Core Electives II Select six (6) credits of large ensembles.  The courses below may be repeated.

  • MUS 200 - University Marching Band Credits: 0 or 1
  • MUS 201 - University Concert Band Credits: 0 or 1
  • MUS 260 - Orchestra Credits: 0-1
  • MUS 300 - University Choir Credits: 0 or 1
  • MUS 401 - University Symphonic Wind Ensemble Credits: 0 or 1

Related Area Requirements  Related Area Core - 2 Credits

  • MUS 336 - Instrumental Techniques and Conducting 
  • MUS 337 - Choral Techniques and Conducting 

Related Area Electives - 2 credits Select two (2) credits from the courses below.   MUSA courses below may be repeated.

  • MUSA 311 - Applied Piano 
  • MUSA 325 - Applied Voice
  • MUSA 339 - Applied Flute 
  • MUSA 343 - Applied Oboe
  • MUSA 348 - Applied Clarinet 
  • MUSA 354 - Applied Bassoon
  • MUSA 358 - Applied Alto Saxophone 
  • MUSA 362 - Applied Trumpet 
  • MUSA 366 - Applied Baritone Horn 
  • MUSA 370 - Applied Trombone 
  • MUSA 390 - Applied French Horn
  • MUSA 394 - Applied Tuba 
  • MUSA 333 - Applied Percussion 
  • MUSA 374 - Applied Violin 
  • MUSA 375 - Applied Viola 
  • MUSA 376 - Applied Cello 
  • MUSA 377 - Applied Double Bass 
  • MUSA 388 - Applied Guitar 
  • MUSA 365 - Applied Composition 

Concentration Requirements

Concentration Core - 34 Credits

  • MUS 120 - Introduction to Music Education
  • MUS 312 - Orchestration 
  • MUS 345 - Brass Class 
  • MUS 346 - Woodwind Class 
  • EDUC 210 - Professional Studies I: Introduction to Education
  • SPED 310 - Introduction to Special and Diverse Learners
  • EDUC 350 - Teaching Intermediate & Content Reading
  • EDUC 360 - Teaching and Assessment 
  • EDUC 427 - Music Methods in the Secondary School 
  • EDUC 428 - Music Methods in the Elementary School 
  • EDUC 443 - Observation and Supervised Teaching in Music 
  • EDUC 478 - Seminar in Contemporary Educational Issues

Concentration Elective I Select 1 credit from the courses below.

  • MUS 123 - Voice Class (Applied Instrumental Students Only)
  • MUS 126 - Voice Diction (Applied Voice Students Only)
  • MUS 430 - Piano Pedagogy

Concentration Elective II - 1 Credit

Select 1 credit from the courses below.

  • MUS 231 - String Class 
  • MUS 347 - Percussion Class
Music Performance Concentration 28

Core Electives I Applied - 5 Credits Select five (5) credits from the courses below. MUSA courses below may be repeated.

  • MUSA 311 - Applied Piano
  • MUSA 325 - Applied Voice
  • MUSA 333 - Applied Percussion
  • MUSA 339 - Applied Flute
  • MUSA 343 - Applied Oboe
  • MUSA 348 - Applied Clarinet 
  • MUSA 354 - Applied Bassoon 
  • MUSA 358 - Applied Alto Saxophone 
  • MUSA 362 - Applied Trumpet 
  • MUSA 366 - Applied Baritone Horn 
  • MUSA 370 - Applied Trombone 
  • MUSA 390 - Applied French Horn 
  • MUSA 394 - Applied Tuba 
  • MUSA 374 - Applied Violin 
  • MUSA 375 - Applied Viola
  • MUSA 376 - Applied Cello 
  • MUSA 377 - Applied Double Bass 
  • MUSA 388 - Applied Guitar 

Core Electives II Select four (4) credits of large ensembles. The courses below may be repeated.

  • MUS 200 - University Marching Band 
  • MUS 201 - University Concert Band
  • MUS 260 - Orchestra
  • MUS 300 - University Choir 
  • MUS 401 - University Symphonic Wind Ensemble 

Core Electives III Select one (1) credit hour of small ensembles.

  • MUS 205 - University Basketball Band 
  • MUS 210 - Brass Ensemble 
  • MUS 220 - Woodwind Ensemble 
  • MUS 221 - String Chamber Ensemble 
  • MUS 230 - Percussion Ensemble 
  • MUS 240 - Collegians (Jazz Ensemble) 
  • MUS 310 - Choral Ensemble 
  • MUS 429 - Piano Accompanying 

Concentration Core - 5 credits

  • MUS 116 - Intro to Music Industry Studies
  • MUS 301 - Junior Recital
  • MUS 438 - Special Topics in Performance

Concentration Electives I

Select eight (8) credits from the courses below. MUSA courses below may be repeated.

  • MUSA 311 - Applied Piano
  • MUSA 325 - Applied Voice
  • MUSA 333 - Applied Percussion
  • MUSA 339 - Applied Flute
  • MUSA 343 - Applied Oboe
  • MUSA 348 - Applied Clarinet
  • MUSA 354 - Applied Bassoon
  • MUSA 358 - Applied Alto Saxophone
  • MUSA 362 - Applied Trumpet
  • MUSA 366 - Applied Baritone Horn
  • MUSA 370 - Applied Trombone
  • MUSA 390 - Applied French Horn
  • MUSA 394 - Applied Tuba
  • MUSA 374 - Applied Violin
  • MUSA 375 - Applied Viola
  • MUSA 376 - Applied Cello
  • MUSA 377 - Applied Double Bass
  • MUSA 388 - Applied Guitar

Concentration Electives II - 1 credit Select one (1) credit from the courses below.

  • MUS 123 - Voice Class 
  • MUS 231 - String Class 
  • MUS 357 - String Pedagogy
  • MUS 345 - Brass Class 
  • MUS 346 - Woodwind Class
  • MUS 347 - Percussion Class 
  • MUS 430 - Piano Pedagogy 

Concentration Electives III - 1 credit

Select one (1) credit from the courses below.

  • MUS 336 - Instrumental Techniques and Conducting 
  • MUS 337 - Choral Techniques and Conducting 

Concentration Electives IV - 3 credits

Select three (3) credits from courses that begin with the prefix MUS or MUSA.
Free Electives 9-31

Music Education Licensure - 9 hours

Music Performance - 31 hours

Music Production - 31 hours

Music Performance (Composition) - 31 hours

General Music - 31 hours