Music

Criteria for Application to the A.S. in Music Degree Program:

There are two options to gain admission to the program.

1. All applicants to the A.S in Music must take the Basic Musicianship Aptitude Test (BMAT) and the Music Theory Placement Exam (MTPE). 

   • The BMAT will be administered at the beginning of fall and spring semesters. See the Music Department website for scheduled dates. The MTPE portion will be administered either in conjunction with the BMAT or by appointment with the music department. Contact the Music Department to schedule the test.

   • Applicants who meet the minimum required threshold of 4 out of 10 on a combined score of the BMAT And MTPE will be accepted and matriculated in the A.S. in Music degree program.

2. Applicants who do not meet the minimum required threshold may still gain entry to the program by first completing a set of introductory courses with minimum specified grades.

   • Interested applicants will be enrolled in the Liberal Arts and Sciences A.A. degree with a Liberal Studies concentration.

   • They should register for the following courses in their first semester:

     • MUS-111 Musicianship I

     • MUS-121 Music Theory I

     • Music 160-180 Series Individual Study in Music Performance

     • MUS-186 Convocation I

     • Select one course from the following MUS 400-Level:

       • Music - Pop Choir

       • Music - Queensborough Chorus

       • Music - Queens Symphonic Band

       • Music - Jazz Ensemble

       • Music - Percussion Ensemble

     • Students who wish to be full time in their first term should also enroll in ENGL-101 and a pathways course.

   • Any applicant who successfully achieves a B or better in MUS-111 and a C or better in both MUS-121 and MUS-150-180 series have met the application requirements and will be enrolled in the A.S. in Music degree program.

   • With Music Department permission only, applicants may repeat MUS-111, MUS-121, and a MUS-150-180 series course one time each to meet the minimum grade policy. To do so, students must submit an Appeals Letter (see the Music Department Student Handbook for details). This includes students who received a WN and students who withdrew from the course(s) after the official college drop deadline for any reason.

   • Applicants who do not successfully complete the required courses with the minimum grade requirements will not be admitted to the A.S. in Music degree. They may remain enrolled in in the A.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree or change their major to another degree program.

All students must successfully complete two (2) writing-intensive classes (designated “WI”) to fulfill degree requirements.

Students may not select MUS-401, MUS-402, MUS-403, or MUS-404 to satisfy this requirement.