Music, A.S.

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Overview

The Associate in Science Music Degree program services both acoustic and electronic musicians. At SUNY Niagara, students will concentrate on the performance of their major instrument as the program prepares them for transfer into baccalaureate programs. Students are offered a multitude of academic and ensemble courses as well as many performance experience opportunities.

Did you know?

SUNY Niagara has a 17:1 student to faculty ratio to ensure personalized attention and growth in the classroom.
Our program prepares you for a transfer audition into a Baccalaureate program in music.
There is no audition requirement in order to enroll in the music program.

We offer both a musicianship track and recording track to help tailor courses to each student’s individual career and transfer goals.
You don’t need to be a music major to take music courses. Any student of the college can enroll in a music course, and our ensembles are open to the community!

Catalog Information

Curriculum Overview

Program Goals and Objectives

To afford students ample opportunity to perform in a variety of venues on their major instrument or voice.
To improve musicianship in a variety of classical and contemporary music experiences.
To prepare students for a successful audition leading to acceptance as transfer students into Music Education, Music Performance, Recording Technology, Music Business or other music-related programs at four-year colleges, universities and conservatories.
To provide students with a well-rounded music and liberal arts education.

Alumni Spotlight

Marquese Evans ’21

Marquese Evans is a Music student who has been singing, acting, and dancing from a young age. In SUNY Niagara’s 2019 production of the musical “Into the Woods”, Marquese landed the lead role of ‘Jack’ from “Jack and Beanstalk”. As an active member of the Campus Activities Board, Marquese helps plan campus events to encourage student involvement. Marquese wants to someday be on Broadway. He credits SUNY Niagara Faculty members with going out of their way to help him succeed. After completing his SUNY Niagara degree, he plans to attend graduate school at New York University. “If you want to study theatre, be prepared and willing to do new things. If you are passionate about it, you will do it.”

Careers in Music

So, what can I do with a degree in music?

Music Business

Band Instrument Service and Repair Technician
Concert Hall Manager
Distributor
Instrument Manufacturer/Maker
Marketing Specialist/Advertiser
Music Business Accountant
Music Law (Entertainment Attorney)
Music Publisher
Other Manufacturing Personnel
Piano Tuner
Retailer
Stage Manager
Sales Representative
Tour Coordinator/Manager
Tour Publicist

Music Communications

Book and Journal Editor
Music Blogger
Music Critic
Music Editor
Music Journalist
Music Photographer
Music Video Director
Music Website Manager
Public Relations Specialist
Reporter
Website Content Producer

Music Education

College/University Professor
Ethnomusicologist
Independent Teacher
Music Historian
Music Supervisor
Music Theorist
School Music Educator

Music Health

Music Therapist
Speech Pathologist
Voice Therapist

Music Performance

Armed Forces Musician
Background Singer
Composer/Arranger
Conductor
Opera Performer
Orchestra Administrator
Orchestra Performer
Popular Music Musician
Studio/Session Musician

Music Technology

Multimedia Publisher
Sound and Video Editor
Technology-Based Music Instruction Designer

Other Music Careers

Choreographer
Music Industry Attorney
Music Librarian
Music Theatre
Worship Musician

The Recording Industry

Artist and Repertoire (A&R) Person
Booking Agent
Consumer Researcher
Disc Jockey (DJ)
Licensing Representative
Merchandiser, Manager, Other
Music Contractor
Music Copyist
Music Intern
Producer and Engineer/Mixer
Production Manager
Recording Musician
Sound Technician
Studio Arranger

These graduate programs allow admission with a bachelor's degree in ANY discipline

Anthrozoology
Arts Administration
Communications
Computer Science
Counseling
Economics and Policy
Education
English and Humanities
Forensics
Geography
Health Education
Higher Education Administration
Information Technology
Interior Design
Law Programs
Library Science
Management
MBA (professional development or business)
Nutrition
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Social Work
Theology/Seminary

Degree Program Learning Outcomes

The assessment of student learning outcomes is not only a key indicator of program effectiveness, it is also one of the standards of excellence identified by the Middle States Commission (Standard 5) and is required through the SUNY assessment initiative.

View Learning Outcomes.

Program Contact

Josh Wagner
Program Coordinator
Phone: 716-614-6498
Email: jwagner@niagaracc.suny.edu
Location: F-128
Division Office: 716-614-6710