Music
Seward County Community College  Area Technical School
The Seward County Community College/Area Technical School Music Department provides a well-balanced educational experience
through classroom communication, ensemble performance, private study, and active listening.
Music and non-music majors have the opportunity to participate in all music courses for personal, artistic, and intellectual
development.
Career Opportunities
Degree Options
The following are possible careers in the field of Music:
 Music Performance
 Music Education
 Sacred Music
 Music Administration
 Music Business
 Music Therapy
 Music Composition
 Recording Engineer
 Conducting
Students can receive an Associate of Arts degree from Seward County Community College/Area Technical
School to give them a solid foundation of courses and enable them to transfer to a four-year college or
university. This two-year course of study requires the completion of a minimum of 64 credit hours.
Advising
Your SCCC/ATS Music Department adviser will help you plan your course of study and will outline the
specific requirements for completion of an associate’s degree. You need to contact the Admissions Office
to visit the campus and meet with an adviser at the time of your visit. The music course of study is
designed to prepare the student for transfer into a university program to complete a bachelor’s degree in
music.
Facilities
At SCCC/ATS, you will have access to up-to-date computer labs, software, and the Internet, as well as a
full range of library services.
Clubs/Organizations
All students at SCCC/ATS have the opportunity to join the various vocal and instrumental groups in their
area of interest.
 Rock Band
 Concert Choir Concert Band
 Sound Express Show Choir
 Swingn’ Saints Jazz Band
 Saints Pep Band
 Community Orchestra
Program Contact
Magda Silva, Vocal Instructor
620-417-1462
magda.silva@sccc.edu
Darin Workman, Instrumental Instructor
620-417-1458
darin.workman@sccc.edu
1801 N Kansas Ave  PO Box 1137  Liberal, KS 67905-1137
620-624-1951  1-800-373-9951
www.sccc.edu
Degree Requirements
Type of Degree: Associate of Arts
Credit Hours
General Education
47
Communications ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
English Composition I
3
English Composition II
3
Public Speaking
3
Humanities (from at least 3 different disciplines) .......................................................................................................................... 12
Art*, History, Literature, Music*, Philosophy, Theater*
* studio/performance courses are excluded
Social/Behavioral Science (from at least 3 different disciplines) ................................................................................................... 12
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Physical Education Activity .................................................................................................................................................. 1
First Year Seminar ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
College Algebra .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Lab Science (from both of the following disciplines) ...................................................................................................................... 9
Natural Science, Physical Science
Core Emphasis/Electives
Recommended Core Emphasis
Theory I-IV
Sight Singing & Ear Training I-IV
Music Literature I & II
Music Appreciation
Chorus (Concert Choir)
Saints Pep Band
Select Ensemble (Show Choir)
Introduction to Conducting
Jazz Appreciation
Concert Band
Applied Music (Finale/Voice/Piano/Guitar/ Wind/Percussion)
17
3
2
2
3
(each) 1
(each) 1
1
2
3
1
1-2
(each)
(each)
(each)
Total Degree Requirements
64
Office of Admissions
620-417-1100 or 1-800-373-9951, ext. 1100
admit@sccc.edu
POLICY OF NODISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission and employment, students, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional
agreements with Seward County Community College/Area Technical School are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender age, or disability in
admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Seward County Community College/Area Technical School’s compliance with the regulations
implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504 is directed to contact Mr. Dennis M. Sander, PO Box 1137, 1801 N Kansas, Liberal, Kansas, 620.624.1951.
Mr. Sander has been designated by Seward County Community College/Area Technical School to coordinate the institution’s effort to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any
person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with the regulations implements Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504.