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Music

Music

If you to prepare for a degree that will allow you to work in the music field, look to Navarro College for hands-on experience, a foundation in critical thinking and skills to succeed at a senior college or university.

The Associate of Arts Degree is a transfer curriculum for students who plan to pursue a degree in music after completing their studies at Navarro College. In addition to private instruction on most instruments, Navarro College offers a wide variety of opportunities to perform, compete and learn about music.

 

NAVARRO COLLEGE BAND PROGRAM

  1. The Navarro College Marching Band performs a number of exciting field, street, and exhibition performances each fall.

  2. Jazz Band members study and perform various jazz styles, including swing, bebop, latin, blues and ballads.

  3. Concert Band performs high-quality concert literature of all levels in the spring.

  4. Woodwind Ensemble is a small group that specifically explores the woodwind repertoire.

  5. Brass Ensemble is a small group that specifically explores the brass repertoire.

  6. Percussion Ensemble is a small group that specifically explores the percussion repertoire.

  7. Guitar Ensemble is a small group that specifically explores the guitar repertoire.

  8. The Navarro College Pep Band performs at home basketball games.

 

NAVARRO COLLEGE VOICE PROGRAM

  1. CHORALE: This is the "y'all come" choir. No audition required! This LARGE ensemble performs music from all periods of music history from early Renaissance repertoire to popular and contemporary music. This ensemble performs two concerts per semester.

  2. CHAMBER SINGERS: This auditioned small ensemble represents the best of the best at Navarro College. Performing primarily a cappella and advanced repertoire spanning the musical spectrum, this premier group of singers performs throughout Texas.

  3. MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE (Sound Company): This auditioned group combines good singing with stage skills. If you are interested in Musical Theatre and contemporary literature, this group is for you!

  4. WOMEN'S AND MEN'S CHORALE: These auditioned ensembles perform literature from across the centuries specific to their voices. 

  5. PRIVATE PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS are available to all Navarro College students, regardless of major.

 

 

Career Destination Map

Music (AA)

 

Career Opportunities

Music Composers and Arrangers 

Music Directors 

Musicians, Instrumental 

Musicians, Choral  

Producers  

Singers  

Songwriting  

Talent Directors 

Music Educator 

Music Therapist  

Music Instrument Repairer/Tuner 

Sound engineering technician 

Audio/Video equipment technician

Art, Drama, Music Teachers, Postsecondary 

Music Directors and Composers 

Recreation Workers

Radio and Television Announcers 

Directors - Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio  

 

Marketable Skills

  • Active Listening

  • Active Learning

  • Coordination

  • Critical Thinking

  • Complex Problem Solving

  • Instructing

  • Judgment and Decision Making

  • Learning Strategies

  • Monitoring

  • Negotiation

  • Operation and Control

  • Performance

  • Public Speaking

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Service Orientation

  • Systems Analysis

  • Time Management

  • Writing

    

 

Transfer Opportunities

EastTexas A&M University 

 

Texas Woman’s University

 

Tarleton State University

 

Stephen F Austin University

 

University of Texas - Arlington

 

Sam Houston State University