Music (B.A.)
Required music courses, especially music lessons, must be started as early as possible, preferably in the freshman year. In order to major in Music, a student must audition, and be accepted into the department by a designated member of the faculty. Music majors complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree: 49–51 credits of core courses, 49–51 elective credits, and a minimum of 41 credits in their major. The student's program must be approved in advance by the Department Chair.
The required courses are:
Code | Title | Credits |
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Music Theory courses | ||
MSC-211 | Theory I | 3 |
MSC-212 | Theory II | 3 |
MSC-300 | Theory III | 3 |
MSC-301 | Analysis | 3 |
Select one of the following advanced theory courses: | 3 | |
Orchestration | ||
Composition | ||
Conducting | ||
Music History courses | ||
A minimum of one course in Music History approved by the Music faculty | 3 | |
Music Lessons | ||
Individual music lessons in the student's principal instrument or in voice (8 credits of MSI courses; including at least 4 semesters at the 200-level or above) | 8 | |
Individual music lessons in a secondary area (2 credits) | 2 | |
Voice majors must take the following: | ||
MSC-145 | Language Orientation | 1 |
Major Recital | ||
MSC-400 | Major Recital 1 | 0 |
Ensembles | ||
Select at least 6 MSP credits from the following: 2 | 6 | |
University Chorus | ||
Jazz Ensemble | ||
Symphonic Band | ||
Orchestra | ||
Madrigal Chorus | ||
Electives | ||
Additional three credits of electives in music | 3 | |
Capstone | ||
MSC-490 | Music and the Human Experience Capstone | 3 |
Total Credits | 41 |
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A student may substitute a senior thesis or composition for MSC-400 Major Recital. A detailed proposal must be submitted to, and approved by, the Department Chair.
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Music majors are required to participate in at least one of the following performing ensemble for 0 to 1 credit each semester. At least 6 MSP credits are necessary to fulfill degree requirements.
All music majors will be required to pass comprehensive examinations in music history and theory and examinations in ear training and in piano proficiency before the end of the final semester.
Degree Plan for Music (B.A.)
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
UNV-101 & FYT-100 |
University Seminar and First Year Transitions |
4 |
MSC-211 | Theory I | 3 |
MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
UNV-102 | University Seminar II | 3 |
MSC-212 | Theory II | 3 |
MSC-220 or MSC-221 |
History of Music Through 1750 or Bach to Rock: Music from 1750 to the Present |
3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
MSC-300 | Theory III | 3 |
MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
MSI Individual Lesson, Secondary | 1 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
MSI Individual Lesson, Secondary | 1 | |
MSC-301 | Analysis | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
MSC Advanced Theory | 3 | |
MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
MSC Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
MSI Individual Lesson | 3 | |
MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
MSC-400 | Major Recital | 0 |
MSC-490 | Music and the Human Experience Capstone | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 123 |
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One each semester.