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Concentration in Music

The concentration in music encourages interest and proficiency in music by organizing courses into a coherent set of experiences. It requires at least 9-12 academic credits in music history, theory and electives, as well as at least 6 credits from applied music, both ensemble and private lessons.

Under the general studies rubric, students may earn up to four credits toward the degree for participation in applied music courses. Pass/no pass grades are awarded for lower-division, one-credit music courses. These may be repeated. Three-credit and advanced applied one-credit courses are graded. MUS 1311, MUS 1312, MUS 3330, MUS 3335 and MUS 3340 will count toward satisfaction of the core Fine Arts requirement.

Courses

Required Courses

MUS 1311Music of the Western World I

3
Or
MUS 1312Music of the Western World II

3

MUS 3322Advanced Music Theory

3

MUS 3330History and Theory of Gregorian Chant

3
Or
MUS 3335History of Opera

3

Or
MUS 3340Survey of Sacred Music

3
Applied Music

6
Total Credit Hours:15

Applied Music-4 semesters of upper level applied private lessons (3000 level, graded) and 2 semesters of ensembles (1000 level).

In addition to these courses, the Music Concentration requires piano proficiency, which will be determined through a playing demonstration heard by Music Department piano faculty. If the student has no prior piano experience, then 2 semesters of beginning piano are required. Assessment/evaluation of piano skills should take place as soon as possible after the student has decided to pursue the Music Concentration, but no later than the first week of the fall semester of the senior year.