Composition/Music Theory Major
Major Requirements
- The Music Core:
- MUS-001 Concert/Recital Attendance (each semester) (0 cr)
- MUS-101.1 Aural Skills I (2 cr)
- MUS-102.1 Aural Skills II (2 cr)
- MUS-103.1 Music Theory I (3 cr)
- MUS-104.1 Music Theory II (3 cr)
- MUS-202.1 Music Theory III (3 cr)
- MUS-203.1 Music Theory IV (3 cr)
- MUS-311 Music History I (3 cr)
- MUS-312 Music History II (3 cr)
- MUS-400 Musicology Seminar (3 cr)
- MUSAP-130 Applied Music (two semesters) (1 cr)
- MUSAP-230 Applied Music (two semesters) (1 cr)
- Ensemble (8 cr)*
- MUS-301 Counterpoint (2 cr)
- MUS-403.1 Composition (4 semesters) (4 cr)
- MUS-405 Seminar in Music Theory (2 cr)
- MUS-494 Independent Study with a focus on musical composition for a large ensemble (1 cr)
- A liberal arts curriculum values breadth and exposure to both the Fine Arts & Humanities. Therefore, any student completing a major in Art, Music or Theatre must also complete a 3-credit elective course in English, Modern Foreign Language (at the 200-level or above), Philosophy, or Religion.
Students with music scholarships may be required to take additional semesters of applied lessons and ensembles to maintain their scholarships. These additional credits do not count toward the major.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Critical thinking
- Analytical reasoning
- Problem solving
- Fluency in analyzing tonal music
- Knowledge of key historical periods in music, including composers, music, styles, and aesthetics
- Ability to write and research regarding music
- Ability to compose and arrange for all acoustic instruments of the band, orchestra and chorus
- Ability to use Finale music notation software to generate a master score and individual parts