Music Department Majors
Composition/Music Theory Major
PEAKS | Humanities & Fine Arts |
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 Composition Seminar & Orchestration Studies (1 cr)
- MUSAP-403 Applied Composition (.5 cr) 4 semesters for a total of 2 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
Music Major
PEAKS | Humanities & Fine Arts |
Major Requirements
- The Music Core:
- MUS-001 Concert/Recital Attendance (each semester) (0 cr)
- MUS-101 Aural Skills I (2 cr)
- MUS-102 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)
- MUSAP-330 Applied Music (two semesters) (1 cr)
- MUSAP-430 Applied Music (two semesters) (1 cr)
- Ensemble (8 cr)*
- One of the following (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.
Applied Voice, Violin, Viola and Cello students may wish to continue their pre-professional study by investigating the Music Performance Minor in the Professional Studies & Enhancements PEAK.
Concentration in Teaching
Students desiring to pursue the study of music education should complete the music major core requirements and take additional courses as described below.
Students desiring a certificate in secondary music education must complete this concentration, a minor in education, and a fifth year internship after graduation. These students should also have an advisor in the Education Department.
For Vocalists
- Music core (24 cr)
- Applied Lessons, *4 credits (8 semesters)
- MUSAP-130 Applied Voice (0.5 - 1 cr)
- MUSAP-230 Applied Voice (0.5 - 1 cr)
- MUSAP-330 Applied Voice (0.5 - 1 cr)
- MUSAP-430 Applied Voice (0.5 - 1 cr)
- Ensembles, *6 credits
- Music Education Courses, 12 credits:
- MUS-138 Diction (English & Italian) (1 cr)
- MUS-139 Diction (French & German) (1 cr)
- MUS-231 Piano Proficiency Exam (0 cr)
or
two semesters of applied Piano Lessons - MUS-341 Beginning Conducting (2 cr)
- MUS-342 Advanced Conducting (2 cr)
- MUS-345 Teaching Band Instruments (2 cr)
- MUS-442 Music Methods and Materials (3 cr)
- MUS-444 Choral Pedagogy and Practicum (1 cr)
For Instrumentalist, 46 cr
- Music core 24, credits
- Applied Lessons, *5 credits from:
- MUSAP-130 Applied principal instrument (0.5-1 cr)
- MUSAP-130 Applied second instrument (0.5 cr)
- MUSAP-130 Applied third instrument (0.5 cr)
- MUSAP-230 Applied principal instrument (0.5-1 cr)
- MUSAP-330 Applied principal instrument (0.5-1 cr)
- MUSAP-430 Applied principal instrument (0.5-1 cr)
- Ensembles, *7 credits
- Music Education Courses, 10 credits:
- MUS-231 Piano Proficiency Exam (0 cr)
or
two semesters of applied Piano Lessons - MUS-341 Beginning Conducting (2 cr)
- MUS-342 Advanced Conducting (2 cr)
- MUS-345 Teaching Band Instruments (2 cr)
- MUS-442 Music Methods and Materials (3 cr)
- MUS-443 Strings Pedagogy and Practicum (1 cr)
or
MUS-445 Band Pedagogy and Practicum (1 cr)
- MUS-231 Piano Proficiency Exam (0 cr)
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
- Advanced performance abilities
Additional Student Learning Outcomes for Teaching Concentration:
- Conduct a large-scale score
- Knowledge of methods and management skills for the music classroom