The Department of Music transforms students into scholar-performers who think critically and creatively and are prepared for diverse careers.
This program will challenge you to:
- Develop your skills in the classroom and rehearsal studio.
- Attend or participate in dozens of professional-level musical performances every school year.
- Succeed in today's musical environment by building a foundation in performance and ensemble skills.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of music theory and history.
Peaks this program fulfills
- Humanities & Fine Arts
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogMusic Major (35 credits)
Theory Core (7 credits)
Complete the following (4 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-101 | Introduction to Music Theory and Sound Studies | 3 credits |
| MUS-101L | Aural Skills | 1 credits |
and complete ONE of the following three courses (3 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-200 | Diatonic Harmony through Counterpoint | 3 credits |
| MUS-201 | Seminar in Chromatic Harmony | 3 credits |
| MUS-202 | 20th-Century Styles | 3 credits |
European Classical Tradition (6 credits)
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-311 | Music History I | 3 credits |
| MUS-312 | Music History II | 3 credits |
Diverse Voices (3 credits)
Take ONE of the following four courses. Once this requirement is met, additional courses from this area may count towards the Music Electives if 200-level or higher.
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-112 | Introduction to World Music | 3 credits |
| MUS-113 | Music of Love, Death and All the Rest | 3 credits |
| MUS-208 | Music, Gender, and Sexuality | 3 credits |
| MUS-213 | History of Popular Music: Rebellion, Bling, and Authenticity | |
| MUS-207 | Celtic Music: A Strange and Complicated History | 3 credits |
Music Electives (6 credits)
Take 6 credits of 200 level or higher in MUS.
Capstone Sequence (4 credits)
Take the following two courses:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IND-215 | Professional Development in Visual and Performing Arts | 1 credits |
| MUS-498 | Music Capstone |
Performance Skills (9 credits)
Applied Lessons (3 credits of MUSAP courses: 6 semesters)
Ensembles (6 credits of MUS-120–MUS-129: 6 semesters)
MUS-001 (0 credit: 4 semesters)
Peaks this program fulfills
- Humanities & Fine Arts
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogMinor Requirements
14-15 Credits
Complete one of the following Theory Foundations Courses (2-3 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-100 | Music Fundamentals | 2 credits |
| MUS-101 | Introduction to Music Theory and Sound Studies | 3 credits |
MUS-100: recommended for those with little or no music reading skills
MUS-101: recommended for fluent readers of music
Complete one of the following European Classical Tradition courses:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-111 | Introduction to Music Literature | 3 credits |
| MUS-205 | Mythos of Musical Genius | 3 credits |
| MUS-215 | Survey of Opera History | 3 credits |
| MUS-311 | Music History I | 3 credits |
| MUS-312 | Music History II | 3 credits |
Complete one of the following Diverse Voices courses:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-112 | Introduction to World Music | 3 credits |
| MUS-113 | Music of Love, Death and All the Rest | 3 credits |
| MUS-207 | Celtic Music: A Strange and Complicated History | 3 credits |
| MUS-208 | Music, Gender, and Sexuality | 3 credits |
| MUS-213 | History of Popular Music: Rebellion, Bling, and Authenticity |
Complete 6 elective credits in music courses.
| 3 credits performance-based classes (applied lessons (MUSAP) or ensembles (MUS-121 through MUS-129). |
| 3 credits other MUS courses (not applied lesson or ensemble). |
***A maximum of 3 performance classes (lessons and ensembles combined) will be counted towards the minor.
Concert/Recital Attendance
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-001 | Concert/Recital Attendance | |
| MUS-001 | Concert/Recital Attendance |
Two semesters of MUS-001 are required.