Music Performance A.B.
An audition is required for entrance into this program.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Music Performance requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required courses: 30 sh
Choose one of the following: 2-4 sh
| MUS 354 | MUSIC EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY | 4 sh |
| MUS 351 | METHODS AND MATERIALS OF PIANO PEDAGOGY I | 3 sh |
| MUS 352 | METHODS AND MATERIALS OF PIANO PEDAGOGY II | 3 sh |
| MUS 366 | CONDUCTING | 2 sh |
| MUS 367 | VOCAL PEDAGOGY | 2 sh |
In addition, each Music Performance major must complete the following:
(a) applied music lessons, at least one semester at the 400 level 14 sh
(b) half solo recital at the 300 level
(c) full solo recital at the 400 level
(d) ensemble from MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 103, MUS 105 and MUS 109 8 sh
- Vocal majors must choose between MUS 102 and MUS 105
- Instrumental majors must choose between MUS 101, MUS 103 or MUS 109
- Piano majors may choose between MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 103, MUS 105 or MUS 109
(e) keyboard proficiency
(f) MUS 010 Departmental Recital each semester of residency as a Music Performance major
In addition, vocal majors must take MUS 258 Diction for Singers I and MUS 259 Diction for Singers II.
Total Credit Hours: 54-60
Elon Core Curriculum:
First Year Foundations
| COR 110 | THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE | 4 sh |
| ENG 110 | WRITING: ARGUMENT AND INQUIRY | 4 sh |
Select one of the following:
| STS 110 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING | 4 sh |
| MTH 151 | CALCULUS I | 4 sh |
| STS 212 | STATISTICS IN APPLICATION | 4 sh |
Experiential Learning Requirement (2 Units required)
Included in experiential learning are study abroad, research, service-learning, leadership, internships, (including co-ops, teaching, and practicum), or other courses or experiences with ELR designation.
World Language Requirement
Students must meet one of the following: (a)complete a language course numbered 122 or higher at Elon, or receive transfer or study abroad credit for the same; (b) place into a language course numbered 200 or above upon arriving at Elon, using a department of world languages approved placement instrument; (c) score a 4 or 5 on an AP language exam or similar exam. Each student must take the language placement test by October 1 of his or her first full year at Elon. Students are allowed two tries; the higher score is counted. That score stands and may not be repeated by later testing. Consideration for Phi Beta Kappa membership requires the completion of a 222-level world language course or placement beyond that level.
Studies in the Arts and Sciences
Students must fulfill the requirements in each of the following categories.
Transfer students with at least 18 s.h. of transfer credit must complete 32 hours total in Studies in the Arts & Sciences, but may have as few as 7 hours in one or more of the four Studies in the Arts & Sciences areas.
Expression (8 s.h.) _______MUS 111/ MUS 113_________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: literature (in English or world languages), philosophy, and fine arts (art, dance, music, music theatre, and theatre). At least one course must be literature.
Civilization (8 s.h.)_______________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: history, world languages, art history and religious studies.
Society (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, sociology/anthropology, and PHS 201 or PHS 202.
Science/Analysis (Lab:___) (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from one or more of the following: mathematics/statistics, science, and computer science. At least one course must be a physical or biological laboratory science.
Advanced Studies (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours of 300-400 level coursework outside the major field and chosen from areas under Studies in the Arts and Sciences.
COR Interdisciplinary Capstone Seminar (4 s.h.) __________________
300-400 level COR course; requires junior/senior status.
Society (8 s.h.) __ECO 111__ __________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, & sociology/anthropology, and public health studies 201 or 202.