Music Major
All major courses for all tracks must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
45-54 credit hours (depending on emphasis)
| MUSI 120 | Music Theory I: Basic Concepts and Skills | 2 |
| MUSI 120L | Aural Skills Lab I | 1 |
| MUSI 121 | Music Theory II: Melodic Structures and Diatonic Harmony | 2 |
| MUSI 121L | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 210 | Music History and Literature to 1750 | 3 |
| MUSI 212 | Music History and Literature: 1750 to Present | 3 |
| MUSI 214W | Music History and Literature of the Non-Western World | 3 |
| MUSI 220 | Music Theory III: Chromaticism and Formal Practices | 2 |
| MUSI 220L | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSI 221 | Music Theory IV: Extended Chromaticism and Contrapuntal Genres | 2 |
| MUSI 221L | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSI 300 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 3 |
Liberal Arts Emphasis
21 credit hours (45 credit hours total with above courses)
Take 4 terms of MUSI 095 for credit
Take 8 terms of lessons (MUSI 161-167) for credit
(Lessons must be completed in the SAME performance area)
Take 9 credit hours of MUSI Electives- Preferably at the 300-level
Complete the coursework for one of the following emphasis areas:
Music Sample Plan of Study
Following is one possible way to complete the major.
Students should fill in gaps with coursework required for the core curriculum and other majors/minors to take an average of 14 credit hours each fall and spring, and 3-4 credit hours each Interim. Total credit hours needs to be 124 for degree completion.
First Year
Fall Semester
| FYS 110 | First Year Seminar I | 4 |
| | Core, Major, Minor or Elective Course | 3-4 |
Interim
Spring Semester
Second Year
Fall Semester
Interim
Spring Semester
Third Year
Fall Semester
Interim
Spring Semester
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Interim
Spring Semester
Majors and Minors must normally complete their Applied Music requirement in the same performance area. Music Education - Vocal Emphasis majors whose major applied area is piano or organ must take a minimum of four terms in voice of either 30 or 50 minute lessons. If the major applied area is voice, seven terms of 50 minute lessons are required. Music Education - Instrumental Emphasis majors must normally take the seven applied terms of 50 minute lessons on one instrument or in one instrumental area (woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion). If the major applied area is piano or organ, four terms must be on one other approved instrument. Exceptions are permitted only upon petition to the Department of Music. A recital performance of at least 30 minutes duration is required during the junior or senior year for music majors. No recital is required for Music minors. Music Education majors whose performing medium is piano or organ must receive credit for at least four terms of 30 or 50 minute lessons or instrumental lessons corresponding to the emphasis chosen.