Course of Study for B.A. Major in Music
Desirable High School Requirements: The student desiring to major should make the following preparation: have private lessons in voice or major instrument; participate in vocal/instrumental ensembles; acquire a working knowledge of the piano; have knowledge of music theory and sight singing.
For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: “Degree Completion Requirements.”
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I. General Education Requirements |
52 hours |
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(Listed in this catalog under Academics: “General Education Display”) |
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Plus Humanities Course for B.A. Degree |
3-4 |
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55-56 hours |
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II. Major Requirements |
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MUS 101 |
Intro to Sight Singing/Ear Training |
2 hours |
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MUS 102 |
Sight Singing/Ear Training |
2 |
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MUS 201 |
Intro to Harmony |
3 |
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MUS 202 |
Elementary Harmony |
3 |
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MUS 211/212 |
Music Literature I and II (W) |
4 |
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MUS 300 |
Music for Children (K-6) |
3 |
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MUS 310 |
Conducting |
2 |
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MUS 311/312 |
Music History I and II (W) |
6 |
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MUS |
Applied Music |
8 |
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Private Voice (4) |
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Private Piano (4) |
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MUS 314 |
The Development of American Music OR |
3 |
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MUS 315 |
Class Instruction in Instruments |
(2) |
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MUS 316 |
Instrumentation and Orchestration |
2 |
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MUS 400 |
Form Analysis |
2 |
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MUS 410 |
Music Methods and Materials (Grades 7-12) |
2 |
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41-42 hours |
III. Electives (including additional Bible) 40-41 hours
Participation in an organized performance ensemble with an MUS prefix is required of all majors each semester except the student teaching semester. A minimum of four hours of instruction in piano or voice is required and at least three hours of these must be upper division. Proficiency exams in piano, voice, and conducting must be taken by the end of the junior year.
Special Music Requirements: Ensemble participation of all music majors and minors.