Courses

Requirements

Students who major in Music must complete 12 courses and pursue one of two tracks: Artistic Practice and Music Studies. Courses offered are grouped into four disciplinary areas:

  • Music Practice
  • Ethnomusicology/Musicology
  • Music Theory
  • Music Technology

Different combinations of courses in the four disciplinary areas define the track for the major.

Requirements

Requirements Course Details
5 required courses Thinking and Writing About Music
Musicianship Skills I
Musicianship Skills II
Sonic Practice
Special Topics in Music
2 Capstone Seminar and Project
Electives

Major Electives
Complete two 2-credit Individual/Private Instruction and/or Group/Ensemble Experiences

Complete enough other Music electives to reach the minimum credits required for the Music major. At least two full courses must be Intermediate or Advanced level.

General Electives
Complete enough courses to reach the minimum overall required 128 credits

Private Instruction and Credits

Regardless of track, private instruction cannot be taken for more than 8 credits in either instrument or composition and cannot be more than 10 credits in total. Private Instruction (Music Performance or Composition) and Ensembles are 2-credit courses. All other courses in the Music Program are 4-credit courses.

Sample Course Schedule

The following is an example of a typical course schedule for Music majors during four years of study.

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Course List