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.
- Artistic Practice Track
- Music Studies Track
Artistic Practice Track
Requirements Course Details 5 required courses Music Theory and Analysis I
Music Technology Fundamentals
Making Music
Music Histories and Historiography
Anthropology of Music2 Capstone Seminar and Project 1 major elective course Ethnomusicology 1 major elective course From Music Theory or Ethnomusicology and Musicology 20 credits Elective course work in Music Practice and/or Music Technology including: at least two 2-credit individual instruction and/or ensemble experiences; at least two 3-or 4-credit courses in Music Technology and/or Music Practice
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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