Music, General Music Concentration

Requirements for Major in Music

The core and distribution requirements for a major in music are those listed for a baccalaureate degree , with the exception that a course in art, film or theatre is required to fulfill the fine arts distribution requirement.

• Core Curriculum Requirements : 57 hours

Requirements for General Music Concentration

Applied Music requirements for concentrations require study in one chosen instrument. A secondary instrument may be studied for elective credit.

• MUS 202-308 Applied Music (2 or 4 semesters): 4 hours
• MUS 492 Capstone Project in Music - Research 2 hour(s).
• or  MUS 493 Capstone Project in Music - Recital 2 hour(s).

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  Choose one course from the following: 3 hours

• MUS 361 Post-Tonal Theory 3 hour(s).
• MUS 362 Counterpoint 3 hour(s).
• MUS 363 Form and Analysis 3 hour(s).
• MUS 364 Orchestration 3 hour(s).

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  Choose one course from the following: 3 hours

• MUS 374 Vocal Literature 3 hour(s).
• MUS 376 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs 3 hour(s).
• MUS 472 Piano Literature Survey 3 hour(s).
• MUS 474 Symphonic Literature 3 hour(s).

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• Additional music electives: 7 hours

Total degree hours: 126