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Core Requirements for the Major in Music

A minimum of 33–36 hours in music, including MUS 100, MUS 111–112, MUS 211 212, MUS 315–316, MUS 400, and emphasis requirements. Students must also pass the piano proficiency (see piano department for details). Music majors are expected to attend on-campus recitals.

Emphasis on Music Literature and History:
The core requirements for the major in music plus at least two additional courses at the 300-level and MUS 402 (Senior Thesis), MUS 106 or MUS 108 for a minimum of four semesters, and a minimum of two semesters of Applied Lessons.

Emphasis on Music Performance:
The core requirements for the major in music plus Applied Lessons on the primary instrument or voice for a 134 MUSIC minimum of six semesters. Students must pass a formal audition by the end of their sophomore year and take MUS 401. MUS 301 is recommended for students who wish to pursue graduate study. Students with a piano concentration must take MUS 323, at least two semesters of MUS 106, and at least one semester of MUS 210. Students with a voice concentration must enroll in MUS 106 each semester after they have declared the music major, take MUS 141, and take one year of a foreign language. Students with an instrumental concentration should consult the department about specific requirements.

Core Requirements for the Minor In Music
20–23 hours in music including MUS 100, MUS 111–112 and concentration requirements:

GENERAL CONCENTRATION:
The core requirements for the minor in music plus two three-credit courses at the 200- or 300-level, and a minimum of four semesters of Applied Lessons, MUS 106, and/or MUS 108.

MUSIC LITERATURE CONCENTRATION:
The core requirements for the minor in music plus four three-credit courses at the 200-or 300-level. (Two of these must be courses other than MUS 217, MUS 211, and MUS 212.)

PERFORMANCE CONCENTRATION:
The core requirements for the minor in music plus a formal audition by the spring semester of the sophomore year to determine level of entry and to set specific objectives; a minimum of six credit hours of Applied Lessons; completion of a half recital (MUS 302); and at least two additional three-credit courses at the 200- or 300-level.

Music Education
(Vocal/Choral Pre-K–12)
All students who wish to be licensed to teach music in the public schools, grades pre-K 12, must have a major in music (either performance emphasis or music history and literature emphasis). In addition to emphasis requirements, they must complete the following:

  • MUS 217 — Choral Conducting
  • A minimum of one year of piano
  • A minimum of one year of voice
  • A minimum of six semesters of choir
  • Additional piano proficiency requirements