Music (BA.MUS)

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All students majoring in music must complete the credits listed below, each with a grade of "C" or better. They must also demonstrate proof of keyboard skills by passing a piano proficiency test administered by the Music Department.

Complete the following courses (41 cr):

MUS 1041 - Class Piano I 2 cr
MUS 1042 - Class Piano II 2 cr
MUS 1080 - Global Music 3 cr
MUS 1091 - Sight Singing and Ear Training I 3 cr
MUS 1092 - Sight Singing and Ear Training II 3 cr
MUS 1231 - Music Theory I 3 cr
MUS 1232 - Music Theory II 3 cr
MUS 2313 - Music Theory III 3 cr
MUS 2314 - Music Theory IV 3 cr
MUS 2020 - Instrumental and Vocal Arranging 3 cr
MUS 2031 - History of Western Music: Ancient to Baroque 3 cr
MUS 2032 - History of Western Music: Classical to Modern 3 cr
MUS 2051 - Conducting I 3 cr
MUS 2052 - Conducting II 3 cr
MUS 4720 - Senior Recital 1 cr

and complete a minimum of 7 semesters in Applied Music in the primary applied area (a minimum of 1 credit each semester: 7 cr)

and complete 8 credits in Ensemble participation chosen from:

MUS 1210 - Chorus: Collegiate Chorale 0-1 cr (1 credit each semester)
MUS 1220 - Wind Ensemble 0-1 cr (1 credit each semester)
MUS 1230 - Jazz Ensemble 0-1 cr (guitar, bass, piano, 1 credit each semester)
Or an equivalent experience approved by the department a priori.

(Credits required for the major: 56 cr)

And complete the college's Gen Ed requirements

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