Music Major
All major courses for all tracks must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
45-54 credit hours (depending on emphasis)
| MUSI 120 | Music Theory I: Basic Concepts and Skills | 2 |
| MUSI 120L | Aural Skills Lab I | 1 |
| MUSI 121 | Music Theory II: Melodic Structures and Diatonic Harmony | 2 |
| MUSI 121L | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 210 | Music History and Literature to 1750 | 3 |
| MUSI 212 | Music History and Literature: 1750 to Present | 3 |
| MUSI 214 | Music History and Literature of the Non-Western World | 3 |
| MUSI 220 | Music Theory III: Chromaticism and Formal Practices | 2 |
| MUSI 220L | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSI 221 | Music Theory IV: Extended Chromaticism and Contrapuntal Genres | 2 |
| MUSI 221L | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSI 300 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 3 |
Complete the coursework for one of the following emphasis areas:
Liberal Arts Emphasis
21 credit hours (45 credit hours total with above courses)
Take 4 terms of MUSI 095 for credit
Take 8 terms of lessons (MUSI 161-167) for credit
(Lessons must be completed in the SAME performance area)
Take 9 credit hours of MUSI Electives- Preferably at the 300-level
| MUSI 095 | Music Ensemble: | 0- 1 |
MUSI 161 - 167
| MUSI Applied Lessons (MUSI 161-167) | 0-1 |
MUSI
| Electives (Preferably at the 300-level) | 9 |
Liberal Arts – Sacred Music Emphasis
30 credit hours (54 credit hours total with above courses)
Take 8 terms of MUSI 095, 4 terms for credit
Take 8 terms of lessons (MUSI 161-167) for credit
(Lessons must be completed in the SAME performance area)
| MUSI 095 | Music Ensemble: | 0- 1 |
MUSI 161 - 167
| MUSI Applied Lessons (MUSI 161-167) | 0-1 |
| MUSI 281 | Music and Worship I | 3 |
| RELI 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| RELI 253 | Living the Questions, Practicing the Faith | 3 |
| RELI 257 | The Incarnation of Creation: Composing Worlds, Composing Lives | 3 |
| RELI 395 | Internship | 3- 4 |
Take one of the following MUSI electives: 3 credits
Majors and Minors must normally complete their Applied Music requirement in the same performance area. Music Education - Vocal Emphasis majors whose major applied area is piano or organ must take a minimum of four terms in voice of either 30 or 50 minute lessons. If the major applied area is voice, seven terms of 50 minute lessons are required. Music Education - Instrumental Emphasis majors must normally take the seven applied terms of 50 minute lessons on one instrument or in one instrumental area (woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion). If the major applied area is piano or organ, four terms must be on one other approved instrument. Exceptions are permitted only upon petition to the Department of Music. A recital performance of at least 30 minutes duration is required during the junior or senior year for music majors. No recital is required for Music minors. Music Education majors whose performing medium is piano or organ must receive credit for at least four terms of 30 or 50 minute lessons or instrumental lessons corresponding to the emphasis chosen.