Requirements
The Music Concentration
The Music Concentration encourages interest and proficiency in music by organizing
electives into a coherent set of experiences. It requires at least 12 academic credits
in music history, theory and electives, as well as at least 6 credits in applied music,
including ensembles and private lessons. Under the general studies rubric, students
may earn up to four credits towards the concentration with participation in applied
music courses. Pass/no pass grades are awarded for lower division, one-credit music
courses. These may be repeated. Three-credit and advanced one-credit courses are
graded. Music 1311-1312 will count towards satisfaction of the core Fine Arts requirement.
Music of the Western World |
3 credits |
Advanced Music History |
3 credits |
Advanced Music Theory |
3 credits |
Related Music Course (Theory or History) |
3 credits |
Applied Music* |
6 credits |
Total |
18 credits |
*Applied Music- 4 semesters of upper level applied private lessons (3000 level, graded)
and 2 semesters of ensembles (1000 level). In addition to these courses, the Music
Concentration requires piano proficiency, which will be determined through a playing
demonstration heard by Music Department piano faculty. If the student has no prior
piano experience, then 2 semesters of beginning piano are required. Assessment/evaluation
of piano skills should take place as soon as possible after the student has decided
to pursue the Music Concentration, but no later than the first week of the fall semester
of the senior year.