Music Courses. 37 to 41 hours (excluding keyboard skills
requirement).
Supporting Course Work. 11 to 12 hours chosen in consultation with
an adviser.
The major in music is designed for students whose academic interests
are broader or more compelling than can be accommodated within the
several music programs in the
College of Fine and Applied Arts
This program, which incorporates a high degree of flexibility
beyond the core of required courses, can prepare the way for graduate
study in music theory, composition, or the various branches of
musicology. (Those students interested in performance or music
education may refer to the fine and applied arts curricula's
Music Curricula.
All students in the music major must complete or pass proficiency
tests in the following core of courses for a total of 29 to 31 credit
hours:
MUSIC 101,
MUSIC 102,
MUSIC 103,
MUSIC 104,
MUSIC 107,
MUSIC 108,
MUSIC 109,
and one 300-level music theory course
MUSIC 110,
MUSIC 213-MUSIC 214
and one 300-level musicology course
All students in the major must possess or acquire some
mastery of keyboard skills, by successfully completing
MUSIC 160 and
MUSIC 161, or by demonstrating such skills through an appropriate
audition. (Students who wish to study voice or an instrument for
credit are required to satisfy the instrumental or vocal qualifying
audition designed for students outside the School of Music; credits
earned in applied music beyond the keyboard requirement stated above
are generally considered elective.) Students in this program may not
use hours from
MUSIC 100 toward the minimum 120 hours for graduation. Normally,
students begin the study of music theory with
MUSIC 101.
The remainder of the program, consisting of at least 8 or 9
additional hours of upper-level music courses and 11 or 12 hours of
supporting course work in other fields, is planned by the student with
the help of the LAS music department adviser. Three general options
are available in the music major: music history, ethnomusicology, and
music theory/composition. The choice of courses within these options
may vary considerably according to the interests of the student. The
following models illustrate the types of programs recommended but
specify neither absolute requirements nor limitations.
1. With emphasis on American Indian cultures.
a.
MUSIC 308,
MUSIC 317 (6 hours), and one additional course from the series 310-315:
MUSIC 310,
MUSIC 311,
MUSIC 312,
MUSIC 313,
MUSIC 314,
MUSIC 315,
b. Supporting course work chosen from
ANTH 103,
ANTH 230,
ANTH 331 (or
ANTH 333,
ANTH 361);
RELST 363;
HIST 151,
HIST 152
2. With emphasis on India and Middle Eastern culture.
a.
MUSIC 308,
MUSIC 317 (6 hours), and one additional course from the series 310-315:
MUSIC 310,
MUSIC 311,
MUSIC 312,
MUSIC 313,
MUSIC 314,
MUSIC 315,
3. With emphasis on African and Afro-American cultures.
a.
MUSIC 308,
MUSIC 317 (6 hours), and one additional course from the series 310-315:
MUSIC 310,
MUSIC 311,
MUSIC 312,
MUSIC 313,
MUSIC 314,
MUSIC 315,
b. Supporting course work chosen from
ANTH 103,
ANTH 230,
ANTH 261; one sequence in Afro-American history, such as
ANTH 367 and
HIST 215, or
HIST 253 and
HIST 254
1. With emphasis on Medieval/Renaissance music.
a.
MUSIC 308, and
either
MUSIC 310 or
MUSIC 311
b. Supporting course work chosen from
HIST 111,
HIST 112,
HIST 203,
HIST 204,
HIST 304,
HIST 305 (or
HIST 332 (or
HIST 333;
a course in Medieval or Renaissance literature
(e.g.,
ENGL 202,
ENGL 204;
C LIT 204);
ARTHI 111;
LAT 101,
LAT 102
2. With emphasis on music since the Renaissance.
1. With emphasis on music theory.
a.
MUSIC 300 through 308
b. Supporting course work chosen to include
MATH 118; one course in English composition (e.g.,
RHET 133 or equivalent); and one course in philosophy with emphasis on
aesthetics (e.g.,
PHIL 101,
PHIL 102,
PHIL 105,
PHIL 323)
2. With emphasis on composition.
a. Music courses chosen from
MUSIC 106,
MUSIC 204,
MUSIC 206,
MUSIC 304,
MUSIC 306,
MUSIC 321,
MUSIC 322,
MUSIC 328
b. Supporting course work chosen to include
MATH 118; one course in English composition (e.g.,
RHET 133 or equivalent); and one course in philosophy with emphasis on
aesthetics (e.g.,
PHIL 101,
PHIL 102,
PHIL 105,
PHIL 323)
Departmental Distinction. Students interested in attaining
departmental distinction should consult with the LAS music adviser no
later than the second semester of their junior year. In order to be
eligible for departmental distinction, a student must have a
cumulative grade-point average of 4.4 or above (at the end of the
sixth semester) and must complete four hours of
MUSIC 229--Thesis and Advanced Undergraduate Honors in
Music. Distinction will be recommended at the discretion of the
faculty after an evaluation of the student's overall record and the
completed thesis.
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