Music Major
The music major provides a grounding of music theory and history. It is supplemented with coursework that contextualizes music within the liberal arts and complemented with applied instruction and performance experience. The major may be paired with either the Music Education (Precertification) Specialization or the Music Performance Specialization for students interested in pursuing graduate study, or careers in music education or performance.
Music Major (35 credits)
Theory Core (7 credits)
Complete the following (4 credits):
| MUS-101 | Introduction to Music Theory and Sound Studies | 3 credits |
| MUS-101L | Aural Skills | 1 credit |
and complete ONE of the following three courses (3 credits):
| MUS-200 | Diatonic Harmony through Counterpoint | 3 credits |
| MUS-201 | Seminar in Chromatic Harmony | 3 credits |
| MUS-202 | 20th-Century Styles | 3 credits |
History Core (6 credits)
Diverse Voices (3 credits)
Take ONE of the following courses. Once this requirement is met, additional courses from this area may count toward the Music Electives section if 200-level or higher.
| MUS-113 | Music of Love, Death and All the Rest | 3 credits |
| MUS-208 | Music, Gender, and Sexuality | 3 credits |
| MUS-213 | History of Popular Music: Rebellion, Bling, and Authenticity | 3 credits |
| MUS-221 | World Music | 3 credits |
Music Electives (6 credits)
Take 6 credits of 200 level or higher in MUS.
Capstone Sequence (4 credits)
Take the following two courses:
| IND-215 | Professional Development in Visual and Performing Arts | 1 credit |
| MUS-498 | Music Capstone | 3 Credits |
Performance Skills (9 credits)
Applied Lessons (3 credits of MUSAP courses: 6 semesters)
Ensembles (6 credits of MUS-120–MUS-129: 6 semesters)
MUS-001 (0 credit: 4 semesters)