Music

Distribution Requirements

Music 100W, 101, 121, 122, 141, 201, 221–246, 261, 325, and 328 satisfy the distribution requirement in Fine Arts.

Cultural Diversity Requirement

Major Requirements

Ten courses to include: 

1. three courses in music theory: 110, 202, 302;
2. two courses in music history: 325, 328;
3. one course from each U.S. and world music: 122, 141, 228, 241, 242, 245, 246, 263;
4. two electives at the 200 level or higher;
5. senior seminar: 401;
6. applied study (continuously while declared and in residence);
7. keyboard proficiency.

Minor Requirements

Six courses total,

1. four from Music 101 or 201, 121, 122, 141;
2. two electives at the 200 level or higher; and
3. at least two semesters of ensemble participation or two semesters of applied lessons.

Honors Requirements

The departmental honors program encourages the attainment of excellence in the major. Please consult the department’s Handbook for Music Majors, Music Minors, Applied Music Students and Award Recipients for specific details and expectations regarding each of the above requirements.

Music Courses

• MUS 1 - Basic Aural-Training
• MUS 2 - Advanced Aural-Training
• MUS 3 - Keyboard Proficiency
• MUS 10 - Concert Choir
• MUS 11 - Wind and Jazz Ensemble
• MUS 12 - Symphony Orchestra
• MUS 13 - Chorale
• MUS 14 - Opera Workshop
• MUS 15 - Diction
• MUS 43-44 - African Drumming Ensemble
• MUS 45-46 - Vocal Class, 2 Hours
• MUS 47-48 - Piano Class, 1 Hour
• MUS 50 - Vocal and Instrumental Study, 0.5 Hour
• MUS 55 - Vocal and Instrumental Study, 1 Hour
• MUS 101 - Fundamentals of Music
• MUS 121 - Introduction to Music in Western Civilization
• MUS 122 - Music of the United States
• MUS 141 - World Musics
• MUS 155 - Applied Music
• MUS 195 - Independent Study
• MUS 201 - Theory I: Harmony
• MUS 202 - Theory II: Advanced Harmony
• MUS 211 - Music Technology and Production
• MUS 212 - Conducting
• MUS 221-223 - Studies of Composers and Styles
• MUS 224 - The Symphony
• MUS 226 - Opera
• MUS 228 - Film Music
• MUS 230 - Choral Literature
• MUS 231 - The Concerto
• MUS 232 - Jazz
• MUS 233 - American Music Theatre
• MUS 241 - Music of Latin America
• MUS 242 - Music of Asia
• MUS 245 - Music in World Religions
• MUS 246 - Music of Brazil
• MUS 255 - Applied Music: Intermediate
• MUS 256 - Applied Music: Advanced Intermediate
• MUS 261 - Introduction to Composition
• MUS 263 - Composition in Non-Western Styles
• MUS 271 - Modernism/Postmodernism
• MUS 295 - Independent Study
• MUS 302 - Form and Analysis
• MUS 325 - Music History I: Antiquity to 1800
• MUS 328 - Music History II: After 1800
• MUS 355 - Applied Music: Advanced
• MUS 361 - Advanced Studies in Composition
• MUS 380-382 - Advanced Topics in Music History
• MUS 395, 396 - Independent Study
• MUS 401 - Senior Seminar

Vocal and Instrumental Study

    Vocal and instrumental studies are offered as follows:

     Bassoon-Ann Shoemaker

     Banjo, mandolin and fiddle-Jon Singleton

     Cello-John Cloer

     Clarinet-Bob Listokin

     Contrabass-Jeff Ferdon

     Flute-Amy Orsinger Whitehead

     Guitar-Jim Duckworth

     Harpsichord-Neil Lerner

     Horn-Frank Portone

     Oboe-Janet Carpenter

     Organ-Christopher Brayne

     Non-western percussion-Adam Snow

     Percussion-Adam Snow

     Piano-Ruskin Cooper, Cynthia Lawing

     Saxophone-Seth Carper

     Trumpet-William Lawing

     Trombone and tuba-Brian French

     Viola-Piotr Swic

     Violin-Martha Koljonen

     Voice-Jacquelyn Culpepper, Diane Thornton, Melody Morrison Beaty