Music, B.A.

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Requirements for the Major:

Twelve courses, including the theory sequence

Four music history courses

Chosen from

A performance workshop

AMU 230 - Vocal Workshop
AMU 231 - Chamber Music Workshop
AMU 232 - Jazz Workshop
AMU 233 - Japanese Drumming Workshop
AMU 234 - Balinese Gamelan Workshop or
written confirmation of exceptional service in one of the departmental ensembles, or a juried recital

Additional Requirements

two music electives chosen in consultation with the student’s departmental advisor
a two-term senior project and at least
two years of practicum credit, one year of which must be in an ensemble

Requirements for Honors in Music:

To be eligible for departmental honors, a student must fulfill the following requirements: (1) a minimum index of 3.3 in music; (2) for full Majors: a grade of “A minus” or better in a two-term senior project in composition, performance, research, or analysis (AMU 498 -AMU 499 ); for Interdepartmental Majors: a grade of “A minus” or better in a one-term senior project in composition, performance, research, or analysis (AMU 497 ). In addition, the student must satisfy College requirements for departmental honors.

Course Selection Guidelines:

Students are encouraged to explore a wide range of topics within the Department of Music. Tracks are available in composition, jazz studies, music history, music performance, and world music. All students should plan to complete the 100-level music theory sequence early in their music studies. The department values performance as an essential component of musical training. All music majors are expected to take part in faculty-led music ensembles to augment and strengthen their classroom experience. The list of ensembles follows the music course descriptions.