Course Selection Guidelines:
Students are required to consult their music faculty advisors when choosing electives. Concentrations are available in composition, music history, music technology, performance, and ethnomusicology. All students should plan to complete the 100- and 200-level music theory sequence early in their music studies. AMU 301 Music Theory: Materials and Design III is strongly recommended as a capstone theory course for students specializing in composition, performance, or music history. The department values performance as an essential component of musical training. The list of ensembles follows the music course descriptions.
In addition to regular coursework, students may work with individual faculty in independent studies on special topics. These could include conducting, composition, counterpoint, community-based internships, and technology. Please consult your advisor or the Chair of the Music Department for further information.