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    Apr 25, 2024  
2006-2008 College of Liberal Arts Bulletin 
    
2006-2008 College of Liberal Arts Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]

Music Major


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Major Requirements


Students select one of three concentrations: performance, musical arts, or music education

Performance


  • Seven semesters of performance studies at the 3000 level
  • Seven semesters of ensemble participation
  • One 4-credit elective course in music
  • Pass Piano proficiency exam or four semesters of piano

Musical Arts


  • Four semesters of performance studies at the 3000 level
  • Four semesters of ensemble participation
  • Eight credits of music history courses at the 3000 level
    (*see below)
  • Eight credits of music theory courses at the 3000 level
    (*see below)
  • Three courses in a related department, connected to the senior project.
    **
  • One 4-credit elective in music

Note


**Upon declaration of the major in the sophomore year, a musical arts student submits a proposal to the music department faculty outlining a related course of study that connects music with an idea, discipline, or related field. For example, a student interested in aesthetics may take three philosophy courses and complete a senior project on the aesthetics of music, or a student may take three mathematics courses and produce a senior project on the relationship between music and mathematics.

*3000-Level Music History and Theory Courses Listed by Category

Music Education


(Licensing for K-12 Vocal, K-12 Instrumental Music) Students are advised to declare a Music major in Performance, take general education classes offered in the Department of Education, and pursue the remaining State of Minnesota requirements for licensure through the ACTC.

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