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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Theory - Major


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The Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Theory allows students the opportunity to explore the various components of music and to understand their role in the communication of the aesthetic principles of music and the reflection of the culture in which they are produced. Students will be required to be proficient in the elements of music, analysis and the ability to communicate in written and oral forms.  The degree program provides skills that allow students the opportunity to matriculate to graduate programs in music theory and/or composition.


Music Core


All students in the Department of Music must take:
  • Minimum 9 credits in upper division Music Theory or History and Literature courses (300 or 400 level)
  • Weekly, one hour private lessons (MUP 1_) - 8 Semesters
  • Choir, Band, or Orchestra (ENS 08_) - 8 Semesters (7 semesters for Music Education students)
  • MUS 019 - Concert Attendance Credits: 0
  • MUS 099 - Freshman Orientation Credits: 0 (6 noon sessions)
As well as:

Bachelor of Music Core


In addition to the Music Core listed above, students pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree must take the following:

Required Courses for Music Theory Major


In addition to the Bachelor of Music Core, Music Theory students are required to take the following courses:

  • Foreign Language credits: 6
As well as:

Elective Courses for Music Theory Major


From the list below, students select five upper division music electives; three should be history courses.

Performance electives may also be selected.

Performance Electives


  • Choir, band, orchestra, jazz band, vocal jazz ensemble, opera workshop, chamber ensembles (ENS 0__)
  • Secondary lessons (MUP 2_)

Music Senior Experience


The Music Senior Experience allows students an opportunity to integrate their academic and performance training in music with the broad-based liberal arts curriculum of Nazareth College. It includes a publicly performed senior recital/project and a written component that reflects upon the integration of music and the liberal arts tradition.


Sample Program for Music Theory Major


Freshman Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 3
  • Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
  • Major Performance Credits: 2
  • Major Ensemble Credits: 1
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
As well as:

Sophomore Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 9
  • Major Performance Credits: 2
  • Major Ensemble Credits: 1
  • Physical Education (2 semesters) Credits: 0
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
As well as:

Junior Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 6
  • Perspectives II Credits: 3
  • Music History/Literature Credits: 6
  • Upper Division Music Electives Credits: 3
  • Major Performance Credits: 2
  • Major Ensemble Credits: 1
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
As well as:

Senior Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 3
  • Perspectives II Credits: 6
  • Upper Division Music History/Literature Credits: 3
  • Major Performance Credits: 2
  • Major Ensemble Credits: 1
  • Upper Division Music Electives Credits: 3
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
As well as:

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