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

Music History and Literature - Major


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The Bachelor of Music Degree in Music History and Literature is designed to provide the student with a foundation in the history, repertoire, scholarly literature, and methodology of Western music, as well as an introduction to non-Western musical traditions.  The curriculum is designed to develop an ability to think critically, reason clearly, and to write about the discipline of music within the context of the Liberal Arts tradition.  The degree program prepares the student for further study in music history or musicology at the graduate level. The Bachelor of Music Degree in Music History and Literature requires a minimum of 128 credits.

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)
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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 the Music History and Literature Major


In addition to the Cores listed above, all Music History and Literature students are required to take the following courses:

  • Foreign Language credits (intermediate level or above): 6
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Elective Courses for Music History and Literature - Major


Student selected research topics in MUS 416, 485, and 486 constitute nine elective credits for Music History and Literature students.  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 History and Literature - Major


Freshman Year


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


  • Perspectives I Credits: 3
  • Perspectives II Credits: 3
  • Vocal or Keyboard Literature Credits: 6
  • Major Performance Credits: 2
  • Major Ensemble Credits: 1
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
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Senior Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 6
  • Perspectives II Credits: 6
  • Music History and Literature Credits: 6
  • Major Performance Credits: 2
  • Major Ensemble Credits: 1
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
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