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2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music History and Literature - Major (Bachelor of Music)


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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.

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
As well as:

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. 

Sample Program for Music History and Literature - Major


Freshman Year


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

As well as:

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) 2 semesters

As well as:

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) 2 semesters

As well as:

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