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

Music Theory - Major (Bachelor of Music)


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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.

 

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_)

Sample Program for Music Theory Major


Freshman Year


  • Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
  • Major Performance Credits: 2
  • Major Ensemble Credits: 1
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019) 2 semesters

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) 2 semesters

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) 2 semesters

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) 2 semesters

As well as:

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