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2011-2012 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 those principles are produced. Students will be required to be proficient in the elements of music, analysis, and written and oral communication The degree program provides skills that allow students the opportunity to matriculate to graduate programs in music theory and/or composition.
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Music Core
All students in the Department of Music must take:
- Minimum 3 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 0__) - 8 Semesters (7 semesters for Instrumental Music Education students)
- MUS 019 - Concert Attendance Credits: 0 (Music Education - 7 semesters, Music Therapy, Music Performance, Music History and Music Theory - 8 semesters and Music Business - 6 semesters)
- MUS 099 - Music Department Orientation Credits: 0
As well as: Bachelor of Music Core
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: 4
- MUP 1Q - 4 Semesters
As well as: Elective Courses for Music Theory Major
From the list below, students select four upper division music electives; two 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.
- MUX 49_ Senior Recital Credits: 0
- MUX 499 Music Comprehensive Exam Credits: 0
Note: All Music Therapy majors add MUX*229 Music Therapy Proficiency Level I and MUX* 329 Music Therapy Proficiency Level II
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
- MUP 1Q - 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: 6
- Concert Attendance (MUS 019) 2 semesters
- MUP 1Q - 2 Semesters
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