The following are included as examples of approved specializations:
LATIN AMERICA (Spanish)
POLI240
Introduction to Comparative Government (3)
POLI341 Government and Politics of Latin America (3)
GEOG265 Geography of Latin America (3)
HIST223
History of Latin America I (3)
HIST224
History of Latin America II (3)
SPAN Spanish
(*12)
Independent Study in the major discipline (3)
RUSSIAN STUDIES
POLI240
Introduction to Comparative Government (3)
POLI342 Government and Politics of the Soviet Union (3)
GEOG271 Geography of Commonwealth of Independent States (3)
HIST353 History of Russia to 1825 (3)
HIST354 History of Russia Since 1825 (3)
RUSS Russian
(**12)
Independent Study in the major discipline
* Or demonstration of intermediate competency in Spanish.
** Or demonstration of intermediate competency in Russian.
Music Department
FACULTY: Jacqueline Black, Daniel H. Burdick, Ian Crane, David Denton,
Kristine W. Denton, Bob Dolwick, Gary S. Grant, Mark Heverly, Allen C.
Howell, Chuck Lute, Howard Lyon, Robert E. Matthews, Jim Mohney, Chris
Rapier, Peter van den Honert, Anne Ortega, Leanne Wistrom
The Music Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of
Music, and offers coursework leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students
may also receive Teacher Certification in Music by completing additional cours-
es in Music Education. A minor in music is also available.
The Music Department sponsors student chapters of professional organizations
such as the Music Educators National Conference and the American Choral
Directors Association, as well as chapters of professional music fraternities such
as Sigma Alpha Iota (women) and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (men).
Prospective students are accepted into the department on the basis of an audition
and interview pending final approval by the Office of Admissions. Several audi-
tions are held each year and can be arranged by individual appointment.
The core of required courses includes theory, performance and music history.
Music education majors take courses in learning theory, music methodology, field
experiences, school law and ethics, and student teaching. Participation in music
ensembles is required of all music majors in each semester of full-time enroll-
ment. Senior music majors must also complete a 1/2 solo recital before graduat-
ing.
Electives for music majors include studies in nonwestern music, jazz, music lit-
erature and theory.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Music
I. General Education Requirements
48 sem. hrs.
II. Music
49 sem. hrs.
A. Music Core Courses
27 sem. hrs.
MUSC010
Basic Musicianship (3)
MUSC010 does not count toward graduation1
MUSC104
Aural Skills I (1)
MUSC204
Aural Skills II (1)
MUSC206
Aural Skills III (1)
MUSC121
Theory I (3)
MUSC221
Theory II (3)
MUSC222
Theory III (3)
MUSC326
Musical Forms and Analysis (2)
MUSC320
Arranging (2)
MUSC103
Intro. to Music (0)
MUSC250
Music History I (3)
MUSC251
Music History II (3)
Plus two courses from the following list:
MUSC136
Piano Lab I (1) and
MUSC137
Piano Lab II (1) or
MUSC205
Tech. of Accompanying (1) and
MUSC212
Advanced Keyboard Tech (1)
MUSC322
Basic Conducting (1)
MUSC328
Adv. Instrumental Conducting (2) or
MUSC327
Adv. Choral Conducting (2)
Applied Music 2
8 sem. hrs.
MUSC130
Applied Music (1)
MUSC131
Applied Music (1)
MUSC230
Applied Music (1)
MUSC231
Applied Music (1)
MUSC330
Applied Music (1)
MUSC331
Applied Music (1)
MUSC430
Applied Music (1)
MUSC431
Applied Music (1)
B. Ensembles3
8 sem. hrs.
C. Music Electives
6 sem. hrs.
To be chosen from the following:
MUSC130/131/132 Applied Music secondary instrument (1-3)
MUSC207
Jazz Improvisation (3)
MUSC211
World Music (3)
MUSC219
Marching Band Techniques (1)
MUSC236
Renaissance/Baroque (3)
MUSC237
Classical/Romantic (3)
MUSC238
Postromantic/Pres. (3)
MUSC243
Evolution of Jazz (3)
MUSC244
American Music (3)
MUSC304
Twentieth Century Techniques (3)
MUSC307
Opera (3)
MUSC404
Choral Literature (3)
MUSC412
Form and Composition (3)
MUSC416
Instrumental Arranging (3)
MUSC417
Choral Arranging (3)
MUSC490
Independent Study in Music (3)
MUSC503
Music of the British Isles (3)
MUSC514
Counterpoint 1 (3)
III. Electives
23 sem. hrs.
TOTAL
120 sem. hrs.
1. Enrollment in MUSC121 (Music Theory I) is contingent upon successful
completion of a placement examination or MUSC010 (Basic Musicianship).
2. Each student must enroll in at least one hour of applied instruction on his/her
major instrument each semester he/she is enrolled as a full-time student.
3. Each student must enroll in an ensemble on his/her major instrument each
semester he/she is enrolled as a full-time student.
BACHELOR OF ARTS MUSIC (Suggested Eight-Semester Sequence)
First Semester
MUSC010 Basic Musicianship (3)*
MUSC104 Aural Skills I (1)
MUSC136 Piano Lab I or
MUSC205 Tech of Accompany (1)
MUSC130 Applied Music (1)
Music Ensemble (1)
Phys Ed Activity (1)
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
MATH104 Finite Math (3)
TOTAL
14 sem. hrs.
Second Semester
MUSC103 Intro. to Music/majors (3)
MUSC204 Aural Skills II (1)
MUSC121 Music Theory I (3)
70/Curricula and Organization