Courses of Major in Music Industry at Saint Marys University of Minnesota
Music Industry Core:
A. All of the following:
MU104 Percussion Ensemble
MU130 Music Fundamentals I*
MU131 Music Fundamentals II*
MU150 Experiencing Music
MU160 Music Theory I
MU170 Ear Training I
MU299 Sophomore Review
MU300 Introduction to Electronic Music & Midi
MU383 Arranging
MU392 Music Business
B. One of the following (note: guitarists take MU171, pianists take MU191 and others may choose)
MU171 Piano Class
MU181 Voice Class
MU191 Guitar Class
C. Large ensemble participation each semester**
D. Applied lessons (primary instrument or voice) each semester**
*MU130 Music Fundamentals and MU131 Music Fundamentals II, or equivalent proficiency, are prerequisites for MU160 Music Theory I. All students take an initial placement exam to determine theory proficiency.
**Students off campus for internships or foreign study are excused for one semester of participation
Students intending to attend graduate school in music are advised to supplement the core above with the department’s full music history and music theory course sequences.
Business Track:
A.-D. Music Industry Core
E. All of the following:
AC222 Accounting Concepts
MG219 Principles of Management
MK217 Principles of Marketing
MU450 Arts Administration: Theory & Practice
3 elective business credits
F. Six credits:
MU496/497 Music Industry Internship
Technology Track:
A.-D. Music Industry Core
E. All of the following:
CS102 Introduction to Computer Applications
MT298 Field Exploration
MT302 Digital Music Technology
MT303 Digital Music Technology Lab
MT310 Introduction to Sound Recording
MT311 Introduction to Sound Recording Lab
MT320 Advanced Application of Recording & Audio Production
MT321 Advanced Application of Recoding & Audio Production Lab
MT330 Advanced Applications of Audio Post Production & Sound Design
MT331 Advanced Applications of Audio Post Production & Sound Design Lab
MT340 Fundamentals of Live Audio Production
MT341 Fundamentals of Live Audio Production Lab
P113 Physics of Sound and Music
There is a $600 fee for each MT lab course per semester in addition to tuition costs. These fees help purchase equipment and cover the cost of visiting professionals. Music and academic scholarships are available. Please contact the admissions office for information on these scholarships.
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