Courses of Minor in Music at Saint Xavier University
The courses offered to the general student by the Department of Music are designed to:
Provide an opportunity for every student to explore the resources for personal enrichment to be found in music.
Provide alternative areas of study to students in their quest to become liberally educated persons.
Contribute to the cultural life of the University and community.
Required Courses - Elementary Education Major
Course Credits
Applied Music 4
Music Theory I - II 6
Aural Skills I - II 2
Keyboard Skills I - II 2
Writing and Speaking about Music 3
Music History I or II 3
Methods of Teaching Primary Music 2
Total Hours Required 22
Required Courses - Liberal Arts Major
Course Credits
Applied Music 4
Music Theory I - II 6
Aural Skills I - II 2
Keyboard Skills I - II 2
Writing and Speaking about Music 3
Music History I or II 3
Total Hours Required 20
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Music Minors
Students not enrolled in a music degree program may develop individual performance skills through instruction in voice or instruments. In addition, numerous opportunities are provided for qualified students to participate in a wide variety of performance organizations including: University Chamber Singers, University Women's Ensemble, University Men's Ensemble, or Opera Workshop, University Orchestra, University Concert Band, University Marching Band, University Pep Band Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Music. Non-music majors may apply credit earned in these courses towards the University "Literature and Fine Arts" Requirement.
This curriculum is designed to give students a broad education in music within the liberal arts setting. The focus of the degree is on the development of basic musicmanship, the ability to perform music and the development of a broad knowledge of the foundation and principles of music as an art form. The large number of electives in this major allow a student to complete a second major or carefully select additional music courses in order to pursue graduate level study in music.
Music Core Required Courses
Course Credits
Applied Music, Major Area 8
Music Theory I - IV 12
Aural Skills I - IV 4
Keyboard Skills I - IV 4
Writing and Speaking about Music 3
Music History I - II 6
Perspectives in Non- Western Music 3
Music Electives 4
Senior Project/Recital 1
Large Ensemble (every semester until graduation) 8
Total Hours Required for Major 53
Bachelor of Music in Performance
A four-year professional curriculum which emphasizes the development of creative skill and academic achievement as well as artistic performance. Students may choose to study voice, keyboard, guitar of any orchestral/band instruments.
Bachelor of Music in Performance students must complete the music core requirements along with the requirements of their major. Accredited: National Association of Schools of Music.
The jazz minor is a practical, creative and comprehensive concentration of courses which gives students significant training and exposure in theory, history and performance. Students who complete the entire minor will be well qualified to excel in jazz studies at an advanced level; others who choose to pursue a less concentrated path will enjoy a deeper awareness of the jazz idiom.Courses in jazz studies include: Jazz: American Creative Music, Basic Jazz Preparation, Techniques of Jazz Writing and Arranging, Techniques of Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Improvisational Workshop and Jazz Ensemble.
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Irish Dance Track
Saint Mary's is also offering an Irish dance track - the only university-associated program in the country - which will prepare students for the certification needed to teach Irish dance.
Most students of Irish dance become less involved with their dance schools as they head off to college. Many would still like to
The Department of Music offers a bachelor of arts degree in music, a minor in music and three subject endorsements: choral, instrumental and general.
The study of music encourages students to explore the value of music in their lives. Students who study music at Saint Martin's University have the advantage of a strong music program within a liberal arts setting. Courses in music integrate the study of music literature, history and theory with musical performance to develop intellect, familiarity with a variety of cultures, interpersonal relationships and poise.
The course of study for a music minor provides opportunities for students to study
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