Major in Music Performance at Saint Marys University of Minnesota
The music performance major is designed for a student who has both a strong interest and well-developed skills in musical performance in one or more areas. It may be combined with the Master of Arts in Instruction fifth year education program. Future career plans may include graduate school to further prepare for a professional performing career.
Students majoring in the vocal performance track must demonstrate proficiency in at least one language other than English, preferably a language found in a significant body of vocal literature from the standard western art music repertoire. Language proficiency may be demonstrated by either the satisfactory completion (all grades C or better) of at least two years of foreign language study at the secondary level, or by completion of at least two semesters of foreign language study at the college level.
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The music major is a general liberal arts curriculum for the student with a strong interest in music who does not plan to pursue a performance career. The student may wish to continue their education in a specific masters degree program or pursue a different career option. If the student is planning to complete both the BA in Music and the Master of Arts in Instruction degree leading to teaching licensure, the BA in music electives must include all of the required music education course work.
Saint Mary's now offers a minor in Dance. The dance minor complements current performing arts majors and provides more options for students in other majors. This 21-credit minor offers courses in dance techniques, dance history, dance composition, nutrition, voice and movement, and anatomy and kinesiology.
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
Music Minor (20 credits):
A. Basic musicianship courses; all of the following:
MU130 Music Fundamentals I*
MU131 Music Fundamentals II*
MU160 Music Theory I
MU170 Ear Training I
B. The following course:
MU150 Experiencing Music
C. Music history; one of the following:
MU255 Jazz History
MU341 Music History I
MU342 Music History II
D. 4 semesters of private instruction in major performing instrument.
E. 6 semesters of ensembles; at least 3 semesters must be for credit.
*MU130 and MU131 II, or equivalent proficiency, are prerequisites for MU160. All students must
The music industry program is designed to deliver relevant educational programs in music business and music technology, recognizing the traditions of our liberal arts context. Saint Mary’s University offers a B.A. degree with a music industry major in either a technology track or a business track. Both of these programs share a common core of required music courses that have been updated to reflect the needs of today’s musician in an ever changing high tech world. By completing a four-year B.A. degree, students have the advantage of a liberal arts education from Saint Mary’s University and technical training in music.
Music
A broad scope of career choices is open to women with leaderships skills who have the ability to think creatively and analytically. These are all skills honed by theatre majors. Many Saint Mary's graduates have gone on to join successful theatre companies, obtain teaching positions, or pursue graduate work in theatre.
Do you have a passion for music? A music minor at the University of Minnesota, Crookston will compliment any of our major degree programs. Besides playing an instrument or singing, you can also pursue other music related career opportunities such as piano teacher, choir and community musical director.
A. Music Core:
MU125 Keyboard Musicianship I
MU126 Keyboard Musicianship II
MU130 Music Fundamentals I*
MU131 Music Fundamentals II*
MU150 Experiencing Music
MU160 Music Theory I
MU165 Music Theory II
MU170 Ear Training I
MU175 Ear Training II
MU260 Music Theory III
MU270 Ear Training III
MU299 Sophomore Review
MU300 Electronic Music & MIDI
MU341 Music History I
MU342 Music History II
MU382 Conducting
MU383 Arranging
B.
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