Requirements of Major in Music at Saint Marys College Notre Dame
Monday, March 2nd, 2009The Music department offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Music and two professional degrees: the Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree in Music Education and the Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree in Piano or Vocal Performance.
Bachelor of Music, Major in Music--Concentration in Education (59 hours)
Theory requirement:
MUS 181 Theory I: Fundamentals of Music
MUS 182 Theory II: Diatonic Materials
MUS 182L Theory II Lab
MUS 281 Theory III: Chromatic Materials
MUS 281L Theory III Lab
MUS 282 Theory IV: 20th Century Materials; Form Analysis
MUS 282L Theory IV Lab
Music history requirement:
MUS 271 Music History I: Antiquity-1750
MUS 272 Music History II: 1750-1900
MUS 273 Music History III: Musics of the 20th Century
Advanced writing proficiency requirement
All music majors must:
Pass the Music Masterworks Proficiency examination
Participate in specific recitals and forums sponsored by the department (MUS 100 Recital Forum)
Pass the basic piano proficiency examination
Complete the Music comprehensive
7 hours of applied music in the major performance area (voice, piano, etc.); one each semester except the student-teaching semester
One credit hour of ensemble during each semester except the student-teaching semester (7 hours)
MUS 251 Woodwind Techniques
MUS 252 String Techniques
MUS 253 Brass and Percussion Techniques
MUS 351 Elementary Music Methods
MUS 362 Orchestration/Arranging
MUS 365 Conducting I
MUS 453 Conducting II
MUS 250 Vocal Techniques or MUS 451 Vocal Pedagogy
Attainment of the 400 level in the applied instrument
Courses in the Education Department required for certification