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Careers and a music major or minor

What will you do with a major, minor or endorsement in music?
The music minor is offered to students with an interest in music who do not intend to teach in the public schools. The course of study provides opportunities to study music from technical, cultural and performance perspectives.

Students majoring in music are further prepared to be involved in a variety of musical pursuits, including teaching in a studio setting, teaching music in grades primary through 12, participating in a variety of performance organizations and serving as a music conductor. The program also provides preparation for advanced study in performance, theory and literature.

The subject-area endorsements in music are designed to prepare elementary and secondary education students with the necessary background to teach general music and to conduct an ensemble.

As a music student at SVSU, you will benefit from our modern facilities and programs that provide both the practical and theoretical backgrounds you will need to succeed in music and music education. The Department of Music offers the following professional caliber programs:
Degree Offerings

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music
Strong preparation in music theory, music history and literature and performance.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music Education
Designed for students whose goal is to teach music in grades K-12. Students receiving the B.A. in Music Education are eligible to apply for a Michigan teaching license in music, and to pursue teaching positions in general, vocal and instrumental music.

Required Program Units
MUFHL 400, Music Theory 4
MUFHL 401, Music Theory 4
MUFHL 410, Advanced Music Theory 4
MUFHL 411, Advanced Music Theory 4
MUFHL 310, Survey of Music History and Literature 3
MUFHL 311, Survey of Music History and Literature 3
MUIVI 345, Beginning Piano 1-2
MUIVI 346, Beginning Piano 1-2

A minimum of 4 units from the following:
Four semesters from one selected field (Voice, Brass, Percussion, Strings, Woodwinds, Keyboard).
MUIVI 315, Voice Class (1-2)
MUIVI 325, Voice Class, Intermediate (1-2)
MUIVI 330, Advanced Voice (1-2)
MUIVI 410, Applied Music (1)
MUIVI 441, Brass Instruction (1-2)
MUIVI 447, Percussion Instruction (1-2)
MUIVI 375, Popular Electric Guitar Styles (1)
MUIVI 443, String Instruction (1-2)
MUIVI 445, Woodwind Instruction (1-2)
MUIVI 355, Intermediate Piano (1-2)
MUIVI 356, Intermediate Piano (1-2)
MUIVI 357, Intermediate Piano (1-2)
MUIVI 358, Intermediate Piano (1-2)
MUP 419, Piano Ensemble (1-2) 4*
A minimum of 8 units from the following:
Music Performance Courses (MUP) 8

Requirements
A minimum of 23 semester credits, distributed as follows:
Four semester credits of music theory and aural skills chosen from Music 111, 121, 212, 222.
Eight semester credits in music history and literature: Music 162, 163.
Two semester credits in ensembles (Orchestra, Capella Nova, Javanese Gamelan, or Wind Symphony).
One semester credit of instrumental lessons including voice.
Eight semester credits in upper-level theory, history and literature, or composition, including Music 305 or 306.

Music Major (Piano Performance and Pedagogy Emphasis)
MUS 111 Music Theory I
MUS 111L Music Theory I Lab (1 semester hour)
MUS 112 Music Theory II
MUS 112L Music Theory II Lab (1 semester hour)
MUS 211 Music Theory III
MUS 211L Music Theory III Lab (1 semester hour)
MUS 212 Music Theory IV
MUS 212L Music Theory IV Lab (1 semester hour)
MUS 145 Applied Voice (1 semester hour)
MUS 147 Applied Organ (1 semester hour each for a total of 2 semesters)
MUS 218 Accompanying (2 semester hours)
MUS 225/226/235/236 Performance Ensembles – Concert Band or Sheboygan Symphony or Concert Choir or Frauenchor
(.5 semester hour each for 8 semesters for a total of 4 semester hours of credit)
MUS 246 Applied Piano (2 semester hours each for a total of 8 semester hours)
MUS 262 Sophomore Piano Recital (2 semester hours)
MUS 311 Music History & Literature I
MUS 312 Music History & Literature II (Writing Intensive)
MUS 351 Conducting (1.5 semester hours)
MUS 362 Junior Piano Recital (2 semester hours)
MUS 367 Piano Pedagogy and Literature I (2 semester hours)
MUS 368 Piano Pedagogy and Literature II (2 semester hours)
MUS 446 Applied Piano (2 semester hours each for a total of 8 semester hours)
MUS 462 Senior Piano Recital

Music Major (Voice Performance and Pedagogy Emphasis)
MUS 111 Music Theory I and lab (4 semester hours)
MUS 112 Music Theory II and lab (4 semester hours)
MUS 211 Music Theory III and lab (4 semester hours)
MUS 212 Music Theory IV and lab (4 semester hours)
MUS 311 Music History & Literature I
MUS 312 Music History & Literature II (Writing Intensive)
MUS 149/159/249/259 Class Piano I-IV
(2 semester hours each for a total of 8 semester hours)
Successful completion of piano proficiency examination
MUS 351 Conducting (1.5 semester hours)
MUS 235/236 Performance Ensembles - Concert Choir or Frauenchor
(.5 semester hour each for 8 semesters for a total of 4 semester hours of credit)
MUS 245/445 Applied Voice (total 8 semester hours)
MUS 261 Sophomore Voice Recital (2 semester hours)
MUS 361 Junior Voice Recital (2 semester hours)
MUS 461 Senior Voice Recital (3 semester hours)
MUS 465 Vocal Pedagogy & Literature (1.5 semester hours)

In addition to the other degree requirements, students complete the following Music courses:

MUSI 1110 Literature and Language of Music 1 (1)
MUSI 1111 Literature and Language of Music 2 (1)
MUSI 1101 Theory 1 (2)
MUSI 1102 Theory 2 (2)
MUSI 2201 Theory 3 (2)
MUSI 2202 Theory 4 (2)
MUSI 1113 Ear Training 1 (2)
MUSI 1114 Ear Training 2 (2)
MUSI 2213 Ear Training 3 (2)
MUSI 2214 Ear Training 4 (2)
MUSI 1103 Piano 1 (1)
MUSI 1104 Piano 2 (1)
MUSI 2203 Piano 3 (1)
MUSI 3301 Music History 1 (3)
MUSI 3302 Music History 2 (3)
MUSI 1105 Applied Instrument (4)
MUSI 1106 Applied Instrument (4)
MUSI 1107 Ensemble (4)
MUSI 1108 Ensemble (4)
MUSI 3331 Christian Hymnody (3)
MUSI 3366 Basics of Conducting (3)
MUSI 4470 Internship (1)
MUSI 4484 Senior Recital 1 hour (1)
Music or Religion Electives (9)

In addition to the general education requirements, Bachelor of Arts in Music students must take the following:

MUSI 1110 Literature and Language of Music 1 (1)
MUSI 1111 Literature and Language of Music 2 (1)
MUSI 1101 Theory 1 (2)
MUSI 1102 Theory 2 (2)
MUSI 2201 Theory 3 (2)
MUSI 2202 Theory 4 (2)
MUSI 1113 Ear Training 1 (2)
MUSI 1114 Ear Training 2 (2)
MUSI 2213 Ear Training 3 (2)
MUSI 2214 Ear Training 4 (2)
MUSI 1103 Piano 1 (1)
MUSI 1104 Piano 2 (1)
MUSI 2203 Piano 3 (1)
MUSI 3301 Music History 1 (3)
MUSI 3302 Music History 2 (3)
MUSI 1105 Applied Lessons (1 - 2)
MUSI 1106 Applied Lessons (1 - 2)
OR
MUSI 1107 Ensemble (1)
MUSI 1108 Ensemble (1)
MUSI 4488 Capstone Presentation (1)

Music Electives (12)

In addition to the other degree requirements, students complete the following Music courses:

Vocal Majors Track:
MUSI 1110 Literature and Language of Music 1 (1)
MUSI 1111 Literature and Language of Music 2 (1)
MUSI 1101 Theory 1 (2)
MUSI 1102 Theory 2 (2)
MUSI 2201 Theory 3 (2)
MUSI 2202 Theory 4 (2)
MUSI 1113 Ear Training 1 (2)
MUSI 1114 Ear Training 2 (2)
MUSI 2213 Ear Training 3 (2)
MUSI 2214 Ear Training 4 (2)
MUSI 1103 Piano 1 (1)
MUSI 1104 Piano 2 (1)
MUSI 2203 Piano 3 (1)
MUSI 3301 Music History 1 (3)
MUSI 3302 Music History 2 (3)
MUSI 1105 Applied Voice 8 hours (4)
MUSI 1106 Applied Voice 8 hours (4)
MUSI 1107 Choir (4)
MUSI 1108 Choir (4)
MUSI 2239 Diction for Singers
(may be repeated for credit) (3)
MUSI 3384 Junior Recital (1)
MUSI 3366 Basics of Conducting (3)
MUSI 4484 Senior Recital (1)
MUSI 4480 Opera Workshop (3)

Foreign Language
(Non-Music Required) (6)

Instrumental Majors Track:
MUSI 1110 Literature and Language of Music 1 (1)
MUSI 1111 Literature and Language of Music 2 (1)
MUSI 1101 Theory 1 (2)
MUSI 1102 Theory 2 (2)
MUSI 2201 Theory 3 (2)
MUSI 2202 Theory 4 (2)
MUSI 1113 Ear Training 1 (2)
MUSI 1114 Ear Training 2 (2)
MUSI 2213 Ear Training 3 (2)
MUSI 2214 Ear Training 4 (2)
MUSI 1103 Piano 1 (1)
MUSI 1104 Piano 2 (1)
MUSI 2203 Piano 3 (1)
MUSI 3301 Music History 1 (3)
MUSI 3302 Music History 2 (3)
MUSI 1105 Applied Instrument (4)
MUSI 1106 Applied Instrument (4)
MUSI 1107 Ensemble (4)
MUSI 1108 Ensemble (4)
MUSI 3366 Basics of Conducting (3)
MUSI 3352 Jazz Theory & Popular Practice (2)
MUSI 3384 Junior Recital (1)
MUSI 4484 Senior Recital (1)
Music Electives (6)

Unlike a more specialized conservatory, Lafayette’s Department of Music is flexible and allows all students, regardless of experience or major, to develop their musical interests. Studying music builds technical and analytical skills as well as an appreciation of the historic and creative aspects of the artistic process.

The study and performance of music:
fosters powers of discrimination and critical awareness;
sharpens the faculties of perception, feeling, and understanding; and
develops sensitivity to the depth and subtlety of human expression.

The department is committed to the study of music as an important element of a liberal arts education and offers students-regardless of their major-the opportunity and means to experience music emotionally and intellectually. The department meets this goal by offering a variety of courses in four principal areas: music history and literature, music theory and analysis, performance, and composition.