Applied Music - A.B.

The major in Music with an emphasis in Applied prepares the student for graduate study or private studio teaching. It may be effectively combined with other majors such as Christian Ministries, Christian Worship, or Christian Education. Emphasis may be choral (C), instrumental (I), or general (G).

Requirements (52-60 credits)

Required Core Courses (40-42 credits)

MUS-101-401	Applied Music	7
MUS-160	Introduction to Music Theory	(0-2)
-	(Prerequisite for Music Theory I)
MUS-162	Music Theory I	3
MUS-261	Music Theory II	3
MUS-264	Music Theory III	3
MUS-164	Ear Training I	2
MUS-263	Ear Training II	2
MUS-266	Ear Training III	1
MUS-265	Form and Analysis	2
MUS-285	Beginning Conducting	2
MUS-371	Music History and Literature I	3
MUS-372	Music History and Literature II	3
MUS-442	Senior Recital - Music Majors	2
MUS-490	Senior Seminar	2
-	Ancient or Modern Language	3

Additional Required Core Course for Vocal Emphasis only

MUS-125

Diction for Singers 1

2

Additional Required Core Course for Keyboard Emphasis only

MUS-248	Keyboard Literature	2
MUS-119	Keyboard Skills	2

Electives selected from the following (10 credits):

Instrumental Emphasis

MUS-114	Class Voice	1
MUS-275	Introduction to Computer Applications in Music	1
MUS-286	Advanced Conducting	2
MUS-290	Jazz Improvisation	1
MUS-300	Arranging	1
MUS-186	Chamber Music	0 to 1

MUS-114: non-vocal major

Instrumental Emphasis MUST take all four of the following Techniques courses:

MUS-281	Woodwind Techniques	2
MUS-282	String Techniques	2
MUS-283	Percussion Techniques	2
MUS-284	Brass Techniques	2

Vocal Emphasis

MUS-225	Diction for Singers II	2
MUS-275	Introduction to Computer Applications in Music	1
MUS-280	Choral Techniques	2
MUS-286	Advanced Conducting	2
MUS-365	Vocal Pedagogy	2
MUS-366	Song Literature	2

Piano Emphasis

MUS-100	Applied Study - Non-Majors	1
MUS-186	Chamber Music	0 to 1
MUS-245	Piano Pedagogy I	2
MUS-246	Piano Pedagogy II	2
MUS-275	Introduction to Computer Applications in Music	1
MUS-286	Advanced Conducting	2
MUS-290	Jazz Improvisation	1

General emphasis applied music majors must add the following:

-	Four semesters of secondary applied	4
-	Large ensemble in secondary area	2
MUS-280	Choral Techniques	2
-	Instrumental Techniques	2

Piano Proficiency (2-8 credits)

-	Competency through Level III (instrumental)
-	or
-	Level IV (vocal)

Applied Music

Applied music (private study) is offered in voice, piano, organ, and all brass, woodwind, percussion, and string (including guitar) instruments. All applied study requires a private lesson fee.