2018-2019 Catalog

 

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 (50-58 credits)

Required Core Courses (40-44 credits)

MUS-101-401
Applied Music

7

MUS-160
Introduction to Music Theory

(0-2)

-
(Prerequisite for Music Theory I)

MUS-162Music Theory I

3

MUS-261Music Theory II

3

MUS-264Music Theory III

3

MUS-164Ear Training I

2

MUS-263Ear Training II

2

MUS-266Ear Training III

1

MUS-265Form and Analysis

2

MUS-285Beginning Conducting

2

MUS-371Music History and Literature I

3

MUS-372Music History and Literature II

3

MUS-442Senior Recital - Music Majors

2

MUS-490Senior Seminar

2

-
Ancient or Modern Language

3

Additional Required Core Course for Vocal Emphasis only

MUS-125Diction for Singers 1

2

Additional Required Core Course for Keyboard Emphasis only

MUS-248Keyboard Literature

2

MUS-119Keyboard Skills

2

Additional Required Core Course for Instrumental Emphasis Only

MUS-375Symphonic Literature

2

Electives selected from the following (8 credits):

Instrumental Emphasis (8 Credits)

MUS-100Applied Study - Non-Majors

1

MUS-114Class Voice

1

MUS-186Chamber Music

0 to 1

MUS-248Keyboard Literature

2

MUS-275Introduction to Computer Applications in Music

1

MUS-286Advanced Conducting

2

MUS-290Jazz Improvisation

1

MUS-300Arranging

1

MUS-366Song Literature

2

MUS-100 may be repeated up to two credits.

Vocal Emphasis (8 Credits)

MUS-100Applied Study - Non-Majors

1

MUS-167Opera Workshop

0 to 3

MUS-225Diction for Singers 2

2

MUS-248Keyboard Literature

2

MUS-275Introduction to Computer Applications in Music

1

MUS-280Choral Techniques

2

MUS-286Advanced Conducting

2

MUS-365Vocal Pedagogy

2

MUS-366Song Literature

2

MUS-375Symphonic Literature

2

MUS-100 may be repeated up to two credits.

Piano Emphasis (8 Credits)

MUS-100Applied Study - Non-Majors

1

MUS-186Chamber Music

0 to 1

MUS-245Piano Pedagogy I

2

MUS-246Piano Pedagogy II

2

MUS-275Introduction to Computer Applications in Music

1

MUS-286Advanced Conducting

2

MUS-290Jazz Improvisation

1

MUS-375Symphonic Literature

2

MUS-100 and MUS-186 may be repeated up to two credits.

General emphasis applied music majors must add the following:

-
Four semesters of secondary applied

4

-
Large ensemble in secondary area

2

MUS-280Choral 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.

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