Applied Music - A.B.
The major in Music with an emphasis in Applied Music 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. Students must choose between the vocal, instrumental, piano, or general tracks.
Requirements (50-58 credits)
Required Core Courses (40-44 credits)
MUS-101-401
| Applied Music | 7 |
MUS-160
| Introduction to Music Theory | 2 |
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| (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 |
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| Ancient or Modern Language | 3 |
Additional Required Core Course for Vocal Emphasis only
Additional Required Core Course for Keyboard Emphasis only
Additional Required Core Course for Instrumental Emphasis Only
Electives selected from the following (8 credits):
Instrumental Emphasis (8 Credits)
MUS-100 may be repeated up to two credits.
Vocal Emphasis (8 Credits)
MUS-100 may be repeated up to two credits.
Piano Emphasis (8 Credits)
General emphasis applied music majors must add the following:
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| Four semesters of secondary applied | 4 |
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| Large ensemble in secondary area | 2 |
| MUS-280 | Choral Techniques | 2 |
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| Instrumental Techniques & Pedagogy | 2 |
Piano Proficiency (2-8 credits)
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| Competency through Level III (instrumental) | |
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| or | |
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| 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.
