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Nov 23, 2024
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2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music, A.B.
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Major Requirements
The music major offers three areas of concentrated study: Performance, Music Theory and Composition, and Music in History and Culture. Each of the concentrations includes the same core curriculum plus an area of specialization. Completion of the core curriculum will ensure that every music major receives a thorough grounding in the three disciplines that comprise the study of music.
Concentrations
Each music major will complete three course units in one of the three concentrations. It is strongly recommended that all music majors participate in ensemble work for at least four semesters.
Performance Concentration
Students selecting the performance concentration will choose three course units in electives from the following areas:
One additional course unit in Performance on the student’s primary instrument:
One course unit in Music Theory and Composition from:
One course unit in Music History and Culture from:
Note:
Students concentrating in performance are expected to perform a senior recital. This recital should be planned in consultation with the student’s applied music teacher.
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Students concentrating in Music Theory are expected to produce a research paper, which may be completed as part of the Senior Seminar. Students concentrating in Composition are expected to produce a composition portfolio.
Music in History and Culture Concentration
Students selecting the Music in History and Culture concentration will choose three course units in electives from the following list. At least one must be at the 300 level.
Note:
Students concentrating in Music in History and Culture are expected to produce a research paper, which may be completed as part of the Senior Seminar.
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