- Performance Requirements
- Piano Proficiency Requirements
- Applied Music
- Graduation Requirements
- Music Minors
Students in both music majors perform on a student recital at least once a semester. Students polish their performance by undergoing a "recital hearing" before performing publicly. All students must also successfully present a solo recital during their senior year. Six credits with a grade of 2.5 of higher in the student's primary area of interest must be achieved prior to the recital. The music faculty attends the senior recitals to grade and record the performance.
Piano Proficiency Requirements
Music majors must meet basic piano requirements before they graduate. Sophomores generally take proficiency examinations, but students can continue to enroll in applied piano until they pass. If the student passes the exam prior to the end of their sophomore year, they can take another instrument to meet secondary instrument requirements.
Students learn how to apply their skills and master performance in the private studio. Depending on the number of credits sought, faculty privately instructs students for 12-half hour or 12-fifty minute lessons during a semester.
All music department majors and minors take an applied music final examination (jury examination) at the end of each semester. Music faculty administers the exam and provides the student with written comments on their progress. The grade constitutes 25% of the student's final grade in applied music. If the student fails to satisfactorily improve from semester to semester the committee may recommend probation. Students can be removed from probation during the following semester's jury examination if they meet the prescribed improvements. An individual may be dropped from the music or music education major if they do not shed their probationary status after a semester.
General Music Education Major
Students must earn 139 credits, achieve a cumulative average of 3.0 or higher and meet the college's general education requirements. Students must also maintain an average of 2.8 in their major.
Music Major
Students need to complete 124-126 credits, attain a 2.5 cumulative average, and satisfy the college's residency and general education requirements. Students must also maintain an average of 2.8 in their major classes.
Music Industry and Recording Technology Major
Students need to complete 124-126 credits, attain a 2.5 cumulative average, and satisfy the college's residency and general education requirements. Students must also maintain an average of 2.8 in their major classes.
The music department offers exciting minors in music and the music industry. Students may also work towards a two-year associate degree in music.
Music Industry Minor:
The Music Industry Minor allows music majors, as well as students majoring in other disciplines such as Communication, Art, or Business, to explore the vast world of opportunities existing within today's music industry. Students may choose the minor to enhance their major, or can simply select any course as an elective to widen their comprehension of the industry. Contact Professor Carole Knisely for more information on this minor at ckniselv@worldnet.att.net.
Curriculum (Total of 18 credits)
STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:
- MUS 181: Foundations of Music Theory (Fall Semester) music majors are exempt from this course.
- MUS 297: Survey of the Music Industry (Fall Semester)
- MUS 397: Entertainment and Promotion (Spring Semester) MUS297 is a prerequisite.
- MUS 497: Music Publishing, Licensing & Copyright. MUS297 is a prerequisite.
STUDENTS CHOOSE TWO FROM THE FOLLOWING:
- MUS 200: Music Appreciation
- Two credits of Applied Music
- MUS 286: Jazz History
- MUS 287: History of American Popular Music
- MUS 288: History of Rock and Roll
Music Minor:
The music minor can be elected by anyone regardless of their major.
Curriculum (Total of 18 credits)
STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
- MUS 290: Introduction to Music Literature (Fall Semester)
- MUS 182: Music Theory I (Spring Semester)
- MUS 183: Music Theory II (Fall Semester)
- MUS 184: Sight Singing and Ear Training I (Spring Semester)
- MUS 185: Sight Singing and Ear Training II (Fall Semester)
- Two credits of Applied Music
- Two credits Music Ensemble
- Three credits Music Elective