Course Requirements
Music "Core" Major (39-40 hours)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College requires at least 125 credit hours for the baccalaureate degree. In addition to general studies courses and electives, the core music major requires 39 - 40 credit hours. The aim of the core music major is to produce well-rounded musicians with:
- Skill in music theory and aural perception
- Knowledge in the field of music history and literature
- Competence in their chosen performance area
- A basis for all other music majors offered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
Music Therapy Major | Music Education Major
Music Core - Requirements
Please see the notes below for more information about the music elective, applied major area, and ensemble requirements.
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Three semester course sequence developing concepts and skills in aural perception and music reading. Each course meets two hours per week. Required of all music majors; first two courses required of music minors.
A four-semester sequence for the development of concepts and skills in written music theory. Required of all music majors. MU 115/125 required of all music minors.
Three semester course sequence developing concepts and skills in aural perception and music reading. Each course meets two hours per week. Required of all music majors; first two courses required of music minors.
A four-semester sequence for the development of concepts and skills in written music theory. Required of all music majors. MU 115/125 required of all music minors.
Three semester course sequence developing concepts and skills in aural perception and music reading. Each course meets two hours per week. Required of all music majors; first two courses required of music minors.
Use of the computer and MIDI synthesizer keyboard to create, edit and perform music scores. Notation and sequencing software programs will be used. Winter, every year. Prerequisites: CS 101 and basic piano keyboard, or instructor’s permission.
A four-semester sequence for the development of concepts and skills in written music theory. Required of all music majors. MU 115/125 required of all music minors.
A four-semester sequence for the development of concepts and skills in written music theory. Required of all music majors. MU 115/125 required of all music minors.
Study of non-Western and Western music from the ancient period to contemporary. Each course presents music in relation to the social and cultural background of the periods.
Study of non-Western and Western music from the ancient period to contemporary. Each course presents music in relation to the social and cultural background of the periods.
Study of non-Western and Western music from the ancient period to contemporary. Each course presents music in relation to the social and cultural background of the periods.
3 credit hours of music elective courses. Consult with advisor and see college catalog for details.
Music Core - General Studies Requirements
The following course counts as a general study requirement, but is also a music core requirement.
An introduction to the world of music, designed to develop skills and understandings leading to lifetime enjoyment of music. Attendance at a variety of performances will provide an experiential basis through which the benefits and value of music for living will be explored.
Music Core - Applied Music Area
Development of technical and interpretative skills in performance on a particular instrument or voice. Study of the applied music area is required each semester, except during student teaching internships (if applicable).
Applied Music Area. Individual, advanced piano study with focus on technique, performance practice, and repertoire for the music major whose primary instrument is piano. Required performances throughout the semester along with a final jury performance. Must have written permission of instructor to enroll. Prerequisite: Audition placement.
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Applied Music Area. Individual piano study for music majors whose primary instrument is not the piano. Focus on technique, performance practice and repertoire of intermediate through advanced levels. Final jury performance required. Must have written permission of instructor to enroll. Prerequisites: MU 014 and/or successful completion of the piano proficiency exam.
Applied Music Area. MU021 Freshman Voice Class is required with first year of voice study. Includeds Italian diction. MU471 Language Diction for Singers is required with the second year of voice study.
Applied Music Area. MU021 Freshman Voice Class is required with first year of voice study. Includeds Italian diction. MU471 Language Diction for Singers is required with the second year of voice study.
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Music Core - Ensemble Requirements
Performance in College Chorale, Madrigals, Orchestra, Collegium Musicum, chamber music groups, band, jazz band or accompanying. Ensemble participation is required each semester, except during student teaching internships (if applicable).
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Applied Music Areas
Study of the applied major and ensemble participation are required each semester except during student teaching internship. Applied subjects may be piano, organ, voice or any orchestral instrument.
Applied music examinations (juries) are held at the end of each semester. Each student must perform at least one composition for each hour of primary-level credit undertaken. Memorization is required of piano and vocal students. Attendance at all music programs and Convocations is required.
All music majors must demonstrate piano proficiency in the areas of:
- All major and minor scales, as well as other scales and modes deemed appropriate by the music faculty
- Harmonization of melody
- Transposition
- Accompanying
- Sight playing.
All Music majors are required to register for applied or class piano each semester until they pass the piano proficiency examination. Any substitutions for on-campus study of applied or class piano must be approved by the piano faculty and the student’s advisor.
The piano proficiency exam must be passed before a student is eligible to begin an internship (music therapy) or a semester of student teaching (music education). All components of the piano proficiency exam must be passed before a student receives a degree in music.
All major programs in Music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
