ACADEMIC
PROGRAM APPROVAL
CHECKLIST
This form is a routing document for
the approval of new and revised academic programs. Page 2 will serve as an attachment to the
Faculty Senate agenda. Proposing
department should complete form, attach as a cover page and forward to the
college dean. Documentation should include copy of curriculum as it is to
appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. Proposals must arrive to the
Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate
by March 1. Proposals received after
this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog
for that year.
1.
Proposed change leads to the degree of
( ) Bachelor of Arts (
) Master of Arts ( ) Doctor of Philosophy
( ) Bachelor of Science ( ) Master of
Science ( x) Other
Bachelor of Music, Music Theory/Composition
2.
( ) New major/curriculum Title to be
entered in record of students who select this program
(
) New minor Title to be entered in record of students
who select this program
(
) Change from provisional to permanent status.
3.
(x ) Revision of existing:
(x ) major ( ) minor ( ) concentration
Present
title: Music Theory/Composition
Records System
Program Code MTC
( ) Add/delete required courses/credit hours
( ) Add concentration Title
( ) Delete concentration Title
4.
( ) Deletion of
existing/disestablish: ( ) major (
) minor ( ) Other
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ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do
not remove supporting documentation.)
Department Chairperson Date
Dean of College Date
Chairperson, Senate Com. On UG or GR
Studies Date
Chairperson, Senate Coordinating
Com. Date
Secretary, Faculty Senate Date
Date of Senate Resolution Date
to be Effective
Registrar Program
Code Date
Vice Provost for Academic Programs
& Planning Date
Provost Date
Board of Trustee Notification Date
a.
Rationale for creation, revision, or
deletion:
The Department of Music proposes revising the Music Theory/Composition major within the Bachelor of Music degree in three ways:
1. The deletion of the course
MUSC 394 (Keyboard Harmony II – 2 credits) from the major.
MUSC 394 is the second of a two-course sequence. The Department of Music believes that the
first course in the sequence (MUSC 393 – Keyboard Harmony I) has been providing
the necessary keyboard skills for the Music Theory/Composition majors. Thus MUSC 394 is no longer necessary and is
being dropped from the catalog. The
Department has not taught the MUSC 394 for several years and has had to ask
that graduating Seniors be allowed to waive the course. Thus the deletion of the course will allow
the catalog to reflect the current state of affairs regarding the Keyboard
Harmony requirement.
2. The deletion of the course MUSC 397
(Contemporary Harmony).
This course is no longer taught, and the necessary content for this
course has been incorporated into MUSC 407 (Contemporary Music Literature).
3. The addition of four semesters of the
one-credit course: “Seminar in Music Composition.” The course itself has already been approved
as a four-semester sequence using the numbers MUSC 198, 199, 298, and 299 by
the Educational Affairs Committee.
The
rationale, which was included in the proposal for the course itself, is as
follows:
Music Theory/Composition majors do not presently begin
taking MUSC 420 (Advanced Composition) until their Junior year because the
faculty who teach music composition believe that it is important that all Music
Theory/Composition majors take the two-year Freshman and Sophomore theory and
ear-training sequence as well as MUSC 407 (Contemporary Music Literature) prior
to taking MUSC 420 (Advanced Composition).
On the other hand, the faculty believe that early in their college
training, Music Theory/Composition majors need to have guided exploration of compositional
techniques and a wide variety of compositional styles as a preparation for
their own compositional works. They also
need to learn about the practical skills of score and part preparation,
mounting composition performances, notational computer software, career
opportunities, PR and business-related skills, and publishing. These skills and
experiences will better prepare the students for their studies in composition.
This one-credit course would be taken by all Music
Theory/Composition majors during each semester of their Freshman and Sophomore
years. The course numbers for the four
courses are: Music 198, 199, 298, and 299.
The courses have the following description:
Seminar
in Music Composition:
MUSC
198,199, 298, 299, “Seminar in Music Composition” is required of all theory/composition
majors. The course will include an exploration of contemporary classical music
and ethnic musics, score and part preparation, practical steps towards mounting
composition performances, notational computer software, career opportunities,
PR and business-related skills, and publishing.
b.
Summary of program:
In summary, the proposed changes will result in
students in the Music Theory/Composition major no longer being required to take
MUSC 394 (Keyboard Harmony II, a two-credit course) and MUSC 397 (Contemporary
Harmony, a three-credit course). It also
will result in the student taking four semesters of the one-credit course
entitled “Seminar in Music Composition.”
As a result of these proposed changes, the total credits for the Music
Theory/Composition major will be 125 rather than 126 as is the case now.
ENGL 110 Critical Reading and Writing (minimum grade C-) 3
Three credits in an approved course or courses stressing multicultural, ethnic, and/or gender-related content (See the list of approved multicultural courses.). 3
COLLEGE
REQUIREMENTS
Writing: (minimum grade C-) 3
A second writing course involving significant writing experience including two papers with a combined minimum of 3,000 words to be submitted for extended faculty critique of both composition and content. This course must be taken after completion of 60 credit hours. Appropriate writing courses are normally designated in the semester's Registration Booklet. (See list of courses approved for Arts and Science second writing requirement.)
Mathematics
- One of the following:
0-4
MATH 113 Contemporary Mathematics (designed for students who do not intend to continue the study of mathematics)
MATH 114 College Mathematics and Statistics (designed for students who do not intend to continue the study of mathematics)
MATH 115 Pre-Calculus (designed for students who intend to continue the study of mathematics)
MATH 221 Calculus I
MATH 241 Analytic Geometry and Calculus A
or successful performance on the college math proficiency exam (0 credits awarded).
Twelve credits in one of the following: French, German or Italian 12
HIST 101 Western Civilization to 1648 3
HIST 102 Western Civilization 1648 to the Present 3
Breadth Requirements (See list of courses approved for the A&S breadth requirements)
Two 200-level or higher English literature courses selected from Group A or Group B . It is recommended that one of these courses be a poetry course. 6
Group A: Understanding and appreciation of the creative arts and humanities. (This requirement is satisfied by MUSC 195 and 196.) 6
Group B: The study of culture and institutions over time. Fifteen credits representing at least two areas. (This requirement is satisfied by MUSC 311, 312, 313, HIST 101, and 102.) 15
Group C: Empirically based study of human beings and their environment. Nine credits representing at least two areas. (MUSC 309 is recommended for partial fulfillment of this requirement.) 9
Group D: The study of natural phenomena through experiment and analysis. Nine credits in at least two areas. 9
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
MUSC 100 Recital Attendance (six semesters required) 0
MUSC 175/176 Class Piano: Elementary I and II 2
MUSC 275/276 Class Piano: Intermediate I and II 2
MUSC 214 Stringed Instruments Class 1
MUSC 215 High Brass Instruments Class 1
MUSC 217 Woodwind Instruments Class I 1
MUSC 219 Percussion Instruments 1
MUSC 335 Basic Conducting 2
MUSC 185/186 Ear Training and Sight Singing I and II 4
MUSC 285/286 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I and II 4
MUSC 195/196 Harmony I and II 6
MUSC 295/296 Advanced Harmony I and II 6
MUSC 287 Music Technology 3
MUSC 331 Orchestration 2
MUSC 392 Contrapuntal Writing 2
MUSC 393 Keyboard Harmony 2
MUSC 395 Form Analysis 3
MUSC198/199/298/299: Seminar in Music Composition
MUSC 421 Special Projects in Music Theory
MUSC 485 Pedagogy of Theory
MUSC 420 Advanced Composition (two semesters) MUSC 420 Advanced Composition (one semester) and MUSC Theory, literature or applied music elective (one semester)
MUSC198/199/298/299: Seminar in Music Composition
MUSC 485 Pedagogy of Theory
MUSC 420 Advanced Composition (three semesters required)
MUSC 211 Introduction to Music History 3
MUSC 311 Music History: 400-1600 3
MUSC 312 Music History: 1600-1827 3
MUSC 313 Music History: 1825 to the Present 3
MUSC 407 Twentieth-Century Music 3
A variety of ensembles are recommended, including Chamber ensembles 4
CREDITS TO
TOTAL A MINIMUM OF 125
AUTHORIZED
DEGREE TITLES
Please check
the appropriate degree:
( ) Bachelor
of Applied Science
( ) Bachelor
of Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Educational Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Civil Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Computer Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Environmental Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Fine Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Mechanical Engineering
( x ) Bachelor of Music
( ) Bachelor
of Science
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Accounting
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Agriculture
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Education
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Nursing
( ) Master of Applied Sciences
( ) Master
of Arts
( ) Master
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Master
of Business Administration
( ) Master
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Master
of Civil Engineering
( ) Master
of Education
( ) Master
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Master
of Environmental and Energy Policy
( ) Master
of Fine Arts
( ) Master
of Instruction
( ) Master
of Marine Policy
( ) Master
of Materials Science and Engineering
( ) Master
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Master
of Music
( ) Master
of Physical Therapy
( ) Master
of Public Administration
( ) Master
of Science
( ) Master
of Science in Nursing
( ) Doctor
of Education
( ) Doctor
of Philosophy
This document will be retained
permanently in the Faculty Senate Office.
Revised
04/23/01