MUSIC

The Department of Music provides a wide variety of educational opportunities, ranging from experiences directed to the cultural enrichment of the entire University community to the preparation of students for professional careers in music. The department is a leader in the development of computer-based instruction in music and video-disc technology. It is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

For the general University student, the department offers courses in the fundamentals of music, music literature, and class study of voice, organ, and piano. All courses in the department are available to any University student who meets course and department prerequisites. Music courses may be taken as partial fulfillment of breadth requirements in the College of Arts and Science. Private study is also available to freshmen in the University Honors Program and to other non-majors, on a space-available basis, through the Music Merit Program. Auditions for these programs are held during the first week of the academic year by arrangement with the department office. A variety of performing organizations are available to all University students: marching band, wind and jazz ensembles, choral groups, the early music ensemble, gamelan, opera workshop, steel band, and various chamber ensembles.

A minor in music is available in applied music, musical studies, jazz studies, or music management studies.

The curricula for students majoring in music lead to the degrees Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts. The programs in the degree Bachelor of Music are directed to those who intend to become professional musicians. They offer opportunities to major in Music Education (band or orchestral instruments, classical guitar, piano, and voice), Theory-Composition, or Applied Music (band or orchestral instruments, classical guitar, piano, and voice). The degree Bachelor of Arts offers the opportunity for professional study in music within a liberal arts context. All programs in music provide effective preparation for graduate study.

Entering majors are expected to demonstrate a high level of musical achievement and aptitude. Placement auditions and musicality tests for those students who wish to enter in the fall semester should be completed by June 1 of the preceding spring and must be completed before acceptance is granted. Acceptance to the University does not indicate acceptance as a music major. Students who transfer from accredited colleges are placed in appropriate levels of music theory, literature, and applied music according to the results of tests given at the time of transfer.

Part-time music majors must have the permission of the department chair to enroll for private study.

Credit for large ensembles, as required by various curricula, is given only for participation during the fall and spring semesters. The Department of Music requires the successful completion of a Sophomore Review before continuation as a music major. Detailed information about these and other aspects of curricular policy are published in the Department's Student Handbook. 

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