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Nov 15, 2024
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Advising Handbook 2024-2025
Music
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Music
Academic Bulletin
Area of Study: Visual and Performing Arts
Program: Minor (28 credits)
Suggested timeline for students interested in pursuing a Music minor:
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Either Semester |
| Year 1 (6-8 credits) |
MUSIC 1751 |
MUSIC 123, Listen Up! |
Performance1 |
| Year 2 (8-10 credits) |
MUSIC 1882 |
Intermediate elective
(materials or culture) |
Performance |
| Year 3 (6-8 credits) |
Intermediate elective
(materials or culture) |
Performance |
| Year 4 (4 credits) |
Advanced elective
(materials, culture, or performance) |
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1Music 174 (4 credits) counts toward the performance category in the minor, so students may choose this course or other courses in the performance category (1-2 credits) during their first year.
2Advanced students may be prepared to take MUSIC 188 during the Fall semester of their first year.
Note: because the new Music curriculum passed late in Spring 2024, Fall 2024 courses are listed by the old curriculum’s numbers. Spring 2025 course numbers will reflect the new curriculum’s numbers.
Recommended 4-credit courses for students with Music experience
- MUSIC 102 - World Music Cultures (24FA)
explore global music making as part of cultural life
- MUSIC 123 - Listen Up! (25SP)
explore music styles & genres to discuss and compare sounds & forms
- MUSIC 175 - Music Technology (24FA)
use technology to create & perform music
- MUSIC 188 - Fundamentals of Music (24FA)
read & use written symbols & develop broad performance skills
- MUSIC 190 - Music for Film (24FA)
explore the techniques & practices of touchstone film composers
Recommended performance courses for students with Music experience
- The courses below (1 credit each, repeatable) are intended for students with performance experience
- Placement auditions occur at the beginning of each semester
- Only 4 credits of Ensemble are needed for the minor but students are encouraged to continue ensemble performance throughout their time at the College
| Course # |
Title (old title still in use 24FA) |
Faculty contact |
| MUSIC 110 |
Civic Orchestra (Civic Symphony) |
Mike Dolan (mdolan) |
| MUSIC 112 |
Symphonic Band (Wind Symphony) |
Jason Delfing (jdelfing) |
| MUSIC 114 |
Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Band) |
Rob Roth (rroth) |
| MUSIC 115 |
College Choir |
James Niblock (jniblock) |
| MUSIC 116 |
Soprano-Alto Chorale (Women’s Ensemble) |
James Niblock (jniblock) |
| MUSIC 119 |
Tenor-Bass Chorus (Mens’ Ensemble) |
James Niblock (jniblock) |
Recommended 4-credit courses for students with little to no Music experience
- MUSIC 101 - Music Appreciation (24FA)
learn to identify music makers & styles
- MUSIC 121 - Discovering Music (25SP - new version of MUSIC 101)
create & listen to music with emphasis on melody, harmony, & rhythm
- MUSIC 174 - Music Technology (24FA)
use technology to create & perform music
- MUSIC 190 - Music for Film (24FA)
explore the techniques & practices of touchstone film composers
Recommended performance courses for students with little to no Music experience
- 1 credit each, offered every semester, not repeatable for credit
- Contact the department with questions
| Course # (24FA) |
Title |
Course # (25SP) |
| MSUIC 105 |
Applied Music: Class Piano |
MUSIC 150 |
| MUSIC 108 |
Applied Music: Class Voice |
MUSIC 155 |
| MUSIC 106 01 |
Applied Music: Class Guitar |
MUSIC 160 |
| MUSIC 106 02 |
Applied Music: Class Orchestral Strings |
MUSIC 161 |
Students interested in declaring a minor in Music should speak directly with a faculty member and/or the Department Chair.
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