Music (B.A.)
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate fluent musicianship and sight-reading skills, and understanding of music theory, competent keyboard proficiency, and basic conducting skills.
2. Students will develop proficiency with a principal musical instrument, demonstrating the physical, technical, analytical, and expressive perspectives that lead to a cultured artistry within a variety of repertoire in both solo and ensemble performance.
3. Students will apply knowledge of Western music history as well as traditional music of other cultures throughout the world to the understanding of an increasingly eclectic modern culture.
4. Students will think, speak, and write clearly and effectively about the art of music.
5. Students will evaluate and synthesize current research literature and online information, relevant to issues in music.
Concentrations available in Performance, Sacred Music, or Modern Musical Culture
Recommended
Required
- General Education Requirements
- Internship
- A total of 47 sem. hrs. from Lists A, B, C and D
Major Requires 47 sem. hrs.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| List A – Required Core | ||
| MUS 161 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 161L | Musicianship Lab I | 1 |
| MUS 162 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 162L | Musicianship Lab II | 1 |
| MUS 261 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 261L | Musicianship Lab III | 1 |
| MUS 262 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 262L | Musicianship Lab IV | 1 |
| MUS 208 | Western Music History I | 3 |
| MUS 209 | Western Music History II | 3 |
| MUS 401 | Recital/Capstone Project | 2 |
| List B – Proficiencies | ||
| Piano Proficiency | ||
| Students must take either MUS 061 or MUS 068 until they successfully pass the Departmental Piano Proficiency Exam (offered in separate modules). | ||
| Recital Lab | ||
| Students must enroll in MUS 071 (0 credits) for seven semesters and receive a passing grade (based on concert attendance). | ||
| List C – Performance Requirements | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| Select 7 semesters from the following: 1 | 7 | |
| Voice for Majors | ||
| Piano Lessons for Majors | ||
| Guitar for Majors | ||
| Violin for Majors | ||
| Organ for Majors | ||
| Ensemble 2 | ||
| Select 7 semesters from the following: 2 | 6-7 | |
| Walsh University Chorale | ||
| Band | ||
| List D – Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following concentrations: | 9-10 | |
Performance | ||
Sacred Music | ||
Modern Musical Culture | ||
| Total Hours | 46-48 | |
| 1 | Students must pass a Sophomore Hearing at the completion of their fourth semester to achieve advanced standing. |
| 2 | Students must participate in a major ensemble for seven semesters (6 semesters for Modern Musical Culture concentration). |
Performance
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Diction for Singers (Required for Voice) | ||
| Vocal Pedagogy (Required for Voice) | ||
| Conducting | ||
| Heritage of Sacred Music | ||
| Piano Pedagogy | ||
| Intro to Music Technology | ||
| Perform/Pedagogy Internship (Required) | ||
| Special Topics in Music Theory | ||
Sacred Music
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| H3:Liturgy/Sacraments | ||
| H2b:Hist of Great Choral Works | ||
| Diction for Singers | ||
| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
| Conducting | ||
| Heritage of Sacred Music (Required) | ||
| Intro to Music Technology | ||
| Sacred Music Internship (Required) | ||
| Special Topics in Music Theory | ||
Modern Musical Culture
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select four of the following: | 10 | |
| H2b:Hist of Great Choral Works | ||
| T1:DV:Ameri Musical Theater | ||
| T1:DV:History of Blues & Jazz | ||
| T1:History of Rock Music | ||
| T1: Music and The Movies | ||
| T1:History of Dance & Music | ||
| Musicology Internship (Required) | ||
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