Applied Music - A.B.

The major in Music with an emphasis in Applied prepares the student for graduate study or private studio teaching. It may be effectively combined with other majors such as Christian Ministries, Christian Worship, or Christian Education. Emphasis may be choral (C), instrumental (I), or general (G).

Requirements

52-60

Required Core Courses

40-42

MUS-101-401

Applied Music

7

MUS-160

Introduction to Music Theory

(0-2)

 

(Prerequisite for Music Theory I)

 

MUS-162

Music Theory I

3

MUS-261

Music Theory II

3

MUS-264

Music Theory III

3

MUS-164

Ear Training I

2

MUS-263

Ear Training II

2

MUS-266

Ear Training III

1

MUS-265

Form and Analysis

2

MUS-285

Beginning Conducting

2

MUS-371

Music History and Literature I

3

MUS-372

Music History and Literature II

3

MUS-442

Senior Recital

2

MUS-490

Senior Seminar

2

 

Ancient or Modern Language

3

Additional Required Core Course for Vocal Emphasis only

MUS-125

Diction for Singers I (Vocal Emphasis)

2

Additional Required Core Course for Keyboard Emphasis only

MUS-119

Keyboard Skills I

1

MUS-248

Keyboard Literature

2

MUS-321

Keyboard Skills II

1

Electives selected from the following:

10

Instrumental Emphasis (All 4 Techniques courses)

MUS-114

Class Voice (non-vocal major)

1

MUS-275

Introduction to Computer Applications

1

MUS-281*

Woodwind Techniques

2

MUS-282*

String Techniques

2

MUS-283*

Percussion Techniques

2

MUS-284*

Brass Techniques

2

MUS-286

Advanced Conducting

2

MUS-290

Jazz Improvisation

1

MUS-300

Arranging

1

Vocal Emphasis

MUS-225

Diction for Singers II

2

MUS-275

Introduction to Computer Applications

1

MUS-280

Choral Techniques

2

MUS-286

Advanced Conducting

2

MUS-365

Vocal Pedagogy

2

MUS-366

Song Literature

2

Piano Emphasis

MUS-100

Secondary Applied

2

MUS-245

Piano Pedagogy I

2

MUS-246

Piano Pedagogy II

2

MUS-275

Introduction to Computer Applications

1

MUS-286

Advanced Conducting

2

MUS-290

Jazz Improvisation

1

MUS-218

Collaborative Piano

2

General emphasis applied music majors must add the following:

 

Four semesters of secondary applied

4

Large ensemble in secondary area

2

MUS-280

Choral Techniques

2

Instrumental Techniques

2

Piano Proficiency

2-8

Competency through Level III (instrumental) OR

Level IV (vocal)

Course descriptions are available through the Course Description Lookup.

APPLIED MUSIC

Applied music (private study) is offered in voice, piano, organ, and all brass, woodwind, percussion, and string (including guitar) instruments. All applied study requires a private lesson fee.