Mar 29, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music – Specialization in Theory and Composition


Required:


  • or by placement
  • or by placement
  • Four hours of Independent Studies in composition and/or arranging - In order to better ensure success, students are strongly encouraged to begin their formal study of composing and/or arranging in the first semester of their junior year. Students are encouraged to begin experimenting in this field as early as possible.

  • Six hours of piano (as needed for proficiency)

  • Eight hours of aural skills (as needed for proficiency)or MUS 1204 - Aural Musicianship Proficiency (must be satisfied prior to taking Music courses at the 3000 level or higher)

  • Eight hours of applied music lessons, one major instrument preferred*

  • Participation in a Department musical performance group each semester in residence

  • Attendance at a minimum of five (5) departmentally sponsored concerts or recitals per semester

  • Capstone - One Public Recital
  • A major composition or research project will be required. This project may be associated with the recital or one of the music theory courses. See department handbook for details.

    Note: *Six of the eight credits in applied music lessons must be on the student’s major instrument or voice. The three semesters prior to and including the semester of the senior recital must include applied study on the major instrument (the instrument of the recital). Transfer students must complete four of the eight required applied credits in their program on their major instrument and perform their senior recitals at McDaniel College.

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Departmental Writing


Students who major in Music are required to take MUS 3200 - Careers and Professional Communication in Music during their Junior or Senior year.  This class is only offered the fall of even numbered years.

Suggested First-Year Schedule:


See Basic Music Major 

Total Program Hours: 56 plus courses needed to pass proficiency requirements


Contact: Dr. Caldwell, Music