The paradigm below is one example of how this major may be completed. Students may use their elective credits to explore other majors or to enroll in skill-building courses in mathematics, reading, writing and/or study skills. With planning, students may use these credits to complete a minor, enroll in a practicum or internship, or study abroad.
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The above paradigm is one example of how the major can be completed. Students may use their elective credits to explore other majors, to complete music education requirements for licensure (Master’s in Instruction fifth year plan), or to enroll in skill-building courses in mathematics, reading, writing and/or study skills. With planning, students may use these credits to complete a minor, enroll in a practicum or internship, or study abroad. It is the responsibility of the student to complete all major and university requirements. Course title and content is subject to change. Not all courses are offered each semester or year. Please consult with your major advisor for the most current information.
Please refer to the university catalog and music student handbook for additional information regarding this major.
As with all majors, the BA in Music degree is reviewed and revised annually by the music faculty and curriculum committee. Please check with the music department for the most recent curricular revisions to this major.
Students enrolled in the Lasallian Honors Program should consult the program director for the appropriate sequence of courses.
(From the 2011-13 Catalog)
A. Music Core:
MU130 - Music Fundamentals I (1 credit)
This course is designed to be an introduction to music reading and understanding. The fundamentals of pitch and rhythm are covered along with ear training and score reading in this computer-assisted course.
Offered fall semester.
MU131 - Music Fundamentals II (1 credit)
This is a continuation of Music Fundamentals I.
Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: MU130.
MU150 - Experiencing Music (3 credits)
This course is designed to stimulate interest in and enjoyment of music from its beginnings through medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century styles, including various styles of non-Western music.
This course is required for music majors and minors but is open to non-majors with the instructor's permission.
MU160 - Music Theory I (3 credits)
This course is designed for students interested in increasing their knowledge of the basic elements of music. Concepts covered include: keys, scales, simple and compound rhythms, intervals, triads, 7th chords, principles of voice leading, harmonic progression, cadences, phrases and periods.
Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: MU130 and MU131 (or equivalent proficiency; all students take an initial placement exam to determine theory proficiency).
MU165 - Music Theory II (3 credits)
This course is a continuation of Music Theory I. Concepts covered are non-chord tones, use of triad inversions, secondary functions, modulation, binary and ternary forms, mode mixture.
Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: MU160.
MU170 - Ear Training I (2 credits)
The objective of this course is to develop aural skills involving melody, rhythm and harmony. Concepts covered include: identification of intervals, scales, triads, sight-singing and one voice melodic and rhythmic dictations. Classroom and lab components are both integral to this course.
Offered spring semester.
MU175 - Ear Training II (2 credits)
This is a continuation of Ear Training I. The objective of this course is to continue to develop aural skills involving melody, rhythm and harmony. Concepts covered include: sight-singing, advanced one voice dictation, simple two voice dictation, identification of chord structures, error detection and simple harmonic dictation. Classroom and lab components are both integral to this course.
Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: MU170.
MU260 - Music Theory III (3 credits)
This course is a continuation of Music Theory II. Music Theory III, along with its predecessors, Music Theory I–II enables the student to think critically about music of all periods and styles. Concepts covered include: augmented 6th chords, enharmonicism, altered dominants, sonata form, and the breakdown of tonality.
Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: MU165.
MU270 - Ear Training III (2 credits)
This is a lab course and is a continuation of Ear Training II. The objective of this course is to continue to develop aural skills involving melody, rhythm and harmony. Concepts covered include: complex one voice dictation, two voice dictation, harmonic dictation and complex sight singing.
Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: MU175.
MU299 - Sophomore Review (0 credits)
A comprehensive review of transcripts, a portfolio of work, and a juried performance examination normally occurring during the second semester of the sophomore year.
MU300 - Introduction to Electronic Music & MIDI (2 credits)
This course is intended to give students an introduction to the history of electronic music, MIDI applications including computer interfacing, and provide an introduction to music scoring, editing, recording and printing music using computers, music education software and music resources on the internet.
Offered fall semester.
MU341 - Music History I (3 credits)
This course is a writing intensive study of music history covering ancient, medieval, renaissance, and baroque western art music. A basic understanding of the history of western civilization is expected.
Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisites: MU130 or equivalent and MU150.
MU342 - Music History II (3 credits)
This course is a continuation of MU341. It is a writing intensive study of music history continuing through the classical, romantic and contemporary periods.
Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: MU341.
This course presents a detailed study of the major instrument families and the human voice, and how to score and arrange for them.
Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: MU160 and MU300.
B. Performance Studies:
- Applied Lessons: minimum of seven semesters of private lessons taken for credit on a major instrument or voice.
- Ensembles: minimum of seven semesters of participation in one or more vocal or instrumental ensembles (can be taken for 0 credit).
- Concert attendance requirement each semester of applied study.
C. The following courses:
MU125 - Keyboard Musicianship I (2 credits)
This course is an introduction to the keyboard for music majors with limited keyboard background. Emphasis is on functional skills such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire.
A grade of "C" or higher in both the final exam and course are required to fulfill the piano proficiency requirement. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite: music majors only.
MU126 - Keyboard Musicianship II (2 credits)
This course is a continuation of Keyboard Musicianship I with further development of keyboard skills focused on raising the level of technical proficiency and increasing the students’ competence in keyboard improvisation, harmonization, sight reading, and scales.
A grade of "C" or higher in both the final exam and course are required to fulfill the piano proficiency requirement. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisites: MU125 and music majors only.
MU382 - Conducting (3 credits)
This is an advanced course designed for students who plan to conduct instrumental and choral groups in private and public schools, churches, or communities.
Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: MU160 or equivalent.
D. Six music electives credits (may reflect individual interest and career goals).
