The Music Department offers a challenging and enriching curriculum for music majors, minors and students wishing to pursue music as an avocation. Music majors prepare themselves for one of a variety of careers in performance, education, music industry, music ministry, or graduate school. Saint Mary's University offers majors in Liturgical Music, Music, Music Performance (all wind instruments, keyboard and composition), Music Education (K-12 Classroom and Vocal or K-12 Classroom and Instrumental), and Music Industry (either Music Business or Music Technology). A popular option for students is to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in either Music or Music Performance and continuing at Saint Mary’s in the Master of Arts in Instruction program; in a total of five years and one summer session qualified students, once certified, have a master’s degree and Minnesota teaching licensure.
General Department Goals
Music degree programs develop the skills required for success in any of several career paths.
- Musical study provides students with opportunities to develop and enrich their personal and spiritual lives, explore the connection of music to various cultures and historical periods, and develop the basis for life-long participation in the arts.
- Music majors who complete graduation requirements from the Saint Mary's Music Department demonstrate knowledge of music history, including western music, world music and contemporary musical styles.
- Music majors demonstrate analytical skills in the areas of music theory and aural skills, analysis of music from all historical periods, and develop skills and understanding in conducting, arranging, improvisation and technology.
- Music majors demonstrate performance skills appropriate to their major with their primary instrument or voice, as well as piano skills appropriate to their major emphasis.
The music faculty are active professionals and nurturing mentors for students. Faculty members and students present an ambitious calendar of recitals and concerts each year. Please see the course descriptions for complete listings of student ensembles, all of which perform on a regular basis, many of which tour regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Students anticipating majoring in music should take music fundamentals, applied lessons, ensembles, and experiencing music during their first year. Music, Music Performance, and Music Education majors should take MU125 Keyboard Musicianship I and MU126 Keyboard Musicianship II, normally in the sophomore year. Many courses are offered in a rotating biennial schedule; students are responsible for completing required courses when they are offered.
Students are officially admitted to majors within the Music Department on the basis of an audition and are expected to successfully complete a comprehensive sophomore review (MU299), which includes a portfolio assessment, essays, interview, and juried performance examination.
Majors Offered
Music Education - Classroom & Instrumental Track
Music Education - Classroom & Vocal Track
Music Industry
Music Performance
Minor Offered
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Applied Music (Private Instruction) (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit.
Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
| Major or Minor | Initial Placement | Minimum Graduation Proficiency |
| Liturgical Music Music Music Education Music Industry Music Performance Music Minor Non-Music Majors |
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Private lessons are also listed below individually as "MUL" courses.
MT298 Field Exploration (1-3 credits)
This course offers students opportunities for applied learning based on the students’ interests and professional goals. Students work with SMU faculty members and technical staff to develop individual plans for the on- or off-campus field exploration.
Prerequisite: consent of department chair and music technology director.
MT302 Digital Music Technology (2 credits)
This course is an extension of concepts explored in MU300. Advanced concepts of music notation, recording, sampling, sequencing techniques, applications of music education software and music on the internet are studied. The course is a combination of lecture demonstrations and creative assignments completed by the students. Presentations by industry professionals are a part of the course when relevant.
Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: MU300 or equivalent experience and concurrent with MT303.
MT303 Digital Music Technology Lab (1 credit)
The lab for this course adds a "hands on" dimension to concepts introduced in MT302. Students use the lab time for guided assistance in completing assignments and projects pertaining to the class. Students run recording sessions and use lab assignments to explore various components of editing and mixing audio.
Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: MU300 or equivalent experience and concurrent with MT302.
MT310 Introduction to Sound Recording (2 credits)
This course is a basic introduction to various analog and digital recording techniques. It includes an overview of microphone selection and placement, multi-track recording, basic mixing, signal processing and basic acoustics.
Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: MT302 and MU300; concurrent with MT311.
MT311 Introduction to Sound Recording Lab (1 credit)
This course includes work on student recording projects and assignments on and off campus. Students gain valuable hands on experience planning, recording and mixing their own multi-track recording sessions.
Offered fall semester. This course must be taken concurrently with MT310.
MT320 Advanced Applications of Recording & Audio Production (2 credits)
This course delves into the actual methods used to produce projects for business, communications, marketing and professional commerce driven music projects.
Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: MT310 and MT311.
MT321 Advanced Applications of Recording & Audio Production Lab (1 credit)
This lab focuses on "real projects" for business and music. The class works on a music project and a business project, both of which are designed to create solutions for the entertainment and communications industries. This course includes 2 track stereo recording, multi track recording, and an examination of how acoustics can effect recording.
Offered spring semester.
MT330 Advanced Applications of Audio Post Production & Sound Design (2 credits)
This course includes the work of post-production, editing, mastering and sound design concepts.
Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: MT320 and MT321; concurrent with MT331.
MT331 Advanced Applications of Audio Post Production & Sound Design Lab (1 credit)
This course allows students to complete complex editing and master sound design projects that replicate the challenges they encounter in their careers.
Offered fall semester. This course must be taken concurrently with MT330.
MT340 Fundamentals of Live Audio Production (2 credits)
This course utilizes a hands-on approach to learning live audio by producing live shows on and off campus.
Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: must be taken concurrently with MT340.
Prerequisites:
MT310 Introduction to Sound Recording
MT311 Introduction to Sound Recording Lab
MT341 Fundamentals of Live Audio Production Lab (1 credit)
This course utilizes a hands-on approach to learning live audio by producing live shows on and off campus.
Offered spring semester.Must be concurrent with MT340.
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.
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.
This course provides a basic introduction to music and the keyboard. Students learn to read music in treble and bass clefs, become familiar with basic music vocabulary and symbols, and develop keyboard skills. Students also study the history of piano music and piano playing in order to deepen their understanding of the instrument.
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.
An introduction to vocal production, breathing, tone development, diction, vocal improvisation and appropriate repertoire.
A practical introduction to the guitar designed for beginning students. Basic technique, chords, styles and simple melodies are covered.
Recommended for Music Education majors.
MU240 Percussion Methods (2 credits)
Methods courses are designed to acquaint the music student with the materials, techniques and problems involved in the teaching, conducting and performance of the various instruments.
Required for music education majors. Offered in alternate fall semesters.
MU241 Brass Methods (2 credits)
Methods courses are designed to acquaint the music student with the materials, techniques and problems involved in the teaching, conducting and performance of the various instruments.
Required for music education majors. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
MU242 Woodwind Methods (2 credits)
Methods courses are designed to acquaint the music student with the materials, techniques and problems involved in the teaching, conducting and performance of the various instruments.
Required for music education majors. Offered in alternate fall semesters.
MU243 String Methods (2 credits)
Methods courses are designed to acquaint the music student with the materials, techniques and problems involved in the teaching, conducting and performance of the various instruments.
Required for music education majors. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
MU255 Jazz History (3 credits)
This course examines unique Western and non-Western aspects of jazz and its relationship to the Afro-American culture. It is intended to give students an introduction to various styles of jazz from its beginning in the early 1900s to the present. Students study the cultural context of jazz, what to listen for and some basic aspects of how it is performed.
Offered in alternate spring semesters.
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.
MU343 History of Liturgical Music (3 credits)
This course examines the roots of Christian liturgical music, beginning with Jewish temple worship, and tracing the development of liturgical music in the early Christian church, the Western and Eastern (orthodox) branches of the church, and the diversification of musical styles in worship associated with the Protestant Reformation, the Counter Reformation and Council of Trent, and the high art of church music in the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. Sections of the course are also devoted to Gospel music, Charismatic music, and various African and Popular influences on present-day liturgical music.
It is assumed that the student have a basic understanding of music theory. It is recommended, but not required, that students have taken both Music History I and II (MU341 and MU342), with the first of these being particularly helpful. Prerequisite: MU150.
Hymnology is the scholarly study of religious song, or the hymn, in its many aspects, with particular focus on choral and congregational song. It may be more or less clearly distinguished from hymnody, the creation and practice of such song. Hymnologists study the history and origins of hymns and of traditions of sung worship, the biographies of the those who have written hymns that have passed into choral or congregational use, the interrelationships between text and tune, the historical processes (both folk and redactional) that have changed hymn texts (and sometimes tunes) over time, and the sociopolitical, theological and aesthetic arguments concerning various styles of sung worship.
Prerequisite: MU150.
MU360 20th Century Techniques (2 credits)
This course examines significant compositional trends of the 20th century. Topics covered include atonality, dodecaphonic music, serialism, and set theory.
Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: MU260.
MU366 Piano Pedagogy (3 credits)
This course is designed to prepare music majors to become successful piano teachers. It includes demonstration and discussion of teaching techniques, methods, and material for group and individual instruction, focusing on the early to intermediate levels.
MU368 Keyboard Literature (3 credits)
This is a course designed to survey literature available for keyboard, to help potential teachers choose solos, duos, and duets for all levels of performance.
MU374 Vocal Pedagogy (3 credits)
This course is a survey of techniques and problems of voice instruction for individuals and vocal groups.
Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisites: MU181 and/or two semesters of private voice study. Required for classroom/vocal education majors.
MU375 Vocal Literature (3 credits)
This course is designed to help potential teachers choose literature for all types of voices.
Offered in alternate spring semesters.
MU377 Instrumental Literature (1 credit)
This course is designed to help potential teachers and performers choose literature appropriate to specific instruments and chamber music ensembles.
MU378 Instrumental Pedagogy (1 credit)
This course is a survey of techniques and problems of instrumental instruction, designed for the future studio teacher.
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.
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.
MU390 Junior (Half) Recital (1 credit)
The half recital is required for music performance majors as a preparation for senior recital and for music education majors.
MU392 Music Business (3 credits)
A series of guest presenters representing diverse fields within the music business offers insight as to their work in the music industry. This course provides an overview of some basic aspects of the music business including: copyright and publishing, music merchandising, some aspects of licensing, career management and promotion, networking and influences of technology.
Offered in alternate spring semesters.
MU429 Teaching Music K-6 (3 credits)
This course content includes current methodologies, teaching strategies, procedures and resources specific to elementary and middle school music teaching.
Offered in alternate fall semesters.
MU430 Teaching Music 7-12 (3 credits)
This course includes resources, methodology, strategies, and procedures for meeting problems specific to teaching music at the middle and secondary level.
Offered in alternate spring semesters.
MU448 Form and Analysis (2 credits)
This course examines specific formal techniques used from 1700 to the 20th Century. All principle forms are studied, including Fugue, Sonata, Rondo and Sonata Rondo. In addition, the Lorenz method of analyzing bow forms used in the formal construction of 19th and early 20th Century music are explored in detail.
Prerequisite: MU260.
Selected topics in world music, instrumental and vocal literature, pedagogy, and technology.
MU450 Arts Administration: Theory and Practice (3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of arts administration as it applies to the performing arts, visual arts, and arts services organizations. Arts explored include management models, marketing, development, finances and facilities management and planning. Students apply knowledge in these areas to an arts organization which they create in class. The course culminates with the students presenting their projects in executive session.
Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
MU451-469 Special Topics (1-3 credits)
Special topics may be offered depending on student and faculty interests. Past topics have included advanced conducting, chamber music literature and current issues in music education.
MU490 Senior (Full) Recital (1 credit)
The culmination of four years of university private music instruction and music department recital performing experience.
Required for music performance majors.
MU496/497 Music Internship (1-17 credits)
The music internship is designed for liturgical music and music industry majors. Liturgical music majors complete at least four internship credits in a parish or campus liturgical setting, assisting with the planning and performance of music in worship. Music business majors complete six internship credits at off-campus sites. Off campus music internships are also available for credit using a wide range of professional venues for students in the music industry tracks, which are required for the music business track and available for the music technology track. Music industry internships are generally done in the senior year. They provide students with experience and valuable networking contacts in the professional world of music. Students should meet with the internship office in their junior year.
MUE104/105/106/107/108 World Drum Ensemble (0-1 credit)
This course is an exploration of world music with an emphasis on the styles of South America. By combining percussion with various other instruments and voices, unique performances are presented each semester representing diverse cultures.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE111/112/113/114 Concert Band (0-1 credit)
The concert band performs quality literature from all time periods and styles, and performs twice each semester. All musicians with high school band experience are encouraged to join; chair placement auditions are held early each semester. Open to all SMU students. SMU faculty and community musicians are accepted by audition.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE115/116/117/118/119 Chamber Ensembles (0-1 credit)
This course is a small select ensemble open to students by audition or consent of the director. Repertoire includes works from Renaissance to contemporary. Woodwinds, brass, percussion and keyboard players are welcome. Past ensembles included woodwind quintet, brass quintet, flute choir, sax quartet, mixed ensembles with keyboard, and string quartet. First year students and sophomores only; juniors and seniors should take MUE312/313/314/315/316.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE120/121/122/123/124 Jazz Ensemble (0-1 credit)
This touring ensemble places emphasis on performance and improvisation through large and small ensembles. It is open to all students and faculty with the consent of the instructor.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE125/126/127/128/129 Jazz Workshop Combo (0-1 credit)
This group is for students interested in developing skills in jazz improvisation, technique and basic jazz repertoire. No previous experience is required although some knowledge of music theory and good basic sound and technique on your instrument is recommended. Recommended for Music Education majors.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE130/131/132/133/134 Women's Choir (0-1 credit)
The SMU women's choir performs a rich variety of repertoire composed for female voices. The choir is open to all female singers and rehearses weekly. The women's choir performs twice each semester. Previous choral experience is helpful, but not required.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE200/201/202/203/204 Concert Choir (0-1 credit)
This large mixed choir enjoys a commitment to musical excellence and to a mission of artistic and spiritual outreach both on and off campus. The Concert Choir performs a varied repertoire ranging from choral/instrumental masterworks to spirituals and folk arrangements. Open by audition to all singers in the SMU community.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE205/206/207/208/209 Orchestra (0-1 credit)
Chamber Orchestra studies and performs a wide variety of challenging literature, fostering the musical growth of its members.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE300/301/302/303/304 Chamber Singers (0-1 credit)
This small, select ensemble is open to students by audition only. Emphasis is placed upon performance of the finest choral repertoire from all periods, including madrigals, motets, and contemporary literature. Sight reading ability and vocal experience are required.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE305/306/307/308/309 Wind Ensemble (0-1 credit)
This select instrumental ensemble is open by audition to wind, brass, keyboard and percussion players. Repertoire performed is from all periods with emphasis placed on original works. Advanced performance skills and sight reading ability are required.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE312/313/314/315/316 Chamber Ensembles (0-1 credit)
This course is a small select ensemble open to students by audition or consent of the director. Repertoire includes works from Renaissance to contemporary. Woodwinds, brass, percussion and keyboard players are welcome. Past ensembles included woodwind quintet, brass quintet, flute choir, sax quartet, mixed ensembles with keyboard, and small string ensemble. Juniors and seniors only.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE320/321/322/323/324 Jazz Combo I (0-1 credit)
This is a group for intermediate/advanced students of jazz improvisation. The group tours regionally and internationally with performing faculty members. Prerequisites: MU110 or equivalent, audition, and consent of the director.
This ensemble may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL100/200/300/400 Popular Guitar (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL101/201/301/401 Classical Guitar (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL102/202/302/402 Bass Guitar (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL104/204/304/404 Piano and Jazz Piano (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL105/205/305/405 Organ (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL108/208/308/408 Voice (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL109/209/309/409 Voice Coaching (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL110/210/310/410 Saxophone (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL111/211/311/411 Flute/Piccolo (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL112/212/312/412 Oboe (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL113/213/313/413 Clarinet (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL114/214/314/414 Bassoon (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL115/215/315/415 Violin/Viola (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL116/216/316/416 Cello/Bass (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL118/218/318/418 Percussion (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL120/220/320/420 Trumpet (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL121/221/321/421 Trombone/Euphonium (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL122/222/322/422 Horn (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL123/223/323/423 Tuba (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL124/224/324/424 Recorder (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL125/225/325/425 Composition (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUL126/226/326/426 Jazz Improvisation (0-1 credit)
Private lessons are available to students with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up in the music department by the second day classes are in session; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson. As part of their private study students are required to attend music department recitals. Students who take instruction for 0 credit must have approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit load. Non-music majors may only take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. Students may take only two semesters of lessons at each level and all students will start at the 100-level. The following table lists typical initial placement and minimum graduation proficiency levels. All levels of lessons are offered for one thirty-minute lesson per week or one hour lesson per week. No more than four 100 and 200 level lesson credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
Janet Heukeshoven , D.M.A.
Chair, Music Department
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights #58
Winona, MN 55987-1399
(800) 635-5987, Ext. 1675
jheukesh@smumn.edu














