Program Requirements

This Major Concentration studies music as a vital art form in contemporary society and in the history of Western civilization. Its central purpose emphasizes music within broader intellectual and cultural contexts; the Major concentration's premise is that, as a product of culture, music must be considered in relation to the other humanistic disciplines. This program could be an excellent preparation for graduate work in music (musicology, music theory, music librarianship, music journalism, arts administration) or for professional studies in other fields.

Students in the Music Major Concentration must consult the Music Adviser prior to registration. Questions regarding the general requirements of the B.A. program and especially elective courses should be addressed to the Office of Advising and Student Information Services (OASIS) at the Faculty of Arts.

Prerequisite Courses

Students must complete the diagnostic placement exams for music theory and musicianship. Depending on the results, they may be asked to register for one or more of the prerequisite courses listed below. These prerequisite courses cannot be counted toward the 36 credits of the program requirements.

MUHL 186 Western Musical Traditions (3 credits)
MUSP 140 Musicianship Training 1 (2 credits)
MUSP 141 Musicianship Training 2 (2 credits)
MUSP 170 Musicianship (Keyboard) 1 (1 credit)
MUSP 171 Musicianship (Keyboard) 2 (1 credit)
MUTH 100 Music Theory Fundamentals (3 credits)
MUTH 150 Theory and Analysis 1 (3 credits)
MUTH 151 Theory and Analysis 2 (3 credits)