Music

(Ottawa)

The Music program promotes an understanding and appreciation of musical expression as part of a liberal arts education. Students increase their knowledge of theory and history across diverse musical cultures. Music majors develop their abilities through ear-training, sight-singing, harmony, orchestration, composition, and conducting. They may pursue emphasis in applied music. Music majors and other community members have a wide range of performance opportunities through college choirs, instrumental ensembles and individual recitals. These performers develop a wide musical repertoire that reinforces spiritual values, promotes the university's mission, and provides an important outreach to local and regional audiences. These performers develop a wide musical repertoire that reinforces spiritual values, promotes the University's mission, and provides an important outreach to local and regional audiences. Graduates may go on to be professional musicians; composers; arrangers; producers; music teachers; or creative associates in film, theatre, or television.

Curriculum

Liberal Arts Studies Seminars

• LAS 12525 First Year Seminar
• LAS 42515 Group Problem Solving

Plus one course in each of the following Breadth Areas:

• Creative and Performing Arts
• Historical and Cultural Perspectives
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Mathematical and Logical Systems
• Natural Sciences (with lab)
• Language and Communication
• Health and Wellness
• Theological and Philosophical Perspectives

Required Major Courses:

• MUS  25324   Music Theory and Aural Skills I
• MUS  35324   Music Theory and Aural Skills II
• MUS  36324   Music Theory and Aural Skills III
• MUS  46324   Music Theory and Aural Skills IV
• MUS  43423   Music History I
• MUS  46423   Music History II
• MUS  49023   Research and Performance

Additional Requirements

• Applied Lessons (2 credit hours per semester; 16 credit hours total)
• Ensemble Participation (8 credit hours total)
• Piano Proficiency
• Junior Recital
• Senior Recital

Jury Examinations

All music majors are required to participate in jury examinations in their primary performance area. Non-music majors registered for private lessons may be required to perform a jury examination at the discretion of the instructor. Jury examinations are held to measure the student’s progress at the conclusion of each semester. Students who have presented and
passed their senior recitals during the semester may be excused from jury examinations.