Music, Emphasis in Music Business, Instrumental (MUSIA.BS)

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School of Music

Provides multidisciplinary instruction to students desiring careers as performers, managers, or entrepreneurs in music business. This program includes coursework in the music, business, and communication arts departments. For instrumentalists, the degree culminates with a recital or specialized project.

Degree Checklist

For a check list of all the courses required for this degree program and a suggested four-year sequence of study, please click on the link below.

General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 44-50

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Specialty Area Requirements

MUHL 312 - Music History: 1850 - Present Credit Hours: 3

A study of the history of significant trends in the history of Western music and music styles in their social, political and historical contexts from c. 1850 to the present time.  Exploration of the music of selected non-Western cultures is integrated at appropriate points in the course.

Prerequisites

MUHL-212, MUST-231 and MUST-232

MUSB 135 - Music Technology Credit Hours: 1

An introduction to using the computer in music.  Includes rudimentary applications of Finale and ProTools to create short projects.

Prerequisites

MUST 111 and MUST 112 as a music major or permission of the instructor

MUSB 201 - Introduction to Music Business Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an introduction to selected facets of the music industry in the U.S.A., reflecting on its interaction with the ideas of responsible citizenship and redemptive service.

Prerequisites

None.

MUSB 235 - Audio and Notational Technology for Music Business Credit Hours: 2

Designed to enhance students' knowledge of technology used in audio and notational aspects of the music industry, placing this technology in its historical context.

Prerequisites

MUSB-135

MUSB 243 - Commercial Music Theory Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on the theory and practice of the critical elements needed for the understanding, performance, and production of commercial music. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

 A minimum grade of C- in MUST-111 and MUST-112 

MUSB 244 - Commercial Aural Skills Credit Hours: 1

Designed to enhance students' aural and keyboard skills, applying concepts introduced in Commercial Music Theory. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of C- in MUST-111 and MUST-112 

MUSB 251 - Improvisation Credit Hours: 2

Designed to develop the theoretical and performance skills necessary in learning the art of improvisation. Requires concurrent enrollment in Improvisation Lab.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of C in MUST-111 and MUST-112Co-requisite: MUSB-251L

MUSB 331 - History of Commercial Music Credit Hours: 3

A study of the history of popular music in America from c. 1840 to the present.  Extensive listening required.

Prerequisites

MUSB-243, MUSB-244, and MUHL-212

MUSB 335 - Advanced Commercial Audio Applications Credit Hours: 2

Building on the students' foundational work in music technology, this course explores the operation and application of current digital audio software and hardware, culminating with the completion of a short recording project.

Prerequisites

MUSB-235

MUSB 421 - Seminar in Entrepreneurship for Music Business Credit Hours: 1

Designed to acquaint students with the concept of entrepreneurship for selected vocations within the music industry.

Prerequisites

MUSB-201

MUSB 492 - Music Business Internship Credit Hours: 1

Application and synthesis of principles and practices of the music business designed according to the student's interest and ability. Requires approval of the Music Business Committee.

Prerequisites

MKTG-309, MUSA-288, MUSB-243, and DIGM-210, or permission of the Music Business Committee

MUSB 497 - Senior Project Credit Hours: 1

One-half hour of public recital or project related to a specific area of the music business. Open to Bachelor of Science students only with approval of the Music Business Committee.

Prerequisites

Approval of Faculty Committee

MUST 111 - Materials of Music Credit Hours: 3

A course in which students learn to use the basic elements of music: intervals, chords, and scales.A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST- 101 and MUST-102 or appropriate score on Music Theory Placement Exam

MUST 112 - Aural Skills I Credit Hours: 1

Practice and training in application of aural skills. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST 101 and MUST 102 or appropriate score on Music Theory Placement Exam

MUST 121 - Music Theory II Credit Hours: 3

Continued study of the materials of music that emphasizes writing and analysis of music of the common practice period. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-111 and MUST-112

MUST 122 - Aural Skills II Credit Hours: 1

Further practice and training in application of aural skills. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-111 and MUST-112

MUST 231 - Music Theory III Credit Hours: 3

Continued study of the materials of music emphasizing writing and analysis of chromatic harmonies. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-121 and MUST-122

MUST 232 - Aural Skills III Credit Hours: 1

Further practice and training in application of aural and sightsinging skills; special emphasis is given to chromaticism, triplets, and sequences. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-121, MUST-122, and MUSG-111 or their equivalents.

MUSW 495 - Senior Seminar in Music (Capstone) Credit Hours: 2

Examines the roles of music in the Christian life and contemporary life in general.  The potential professional music performer, teacher, church musician, administrator, and others in the music professions will explore ways to integrate principles of Christian faith and learning into their professions and everyday lives.

Prerequisites

MUST-242 or MUSB-244, THEO-231, and MUHL-212 & 312.

Collateral Requirements

ACCT 241 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements as an information tool for businesses. It examines the accounting cycle, transaction analysis, asset and equity accounting, financial statement preparation and analysis, and related topics.

Prerequisites

MATH 099 placement or higher

MGMT 205 - Principles of Business Management Credit Hours: 3

A study of the managerial process which emphasizes the management functions of planning and decision making, organizing, leading, and controlling with an integration of the trends and applications for global and contemporary management practices.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110

COMM 410 - Media Law Credit Hours: 3

Examination of the legal and ethical aspects of publishing and broadcasting, with emphasis on freedom of the press, the right to know, copyright, libel, privacy, and obscenity.

Prerequisites

COMM 200 or DIGM 200

DIGM 200 - Introduction to Digital Media Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to the history, structure and practices of digital media. Discussion topics include commercial, legal, ethical, and social aspects of film, television and radio, the recording industry, the internet and other facets of present day media operations.

Prerequisites

None

MKTG 209 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3

This course is an introduction to the nature and functions of marketing. It includes the study of the integrated activities utilized in the movement of goods and services from producer to consumer while addressing governmental and consumer relationships. This course investigates the processes and methods of product development, promotion, distribution, and pricing.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

MUSG 185 - Performance Seminar

A class designed to expose students to various types of music in the vocal, instrumental, and keyboard genres. This course is required of all music majors for seven semesters. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Prerequisites

None

MUSA 288 - Upper Division Admission Examination

A 10-minute, juried performance at the end of four semesters of applied study on the music major's primary instrument. The student performs music of contrasting styles for a committee of music faculty. Successful completion of the Upper Division Admission Examination (UDAE) is required for admission into upper-level applied study.  For transfer students, the applied study may or may not have been done at Lee University.

Prerequisites

Two semesters of MUSA 201 or their approved equivalents

MUSG 286 - Piano Proficiency Examination

Demonstration of functional piano skills according to requirements of student's program of study. Grading is Pass/Fail.

Prerequisites

MUSG-212 or approved equivalent