Music, Instrumental (MUSIA.BA)

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School of Music

This program is for students seeking to understand music’s place in the broader context of humanities, as well as develop instrumental performance and ensemble skills. The program contains enough flexibility to pursue a second major.

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: 47-53

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This degree program requires 6 credit hours of foreign language at the Intermediate level or higher.

Specialty Area Requirements

MUHL 212 - Music History: 1700 - 1850 Credit Hours: 3

A study of the history of significant trends in the history of Western music and musical styles in their social, political and historical contexts from c. 1700 to 1850.  The music of selected non-Western cultures forms an essential counterpoint at appropriate points in the course.

Prerequisites

MUST-121 and MUST-122.

MUHL 311 - Music History: Antiquity to 1700 Credit Hours: 3

A study of the history of significant trends in the history of Western music and musical styles in their social, political and historical contexts from antiquity to c. 1700.  The music of selected non-Western cultures forms an essential counterpoint at appropriate points in the course.

Prerequisites

MUHL-212, MUST-231 and MUST-232

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

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.

MUST 241 - Music Theory IV Credit Hours: 3

Continued study of the materials of music including an introduction to counterpoint, form and 20th-century techniques. A grade of "C-" is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of "C-" in MUST-231 and MUST-232

MUST 242 - Aural Skills IV 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-231 and MUST-232

OR

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 

MUSA 495 - Senior Recital Credit Hours: 0 to 1

One-half hour of public recital (one hour for Bachelor of Music students). Students in Bachelor of Music degree programs will receive 1 hour of credit; all others receive no credit.

Prerequisites

Approval of Faculty Committee

OR

MUSG 488 - Introduction to Research in Music Credit Hours: 1

Designed especially for students in the Bachelor of Arts in Music curriculum who choose the Thesis Option, this course provides an orientation to scholarly writing in music. It also guides students through the process of developing a prospectus for the Senior Thesis.

Prerequisites

MUHL-311, MUHL-312, MUSA-288, and MUST-241 or MUSB-243.

MUSG 498 - Senior Thesis Credit Hours: 1

Designed as a culminating experience for students in the Bachelor of Arts in Music curriculum, this course guides the student through the process of conceiving and developing a musical topic for research. Students report their research in a major paper and present it in a public forum.

Prerequisites

Approval of faculty committee

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.

PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES

Ensemble Requirement (6) Required 4 semesters MUSE-101WE - Wind Ensemble or MUSE-101OR - Orchestra (required for string majors; also available to winds and percussion)MUSE-101SB - Symphonic Band (if not accepted into Wind Ensemble or Orchestra)Elective 2 semesters MUSE-102BR, CM, JE, MT, OT, PE, SJ, ST, or VL

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 186 - Freshman Piano Proficiency Examination

Demonstration of functional piano skills. Required for students in Bachelor of Arts in Music degree programs. Grading is Pass/Fail.