Music Major (M)
The Music Department contributes to the spiritual, artistic, cultural, academic and co-curricular aspects of campus life at the University. In doing so, the faculty is committed to blending talent and fellowship to the highest degrees of professional artistry in praise of the Lord’s name. We additionally hope to impact our surrounding community while fulfilling our purpose.
The Music Major required major coursework develops student’s knowledge and abilities in music theory, history, conducting, pedagogy, and performance. Students will select a concentration in Entrepreneurship/Non-profit Management, Church Music, or Health and Wellness to further prepare for the variety of career paths available to music majors. The Music major does not require a minor.
A complete listing of enforceable Music Department procedures is published annually in the Music Department handbook, which is issued at Music major orientation.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Outcome #1. Students will exhibit competent performing skills on their chosen major instrument.
- Outcome #2. Students will exhibit strong theoretical/historical knowledge, demonstrated in performance (recital) and communication (writing/speaking) skills.
- Outcome #3. Students will demonstrate competence in vocal, keyboard, and conducting performance skills at a professional level.
- Outcome #4. Students will exhibit professional speaking, writing, and social skills appropriate to their major area.
- Outcome #5. Students will demonstrate understanding of practical and aesthetic considerations (choosing music, teaching techniques, evaluation procedures, critical listening) appropriate to successful achievement in their chosen musical field.
- Outcome #6. Students will demonstrate understanding of the historical concept of Christian Faith within the multiple music canons in all genres of performance.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 45 | |
| Major Requirements | 61-62 | |
| Electives | 13-14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Keyboard Skills (Proficiency-based) 1 | ||
| MUS 1241 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 1251 | Aural Theory I | 1 |
| MUS 1262 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 1272 | Aural Theory II | 1 |
| MUS 2241 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 2251 | Aural Theory III | 1 |
| MUS 2262 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 2272 | Aural Theory IV | 1 |
| MUS 2220 | Body-Mapping for Musicians | 2 |
| MUS 3270 | World Music History | 3 |
| MUS 3271 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUS 3272 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUS 3273 | Music History III | 3 |
| MUS 3450 | Beginning Conducting | 2 |
| MUS 3451 | Advanced Conducting | 3 |
| MUS 4499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Applied Music (Minimum 2 credits each semester in principal area, 1 credit in first semester) | 13 | |
| Ensemble - choose from list below 2 | 0 | |
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Falcon Pep Band | ||
| Chapel Ringers | ||
| University Band | ||
| Chapel Choir | ||
| Selah | ||
| Concordia Civic Chorale | ||
| String Ensemble/Chamber Orchestra | ||
| Symphonic Wind Ensemble | ||
| Kammerchor | ||
| Alleluia Ringers 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 49 | |
- 1
Proficiency-based: This course is required based on skill level. Students who do not pass a proficiency test on this instrument may be required to take this course. This may change credit totals for Music Majors who are not already proficient in Keyboard.
- 2
Participation in ensembles is required every semester while in residency. All music majors and minors audit ensembles.
- 3
Participation in Alleluia Ringers is required of Church Music Concentration students for at least 4 semesters.
Select One Concentration:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Church Music Concentration | ||
| MUS 4445 | Composing and Arranging | 3 |
| MUS 4461 | Music in Worship | 3 |
| MUS 4465 | Survey of Christian Hymnody | 3 |
| MUS 4469 | Issues in Church Music | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Service Playing Experience
All students must submit evidence of service by end of final semester - 120 hours
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electives for Church Music students may include the following Additional Courses Required to be eligible for a call as a Director of Parish Music through the LCMS | ||
| REL 2020 | New Testament | 3 |
| REL 3120 | Office of the Professional Church Worker | 3 |
| REL 4000 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
| REL 4010 | Lutheran Worship: Theology and Practice | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship/Non-Profit Management Concentration | ||
| ENTR 2800 | Planning New Ventures | 3 |
| Choose 3 courses from the following | 9 | |
| Nonprofit Management Principles | ||
| Nonprofit Marketing | ||
| Nonprofit Fundraising and Grant Writing | ||
| Financial Issues in Nonprofit Management | ||
| Legal Issues in Nonprofit Management | ||
| E-Commerce | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Wellness Concentration | ||
| Choose 4 from the following: | 12-13 | |
| Healthy Lifestyles | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Theories of Learning | ||
| Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders | ||
| Introduction to Kinesiology | ||
| Total Hours | 12-13 | |
Program Admission
AUDITION PROCEDURES:
To gain degree-seeking status as a music major, a student must:
- Successfully pass a qualifying audition;
- Prepare and present a portfolio of musical activities and accomplishments;
- Audition by the deadline of the 2nd semester from the time of major declaration.
- Transfer students: have their transcripts evaluated by the music faculty for determination of credited coursework and hours.
PIANO PROFICIENCY:
Successful keyboard proficiency test or MUS 2204 Keyboard Skills class required of all Music majors.
CHURCH MUSIC CONCENTRATION STUDENTS:
There are additional steps for students seeking certification as a Director of Parish Music, following the successful passing of the audition. Applicants for the Director of Parish Music program should contact the Music office for more information.
Plan - Church Music
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 1 | |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| REL 2010 | Old Testament | 3 |
| MUS 1241 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 1251 | Aural Theory I | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MUS 1262 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 1272 | Aural Theory II | 1 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| COMM 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| REL 2020 | New Testament | 3 |
| HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MUS 2241 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 2251 | Aural Theory III | 1 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| REL 2030 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| MATH OR CSC 1010 | 3 | |
| HHP ACTIVITY COURSE | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MUS 2262 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 2272 | Aural Theory IV | 1 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| REL 3120 | Office of the Professional Church Worker | 3 |
| SCIENCE WITH LAB | 4 | |
| HUMAN BEINGS & BEING HUMAN | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| MUS 3450 | Beginning Conducting | 2 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| REL 4000 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| SOCIETY & CULTURE | 3 | |
| MUS 3270 | World Music History | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| MUS 3271 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUS 4445 | Composing and Arranging | 3 |
| MUS 4469 | Issues in Church Music | 3 |
| MUS 2220 | Body-Mapping for Musicians | 2 |
| MUS 3451 | Advanced Conducting | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MUS 4461 | Music in Worship | 3 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| MUS 3272 | Music History II | 3 |
| FAITH & LIFE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 2 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MUS 4465 | Survey of Christian Hymnody | 3 |
| MUS 3273 | Music History III | 3 |
| MUS 4499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| REL 4010 | Lutheran Worship: Theology and Practice | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.
Plan - Entrepreneurship/Non-Profit Management
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 1241 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 1251 | Aural Theory I | 1 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 1 | |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MUS 1262 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 1272 | Aural Theory II | 1 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| COMM 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MUS 2241 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 2251 | Aural Theory III | 1 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| FAITH & LIFE | 3 | |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| MATH OR CSC 1010 | 3 | |
| HHP ACTIVITY COURSE | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MUS 2262 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 2272 | Aural Theory IV | 1 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| MUS 2204 | Keyboard Skills | 2 |
| SCIENCE WITH LAB | 4 | |
| HUMAN BEINGS & BEING HUMAN | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| MUS 3450 | Beginning Conducting | 2 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| ENTR 2800 | Planning New Ventures | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| SOCIETY & CULTURE | 3 | |
| MUS 3270 | World Music History | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MUS 3451 | Advanced Conducting | 3 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| MUS 3271 | Music History I | 3 |
| NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT COURSE | 3 | |
| MUS 2220 | Body-Mapping for Musicians | 2 |
| MUS 3271 | Music History I | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT COURSE | 3 | |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| MUS 3272 | Music History II | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT COURSE | 3 | |
| MUS 3273 | Music History III | 3 |
| MUS 4499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.
Plan - Health & Wellness
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 1241 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 1251 | Aural Theory I | 1 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 1 | |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MUS 1262 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 1272 | Aural Theory II | 1 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| COMM 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MUS 2241 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 2251 | Aural Theory III | 1 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| FAITH & LIFE | 3 | |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| MATH OR CSC 1010 | 3 | |
| HHP ACTIVITY COURSE | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MUS 2262 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 2272 | Aural Theory IV | 1 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| MUS 2204 | Keyboard Skills | 2 |
| SCIENCE WITH LAB | 4 | |
| HUMAN BEINGS & BEING HUMAN | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| MUS 3450 | Beginning Conducting | 2 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| HEALTH & WELLNESS COURSE | 3 | |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| SOCIETY & CULTURE | 3 | |
| MUS 3270 | World Music History | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MUS 3451 | Advanced Conducting | 3 |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| MUS 3271 | Music History I | 3 |
| BIO 1801 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| MUS 2220 | Body-Mapping for Musicians | 2 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| HEALTH & WELLNESS COURSE | 3 | |
| APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE | 2 | |
| MUS 3272 | Music History II | 3 |
| FAITH & LIFE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MUS 3273 | Music History III | 3 |
| MUS 4499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| HEALTH & WELLNESS COURSE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.