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 may be used for general music or as an entry degree into the various graduate programs. 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

  • Goal #1. Students will exhibit competent performing skills on their major instrument.
  • Goal #2. Students will exhibit strong theoretical/historical knowledge, demonstrated in performance (recital) and communication (writing/speaking) skills.
  • Goal #3. Students will demonstrate competence in vocal, keyboard, and conducting performance skills at a professional level. 
  • Goal #4. Students will exhibit professional speaking, writing, and social skills appropriate to their major area. 
  • Goal #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.

Curriculum

Core Requirements45
Major Requirements49
Electives or Minor26
Minor: Optional
Total Hours120

Major Requirements

Required Courses
MUS 0800Concert/Recital Attendance (each semester) 10
MUS 2204Keyboard Skills (Proficiency-based)2
MUS 1241Music Theory I3
MUS 1251Aural Theory I1
MUS 1262Music Theory II3
MUS 1272Aural Theory II1
MUS 2241Music Theory III3
MUS 2251Aural Theory III1
MUS 2262Music Theory IV3
MUS 2272Aural Theory IV1
MUS 3450Beginning Conducting3
MUS 3271Music History I3
MUS 3272Music History II3
MUS 3273Music History III3
MUS 3451Advanced Conducting3
or MUS 4445 Composing and Arranging
MUS 4499Senior Recital2
Applied Music (Minimum 2 credits each semester in principal area)14
Ensemble - choose from list below 20
Jazz Ensemble
Pep Band
Chapel Ringers
University Band
Chapel Choir
Selah
Concordia Civic Chorale
String Ensemble/Chamber Orchestra
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Kammerchor
Alleluia Ringers
Major Electives 26
Total Hours75
1

All music majors are required to register for MUS 0800. Not registering is the same as not passing. A music major must pass 7 of 8 semesters. If a student fails 2 consecutive semesters the student will be required to attend a hearing with the music faculty.

2

Participation in ensembles is required every semester while in residency. All music majors and minors audit ensembles. 


Program Admission

AUDITION PROCEDURES:
To gain degree-seeking status as a music major, a student must:

  1. Successfully pass a qualifying audition;
  2. Prepare and present a portfolio of musical activities and accomplishments; 
  3. Audition by the deadline of the 2nd semester from the time of major declaration. 
  4. Transfer students: have their transcripts evaluated by the music faculty for determination of credited coursework and hours. 

PIANO PROFICIENCY:
Keyboard proficiency test or MUS 2204 Keyboard Skills class required of all Music majors.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
MUS 1241 Music Theory I 3
MUS 1251 Aural Theory I 1
MUS: APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE 2
MUS 2204 Keyboard Skills 2
CCE 1010 Christian Citizen 3
ENG 1040 Introduction to Writing 3
CORE 3
MUS 0800 Concert/Recital Attendance 0
 Hours17
Semester 2
MUS 1262 Music Theory II 3
MUS 1272 Aural Theory II 1
MUS: APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE 2
MUS 1130 Guitar Class 1
CCE 1030 Western Thought & Worldview 3
REL 1000 The Bible 3
CORE 3
MUS 0800 Concert/Recital Attendance 0
 Hours16
Semester 3
MUS 2241 Music Theory III 3
MUS 2251 Aural Theory III 1
CSC 1010
Foundations of Computer Science
or Contemporary Math
3
MUS: APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE 2
MUS 3304 Advanced Applied Guitar OPTION 1-2
CCE 1020 Western Culture & Worldview 3
REL 1100 Christian Faith 3
MUS 0800 Concert/Recital Attendance 0
 Hours16-17
Semester 4
MUS 2262 Music Theory IV 3
MUS 2272 Aural Theory IV 1
CORE 3
MUS: APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE 2
MUS 3304 Advanced Applied Guitar 1-2
CCE 1040 Science & Humanity 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
MUS 0800 Concert/Recital Attendance 0
 Hours16-17
Semester 5
MUS 3450 Beginning Conducting 3
CORE 4
MUS: APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE 2
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
MUS 0800 Concert/Recital Attendance 0
 Hours15
Semester 6
MUS 3451
Advanced Conducting
or Composing and Arranging
3
MUS: APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE 2
MUS 3271 Music History I 3
CORE 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
HHP 1100 Stewardship of the Body 1
MUS 0800 Concert/Recital Attendance 0
 Hours15
Semester 7
MUS: APPLIED MUSIC & ENSEMBLE 3
MUS 3272 Music History II 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
HHP 1
MUS 0800 Concert/Recital Attendance 0
 Hours13
Semester 8
MUS 4499 Senior Recital 2
MUS: ENSEMBLE 1
MUS 3273 Music History III 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours120-122

Course options and schedule are subject to change.