2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]
Music Major with Concentrations in Merchandising or Business Administration
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(85 credits)
The program merges business and musical expertise, preparing the graduate to enter the music industry with an ability to interact with professionals in both music and business.
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Theory and Skills (16 credits):
History and Literature (12 credits):
Other Basic Musicianship Courses (1 credit):
Secondary Piano (2 credits):
Note: Piano and organ principals are excused from this requirement but must take two additional hours of music electives. Choose 4 credits from the following:
Choose 2 credits from the following:
Choose 2 credits from the following:
Choose 2 credits from the following:
Choose two additional credits from other ensembles
Music Industry Courses (6 credits):
Professional Practice (12 credits):
Note: Before students in the music business major may participate in the Professional Practice Program, they must pass the Keyboard Proficiency Examination and have a grade point average of at least 2.5 in all music courses and in all University work. Business Core (15 credits):
All students must choose one of the following concentrations along with the cores:
Business Administration Concentration (9 credits)
Music Merchandising Concentration (9 credits):
Keyboard Proficiency
Before beginning their Professional Practice, all music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination. Music education majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site. Event Attendance
A large number of concerts and recitals representing a broad spectrum of musical styles and genres occurs every semester. This resource of musical events is an integral part of a musician’s training. All music majors and minors must attend a specified number of concerts, recitals, and Contemporary Music Festival events before graduation. Information concerning this requirement is available in the school office. |
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