Oct 03, 2024  
Course Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Course Catalog 2024-2025

Musical Studies Major


The major consists of a minimum of 10 full courses (or the equivalent).

Note: Students must earn minimum grades of C- or P for all courses that apply toward the major.


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The musical studies major is designed for College of Arts and Sciences students with serious preparation for and interest in the study of music within a liberal arts context. The major emphasizes critical thinking, writing, and communications skills grounded in practical musical experience. Students in the major build musical foundations in applied study, musicianship skills, and music history, and continue more advanced work in the major with a selection of courses chosen to contextualize their consideration of music.

Note: Students interested in intensive pre-professional training are advised to apply for the Bachelor of Music program in the Conservatory of Music.

Course of Study


Students interested in pursuing graduate work in music are advised to take additional courses beyond the minimum major requirements and to pursue the honors program.

Honors in Musical Studies


Students may apply for the Honors Program in Musical Studies in the second semester of the junior year. Entry to the honors program is contingent on approval of the honors proposal by both the student’s honors advisor and the musical studies committee. Detailed application information is available from the co-chairs of the committee.

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Detailed Major Requirements


Musical Studies Major Course Lists


200-Level Conservatory or Music-Focused Courses


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Any 200-level Conservatory course or a 200-level Arts and Sciences course with substantial musical content. Arts and Sciences courses must be approved by the program director.

300- and 400-level Conservatory or Music-Focused Courses


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Any 300- or 400-level Conservatory course or a 300-level Arts and Sciences course with substantial musical content. Arts and Sciences courses must be approved by the program director.

Musical Studies Major Elective Courses


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Students can take elective courses in musicology (with the CD attribute or without the CD attribute), up to four credits of private studies (PVST) courses, up to four credits of APST lesson courses, and/or courses from the areas listed below.

Lessons

In addition to the courses below, students can take private lessons (typically secondary lessons) on an instrument or voice. Signups and auditions take place each semester during the first week of classes.

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Music Theory Courses

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