Music (B.A.)

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This program is designed for the student who wishes to major in music as part of a broader liberal arts curriculum. It is a versatile degree which allows students some freedom to create their own balance between the music and liberal arts areas. With this degree students can double major or minor in many other fields available at Gordon.

Requirements

Students pursuing this degree must complete the following courses (124 credits): ✢

The full Core Curriculum (The core Aesthetic Sensibilities and Practices requirement must be fulfilled by FNA 112 Arts in Concert or another nonmusical Aesthetics core option.)

MUS 211 - Music Theory I Credits: 3
MUS 212 - Music Theory II Credits: 3
MUL 211 - Music Theory Labs I Credits: 1
MUL 212 - Music Theory Labs II Credits: 1
MUS 226 - Music History and Literature I Credits: 4
MUS 326 - Music History and Literature II Credits: 4
MUS 311 - Music Theory III Credits: 3
MUL 311 - Music Theory Labs III Credits: 1
MUS 315 - 20th-Century Techniques Credits: 4
MUS 491 - Senior Seminar I Credits: 2
MUS 492 - Senior Seminar II Credits: 2
Applied music (12 credits on one instrument, including 2 semesters of piano proficiency as applicable)
Ensemble requirement (see “Ensemble Requirement” below)
Pass piano and voice proficiency examinations
Music electives (6 credits)
Additional liberal arts courses (24 credits outside of music)

Ensemble Requirement

Eight semesters of ensemble participation are required. The following ensembles may be applied:

MUS 250 - College Choir Credits: 0 or 1 variable credit
MUS 251 - Symphonic Band Credits: 0 or 1 variable credit
MUS 252 - Men’s Choir Credits: 0 or 1 variable credit
MUS 253 - Gordon Symphony Orchestra Credits: 0 or 1 variable credit
MUS 254 - Women’s Choir Credits: 0 or 1 variable credit
MUS 258 - Wind Ensemble Credits: 0 or 1 variable credit

Notes:

✢ Further requirements and information are outlined in the Music Student Handbook.