Music, BA

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Majors need to attain the following GPA requirements by the end of their sophomore year, and must maintain them to remain in good standing and to be approved for graduation. In addition, a music course in which a student receives a grade below “C” will not be accepted toward the major.

All music history and theory courses must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. All music courses must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Following their second semester of study, each music major will be given a performance/progress review by the Music Faculty to determine potential success as a Music Major. Students are not officially accepted as Music Majors until this review is successfully completed and the Declaration of Major form has been processed.

Major Requirements

Required Courses

MUS 140 B - Intro to the Language of Music 3 Credit(s)
MUS 141 - Music Theory I 3 Credit(s)
MUS 142 - Ear Training & Solfege I 1 Credit(s)
MUS 143 - Music Theory II 3 Credit(s)
MUS 144 - Ear Training & Solfege II 1 Credit(s)
MUS 155 AGX - World Music 4 Credit(s)
MUS 158 AQX - Women in Music 4 Credit(s)
MUS 191 I - Computer Applications in Music 3 Credit(s)
MUS 241 - Music Theory III 3 Credit(s)
MUS 242 - Ear Training & Solfege III 1 Credit(s)
MUS 344 - Conducting 2 Credit(s)
MUS 355 - Music History: Medieval - Baroque 3 Credit(s)
MUS 356 U - Music History:Classical-21st Centur 3 Credit(s)
MUS 440 3 - Senior Music Seminar Variable 2-4 Credit(s)
MUS 481 K - Senior Recital Variable 1-2 Credit(s)

Additional Music Major Requirements

Students must be enrolled in MUS 103 every semester until the Piano Proficiency is satisfied. Students must register for MUS 104 (with consent of instructor) the semester they complete the requirement. Students should see the Music Department for proficiency criteria.

Private Lessons

Students must register for private lessons each semester they are enrolled at Edgewood College; at least two semesters must be taken at the 300 level with a grade of “C” or better and two semesters must be taken at the 400 level with a grade of “C” or better.

Performing Organization

Students must be registered for a performing ensemble each semester they are enrolled at Edgewood College. Students should contact the Department Chair prior to registration for placement information.

Performance Class and Juried Reviews

All students who study privately will perform each semester in a performance class (MUS 000) and in a juried review during final examination week. Students must pass six semesters of MUS 000. Any student failing three semesters of MUS 000 will not be permitted to continue in the program.

Portfolio Review

Students will turn in a portfolio after two semesters of study at Edgewood College. A final portfolio review is required prior to graduation. Music education portfolios fulfill Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requirements.

Transfer students should see the Department Chair for portfolio deadlines.

MUS 104 - Piano Proficiency 1 Credit(s)