Thirteen courses, with grades of C- or better, are required.

Core courses: For all music majors, the following core courses are required:

MUSC 113. Introduction to World Music
MUSC 175. Introduction to Recording Arts
MUSC 201. Understanding Music II
MUSC 218. American Popular Music or MUSC 274. Jazz: 1900 to the Present
MUSC 313. Inventions and Revolutions in Music
MUSC 314 Milestones in Music
At least four semesters of participation in department performance courses with a maximum of two semesters of MUSC 107. Music Lessons.
Senior Project/Thesis Exercise (MUSC 418, 497, 498/499, 407, 420). A senior project or thesis is required of all majors. The senior project or thesis may emphasize performance or research. It may be a recital, creative project, or thesis determined in consultation with the student’s departmental adviser or chair. The senior project or thesis may be taken either for one-half or one full credit.

Electives: Choose any two 1.0-credit courses offered by the music department, subject to approval by the student's departmental adviser or chair.

Recommended sequence of courses: All music majors must work closely with their adviser to arrange for a proper choice of electives and sequencing of courses. Below is a sample sequential list of courses although most courses can be taken at anytime:

in the first year, take MUSC 101 and MUSC 201. Other first year options include MUSC 113 and MUSC 218 or MUSC 274. Students with extensive knowledge in music theory can request permission to move directly to MUSC 201.
in the sophomore year, take MUSC 175, and MUSC 314.
in the junior year, take MUSC 313.
In the senior year, take 400-level MUSC Senior Project/Thesis Exercise
Ensembles and electives may be taken in any year.

Credit for musical performance will be granted in the following courses:

MUSC 105. Instrumental Ensemble
MUSC 107. Music Lessons (a maximum of two semesters counts towards the major)
MUSC 108. Steel Pan Ensemble
MUSC 109. Jazz Ensemble
MUSC 111. Samba Ensemble
Other performance courses may be counted, as determined by the Music Department.

All the performance ensembles invite repeated enrollment. Please note that four (4) performance courses are required, regardless of the number of credits earned in each of those courses.

The Writing Intensive Part II requirement is fulfilled by one of the following courses:

MUSC 133. Blues Women to Nicki Minaj
MUSC 314 Milestones in Music
MUSC 313. Inventions and Revolutions in Music

Cognate courses—Because of the diversity inherent in the discipline, study, and practice of music, there are many distinct areas that can be isolated as being preferentially cognate. For example, those students interested in music's relations to other performing arts would be directed toward courses in theater and dance; those concerned with music as a force in society might consider courses in sociology, anthropology, educational studies, or international studies; those fascinated by music's acoustical properties or its application to computers should investigate courses in physics, mathematics, or engineering; those pursuing liturgy-related studies should seek courses in religious studies. Appropriate cognate courses should be determined in consultation with the adviser at the time a student decides to declare the major.

Particularly helpful to any music major's curriculum would be an understanding of foreign languages (especially Spanish, German, French, Italian, or Latin) and a basic grounding in world history.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Internships: Music-related internships can be arranged through the Career & Life Design Center.

Study away: Opportunities to pursue interests in music may be explored at a variety of study away programs.

Consortium Courses: Students wishing to participate in classes at the Hartt School of Music, as well as perform in a large wind ensemble (Capitol Symphonic Winds), may enroll through the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education.

Honors: Honors in music are awarded based on distinguished performance in the major, as evaluated by the entire music faculty.

MUSC - Music Major

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