Music Major Requirements

Forty-five core credits, to include:

I. FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION

• ENG 110 College Writing
• MATH 101, 111, 112, 122 or 231 (caution: some majors have specific math requirements)
• COMMS 101 Speech
• PHIL 101 Logic: Critical Thinking
• Computer Competency (determined by major)
• Foreign Language (a two semester sequence is required)

For a B.S., at least 6 credits in one language; for a B.A., 16 credits in one language, or 14 credits in one and 8 in a second. High school coursework may fulfill the requirement, but credit is not given unless the student wishes to earn retroactive credit; see the college catalogue for policies.

II. FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN LEARNING

• An F1 course in literature (Pre-req is ENG 110 College Writing)
• An F2 course in history and appreciation of one of the fine arts - MUS 152, 153, 154, 155 or 158
• An F3 studio experience course in one of the fine arts - MUS 141
• An F4 course in social science: economics, political science, psychology, sociology
• An F5 sequence of two courses in one of the natural sciences, including experimental lab
• An F6 course in history
• An F7 course in philosophy other than PHIL 101 (Pre-req is PHIL 101 Logic)
• An F8 course in religious studies

III. HUMAN ISSUES STUDY

• Human Issues Seminar (3-4 credits) or
• Independent study on a Human Issues topic of the student’s choosing (min. 3 credits)

IV. MAJOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1. Required courses (29-32 credits):
   • MUS 140, Introduction to the Language of Music (or proficiency)
   • MUS 141BF3 Music Structures and MUS 142 Ear Training and Solfege I
   • MUS 143 Theory II and MUS 144 Ear Training and Solfege II
   • MUS 191 Computer Applications
   • MUS 241Theory III and MUS 242 Ear Training and Solfege III
   • MUS 243 Theory IV and MUS 244 Ear Training and Solfege IV
   • Mne of the following music appreciation courses: MUS 152F2, 153F2, 154F2, 155F2, or 158F2 (Music Education Majors must take 155F2 World Music)
   • MUS 344 Conducting
   • The MUS 355 and MUS 356 music history sequence
      
2. Private Lessons, primary area: Students must register for private lessons each semester they are enrolled at Edgewood, at least two of which must be at the 400 level.
    
3. Performing Organization: Students must be registered for a performing ensemble each semester they are enrolled at Edgewood. Students should contact the department chair prior to registration for placement information.
    
4. Senior Recital (1 or 2 credits): All majors are required to perform a senior recital (half- or full-recital). See Music Department Handbook for details.

Additional Music Major Requirements:

• After two semesters of study at Edgewood, all potential music majors will perform in a juried review to determine eligibility to become a declared major. Students who do not pass the review will be allowed one semester to attain required performance standards.
• Piano Proficiency (see Music Department for criteria) 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.
• Performance Class/Juried Reviews/Portfolio

  All students who study privately will perform each semester in a performance class (MUS 000), and in a juried review during final examination week. In addition to these performances, students will turn in a sophomore portfolio after four semesters of study at Edgewood. Transfer students should see the Department Chair for portfolio deadlines. Students should consult the Music Department Handbook for details on the portfolio. Students must pass 6 semesters of MUS 000. Any student failing 3 consecutive semesters of MUS 000 will not be permitted to continue in the program.

• 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:
  Cumulative GPA: 2.75
  Music History/Theory GPA: 2.5
  All Music GPA: 3.0

Requirements for Transfer Students:

• All transfer students are required to audition on their primary instrument or voice before acceptance into the music major. After successful completion of the audition, the student must take the following music qualifying exams: Music Theory, Ear Training/Solfege, Piano Skills, and, if applicable, Music History.
• Transfer students must complete a minimum of 20 credits in music courses at Edgewood. All music majors must register for a major performing ensemble each semester they are enrolled at Edgewood. For Music Education students, this policy does not include the student-teaching semester. All other requirements for the major must also be satisfied by the transfer student, including the senior recital requirement.
• To remain in good standing, transfer students must attain/maintain a GPA of 3.0 in all music courses taken at Edgewood.
• Transfer students will normally submit a portfolio for review at the end of two semesters of study at Edgewood and prior to graduation. All transfer students should check with the Department Chair for deadline details.

Also Required: A minimum of 120 credits & a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0. Some majors may require more credits and a higher GPA for completion of the degree.