SCHOOL OF MUSIC D E GR E E HI GHL I GHTS This sheet shows the majors available in the School of Music and gives a snapshot of the courses students take in those majors. Refer to the University Catalog and Degree Checklists for complete course listings and full information.
BELL CORE*
MUSIC COMMON CORE
For Bachelor of Music (BM) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees.
For the BM degree. BFA and BA are similar but have fewer required
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) adds several additional courses, see back page.
hours in the music core.
You will choose classes in the following areas. There are several options for most subjects.
Applied Study (private lessons and seminars) Music Theory Theory I–IV
First-Year Seminar
Aural Skills I–IV
First-Year Writing
Plus at least one additional course based on major
Third-Year Writing
Music History
Religion (two courses)
Introduction to Music: History, Culture, and Style
Oral Communication
History of Western Music: 1700–Present
Social Science
Plus one additional course based on major
Humanities (may include foreign language study)
Piano Study (class or private study leading to proficiency)
Quantitative Reasoning (Math)
Introduction to Digital Musicianship
Lab Science
Basic Conducting
Wellness
At least one Ensemble each semester
Senior Capstone
Recital (Junior and/or Senior, based on major)
* BELL Core is the name for Belmont’s general education program.
Electives (music or non-music)
All music majors take classes in the BELL Core and the Music Common Core, as well as applied study on a principal instrument or voice.
P R I N C I PA L I N S T R U M E N T S / V O I C E A N D A P P L I E D S T U D Y Every music major has a primary instrument/voice. “Applied study” or “applied lesson” mean private training on your primary instrument/voice. Applied study is similar for all majors. Students meet once a week for one-on-one lessons with an instructor and also in a “seminar” with other students studying in the same area. Seminars provide a chance to perform for your colleagues and teachers, to hear your friends perform and to discuss common issues related to music performance. Students also take “support courses,” one-credit courses that focus on the music, technique and topics related to their specific instrument/voice or musical style.
MAJORS In addition to the Music Core, students will take courses related to their major.
M U S I C E D U C AT I O N :
M U S I C E D U C AT I O N :
MUSIC THERAPY
Instrumental emphasis*
Vocal emphasis*
Intro to Music Therapy
For band and orchestral instruments
For voice, guitar or keyboard
Clinical Techniques
Intro to Music Education
Intro to Music Education
Behavior Modification
Elementary Methods**
Elementary Methods**
Middle School Methods**
Middle School Methods**
Secondary Instrument Methods**
Secondary Choral Methods**
Brass Methods
Guitar Methods
Foundations and Principles I–III
Percussion Methods
World Percussion
Music Therapy Research
Woodwind Methods I and II
Choral Conducting
Practicum (4 sems.)
String Methods
Conducting Lab
Internship
Study on a secondary instrument
Additional study in a secondary area
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Clinical Improvisation Self Care and Wellness for the Music Therapist
Instrumental Conducting
(voice, guitar or piano)
Marching Band Methods
Music Education Seminar
Intro to Orff Pedagogy
Music Ed. Seminar
Needs of Diverse Learners
Class Guitar Methods
Needs of Diverse Learners
Educational Psychology
Class Voice
Educational Psychology
Orchestration or Arranging
Orchestration or Arranging
History of Music: Ancient–1700
Evolution of the Popular Song
History of Music: Ancient–1700
Student Teaching
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World Percussion Methods
(for instrumental principals)
Biology
Student Teaching
Anatomy and Physiology *It is possible to add additional courses and obtain both instrumental and vocal certification. Either emphasis can also include study of commercial music. **Methods courses include field experiences.
General Psychology Abnormal Psychology
MUSIC PERFORMANCE:
MUSIC PERFORMANCE:
M U S I C A L T H E AT R E :
Instrumental or Keyboard-Classical
Voice-Classical
BFA or BM †
Form and Analysis
Foreign language study of Italian,
Musical Theatre Coaching
Counterpoint or Topics in Advanced Analysis
French and German Form and Analysis
Musical Theatre Seminar Ensemble (to prepare main stage
History of Music: Ancient–1700
History of Music: Ancient–1700
Junior Recital
Basic Conducting
Stage Movement
Senior Recital
Opera Theatre
Acting I–III
Singing Voice Science/Pedagogy
Play Analysis
Opera Literature
Stage Voice and Diction
chamber ensembles. They also have a significant
Junior Recital
Theatre electives
number of elective hours.
Senior Recital
Dance (Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Tap)
Performance majors take additional hours in applied lessons, performance-related courses and
productions and showcases)
†Students in the BM take two additional semesters of music theory, and history is not required
for the BFA. Students in the BFA take one additional class in theatre and 3 additional hours of dance not required for the BM.
BM IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
BA IN MUSIC:
Digital Audio Workstation
Classical
Digital Musicianship I and II
History of Music: Ancient–1700
Topics in Sound Synthesis and Synthesizers
The BA degree requires several additional BELL Core courses, including foreign language.
Composing Music for Media
Students must select a minor, typically 18–20 credit hours in an area outside music. It is possible to
Advance Contemporary Arranging
add additional hours and complete a double major.
Orchestration and Instrumentation
M U S I C A L T H E AT R E E M P H A S I S
History of Electro-Digital Music Computer Music Notation Topics in music technology in live performance DAW based private lessons (8 semesters)
Music Theory & Aural Skills Music History History of Musical Theatre Applied Classical Voice Lessons & Seminars Introductory experiences in Theatre & Dance Music Ensembles Courses in a minor field such as Business, Creative Writing, Education or other area of interest
COMMERCIAL MUSIC Contemporary Styles Common courses: History of Commercial Music • Commercial Music Analysis • Survey of Music Business • Survey of Recording Technology • Performance courses in commercial musical styles and/or improvisation Commercial majors take applied courses in both classical and commercial styles. In addition to the Common Courses, Commercial Music students have an area of emphasis:
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY EMPHASIS Digital Musicianship I and II Adv. Computer Production I and II Intro to Sound Synthesis
COMPOSITION AND ARRANGING EMPHASIS Commercial Composition Lessons (6 sems.)
Computer Music Notation
Composition Seminar
Orchestration
Orchestration
Contemporary Arranging
Contemporary Arranging
Composing for Media
Advanced Contemporary Arranging
SONGWRITING EMPHASIS Evolution of the Popular Song Commercial Composition (3 sems.) Songwriting I and II Lyric Writing Songwriting Practicum Additional course in Digital Music
Computer Music Notation
PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS: Instrumental
PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS: Voice
MUSIC BUSINESS EMPHASIS
Commercial Styles
Commercial Styles
additional credit hours of Music Business
Studio Instrumentalist Improvisation I and II
(Jazz, Pop and Country) Studio Singers Singers Reading Lab
Students in this emphasis take 15 courses. Options include topics like Music Publishing, Copyright Law, Artist Management and many more. A forcredit internship is also possible with the proper prerequisites.
Students in the performance emphasis take additional courses in Music Business. Current options include Public Relations, Entrepreneurship and Electronic Media.
THEORY
COMPOSITION
CHURCH MUSIC
Composition lessons (4 sems.)
Composition lessons (7 sems.)
Church Music Education for Children
Form and Analysis
Composition seminar
Church Music Education for Youth
Orchestration
Form and Analysis
Counterpoint
Orchestration
Instruments and Media in Worship
Topics in Advanced Analysis
Counterpoint
Foundations of Music Ministry
History of Music: Ancient–1700
Topics in Advanced Analysis
Hymnology
Computer Music Notation
History of Music: Ancient–1700
Music in Worship in the 21st Century
Piano Study
Computer Music Notation
Basic Conducting
Digital Musicianship I
Conducting Lab
New Music Ensemble
Form and Analysis
Piano Study
Internship
(for non-keyboard principals) Senior Research Project
(for non-keyboard principals)
and Adults
Church Music majors may choose an “integrative track” which includes the study of commercial music.
MUSIC MINOR
MUSIC WITH AN OUTSIDE MINOR
PIANO PEDAGOGY
Classical
Accompanying
Classical
Group Piano Pedagogy
The Music Minor includes courses
Supervised Teaching
normally taken during the first year
Form and Analysis History of Music: Ancient–1700
Pedagogy and Literature I and II
Students also select a minor, typically
of the music major curriculum.
18–20 credit hours in an area outside music.
Applied lesson (4 sems.)
It is possible to add additional hours and
Ensembles (4 sems.)
complete a double major.
Theory I and II Aural Skills I and II Introduction to Music History History of Western Music: 1700–Present
NON-MUSIC MAJORS are welcome to take most classes taught in the School of Music, based on experience and space available. Most students begin in one or more of the following: Applied Lessons: Students can take either in-class or private lessons, based on the instrument, level of experience and teacher availability. Ensembles: Several ensembles are open to non-majors. New students can audition during summer orientation for University Singers
or Women’s Choir. Theory: All courses open based on placement testing. Music History: Non-majors are welcomed in any of the Music Experience classes (classical, world or popular music), or in the more
advanced Introduction to Music if they read music.
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