MUSIC
MAJORS
PLEASE REFER TO THE
COLLEGE GATALOG
FOR LISTS OF MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
A
PDF VERSION OF THE CURRENT
CATALOG CAN BE ACCESSED HERE.
Basic Music
Major
"The basic music major addresses
music study in its broadest scope.
Students explore a variety of courses in music history and
literature, music theory,
and musical performance. Frequently, basic music majors double-major
in other subjects,
which are complementary to their personal interests and
goals."
Suggested First Year Schedule
English Composition (based on placement)
MUT 1131, 1132, 1102, 1103
First-year Seminar
Performance Ensemble
Four Basic Liberal Arts Requirement Classes
Physical Education
Applied Music Lessons
Piano as needed
Music Theory and
Composition Major
"Music theory is the study of the
musical elements (rhythm, harmony, melody, and form)
and how they are organized to create 'a musical composition.' At
McDaniel College,
we teach you how to manipulate these elements in analysis and
composition."
The department's music theory
classes are computer-aided and emphasize the development of the
ear&emdash;hearing music. Composition is also encouraged.
In order to better ensure
success, students are strongly encouraged to begin their formal study
of composing and/or arranging in the first semester of their junior
year. Students are encouraged to begin experimenting in this field as
early as possible.
Suggested First Year
Schedule--See Basic Major
Music History and
Literature
"The broad scope of liberal arts
education at McDaniel College provides the perfect setting
to study music history since the history of music is the study of
history, music, and culture."
Suggested First Year
Schedule--See Basic Major
Recommended Courses--Two Years of
Foreign Language
Music
Education
"Our music education major is
unique in that is based on the development of specific demonstrated
competencies necessary for success in the classroom. Classes are
small giving students the opportunity to work very closely with
professors."
Four Year Program Culminating in
a Bachelor of Arts Degree
Five Year Program Culminating in
a Masters of Science (Education) Degree
Suggested First Year Schedule
English Composition (based on placement)
Applied Music Lessons
MUT 1126, 1131, 1132, 1102, 1103
Performance Ensemble
Psychology 1106
Three Basic Liberal Arts Requirement Classes
Physical Education
First-year Seminar
Piano as needed
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL
MUSIC MAJORS:
*Six of the eight credits in
applied music lessons must be in the student's major instrument or
voice. The three semesters prior to and including the semester of the
senior recital must include applied study on the major instrument
(instrument of the recital). Transfer students must complete four
credits of the eight credit applied requirement (at least four hours
in residence) on their major instrument and perform their senior
recital at McDaniel College.
*CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (MUS
4205)--All music majors are required to present a senior recital for
their capstone experience. In the case of Music History and Music
Theory majors, a major composition or research project will be
required. This project may be associated with the recital or one of
the music theory courses.
*THE BASIC MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS
TEST (MUS 1204) must be satisfied prior to taking courses at the 3000
level or higher.
*THE PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM must
be passed prior to graduation and should be taken before the junior
year.
*Applied Music courses do not
fulfill the Fine Arts Distribution requirement.
*College policy limits the number
of credit hours taken in vocal and instrumental ensembles such as
Music 1101-1105, 1110-1122 to 8 of the 128 hours required for
graduation.
Minor in
Music
Minor in Jazz
Studies
Dual Major: Music and
Theatre Arts
"Our dual major in music and
theatre allows students to develop very close working relationships
with members of both faculties. Both departments offer a wealth of
performance opportunities."
Graduating with Honors
Music majors may graduate with honors
if they fulfill the following requirements:
*Music majors may graduate with honors if they fulfill the
following requirements:
*Maintain a 3.4 GPA in all music courses.
*Complete a special project to be connected with the senior
recital, which must produce a written document. This project may take
the form of a lecture-recital, composition and/or arrangement (see
Composition Major), or a research paper.
*The student is required to work closely with an advisor on the
project, and must formally declare the intent to pursue the project
with that advisor and the department chair by the mid-terms of the
semester before the semester of the recital. A formal proposal must
be approved by the advisor and chair by the end of that semester.
Interested students are encouraged to talk with their advisor about
this as soon as possible.
*Final decision regarding honors status will be based on an
acceptable level of quality of the project as determined by the
advisor and department chair.
Preparation for Senior
Recitals
Music majors must follow these guidelines in preparation for
their senior recital:
*Students should have the date set for a senior recital by the
end of the Spring semester of their junior
year. It is the responsibility of the student to set a date with the
music department chair and faculty member in charge of
scheduling.
*Students should have possible repertoire selected by the end
of the second week of classes the Fall semester of the senior year
for review by the department chair. It is understood that some
changes and substitutions may be made before the recital preview.
After the preview, no changes in the repertoire should be made.
*The jury of the semester previous to the recital should
contain some material from the recital so students can get comments
from faculty reflecting things they may want to think about as they
prepare for the recital.
*There will be a preview of the recital three weeks prior to
the recital for the applied teacher, the department chair, the
student's advisor, and another invited faculty member.
*The student is responsible for designing his or her recital
program. Past programs, as well as a program template which must be
used, are available in the Arts Management Office.
*The department will pay the accompanist for the recital.
Consult the department chair for more details.