MUS - Music
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Program Code
MUS
Program Attributes
Major, Minor
Program Description
The music major provides an understanding of the elements of music, a historical perspective on music, and the opportunity to develop talents and skills by practice and performance. It prepares one to teach music, perform in community or church events, and evaluate performance quality.
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History
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History
Objective
Demonstrate an understanding of a wide selection of musical literature, representative composers, works, principal style periods, genres, and cultural and political movements as reflected in the music studied.
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Instrument
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Instrument
Objective
Demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency on a chosen instrument according to department standards and criteria.
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Repertoire
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Repertoire
Objective
Acquire knowledge of literature appropriate to their specific instrument, becoming acquainted with a cross-section of music from the repertory of the particular performance medium.
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Ensemble
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Ensemble
Objective
Develop ensemble techniques—namely, correct breathing, blend, balance, tone production, and intonation—on their particular instrument.
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Piano
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Piano
Objective
Demonstrate basic keyboard competency.
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Music Theory
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Music Theory
Objective
Hear, identify, analyze and work with the elements of music—namely, rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, texture, and dynamics.