Music majors may emphasize general music, performance, or composition. Music Minor - Many students who want a structured music program in addition to their major area of study elect to minor in music. The music minor program includes performing ensembles, private study, class instruction in theory and history, and electives in music for a total of 18 hours. Courses include acting, theatre, and music history, play production and directing, music theory, and private music lessons. Concert attendance is required each semester, except during the teaching semester.
Ensemble participation is required each semester.
Pianists may accompany for this requirement. All students are required to meet a sight singing proficiency and a piano proficiency. These proficiencies are prerequisite for student teaching and graduation. All music majors, unless excused by faculty, must be enrolled in private music lessons each semester in school. A senior music recital is required of all students seeking the B.Mus, major in music education degree.