2010 - 2011 Music Program (MUSC)

Faculty: Christopher Quinn (Director), Karlyn Bond (Chair)

Program Goals

A solid understanding of music theory from the common practice period to the present, including species counterpoint, tonal theory (i.e. harmony, the rules of voice leading, and four-part writing), and post-tonal theory
Aural skills sufficient for competent melodic/harmonic/rhythmic dictation and sight-singing--collectively necessary for a balanced understanding of music theory and the ability to learn music accurately and efficiently
Knowledge of the basic history of Western classical music--its forms and styles, and its connections to Western culture; and more in-depth knowledge of a few special topics within this overarching history
Excellence on a particular instrument or voice in solo and ensemble performance
The ability to write clearly and meaningfully about music and subjects relating to it

Objectives

The Department of Music at Westminster College offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in music as well as a music minor. The major and minor both offer a built-in choice of emphasis: academic or performance; each student must pick one or the other within the major or minor. The BA degree in music is an excellent choice for talented students who plan to pursue graduate work in music, for liberal arts students pursuing two majors in preparation for graduate school, and for musical pre-law or pre-med students. It is also a degree that would qualify students for any number of music-related jobs following college. Among those musicians with sufficient talent and training for careers in performance, those with degrees in music are unquestionably at an advantage over those without.

The Department of Music also offers opportunities for anyone on campus interested in music-making, regardless of their backgrounds or areas of study. School ensembles--open to capable and committed students and, in some cases, members of the community--include the Westminster Chorale, Westminster Chamber Singers, Westminster Chamber Orchestra, Westminster Jazz Ensemble, and Westminster Flute Choir. Private lessons and LE survey courses in music are also available to all students.

Program Requirements

An audition is required for status as a music major or minor. Students must choose a major instrument and audition on that particular instrument (e.g. piano, voice, guitar, violin, etc.). Live auditions are held each year on specific dates as announced on the Music Department Web page. Music major aspirants auditioning before the end of March, who are planning to enroll as freshmen the following fall semester, will automatically and simultaneously be considered for music scholarships. All remaining auditions will be held for major or minor status only. Due to strict course sequencing, students wishing to graduate with a music major within a four-year course of study must begin their major fall semester of their freshman year. Students desiring a music minor must audition before their sophomore year. Students with transfer credits need to complete a minimum of nine credits of music courses, including two semester of ensemble credit, at Westminster College in order to fulfill the requirements for a music minor. A minimum 2.5 GPA in music courses must be maintained for the music major and minor. For more information, call the office of the Music Department Chair at 801.832.2435.

For course prerequisites, please refer to the course description.

Music Major - Academic Emphasis

Requirement Description		Credit Hours
I.	Foreign Language Requirement	8
.	Music majors must complete eight credit hours in a single foreign language.	.
II.	Introductory Coursework	2
.	MUSC 108 Keyboard Skills	2
III.	Performance-Based Coursework	10
.	Private Music Lessons (Take 4 consecutives semesters on major instrument) MUSC 191, 192 Private Lessons MUSC 291, 292 Private Lessons MUSC 391, 392 Private Lessons MUSC 491, 492 Private Lessons Performing Ensembles Take six semesters of any of the following: MUSC 115/315 Griffin Chorus (1) MUSC 125/325 Westminster Jazz Ensemble (1) MUSC 135/335 Westminster Chamber Orchestra (1) MUSC 145/345 Westminster Chamber Singers (1) MUSC 155/355 Westminster Flute Choir (1)	4 6
IV.	Theoretical Coursework	31
.	MUSC 151 Music Theory I MUSC 152 Music Theory II MUSC 251 Music Theory III MUSC 252 Music Theory IV MUSC 161 Aural Skills I MUSC 162 Aural Skills II MUSC 261 Aural Skills III MUSC 262 Aural Skills IV MUSC 351 History of Western Art Music I MUSC 352 History of Western Art Music II MUSC 300 Special Topics in Music History	3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 3 9
V.	Elective Courses	12
.	Twelve hours of music coursework Six of the hours must be non-performance credits	12
VI.	Senior Project	1
.	MUSC 421 Senior Project	1
TOTAL HOURS FOR THE ACADEMIC MAJOR		64

Recommended Plan of Study for Academic Music Major

.	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Freshman Year	MUSC 108 MUSC 191 Music Ensemble	MUSC 151 MUSC 161 MUSC 192 Music Ensemble
Sophomore Year	MUSC 152 MUSC 162 MUSC 291 Music Ensemble	MUSC 251 MUSC 261 MUSC 292 Music Ensemble
Junior Year	MUSC 252 MUSC 262 MUSC 351 Music Ensemble	MUSC 352 MUSC 300 Music Ensemble
Senior Year	MUSC 300	MUSC 300 MUSC 421

Music Major - Performance Emphasis

Requirement Description		Credit Hours
I.	Foreign Language Requirement	8
.	Music majors must complete eight credit hours in a single foreign language.	.
II.	Introductory Coursework	2
.	MUSC 108 Keyboard Skills	2
III.	Performance-Based Coursework	27
.	Private Music Lessons On major instrument; two hours must be taken every semester, except the final semester MUSC 191, 192 Private Lessons MUSC 291, 292 Private Lessons MUSC 391, 392 Private Lessons MUSC 491, 492 Private Lessons Performing Ensembles Must be taken eight different semesters: MUSC 115/315 Griffin Chorus (1) MUSC 125/325 Westminster Jazz Ensemble (1) MUSC 135/335 Westminster Chamber Orchestra (1) MUSC 145/345 Westminster Chamber Singers (1) MUSC 155/355 Westminster Flute Choir (1) MUSC 301 Choral Conducting MUSC 302 Instrumental Conducting	15 8 2 2
IV.	Theoretical Coursework	25
.	MUSC 151 Music Theory I MUSC 152 Music Theory II MUSC 251 Music Theory III MUSC 252 Music Theory IV MUSC 161 Aural Skills I MUSC 162 Aural Skills II MUSC 261 Aural Skills III MUSC 262 Aural Skills IV MUSC 351 History of Western Art Music I MUSC 352 History of Western Art Music II MUSC 300 Special Topics in Music History	3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 3 3
V.	Elective Courses	6
.	Six hours of music coursework	6
VI.	Senior Project	1
.	MUSC 420 Senior Recital	1
TOTAL HOURS FOR THE PERFORMANCE MAJOR		69

Recommended Plan of Study for Performance Music Major

.	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Freshman Year	MUSC 108 MUSC 191 Music Ensemble	MUSC 151 MUSC 161 MUSC 192 Music Ensemble
Sophomore Year	MUSC 152 MUSC 162 MUSC 291 Music Ensemble	MUSC 251 MUSC 261 MUSC 292 Music Ensemble
Junior Year	MUSC 252 MUSC 262 MUSC 351 MUSC 391 Music Ensemble	MUSC 300 MUSC 352 MUSC 392 Music Ensemble
Senior Year	MUSC 301 MUSC 491 Music Ensemble	MUSC 302 MUSC 420 MUSC 492 Music Ensemble

Academic Minor

Requirement Description		Credit Hours
I.	Required Courses	28
.	MUSC 108 Keyboard Skills MUSC 151 Music Theory I MUSC 152 Music Theory II MUSC 161 Aural Skills I MUSC 162 Aural Skills II MUSC 191 Private Lessons MUSC 192 Private Lessons Two consecutive semesters on major instrument MUSC 351 History of Western Art Music I MUSC 352 History of Western Art Music II Performing Ensembles: Must be taken two different semesters MUSC 115/315 Griffin Chorus (1) MUSC 125/325 Westminster Jazz Ensemble (1) MUSC 135/335 Westminster Chamber Orchestra (1) MUSC 145/345 Westminster Chamber Singers (1) MUSC 155/355 Westminster Flute Choir (1) MUSC 300 Special Topics in Music History Music Electives	2 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 6 2
TOTAL HOURS FOR THE ACADEMIC MINOR		28

Performance Minor

Requirement Description		Credit Hours
I.	Required Courses	29
.	MUSC 108 Keyboard Skills MUSC 151 Music Theory I MUSC 152 Music Theory II MUSC 161 Aural Skills I MUSC 162 Aural Skills II MUSC 351 History of Western Art Music I MUSC 352 History of Western Art Music II MUSC 191, 192 ------- -291, 292 -------- 391, 392 Private Instruction Six consecutive semesters on major instrument Performing Ensembles Must be taken six different semesters -MUSC 115/315 Griffin Chorus (1) -MUSC 125/325 Westminster Jazz Ensemble (1) -MUSC 135/335 Westminster Chamber Orchestra (1) -MUSC 145/345 Westminster Chamber Singers (1) -MUSC 155/355 Westminster Flute Choir (1) MUSC 420 Senior Recital Must be given during or after the final semester of lessons.	2 3 3 1 1 3 3 6 6 1
TOTAL HOURS FOR THE PEFORMANCE MINOR		29

Recommended Plan of Study for Music Minor

.	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Freshman Year	MUSC 108 MUSC 191	MUSC 151 MUSC 161 MUSC 192
Sophomore Year	MUSC 152 MUSC 162 MUSC 291 (performance minors only)	MUSC 152 MUSC 292 (performance minors only)
Junior Year	MUSC 351 MUSC 391 (performance minors only)	MUSC 352 MUSC 392 (performance minors only)
Senior Year	MUSC 420 (performance minors only)	.

Note: Ensemble scheduling is flexible within the four-year plan of study, but the Department of Music strongly encourages every music minor to participate in a music ensemble every possible semester above and beyond the official requirement, beginning with the first semester of study. Additional ensemble experience contributes mightily to musical development and collaborative skills.