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Music
Music Core Requirements: common to liturgical music, music, music education, and music
performance majors.
A. Music Core:
MU125 Keyboard Musicianship I
MU126 Keyboard Musicianship II
MU130 Music Fundamentals I*
MU131 Music Fundamentals II*
MU150 Experiencing Music
MU160 Music Theory I
MU165 Music Theory II
MU170 Ear Training I
MU175 Ear Training II
MU260 Music Theory III
MU270 Ear Training III
MU299 Sophomore Review
MU300 Electronic Music & MIDI
MU341 Music History I
MU342 Music History II
MU382 Conducting
MU383 Arranging
B. Performance Studies:
Applied Lessons: minimum of seven semesters of private lessons taken for credit on a major instrument
or voice.
Ensembles: minimum of seven semesters of participation in one or more vocal or instrumental
ensembles.
*MU130 Music Fundamentals and MU131 Music Fundamentals II, or equivalent proficiency, are
prerequisites for MU160 Music Theory I. All students take an initial placement exam to determine theory
proficiency.
Liturgical Music (61-63 credits + Theology of Ministry minor):
The liturgical music major prepares students to pursue a career as a lay music minister in a parish or
similar setting. The major is offered collaboratively between the music and theology departments.
The program includes a specially designed theology of ministry minor, which gives students a solid
foundation for lay ministry employing the musical skills and knowledge learned in the music core and
associated music courses.
Music Major (44-52 credits):
The music major is a general liberal arts curriculum for the student with a strong interest in music who
does not plan to pursue a performance career. The student may wish to continue their education in
a specific masters degree program or pursue a different career option. If the student is planning
to complete both the B.A. in music and the Master of Arts in Instruction degree leading to teaching
licensure, the B.A. in music electives must include all of the required music education course work.
A. - B. Music Core
C. Minimum of six music electives credits (that may reflect individual interest and career goals).
Music Education Major (68-70 credits + education course work):
Janet Heukeshoven, D.M.A., Program Coordinator
This program is designed to meet the needs of students who plan for a career in music teaching in the
public or private schools. This comprehensive degree program meets the State of Minnesota licensure
requirements for the music education K-12 classroom and vocal music, or the K-12 classroom and
instrumental music areas. Please be advised that meeting the requirements of both the music major
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