The study of music affords the student opportunities not only to develop self-discipline, creativity, critical thinking, and an appreciation for human achievement, but also yields life-long intellectual and personal benefits.
Students majoring in music are expected to gain knowledge and skill in the areas of performance, aural skills and analysis, composition and improvisation, history and repertory, and technology. Lander’s music curriculum focuses on heightening the student’s musical awareness and sensitivity to the broadest possible spectrum of music in preparation for possible graduate study and the pursuit of a career in music.
Conceived within the tradition of a liberal arts education, the Bachelor of Science in Music degree combines a strong music component with a broad menu of elective courses, allowing the student to tailor the program to individual needs and career goals. The program is divided into three components: 1) general education requirements, 2) core music requirements, and 3) electives. Students may choose electives from any combination of music and non-music courses. Elective hours may be used to satisfy requirements for a minor in a non-music field.
GOALS
Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Department of Music offers a comprehensive program of music study designed to promote musical literacy and artistry.
Graduates in music should:
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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| A. Core Skills |
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| ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
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Approved Mathematics |
3 | ||
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B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
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| MUSI 2012 |
Introduction to Music History |
3 | |
| SPCH 101 |
Speech Fundamentals |
3 | |
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives | |||
| HIST 121 | World Civilizations to 1600 OR HIST 122 World Civilizations 1600-present |
3 | |
| Behavioral and Social Perspectives elective | 3 | ||
| D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
| Approved Science or Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Approved Lab Science | 4 | ||
| E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
| HIST 111R3 | United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R3 United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R3 American National Government |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | |||
| MUSI 3332 |
Music of the World |
3 | |
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 Music majors must earn a “C” or better in MUSI 201 and MUSI 333.
3 If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| MUSI 111 | First-Year Theory | 3 |
| MUSI 112 | First-Year Theory | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | First-Year Theory Applications | 1 |
| MUSI 114 | First-Year Theory Applications | 1 |
| MUSI 211 | Second-Year Theory | 3 |
| MUSI 212 | Second-Year Theory | 3 |
| MUSI 213 | Second-Year Theory Applications | 1 |
| MUSI 214 | Second-Year Theory Applications | 1 |
| MUSI 345 | Music of Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, & Baroque | 3 |
| MUSI 346 | Music of the Classic, 19th, 20th, and 21st Centuries | 3 |
| MUSI 401 | Form and Analysis | 2 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
Students majoring in music can choose an emphasis from three different areas:
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - INSTRUMENTAL | CREDIT HOURS |
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| MUSI 499 | Music Issues | 1 |
Primary Applied Major Instrument MUSN 150, MUSN 151, MUSN 250, MUSN 251, MUSN 350, MUSN 351, MUSN 450, MUSN 451 |
8 | |
Secondary Piano* MUSI 123, MUSI 124 or MUSK 154, MUSK 155 |
2 | |
Ensemble (assigned by music faculty) MUSI 143, MUSI 145, MUSI 149 |
8 | |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 43 | |
| Additional Electives | 42 | |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 | |
*Students may satisfy this two hour piano requirement by passing the Piano Proficiency Exam or by completing MUSI 123-124 or MUSK 154, 155. If a student passes the Piano Proficiency Exam, two additional hours of a major elective must be earned in order to satisfy the minimum number of credit hours for a degree in music (120).
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - KEYBOARD | CREDIT HOURS |
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| MUSI 499 | Music Issues | 1 |
Primary Applied Keyboard MUSK 150, MUSK 151, MUSK 250, MUSK 251, MUSK 350, MUSK 351, MUSK 450, MUSK 451 |
8 | |
| MUSI 141 | University Singers | 8 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 41 | |
| Additional Electives | 44 | |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 | |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - VOCAL | CREDIT HOURS |
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| MUSI 499 | Music Issues | 1 |
Applied Voice MUSV 150, MUSV 151, MUSV 250, MUSV 251, MUSV 350, MUSV 351, MUSV 450, MUSV 451 |
8 | |
Secondary Piano* MUSI 123, MUSI 124 or MUSK 154, MUSK 155 |
2 | |
| MUSI 141 | University Singers | 8 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 43 | |
| Additional Electives | 42 | |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 | |
*Students may satisfy this two hour piano requirement by passing the Piano Proficiency Exam or by completing MUSI 123-124 or MUSK 154, 155. If a student passes the Piano Proficiency Exam, two additional hours of a major elective must be earned in order to satisfy the minimum number of credit hours for a degree in music (120).