Music

Bachelor of Arts, Department of Music

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Department Overview

The Benedictine College Music Department strives to present opportunities for students that meet the artistic, creative, and scholarly demands of those who intend to pursue teaching, performance or other careers in music. The Department enhances the cultural activities of the college and serves the student body with offerings in applied music and with vocal and instrumental ensembles.

Degree Objectives

Provide students with educational opportunities, performance experiences, and expectation of standards on a national level to prepare them for entrance into study on the graduate level and/or preparation for a professional career in music.
Provide professional training for those students desiring to teach PreK–12 general music through the Bachelor of Music Education degree program.
Provide students with the opportunity to perform in ensembles, participate in music courses and applied music, and attend musical events for their cultural development.

Career Opportunities

Composer
Singer/Songwriter
Music Therapist
Church Music Director

Freshmen Year

MUSC-1000	Fundamentals of Music & Aural Skills	2
MUSC-1003	Functional Keyboard I	1
THEO-1100	Introduction to Theology	3
ENGL-1010	English Composition	3
–	Foreign Language	4
EXSC-1115	Wellness for Life	1
–	Applied Music	1
–	Major Ensemble	1
GNST-1000	BC Experience	1
MUSC-ATT1	Concert Attendance	P/NP
–	Music elective	1
	Total	18

MUSC-1001	Music Theory/Aural Skills I	3
MUSC-1004	Functional Keyboard II	1
–	Foreign Language	4
MUSC-1101	World Music Literature	3
–	Applied Music	1
–	Major Ensemble	1
MUSC-ATT2	Concert Attendance	P/NP
–	Music elective	4
	Total	17

Sophomore Year

MUSC-1002	Music Theory/Aural Skills II	3
–	Approved Fitness Activity course	1
–	Applied Music	1
–	Major Ensemble	1
MUSC-ATT3	Concert Attendance	P/NP
PHIL-1750	Principles of Nature	3
–	Electives	6
	Total	15

MUSC-2000	Music Theory/Aural Skills III	3
–	Oral Communication	3
–	Understanding the Natural World	4
–	Aesthetic Experience	3
–	Applied Music	1
–	Major Ensemble	1
MUSC-ATT4	Concert Attendance	P/NP
	Total	15

Junior Year

MUSC-3000	Music Theory/Aural Skills IV	3
–	Philosophical Inquiry	3
–	Upper-division Music Electives	3
–	Faith Foundation	4
–	Applied Music	1
–	Major Ensemble	1
MUSC-ATT5	Concert Attendance	P/NP
–	Upper-division Music Elective	3
	Total	17

MUSC-4100	History of Music I	3
–	Mathematical Reasoning	3
–	Applied Music	1
MUSC-PIAPR	Piano Proficiency	P/NP
–	Major Ensemble	1
MUSC-ATT6	Ensemble Concert Attendance	P/NP
–	Music Electives	1
–	Western Perspective	3
–	Electives	3
	Total	15

Senior Year

MUSC-3201	Introduction to Conducting	1
MUSC-4101	History of Music II	3
–	Upper-division Electives	5
–	Major Ensemble	1
–	Faith Foundation	3
–	Applied Music	1
–	Written Communication	3
	Total	17

	Person & Community	3
–	Philosophical Inquiry	3
	Understanding the Natural World	3
–	Applied Music	1
	Major Ensemble	1
MUSC-4997	Senior Recital	1
MUSC-COMP	Senior Comprehensive	cr
–	Upper-division Music Electives	3
	Total	15

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