Music
Associate Professor Mark Hall, Chair, Division of Fine Arts
Auditions and Admission to Music Curricula
All students intending to pursue a major or minor in music or participate in an ensemble must complete the Music Placement Hearings during Fall Orientation prior to beginning study. Each student will then be counseled into the appropriate courses. All music majors must demonstrate proficiency in basic keyboard skills. Those who lack this preparation upon entering must take Keyboard Fundamentals for 0 credits every term until all six areas of the proficiency requirement are passed. All music majors must pass the piano proficiency requirement before enrolling in Senior Project 351-352.
Admission to a particular curriculum as a music major is conferred by the music faculty after the completion of Music 102 or, in the case of students with advanced standing, after one semester of study at Maryville College. Contact the Chair of the Division of Fine Arts for details.
French or German is recommended as the foreign language choice for singers and students planning graduate work in music.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Major in Music for those pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minimum of 46 hours including Music 101-102, 111-112, 201-202, 211-212, 311-314, 351-352, 8 hours of applied music, and 4 hours of ensemble participation. Keyboard proficiency must be demonstrated. At least 66 hours must be earned in general studies.
The Minor in Music consists of 18 credit hours in music, including 101-102, 111-112, 6 credit hours at the 300 or 400 level, and 4 credit hours in courses, lessons, and/or ensembles.
The Bachelor of Music Degree
The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree, intended for students who plan to pursue a career in some aspect of music. It differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree in its general education core requirements (see General Education in this catalog) and the extent of specialization. As a professional degree, it affords more extensive study in the major field.
The College offers major programs in performance, music education, and theory-composition. All include preparation in theory, aural skills, and music history. Private lessons are a part of each major, as is sustained participation in a musical ensemble. Beyond these common elements, students take specialized courses appropriate to each major.
Music Education
The Major in Music Education for Teacher Licensure in Vocal/General Music consists of 61 credits in music including Music 101-102, 111-112, 201-202, 211-212, 311-314, 321, 322, 323, 351-352, 14 hours of applied music (voice or voice and piano) and 8 hours of ensemble (at least 6 in choir). A senior recital is required. Additional liberal studies requirements are Psychology 101 and Sociology 271. Students pursuing this track must complete 29 credit hours of professional courses in teacher education. The professional courses are listed under Education in this catalog.
The Major in Music Education for Teacher Licensure in Instrumental Music consists of 62 credits in music including Music 101-102, 111-112, 201-202, 211-212, 311-314, 321, 322, 323, 324 (4 credits total), 351-352, 11 hours of applied music (major instrument), and 8 hours of ensemble (at least 6 in instrumental ensembles). A senior recital is required. Additional liberal studies requirements are Psychology 101 and Sociology 271. Students pursuing this track must complete 29 credit hours of professional courses in teacher education. The professional courses are listed under Education in this catalog.
Performance
The Major in Piano or Vocal Performance consists of a total of 78 credit hours including Music 101-102, 111-112, 201-202, 211-212, 308, 311-314, 322, 323, 351-352, 401-402, 24 hours of applied music in the principal area, 8 hours of ensemble, and 4 hours of music electives (courses, lessons, ensembles, or a combination). Students pursuing this degree must qualify for the honors in applied music program and present a half recital in the junior year and a full recital in the senior year.
Theory-Composition
The Major in Theory-Composition consists of a total of 78 credit hours including Music 101-102, 111-112, 201-202, 211-212, 305, 306, 308, 311-314, 322, 323, 343, 351-352, 20 hours of applied lessons in either theory or composition or a combination, including studies in music synthesis and MIDI technology, 8 hours of ensemble, and 2 hours of music electives (courses, lessons, ensembles, or a combination). Students pursuing this degree must present a full recital in the junior or senior year.
