Elmira College
One Park Place
Elmira, New York 14901
800-935-6472
Music Curriculum
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The music major is designed primarily for those who are
interested in a liberal arts program emphasizing musical theory,
history, and performance. Private instruction is available in piano
and voice. Instruction in other instruments may be arranged.
The music major requires completion of the major core
requirements and additional credits in an area of specialization.
All music majors must audition for the music faculty on their major
instrument before enrolling in advanced private lessons. The Elmira
College Music Department reserves the right to limit the number of
auditions a student is allowed to attempt. It is highly recommended
that all majors take at least one semester of piano.
In addition to the required number of credits needed to
complete the major, all students must also fulfill the
general degree
requirements in order to graduate.
| Core Requirements | credits | |
| MUS 1110 | Music Theory I | 3.0 |
| MUS 1111 | Aural Skills I | 1.0 |
| MUS 1120 | Music Theory II | 3.0 |
| MUS 1121 | Aural Skills II | 1.0 |
| MUS 2010 | History and Literature: Ancient to Classical | 3.0 |
| MUS 2020 | History and Literature: Classical to Modern | 3.0 |
| MUS 3115 | Form and Analysis | 3.0 |
| MUS 3120 | Topics in Music History, Literature, Genre (W course) | 3.0 |
| Total credits required to complete core requirements | 20.0 | |
| Specialization in Music Literature/History | ||
| Beginning private lessons (major instrument)* | 6.0 | |
| Six credits from | 6.0 | |
| MUS 1050 | American Popular Music | |
| MUS 1919 | Music in the U.S. | |
| MUS 1940 | Jazz Appreciation | |
| MUS 1957 | Rock and Roll: A History | |
| MUS 3005 | Twentieth Century Music | 3.0 |
| Elective | Music elective at 3000 or above | 3.0 |
| NOTE: An Independent Study in Music History/Literature is recommended. | ||
| Specialization in Performance (Flute, Voice or Piano) | ||
| Beginning Private Lessons (major instrument)* | 3.0 | |
| Advanced Private Lessons (major instrument)* | 6.0 | |
| Beginning Private Lessons (secondary instrument)* | 3.0 | |
| MUS 3000 | Senior Recital | 1.5 |
| Elective | Ensemble Electives** | 3.0 |
| Elective | Music Elective | 3.0 |
| Specialization in Theory/Composition | ||
| Beginning Private Lessons (major instrument) | 3.0 | |
| MUS 3001 | Counterpoint | 3.0 |
| MUS 3004 | Advanced Private Composition | 3.0 |
| MUS 3005 | Twentieth Century Music | 3.0 |
| Electives | Music Electives | 6.0 |
| Applied courses will be selected from | ||
| MUS 1002 Beginning Private Flute | ||
| MUS 1003 Beginning Private Guitar | ||
| MUS 1009 Beginning Private Violin | ||
| MUS 1016 Beginning Private Clarinet-Saxophone | ||
| MUS 1020 Beginning Private Voice | ||
| MUS 1021 Beginning Private Piano | ||
| MUS 3002 Advanced Private Flute | ||
| MUS 3003 Advanced Private Guitar | ||
| MUS 3016 Advanced Private Clarinet-Saxophone | ||
| MUS 3020 Advanced Private Voice | ||
| MUS 3021 Advanced Private Piano | ||
| Total credits required to complete specializations | 18.0-19.5 | |
| Applied courses for instruments not listed above are offered on an "ad hoc" basis and may be taken as an Independent Study (subject to availability). | ||
| *All applied courses are 1.5 credits each. For the major or minor instruments, they must be repeated in the same instrument (four times for 6 credits, twice for 3 credits). Performance majors may only choose flute, voice or piano as their major instrument. | ||
| **All ensemble courses are 1.5 credits each. They may be taken in combination or repeated for credit. Ensemble electives will be selected from: | ||
| MUS 1015 Instrumental Ensemble | ||
| MUS 1017 Chamber Singers | ||
| Total credits required to complete major: | 38.0-39.5 | |
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