Music

• Minor

Minor Course Requirements

• MUS 100 Music Theory
• MUS 101 Music Theory
• MUS 308 Instrumental Conducting
• MUS 309 Choral Conducting

Choose four credits from the following:

• MUS 160 Piano
• MUS 162 Voice
• MUS 164 Organ
• MUS 166 Woodwinds
• MUS 168 Brass
• MUS 170 Percussion
• MUS 172 Guitar

Choose four credits from the following:

• MUS 300 History of Music
• MUS 301 History of Music
• MUS 302 History of Music
• MUS 315 Elementary School Music Methods*
• MUS 451 Methods of Teaching Music*

*required to teach music

Applied Music

All students, regardless of major, may take applied music (music lessons) in the following areas. Students must consult with their instructor prior to registration. Students studying privately, regardless of their academic major, perform an end of the semester “music jury” for the faculty only. Students who have three semesters or fewer of private study perform in a group seminar experience with other members from the teacher’s studio. Students with four semesters or more of private study perform in a departmental recital at the end of each semester.

• MUS 160 Piano
• MUS 162 Voice
• MUS 164 Organ
• MUS 166 Woodwinds
• MUS 168 Brass
• MUS 170 Percussion
• MUS 172 Guitar
• MUS 140 Piano Class
• MUS 142 Voice Class

Ensemble

Students may earn one credit each semester.

• MUS 124 Smooth Benediction (by audition)
• MUS 126 Chamber Choir (by audition)
• MUS 127 Choral Union
• MUS 128 Concert Band

Dr. Tyler Thress
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities

Todd Carr
Director of Instrumental Activities

Sr. Patricia Ann Toscano
Director of Music and Liturgy, Sacred Heart Monastery

The Music Department offers both ensembles and applied lessons. Ensemble offerings include Chamber Choir, Choral Union, Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, and the J. Laiten Weed Memorial Brass. Applied offerings include Voice, Piano, Organ, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Instrumental and Choral Conducting.