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Requirements for Major (8 units) View a Suggested Course Sequence for the 8-unit Major The 8-unit music major is for students who have strong musical interests but who do not necessarily intend to pursue a full-time professional career in music. ***This major may not be used as a major in the elementary or secondary education program. Students interested in teaching music in the public schools should enroll in the 12.5 unit music major with music education emphasis.*** Students in the 8-unit major should begin their study by enrolling in the following courses in the fall of their first or second year: Music 101 & 101L (1 unit), an applied music lesson (.5 unit) and a departmental ensemble (.25 unit). If enrolling in the ensemble for credit will cause a student to exceed 4.5 units the ensemble may be audited. Students selecting this curriculum must complete eight units in music as follows:
* .5 units per semester for a minimum two years. Students are expected to take applied music lessons each semester they are in residence. Visit the Registrar's Home Page to view specific course numbers for ALL applied lessons. A 1/2 unit in conducting (MUS 230) may be substituted for 1/2 unit in applied lesson by permission of department. Courses required for the major must be taken for a numerical grade. Additional Requirements: (1) Students are required to participate in at least one of the major performing organizations most appropriate to their primary performance medium (choir, jazz ensemble, marching/symphonic band, orchestra) each semester the student is enrolled in this curriculum. Keyboard performers may satisfy this requirement through accompanying; guitarists should make special arrangements with the chair of the Music Department. (2) Students must attend seven approved campus recitals and concerts per semester. A student attending Albion for four years must attend 56 concerts/recitals to graduate. Specific details concerning approved recitals and concerts and other information is in the Music Department Handbook and may be obtained from the Music Department Office. (3) Piano Proficiency Requirement |
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