Biology - Major in Biology Program

Required courses:
AMP 151
AMP 152
AMP 251
AMP 252
AMP 254
AMP 351
AMP 352
AMP 453
MBS 371
MSC 087 Student Recital

Students perform a short solo selection (less than 10 minutes) on an "LVC Students in Recital" program. Fulfills a graduation requirement for all music majors. Graded pass/fail. This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. 0 credits.

MSC 089 Voice Proficiency

Voice proficiency achieved as determined by the Music Department. Graded pass/fail. 0 credits.

MSC 115 Music Theory I

A study of the rudiments of music and their notation. Harmonization of melodies and basses with fundamental triads. Aspects of form and analysis. Music core course. Prerequisite: MSC 101 and MSC 121 with a C- or better, or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.

MSC 116 Music Theory II

A study of diatonic tonal harmony, including all triads and seventh chords, nonharmonic material and elementary modulation. Aspects of form and analysis. Music core course. Prerequisite: MSC 115 with a C- or better, or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.

MSC 117 Aural Skills I

The singing and aural recognition of music fundamentals, with emphasis on tonal pitch patterns and rhythmic patterns, and including intervals, scales, and triads. Music core course. Prerequisite: MSC 101 and MSC 121 with a C- or better, or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.

MSC 118 Aural Skills II

A continuation of MSC 117, with emphasis on singing and aural recognition of more complex pitch and rhythmic relationships, common diatonic harmonic patterns and clef reading. Music core course. Prerequisite: MSC 115 and MSC 117 with a C- or better, or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.

MSC 206 In the Groove: 100 Years of Recorded Music

An in depth analysis of the seminal recordings of the music industry. Milestone records representing the art of recorded music will be studied from conception to marketing. Examples of such recordings include Sgt. Pepper, Dark Side of the Moon, OK Computer, Band on the Run, and more. The goal is to discover why and how the records studied have become the high art of the music industry. Fulfills requirement: Intercultural Competence. 3 credits.

PHY 205

8 semesters of:
MSC 099 Recital Attendance

Designed for music majors and minors and graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Music core course. Graded pass/fail. May be repeated. 0 credits.

Individual Instruction (MUI)
Music Ensemble (MUE)

Students will enroll in private study on their Principal Performance Medium (PPM) during each fall and spring semester. Additional requirements for music majors can be found in the Department of Music Student Handbook.

Students must pass MSC-088 or complete the following courses with a C- or better:
MSC 150 Class Piano Instruction I

First course in the sequence designed for music majors with minimal piano skills in preparing for piano proficiency. 1 credit.

MSC 151 Class Piano Instruction II

Second course in the sequence designed for music majors in preparing for piano proficiency. Prerequisite: MSC 150 with a minimum of C- or better, or permission of the instructor. 1 credit.

Two from the following:
MSC 201 The Roots of American Music

One of the central concerns of this course is the ability of music to represent American identity. Of particular interest are the historic contributions of minority peoples, particularly African Americans, to the rich diversity of musical styles in the United States. This course considers the importance of geographic and ethnic origins of a particular musical style as well as the consequences of a market-driven music industry, which historically has privileged some groups over others. Fulfills requirement: Human Diversity. Prerequisite: MSC 101 or 115 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

MSC 202 World Musics

A general introduction to musical styles, compositional practices, and aesthetics of specific people groups within the Americas, Asia, and Africa. It discusses traditional, popular, and art music styles, and presents music intimately tied to value systems and social practice. Fulfills requirement: Human Diversity. 3 credits.

MSC 219 Jazz History - From Origins to Modern Expression

This comprehensive course explores the evolution of jazz music from its origins to its diverse contemporary forms. Through a blend of lectures, discussions, listening sessions, and analysis of key musicians and compositions, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the historical, cultural, and artistic developments that have shaped jazz over the years. Prerequisites: MSC 115, MSC 116 and MSC 215. 3 credits.

MSC 241 Introduction to Music History

This course approaches music as part of human experience globally. It focuses on selected examples of music-making and communication networks across diverse cultures and time periods. As students learn this content, they practice music history methods by creating music history research questions, investigating them, and presenting their findings. Fulfills requirement: Human Diversity,Social Scientific Inquiry. Prerequisite: MSC 101, 115, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

MSC 242 History of Western Art Music, 1730-1950

A survey course in the history of Western art music with emphasis on the common practice period, which is music that is performed today in concert and opera. The course teaches key characteristics of music from the late Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and early 20th-Century time periods. The composers covered are from Western Europe and the United States. This course is required of students in the BS in Music Education degree program and fulfills a music history elective for students in the BA in Music and BM in Music Production programs. Fulfills requirement: Humanistic Perspectives. Prerequisite: MSC 101, MSC 115, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

MSC 343 20th Century Art Music

An advanced course in music history. Beginning with late-19th-century musical developments, the course continues chronologically through the 20th century. Designed for music majors and interested non-majors who read music well. Fulfills requirement: Critical Thinking through Writing. Prerequisite: MSC 115 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Two from the following:
AMP 451
AMP 452
DCOM 341
DCOM 343

Three credits of Internship:

AMP 400