Programs offered:
- B.A. in Music (TU)
- Minor in Music (TU)
B.A. in Music: 44 Credit Hours
Oglethorpe University offers a B.A in Music. Courses in Music History, Music Theory, Applied Music, Music Technology and Performance Ensembles are required for all majors. Students will learn from world-class music faculty and Atlanta’s top applied teachers and have access to internships at music industry locations throughout Atlanta. A total of 44 credit-hours will be required to complete the basic B.A in Music. All music majors will be required to complete at least 6 semesters of Applied Music (individual private lesson study) and pass a “jury exam” at the end of each semester to continue in the program.
- Required History and Theory Courses (22 Credit Hours):
- MUS 131 Musicianship Skills Lab I (1 credit)
- MUS 132 Musicianship Skills Lab II (1 credit)
- MUS 231 Music Theory I (4 credits) *required for concurrent enrollment in MUS 131
- MUS 232 Music Theory II (4 credits) *required for concurrent enrollment in MUS 132
- MUS 233 Music History I (4 credits)
- MUS 234 Music History II (4 credits)
- MUS 236 Introduction to Music Technology (4 credits)
- Required Applied Instruction (6 Credit Hours):
- A total of 6 semesters of applied instruction within the primary field of study
- MUS 137 Applied Instruction I (1 credit)
- MUS 138 Applied Instruction II (1 credit)
- MUS 237 Applied Instruction III (1 credit)
- MUS 238 Applied Instruction IV (1 credit)
- MUS 337 Applied Instruction V (1 credit)
- MUS 338 Applied Instruction VI (1 credit)
- Required Ensemble Instruction (8 Credit Hours):
- A total of 8 semester hours within the primary field of study (piano students may select either an instrumental or vocal ensemble) to be fulfilled through one of the following:
- MUS 134 University Singers (1 credit)
- MUS 154 Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
- MUS 174 Oglethorpe University Symphony (1 credit)
- ELECTIVES (8 Credit Hours):
- A total of 8 semester hours within the following, 4 of which must be a MUS course:
- COM 110 Public Speaking
- COM 250 Digital Storytelling
- FMS 150/ART 105 Introduction to Multimedia Production
- FMS/ART/COM 175 Web Design
- FMS/ART 275 Experimental Video for Artists
- FMS 305 Sound Design
- FMS 315 Lighting Design
- MUS 290 Special Topics
- MUS 335 Roots of American Music
- MUS 340 Music and Emotions
- MUS 345 Music in Film and Television
- MUS 400 Advanced Independent Study in Music (by approval)
- MUS 490 Advanced Special Topics
- MUS 495 Internship in Music
- THE 100 Production Lab (up to 4 semesters)
- THE 316 Lighting Design
- THE 405 Voice and Speech for the Actor
Minor in Music: 20 Credits (TU)
The minor in Music seeks to prepare students for a mastery of the initial and most essential fundamentals of the discipline of Music within a liberal arts context. It seeks to establish a foundation for life-long development and application of the primary components of music. It lays a foundation for students to continue their musical pursuits beyond college. Students interested in earning a degree in music as a major course of study can pursue an IPM in Music, which combines music with a secondary area of study. The minor provides the opportunity to pursue other academic majors to prepare for such music-connected careers as church musician, private music instructor, music librarian, music journalism, music business (with either business or communications,) musical theatre, music therapy, and song writing/lyrics (with English and comparative literature and/or creative writing), etc. The minor in Music may also generate sufficient preparation for one to pursue graduate studies in music or to function as a professional or community-based musician.
Students in the Music minor program seek:
- To acquire or build on an understanding and interpretation of music notation to prepare music for performance.
- To acquire an understanding and appreciation for the role music plays in the development of world cultures through focused research to place music into meaningful philosophical and historical contexts; to learn about and appreciate music as a fundamental component of “a life fully lived.”
- To acquire an ability to analyze a diverse range of musical compositions and styles to support the academic and performance aspects of music study.
- To develop the skills required for successful participation in a musical ensemble.
Minor in Music (TU)
- Completion of the following courses:
- MUS 331 Music Theory I
- MUS 332 Music Theory II
- MUS 333 Music History I
- MUS 334 Music History II
- Completion of all the following applied studies courses (one-on-one private lessons with an Affiliate Artist teacher) and Ensemble classes:
- A total of 4 semester hours of MUS 136 Applied Instruction in Music (lessons are available for all musical styles, for all instruments, and voice types).
- A total of 4 semester hours of either MUS 134 University Singers,
MUS 154 Jazz Ensemble, MUS 164 OU Chorale, or MUS 174 Oglethorpe University Symphony