Academic Programs

Admission

Music majors must fulfill all the general admission requirements of the University. Acceptance to the University, however, does not guarantee admission to the School of Music as a music major. The prospective music major is required to take written and aural entrance examinations in music theory and a performance examination in the applied concentration. To obtain freshman standing as a music major, a student must quality for MUCT 111: Music Theory I and MUPF 189: Concentration.

Aptitude must be demonstrated during the freshman year before the student is accepted into one of the music major tracks, through an application filed toward the end of that year. Continuation in the music program is contingent upon satisfactory progress toward a degree measured by regular assessment checkpoints.

Degree Tracks

We offer two baccalaureate degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Music where the student chooses one of three tracks: (1) general; (2) theory and literature; (3) performance and the Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Curriculum guides are available for each degree track. See the SAU Catalog for details.

B.Sc. Music - General Track

  • for students desiring a broad liberal arts education
  • combines well with second major or pre-professional curricula
  • graduates have gone into music fields and graduate professional programs in medicine, law, and business

B.Sc. Music - Theory and Literature Track

  • for students with a strong academic interest in music
  • excellent preparation for graduate study in theory/composition and musicology
  • graduates typically are headed for a career in college music teaching

B.Sc. Music - Performance Track

  • for students who exhibit well-developed performance skills upon entering college
  • preparation for a career in performance and/or studio teaching
  • graduates typically go into professional music careers or to graduate school

B.Mus. - Music Education

  • for students who wish to teach music at the elementary or secondary school level
  • K-12 certification with Vocal/General or Instrumental Endorsement
  • 100% job placement of recent graduates

Music Minor

The music minor consists of 18 credit hours taken in theory, history, concentration, conducting and elective courses. See the SAU catalog for details.