Course Listings
Music for Social Change
Music for Social Change is also available as a concentration within the Music major.
Minor in Music for Social Change
22 credit hours
- MUS 201 Music Theory4
- MUS 202 Music Theory4
- MUS 204 Survey of Music Literature3
- MUS 220 Building Community Through Music2
- MUS 312 Conducting I2
- MUS 409 Applied Teaching Internship1
- Applied music6
- Participation in a core ensemble each semester on campus NC
- Sophomore recital or project (may be given in junior or senior year NC
Student learning outcomes
Students with a minor in Music for Social Change will:
- Develop musicianship and artistry that will positively impact culture and society.
- Develop necessary skills and knowledge for music and music teaching methodologies that can be transformative in the classroom, in community-based settings, and music experiences for diverse audiences and ages; demonstrate the understanding of principles of social change.
- Develop expertise toward effective pedagogies and leadership in music as it relates to society.
- Demonstrate preparedness for a vibrant career that includes using the musical arts for a positive contribution to society.
MUS 201 Music Theory
This course develops skills in analysis and composition to learn melodic, contrapuntal, harmonic, motivic, and formal principles of music towards a stronger theoretical understanding of how music is constructed. Although a variety of styles will be explored and used as...
MUS 202 Music Theory
A continuation of Mus 201, this course continues the study of Western music theory via analysis and composition activities. Concepts studied include phrase structure, linear dominant chords, predominant and linear harmonic functions, melodic figuration and dissonance, deeper exploration of diatonic...
MUS 204 Survey of Music Literature
Designed to follow a year of music theory and precede the study of music history, this course presents an introduction to the basic style periods in Western music literature and acquaints the student with the main forms, composers and masterworks...
MUS 220 Building Community Through Music
In this course, students will will explore ways in which music education can serve as a tool for building community, learning about community-based music teaching through the lens of the El Sistema music education philosophy. Students will learn about the...
MUS 312 Conducting I
Principles of conducting theory and practice. Course begins with basic technique and progresses to score preparation and rehearsal planning for choral ensembles. (Offered in even years)
MUS 409 Applied Teaching Internship
Designed to give students practical experience in music-related fields such as arts administration, music business, audio recording technology, church music and music therapy. Internships are individually arranged with the work supervisor and faculty adviser.