A major in media music studies prepares the student for music industry opportunities in creating and managing music for the media (radio, TV, records, film). The program combines rigorous grounding in traditional repertoires with preprofessional course work and project experience in current industry models and musical styles.
Major Requirements
1. See the college advisement center for the application procedure for official acceptance into the degree program.
2. Present a juried recital (Music 349R) during the junior year.
Recital: Enroll in 349R (0.0 credit hours) for the semester during which a recital is to be presented. Consultation with the division coordinator is required. A prerecital hearing is required at least three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south lobby of de Jong Concert Hall) for further information.
3. Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 222, 235, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298.
4. Complete one of the following options:
Instrumentalists
Music 260R (8 hours).
Vocalists
Music 161, 260R (6 hours).
5. Complete 1 hour of ensemble each semester for four semesters, including 2–3 hours fro Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles (see General Information above) and 1–2 hours from the following Category 2 ensembles:
Music 316R, 317R, 318R, 319R, 323R, 330R, 331R, 332R, 333R (Vocal Jazz), 333R (Jazz Ensemble), 334R, 335R, 339R, 341R, 342R, 343R, 344R, 345R, 346R, 347R, 348R, 441R.
6. Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
7. Complete the following specialized courses:
Music 186, 286, 386R, 389.
8. Complete 4 hours of the following:
Music 399R.
9. Complete 8 hours from the following:
Music 188, 251, 284, 287, 351, 352, 355R, 391, 489.
TMA 102.
Note: Music 251, 355R, 489, and TMA 102 are strongly recommended.
10. Complete 2 hours from the following preprofessional instruction:
Music 360R—songwriting
Music 360R—synthesizer
11. Complete 6 hours from the following:
Music 203, 204, 210R (finale section), 288, 481, 482, 483, 485.
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