Music Department
- Degree Requirements
DEGREES/MAJORS
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Bchelor of Science
Music therapy major
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation necessary to meet the AMTA requirements for becoming a Board Certified Music Therapist.
Music Minors
Music
Music Business
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Students intending to pursue a music major in any of the three music degree programs must declare their major; perform a sophomore/transfer music major jury/audition; and complete the music department degree application by the end of their fourth semester of study. More detail is included in the Music Department Student Handbook posted on the Music Students site on Moodle.
Because of the heavy curricular demands inherent in any single music-department degree program, students are strongly encouraged to avoid declaring double majors entirely within the department, i.e. attempting two music degree programs simultaneously. In those rare cases where such a scenario seems both warranted and feasible, students are required to petition the department for acceptance of their proposed degree plan prior to formally declaring their double majors.
Music Core
- MUS 101 Materials of Music I
- MUS 111 Aural Skills I
- MUS 102 Materials of Music II
- MUS 112 Aural Skills II
- MUS 201 Materials of Music III
- MUS 211 Aural Skills III
- MUS 202 Form and Analysis
- MUS 212 Aural Skills IV
- MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
- MUS 232 History and Literature of Music II
- MUS 331 Music of the Baroque Era (0.5 credit)
or MUS 332 Music of the Classical Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 333 Music of the Romantic Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 334 Music of the 20th Century (0.5 credit) - MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 or .5 credit, according to degree requirement) Four semesters
- MUP3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters
- MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145: Chamber Music
One to four semester(s) on the major instrument in accordance with degree requirement (0.0 credit) - MUS 358 Junior Recital and/or
- MUS 458 or MUS 459 Senior Recital
- MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141: Large Augsburg Ensemble (0.0/.25 credit)
Four to eight semesters in accordance with degree requirement
Additional requirements (refer to the Music Department Student Handbook for detail):
Piano Proficiency Test
Sophomore/Transfer Music Major Jury & music department degree application
Music Repertoire Tests
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Performance: Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy: Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
S: MUS 363
QR fulfilled with QF: PSY 215 or SOC 362 (choose one) and QA: MUS 372
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration: Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue non-performance graduate study or desire to enter one of the many music related business fields most often choose this course of study.
Faculty Adviser: Douglas Diamond
Requirements
Music core and:
- MUS 341 Basic Conducting
- MUS 458 Senior Recital
- Two music course electives
- MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half hour lessons in major instrument/voice
- MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice
- MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
- Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
- MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
- Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Music Business Major
Visit the Music Business page for details.
B.A. in Business Administration with Specialization in Music Business
Visit the Music Business page for details.
Music Minor
Requirements: 7-8 credits
- MUS 101, 102 Materials of Music I, II
- MUS 111, 112 Aural Skills I, II
- MUS 341 Basic Conducting
- either MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
or MUS 232 History and Literature of Music II
One additional course (.5 or above) in music history or conducting. Other courses may be approved by departmental petition.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 Four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of performance studies in the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements
Pass one music repertoire test
Submit a music departmental application for minor by spring semester, sophomore year
Music Business Minor
Visit the Music Business page for details.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Education Major
A fully accredited program (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education & MN Board of Teaching), the music education major offers students the preparation necessary to become music teachers in public schools. This coursework and preparation includes certification to teach at the elementary through the secondary levels, with either a vocal/general or instrumental/general emphasis. In addition to applying to the Music Department, Bachelor of Music education major candidates must apply to the Department of Education for acceptance to the music education licensure program which is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Music education major. All music requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. A cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses is necessary for the music education licensure program.
Faculty Adviser: Michael Buck
Requirements
Music core and:
- MUS 311 Composition I
- MUS 341 Basic Conducting (.5)
- MUS 358 Half Junior Recital
- MUS 459 Full Senior Recital
- HPE 115 Health and Chemical Dependency Education
- EDC 200 Orientation to Education
- EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
- EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians
- EDC 220 Educational Technology
- EDC 310 Learning and Development
- ESE 300 Reading/Writing in Content Area
- ESE 325 Creative Learning Environments
- ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
- EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
- EDC 480 School and Society
- EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485, 487 Student Teaching
- MUS 359 Music Methods: Choral/Vocal (.5)
- MUS 356 Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (.5)
- MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds (.5)
- MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.5)
Choose one of the following two areas of emphasis:
either Vocal Emphasis:
- MUS 251-254 Diction (.25 credit each=1.0)
- MUS 342 Choral Conducting (.5 credit)
- MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music Theatre (.5 credit)
or Instrumental Emphasis:
- MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting (.5 credit)
- Music elective or approved course (1.0 credit)
Performance Studies and Ensembles: Students should choose the following courses in accordance with their area of emphasis.
- MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25credit)
- Two semesters of half hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (first year)
- MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
- Two semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (second year)
- MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
- Four semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (third and fourth year)
A Music Education major whose major instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is required to take a minimum of four additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their large ensemble requirement.
- MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
- Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice .
- MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
- Two semesters in a chamber music course on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses and in the major instrument/voice
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Performance Major
This major is a focused classical training program designed to develop the skills, artistic voice and performing ability of the individual musician. This degree best prepares students who are interested in graduate school, professional performance opportunities, or private studio teaching. Acceptance to the program requires a half-hour formal audition and interview (see the Music Department Student Handbook).
Faculty Adviser: Jill Dawe
Requirements
Music Core and:
- MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25credit)
- Two semesters of half hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (first year)
- MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
- Two semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (second year)
- MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
- Four semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (third and fourth year)
- MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
- At least four semesters Chamber Music playing on major instrument (see Handbook)
- MUS 358 Junior Recital (.0 credit)
- MUS 459 Senior Recital (.0 credit)
- MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Large Augsburg Ensembles: eight semesters OR for guitarists, harpists and pianists: four semesters of large ensemble and four additional semesters of chamber music or other assignment in consultation with adviser.
Additional coursework as follows:
Voice Majors:
- MUS 251-254 Diction (0.25 credit each)
- MUS 435 Voice Repertoire (0.5 credit)
- MUS359 Music Methods: Voice/Choral
- MUS Elective (0.5 credit)
Voice students are also strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music Theater and/or MUE 294 or 494 Opera Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
- MUS 436 Piano Repertoire
- MUS 456 Piano Pedagogy
- MUS Elective (0.5 credit)
Instrumentalists:
- MUS356 Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (0.5 credit);
or MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds (0.5 credit); or - MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (0.5 credit)
- MUS Elective (1.0 credit)
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore music performance audition; interview; & music department degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Music Therapy Major
Please visit the Music Therapy page for details.
