Bulletin 2007-2008 - Austin College

MUSICin music must complete the requiredcourses in music theory and history/literature listed above. Additional requirementsinclude Music 262 (MusicEducation Materials and Methods) aswell as at least two credits selectedfrom the following courses, dependingon the intended teaching emphasis:Music 261 Music in the Elementary SchoolsMusic 257/258 Instrumental Methods (to one credit)Music 357 Orchestration and ArrangingMusic 365 ConductingMusic 358 Choral Literature and TechniquesMusic 455 Vocal PedagogyMusic 458 Instrumental ConductingStudents should consult early withthe music and education faculties forspecific recommendations and requirementsregarding coursework andcourse scheduling.Formal application for entry into themusic major is contingent upon the successfulcompletion of Music 121 or 221and the recommendation of the musicfaculty after the student has had at leastone jury examination in applied music.The student also must complete theJunior-Level Examination (Music 091) tobe admitted to the music major.Transfer students are admitted to themajor only after taking placement examinationsin theory and history andauditioning for the faculty member whoteaches the major instrument involved.A minor in music consists of a minimumof five course credit units includingMusic 120 and 220, Music 240 or241, applied music (to one credit), andat least two course credits in musicnumbered 240 or above.Applied Music: A fee is chargedfor applied music courses. (See sectionon College Costs for details.)Music majors and minors are assuredof instruction on their major instrumentand other students are served whenfaculty are available. To register for appliedmusic, the student must first demonstratean ability to perform at thecollege level of instruction through anaudition for the music faculty.One-fourth coursecredit unit in appliedmusic is earned fora 14-week period ofweekly 45-minutelessons or one-halfcourse credit unit forsemi-weekly classes.The student is requiredto practice a minimum of seven hoursweekly and to attend repertory classesas required by the instructor. Music majorstaking applied music are required toperform on at least one on-campus soloperformance and are examined by afaculty jury each 14-week period.Music minors taking applied music areexamined by a faculty jury each 14-week period or are required to performon a student recital. Non-majors takingapplied music are required either toperform on a student recital or play fora faculty jury once every two semestersof instruction.Additional requirements for applied studymay be determined by the instructor.Students taking applied vocal music arerequired to participate in a choral ensembleduring each semester of enrollment.Registration for applied music isas follows:Non-majors: MUS 17xDeclared Minors: MUS 27xDeclared Majors: MUS 37xDeclared Majors in the semester ofthe Senior Recital: MUS 47x (.5 cr)COURSES OF INSTRUCTION| 125