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Music

B.A. or B.S. with a Major in Music

Majors interested in a general liberal arts degree pursue either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree.  The B.A. degree includes a functional proficiency in at least one language other than English.  The B.S. degree requires students to complete a minor program of study. 

Music Minor

Two minors are available - one for the general student and one specifically designed for the education major.  Music majors cannot declare music minors.

Major Requirements

Major: Music

Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 122

General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree

  • A list of approved general education courses is available here .
  • General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review the major, minor, and program emphases requirements for minimum grade restrictions, should they apply.
Communication (C)12
College Composition I
College Composition II
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing
Quantitative Reasoning (R) 3
Science and Technology (S) 10
Humanities and Fine Arts (A) 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) 6
Wellness (W) 2
Cultural Diversity (D) *†
Global Perspectives (G) *†
Total Credits39
*

 May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category.

 May be satisfied with courses required in the major. Review major requirements to determine if a specific upper division writing course is required.

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Degree Requirements                                                                            

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree – The completion of a minor program of study, a second major, or a second degree is required.                                                                            

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree – Second year language proficiency at college level required.

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College Requirements

An additional 9 credits are required by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for all Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs of study, except the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, the Bachelor of Music degree, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree, and the Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree:

AH&SS College Requirements
Courses used to satisfy any general education requirement cannot be used to also count toward the AH&SS College Requirements. A minimum of three credits is required in each of the 3 following areas for a total of 9 credits. Choose only those courses with the prefixes listed for each area. A course with the WGS prefix can only be used in one area.
Area One: Humanities3
ARB, ENGL, FREN, GERM, HIST, HUM, PHIL, RELS, SPAN, or WGS
Area Two: Social Sciences3
ANTH, CJ, COMM, EMGT, POLS, SOC, or WGS
Area Three: Fine Arts3
ARCH, ART, ENVD, LA, MUSC, or THEA
Total Credits9

Major Requirements

A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.

Music Core Requirements
MUSC 103Introduction to Music History (May satisfy general education category A)3
MUSC 130Theory and Analysis I3
MUSC 131Theory and Analysis II3
MUSC 132Ear Training & Sight Singing I1
MUSC 133Ear Training & Sight Singing II1
MUSC 189Skills for Academic Success 11
MUSC 230Theory and Analysis III3
MUSC 231Theory and Analysis IV3
MUSC 232Ear Training & Sight Singing III1
MUSC 233Ear Training & Sight Singing IV1
MUSC 340Music History I3
MUSC 341Music History II3
MUSC 385Music Entrepreneurship3
Capstone Experience (choose from following:) 21
Recital
Recital
Individual Study
Applied Music: Select 6 credits from the following:6
Applied Piano
Applied Voice
Applied Wind Instruments
Applied Percussion Instruments
Applied Upper Strings
Applied Lower Strings
Applied Guitar
Supplementary Applied Study
Applied Piano
Applied Voice
Applied Wind Instruments
Applied Percussion Instruments
Applied Upper Strings
Applied Lower Strings
Applied Guitar
Supplementary Applied Study
Applied Piano
Applied Voice
Applied Wind Instruments
Applied Percussion Instruments
Applied Upper Strings
Applied Lower Strings
Applied Guitar
Supplementary Applied Study
Applied Piano
Applied Voice
Applied Wind Instruments
Applied Percussion Instruments
Applied Upper Strings
Applied Lower Strings
Applied Guitar
Supplementary Applied Study
Major Ensemble: Select 6 credits from the following:6
Marching Band
University Band
Cantemus
Statesmen of NDSU
University Chamber Singers
Wind Symphony
University Symphony Orchestra
Concert Choir
Music Electives or Emphasis Courses15
Performance Attendance: Must enroll for 5 different semesters
MUSC 180Performance Attendance0
Total Credits57
1

 MUSC 189 is only required for first-time, first-year students--A first-time, first-year student is defined as a student who has not yet completed a college course as a college student.  Students that are not first-time, first-year students that either transfer into the university or change their major are not required to take MUSC 189.

2

 B.A./B.S. Recital Capstone or Individual Study Capstone is fulfilled by registration in MUSC 380 Recital, MUSC 480 Recital, or MUSC 494 Individual Study. The MUSC 494 Individual Study registration is approved by the music faculty and supervised by the adviser. Possibilities include:

  • Half (MUSC 380 Recital) or full (MUSC 480 Recital) recital with program notes.
  • Approved research project on a topic related to music; requires a formal written document (MUSC 494 Individual Study).
  • Approved internship, such as directing an ensemble (e.g. church choir), teaching at the NDSU Academy, observed regularly by the advisor, with a formal written document of the experience (MUSC 494 Individual Study).
  • Approved “lecture recital” with a formal presentation.  Lecture recital should be at least the same length as a half recital (MUSC 494 Individual Study)
  • Performance or major opera role or a major solo with ensemble in a formal concert, accompanied by a summary document (MUSC 494 Individual Study)

Degree Requirements and Notes

  • Music majors may not declare a music minor.

Two minors available:

Music

Music Education

Minor Requirements

Music Minor

Minor Requirements

Required Credits: 20

Required Courses
MUSC 103Introduction to Music History3
MUSC 130Theory and Analysis I3
MUSC 131Theory and Analysis II3
MUSC 132Ear Training & Sight Singing I1
MUSC 133Ear Training & Sight Singing II1
Applied Study Electives2
Major Ensemble Electives2
Electives5
Total Credits20

Minor Requirements and Notes

  • A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.

Minor Requirements

Music Education Minor

Minor Requirements

Required Credits: 19

Required Courses
MUSC 103Introduction to Music History3
MUSC 130Theory and Analysis I3
MUSC 131Theory and Analysis II3
MUSC 132Ear Training & Sight Singing I1
MUSC 133Ear Training & Sight Singing II1
Applied Study Electives2
Major Ensemble Electives2
Music Education Practicum: Select one of the following:2
Instrumental Music Methods
Choral Music Methods
Elementary Music Methods
Music Education Methods: Select one from the following:2
Vocal Methods & Pedagogy I
Woodwind Methods I
Brass Methods
Percussion Methods
Total Credits19

Minor Requirements and Notes

  • A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.

Minor Requirements

Instrumental Music Education Minor

Minor Requirements

Required Credits: 23

MUSC 103Introduction to Music History3
MUSC 130Theory and Analysis I3
MUSC 131Theory and Analysis II3
MUSC 132Ear Training & Sight Singing I1
MUSC 133Ear Training & Sight Singing II1
MUSC 351Instrumental Conducting & Literature2
Instrumental Ensemble: Select 2 credits from the following:2
Marching Band
University Band
Wind Symphony
Music Education Methods
MUSC 353Woodwind Methods I2
MUSC 355Brass Methods2
MUSC 359Percussion Methods2
Music Education Practicum
MUSC 481Instrumental Music Methods2
Total Credits23

Minor Requirements

Vocal Music Education Minor

Minor Requirements

Required Credits: 19

Required Minor Courses
MUSC 103Introduction to Music History3
MUSC 130Theory and Analysis I3
MUSC 131Theory and Analysis II3
MUSC 132Ear Training & Sight Singing I1
MUSC 133Ear Training & Sight Singing II1
MUSC 352Choral Conducting & Literature2
Choral Ensemble: Select 2 credits from the following:2
Cantemus
Statesmen of NDSU
University Chamber Singers
Concert Choir
Music Education Methods3
Voice Class
Voice Class for Instrumentalists
Music Education Practicum2
Choral Music Methods
Total Credits20