Music, B.S.

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NY State Program Code: 04113
HEGIS Code: 1005.00
CIP Code: 50.0901

(46 credits)

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in music is a comprehensive program that prepares students for a variety of professional careers as well as graduate studies in music. Students hone their skills through a course of study that emphasizes performance experience. Coursework is augmented with visits by professionals in music, such as performers, composers, and educators, who share insights on their specific fields of expertise. Residencies by guest artists who offer master classes and workshops provide further opportunities for students to interact with professional artists.

Acceptance as a music major is contingent upon passing a performance audition. Theory and ear-training tests are required for proper placement within the sequence of theory and musicianship courses. This audition and set of tests must be completed before final admission to Adelphi University as a music major is granted.

Additional requirements include the performance of a public Graduation Recital.

General Education

All students must satisfy the University’s General Education requirements , in addition to the requirements for the major. Students completing the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must also satisfy the University’s foreign language requirement. There is no University requirement for a foreign language for the B.A. degree awarded by other schools of the University or for other bachelor’s degrees such as the B.S. or B.F.A. The State of New York requires 3 credits of a foreign language or passing score on the NY State Regents test in a language other than English.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Music

Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Major: 46
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

MUA (0195) 110 - Theory and Harmony I Credits: 3.00
MUA (0195) 111 - Theory and Harmony II Credits: 3.00
MUA (0195) 112 - Aural Skills and Musicianship I Credits: 1.00
MUA (0195) 113 - Aural Skills and Musicianship II Credits: 1.00
MUA (0195) 114 - Keyboard Proficiency I Credits: 1.00
MUA (0195) 115 - Keyboard Proficiency II Credits: 1.00
MUH (0196) 123 - Mus His I: Foundation St Credits: 3.00
MUA (0195) 210 - Theory and Harmony III Credits: 3.00
MUA (0195) 211 - Theory and Harmony IV Credits: 3.00
MUA (0195) 212 - Aural Skills and Musicianship III Credits: 1.00
MUA (0195) 213 - Aural Skills and Musicianship IV Credits: 1.00
MUA (0195) 216 - Keyboard Proficiency III Credits: 1.00
MUA (0195) 217 - Keyboard Proficiency IV Credits: 1.00
MUH (0196) 220 - Music History II Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 223 - Music History III Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 430 - The Arts & The Creative Process Credits: 3.00
MUA (0195) 310 - Form And Analysis I Credits: 3.00
Senior Recital Credits: 0.00
Private Instruction Credits: 0.50 ¹
Large Ensemble Performance Credits: 0.50 ²
MUH (0196) 320 - Music History IV Credits: 3.00

Semester Sequence

Degree: B.S. Required GPA: 2.0 Credits Required for Major: 46 Credits Required to Graduate: 120

Requirements
Course	Credits	Freshmen		Sophomore		Junior		Senior
		Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring
MUA (0195) 110 Theory & Harmony I	3	✓
MUA (0195) 111 Theory & Harmony II	3		✓
MUA (0195) 112 Aural Skills & Musicianship I	1	✓
MUA (0195) 113 Aural Skills & Musicianship II	1		✓
MUA (0195) 114 Keyboard Proficiency I	1	✓
MUA (0195) 115 Keyboard Proficiency II	1		✓
MUA (0195) 210 Theory & Harmony III	3			✓
MUA (0195) 211 Theory & Harmony IV	3				✓
MUA (0195) 212 Aural Skills and Musicianship III	1			✓
MUA (0195) 213 Aural Skills and Musicianship IV	1				✓
MUA (0195) 216 Keyboard Proficiency III	1			✓
MUA (0195) 217 Keyboard Proficiency IV	1				✓
MUA (0195) 310 Form and Analysis	3					✓		✓
MUH (0196) 123 Music History I	3			✓
MUH (0196) 220 Music History II	3				✓
MUH (0196) 223 Music History III	3					✓
MUH (0196) 290 Arts & Creative Process	3								✓
MUH (0196) 320 Music History IV	3						✓
Senior Recital	0								✓
Private Instruction¹	0.5	All eight semesters (4 credits total)
Large Ensemble Performance²	0.5	All eight semesters (4 credits total)
¹Students must register each semester for a .5 credit course in any of the following areas: Piano, Brass, Guitar, String, Percussion, Harpsichord, Woodwind, Voice, Organ ²Students must register each semester for a .5 credit course in any of the following three large ensembles: Symphony Orchestra, Chorale, Concert Band