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The graduate with a degree in music performance is prepared for a career in the music field, with a knowledge of music theory, history and aural skills that will assist their success and an understanding of the etiquette and professional standards required for a career in music. 

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music

Music Major Requirements (48-50 credits) 
Required each semester (16 credits):
MU 090 Recital Attendance - 0 credit
MU 325 Primary Instrument for Majors/Minors - 2 credits
(2 credits for eight semesters or a total of 16 credits)

Required courses (24 credits):
MU 108 Music History: Baroque and Classical Periods - 3 credits
MU 109 Music History: Romantic and Contemporary Periods - 3 credits
MU 115 Fundamentals of Music Theory - 3 credits
MU 205 Sight Singing, Ear Training and Solfeggio I - 3 credits
MU 206 Sight Singing, Ear Training and Solfeggio II - 3 credits
MU 208 Harmony I - 3 credits
MU 209 Harmony II - 3 credits
Any combination of ensembles selected from (8 credits):
MU 171 Marching Band - 1 credit
MU 172 Concert Band - 1 credit
MU 175 Instrumental Ensemble - 1 credit
MU 180 Saint Vincent College Singers - 1 credit
MU 181 Musical Theater Workshop - 1 credit
MU 182 Opera Workshop - 1 credit
MU 185 Saint Vincent Camerata - 1 credit
Additional requirements for voice majors (2 credits):
MU 317 Diction for Singers: Italian, Spanish and Latin - 1 credit
MU 318 Diction for Singers: German, English and French - 1 credit

Music Major - Concentration in Sacred Music (54 credits)  
Required each semester (20 credits):
MU 090 Recital Attendance - 0 credit
MU 280 Supervised Sacred Music Practicum (.5 credits per semester) - 4 credits
MU 425 Primary Instrument for Performance Majors (2 credits for eight semesters or a total of 16 credits) Voice, Organ, Sacred Music Composition, Gregorian Chant

Required courses (26 credits):
MU 108 Music History: Baroque and Classical Periods - 3 credits
MU 109 Music History: Romantic and Contemporary Periods - 3 credits
MU 115 Fundamentals of Music Theory - 3 credits
MU 205 Sight Singing, Ear Training and Solfeggio I - 3 credits
MU 206 Sight Singing, Ear Training and Solfeggio II - 3 credits
MU 208 Harmony I - 3 credits
MU 209 Harmony II - 3 credits
MU 220 Form and Analysis - 3 credits
MU 280 Supervised Sacred Music Practicum (.5 credits per semester) 2 credits

Ensemble (8 credits):
MU 185 Saint Vincent Camerata (Camerata Scholars) - 1 credit

Additional Courses recommended (core curriculum requirements)
One or two of the following:
EM 725: Sacramental Theology and Liturgy - 3 credits
TH 325 Vatican II History and Theology - 3 credits
TH 330 Catholic Sacraments - 3 credits
TH 345 Christian Spirituality - 3 credits
LT 101, 102 Elementary Latin I and II - 6 credits
LT 203, 204 Intermediate Latin I and II - 6 credits

Music Minor Requirements (18 credits):
Students must successfully pass an audition to be admitted to this minor. Please contact the department chair to schedule an audition and receive audition guidelines.
Required each semester:
MU 090 Recital Attendance - 0 credit
Required courses (9 credits):
MU 108 Music History and Literature: Baroque and Classical Periods - 3 credits
MU 109 Music History and Literature: Romantic and Contemporary Periods - 3 credits
MU 115 Fundamentals of Music Theory - 3 credits
Two or three semesters of private instruction (3 credits):
MU 325 Primary Instrument for Majors and Minors - 1 or 2 credits
Any combination of ensembles or private instruction selected from (6 credits): Two semesters of piano study are recommended if the minor’s primary instrument is non-keyboard.
MU 225 Secondary Instrument for Majors and Minors - 1 or 2 credits
MU 171 Marching Band - 1 credit
MU 172 Concert Band - 1 credit
MU 175 Instrumental Ensemble - 1 credit
MU 180 Saint Vincent College Singers - 1 credit
MU 181 Musical Theater Workshop - 1 credit
MU 182 Opera Workshop - 1 credit
MU 185 Saint Vincent Camerata - 1 credit
MU 325 Primary Instrument for Majors and Minors - 1 or 2 credits

Music Minor - Concentration in Sacred Music
Required Courses (Total 18 credits)
MU-325 Primary Instrument (6 credits)
An approved combination of Voice, Organ, Sacred Music Composition, Gregorian Chant or other courses related to the Concentration (2 credits of Gregorian Chant required)
MU-280 Sacred Music Practicum (1 credit - 2 semesters)
MU-185 Saint Vincent Camerata and/or Camerata Scholars - 6 credits (6 semesters)
One Music Theory or Music History Course (3 credits):
MU 115 Fundamentals - 3 credits
MU 205 Sight Singing - 3 credits
MU 208 Harmony I - 3 credits
or
MU 104 Monasticism - 3 credits
MU 106 World Music - 3 credits
MU 108 Baroque/Classical - 3 credits
MU 109 Romantic/Contemporary - 3 credits

Prerequisites

Students must successfully pass an audition to be admitted to this major and minor. Please contact the department chair to schedule an audition and receive audition guidelines. Students may choose their primary instrument from one of the following instruments: voice, piano, organ, violin, viola, guitar (acoustic, classical, jazz, bass), flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn and trombone. 

Saint Vincent College Singers

The Saint Vincent College Singers is a small ensemble that provides students with the experience of singing in an ensemble that explores the various genres of vocal music throughout all periods. The Singers are comprised of music majors and minors and non-music majors. Directed by Thomas Octave, associate professor and Chair of music, the ensemble performs concerts and provides music at special events as well as Commencement and community Masses.