Music
The Music major is a program carefully designed to provide a rich and wide range of musical learning and experience. It combines classroom study, discussions and lectures enhanced by technology with individual instruction, solo and ensemble performance, concert attendance and internships. Students select an emphasis in performance, music history, music education, music industry, or Pre-music therapy.
The B.A. degree offers preparation in music for students desiring a broad knowledge of music for teaching, research, performance, personal enjoyment, cultural development, or advanced degrees. The total curriculum includes two-thirds of the studies in the Liberal Arts and one-third in Music.
A minor in Music and a minor in Music Industry is available to interested students by completing at least 21 units as indicated. Students interested in music as an elective may participate in various offerings of the Music Department including ensembles, individual instruction, or in the study of music as an art.
In addition the Music Department presents varieties of musical concerts, workshops, and other activities which enrich the quality of the educational and cultural life of the University and the community.
Mount Students have the opportunity to cross-register at UCLA for courses not offered at MSMU.
Requirements for Admission as a Music Major or Minor:
- Audition showing potential in the field of performance
- Theory examination for placement purposes
- Interview with designated department personnel
- Recommendations which indicate potential for music
Junior Standing
Music majors are given consideration for junior standing as part of the applied jury exam(s) at the end of the fourth semester. Junior standing is granted following careful review of specific requirements including: cumulative GPA, satisfactory progress in core music curriculum, (courses with grades lower than C- must be retaken), student and professional organization membership, concert attendance, comparative repertoire studied and performed, ensemble participation, ability, and growth as a musician.
Junior Recital Requirement
Music majors with an emphasis in Performance are required to perform a 30 minute junior recital.*
Senior Requirements
- MUS 146O: Senior Capstone Project: Students normally register for this course in spring of their senior year.
- Students with an emphasis in performance present a senior recital with scholarly program notes in lieu of a written thesis.*
- Students with an emphasis in music history complete a written thesis.
- Students with an emphasis in music education are required to present a half-hour solo recital in addition to requirements specified by the Education Department.*
- Students with an emphasis in music industry present a capstone project related to music industry.
- Students with an emphasis in Pre-music therapy present a capstone lecture recital related.*
*Consult the Music Department Handbook for more information about Junior and Senior Recitals.