B.M. in Music History

Wells School of Music

The B.M. in Music History offers intensive training in the materials and methods of music history, including the literature, genres, forms, styles, and technical vocabulary of Western art music, the development of musical style within a broader humanistic and cultural context, aural and written analysis of musical form and style, and advanced research tools of music history, leading to the completion of a significant project of independent research.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic Foundations
First Year Experience requirement3
English Composition requirement6-7
Mathematics requirement3-4
Interdisciplinary requirement3
Diverse Communities requirement3
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1
Ethics requirement3
Distributed Disciplinary Foundations
Science requirement3
Behavioral & Social Science requirement3
Humanities requirement3
Arts requirement
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1
ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS
University Requirements
Writing Emphasis requirement9
Music Analysis
Western Art Music II
Speaking Emphasis requirement9
Western Art Music I 1
Creativity & Improvisation
Degree Requirements
Capstone requirement1-15
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Required Music Theory and Aural Activities Courses
MTC 112Theory of Music I 13
MTC 114Aural Activities I 12
MTC 113Theory of Music II 13
MTC 115Aural Activities II 12
MTC 212Theory of Music III3
MTC 214Aural Activities III2
MTC 213Theory of Music IV3
MTC 215Aural Activities IV2
MTC 342Music Analysis3
Required Music History Courses
MHL 180Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 13
MHL 280Western Art Music I 13
MHL 380Western Art Music II3
MHL 498Senior Project I3
Upper-Level Music History Electives
Choose 12 credits at the 300 or 400 level and 6 credits at the 300, 400, or 600 level under advisement.18
Applied Lessons
INM 111Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 111 Applied Lesson
INM 112Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 112 Applied Lesson
INM 211Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 211 Applied Lesson
INM 212Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 212 Applied Lesson
INM 311Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 311 Applied Lesson
INM 312Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 312 Applied Lesson
INM 411Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 411 Applied Lesson
INM 412Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 412 Applied Lesson
Ensembles 2
MHL 310Collegium Musicum (2 semesters required)2
Concert Ensembles 24
4 consecutive semesters required (courses are repeatable).
Concert Band
Wind Symphony
Wind Ensemble
Orpheus Singers
Allegro Voices
Mastersingers
Oriana Chorale
Concert Choir
Symphony Orchestra
Criterions Jazz Ensemble
Statesmen Jazz Ensemble
String Ensemble 3
Keyboard Ensemble 4
Elective Ensembles 22
2 courses are required (courses are repeatable).
Marching Band
Concert Band
Wind Symphony
Wind Ensemble
Chamber Winds
Orpheus Singers
Allegro Voices
Mastersingers
Oriana Chorale
Concert Choir
Chamber Choir
Vocal Jazz
Recital Choir
Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
Criterions Jazz Ensemble
Statesmen Jazz Ensemble
Latin Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Combo
Collegium Musicum
Studio Music Ensemble
Keyboard Ensemble 4
Brass Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
Steel Drum Ensemble
String Ensemble 3
Woodwind Ensemble
Opera Production
Technology
Select 3 credits from the following:3
Studio Production I
MTC 273Computer Music3
Piano Requirement 5
PIA 150Piano Class I1
PIA 151Piano Class II1
Conducting
CON 311Instrumental Conducting I1.5
or CON 321 Choral Conducting I
Improvisation
INM 243Creativity & Improvisation3
Electives
Complete 7.5 credits of electives.7.5
Recital Attendance
6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals)
Capstone Requirement
MHL 499Senior Project II 6, 73
Total Minimum Credits Required120
1

A minimum grade of C- is required.

2

The first ensemble each semester is 1 credit.  Additional ensembles are 0.5 credit each.

3

Guitar ensemble, guitar only.

4

Piano only.

5

Requirement may be waived via competency exam.

6

This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.

7

MHL 499 is the thesis component for students in this major. No applied performance recital is required.

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To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.

The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
MTC 112 Theory of Music I 1 3
INM 111
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
PIA 150 Piano Class I 1
FYE 100XFirst Year Experience 3
Concert Ensemble 1
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance  
 Credits15.5
Semester Two
MTC 113 Theory of Music II 1 3
MTC 114 Aural Activities I 1 2
INM 112
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
PIA 151 Piano Class II 1
Concert Ensemble 1
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance  
 Credits14.5
Year Two
Semester Three
MTC 212 Theory of Music III 3
MTC 115 Aural Activities II 1 2
MHL 180 Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 3
INM 211
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
INM 243 Creativity & Improvisation 3
CON 311
Instrumental Conducting I
or Choral Conducting I
1.5
Concert Ensemble 1
Recital Attendance  
 Credits15
Semester Four
MTC 213 Theory of Music IV 3
MTC 214 Aural Activities III 2
INM 212
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MHL 280 Western Art Music I 3
MHL 3XX / 4XXUpper-Level Music History Elective 3
MHL 3XX / 4XXUpper-Level Music History Elective 3
Concert Ensemble 1
Recital Attendance  
 Credits16.5
Year Three
Semester Five
MTC 215 Aural Activities IV 2
MTC 342 Music Analysis 3
INM 311
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MHL 310 Collegium Musicum 1
MHL 380 Western Art Music II 3
Technology Course 3
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance  
 Credits16.5
Semester Six
INM 312
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MHL 310 Collegium Musicum 1
MHL 3XX / 4XXMusic History Course 3
MHL 3XX / 4XXMusic History Course 3
General Education Course 3
Elective 3
Recital Attendance  
 Credits14.5
Year Four
Semester Seven
MHL 498 Senior Project I 3
INM 411
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MHL 3XX / 4XX / 6XXMusic History Course 3
Elective Ensemble 1
General Education Course 3
Elective 3
 Credits14.5
Semester Eight
MHL 499 Senior Project II 3
INM 412
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MHL 3XX / 4XX / 6XXMusic History Course 3
Elective Ensemble 1
General Education Course 3
Elective 1.5
 Credits13
 Total Credits120
1

Grade of C- or higher required