Musical Studies, B.A.

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Kate McCarthy-Gilmore, Ph.D., Associate Dean

General Education	36-39 credits
Major	31 credits
General Electives	50-53 credits

The music program offers two major degree programs: (1) Bachelor of Arts degree in Musical Studies; (2) Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education . The music program also offers a minor in Liturgical Music , in cooperation with the religious studies department.

Student Learning Outcomes - Musical Studies

Students will demonstrate the technical and artistic skills necessary for independent musical expression in a major performance area.
Students will perform both collaboratively and effectively through participation in musical ensembles.
Students will apply musical theoretical concepts to analyze harmonic and formal structures and create musical examples using appropriate tools.
Students will understand music in historical and cultural contexts.
Students will demonstrate keyboard competency.
Students will demonstrate conducting and rehearsal skills.
Students involved in music education will apply appropriate teaching skills to classroom scenarios
Students will communicate musical ideas in both written and oral contexts.

General Education Requirements

Requirements for the Major in Musical Studies (B.A.):

The major in Music Studies consists of ten 3-credit courses (or a combination of courses and 3-credit equivalencies if in ensembles or applied lessons) plus a 1-credit senior project/recital. (31 total credits) Students are expected to complete a culminating experience that reflects their particular musical focus, within the music program. The project must be approved by program faculty before the beginning of the senior year.

Music Theory

Two courses (6 credits) in music theory (must include Music Theory I)

L.MUS 101 - Music Theory I-EC Credits: 3
L.MUS 102 - Music Theory II Credits: 3
L.MUS 203 - Music Theory III Credits: 3
L.MUS 204 - Language of Jazz Credits: 3
L.MUS 309 - Orchestration Credits: 2

Music History

Three courses (9 credits) in Music History and Culture (Must include Music History I)

L.MUS 214 - World Music and Cultures-EI Credits: 3
L.MUS 215 - Music History I Credits: 3
L.MUS 216 - Music History II Credits: 3
L.MUS 218 - History of Jazz Credits: 3
L.MUS 315 - Music History III Credits: 3
L.MUS 318 - History of Musical Theatre Credits: 3
L.MUS 350 - Music in the Movies Credits: 3
L.COM 286 - Identity & Community in Rock & Roll-EI Credits: 3

Music Making

Five courses (15 credits) or equivalencies in Music Making (Two or more three credit courses required with the remainder being fulfilled by ensemble participation or private study) Students may choose to take 2 techniques courses as partial fulfillment of this required area.

L.MUS 183 - Loras Concert Choir Credits: 0-1
L.MUS 184 - Loras Chamber Singers Credits: 0-1
L.MUS 182 - Loras Jazz Ensemble Credits: 0-1
L.MUS 181 - Loras Wind Ensemble Credits: 0-1
L.MUS 309 - Orchestration Credits: 2
L.MUS 230 - Basic Conducting Credits: 2
L.MUS 176 - Brass Techniques Credits: 1
L.MUS 175 - Woodwind Techniques Credits: 1
L.MUS 174 - String Techniques Credits: 1
L.MUS 177 - Percussion Techniques Credits: 1
L.MUS 178 - Vocal Techniques Credits: 1
L.MUS 152 - French Horn Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 153 - Trombone Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 154 - Baritone Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 155 - Tuba Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 160 - Percussion Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 132 - Viola Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 133 - Cello Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 134 - String Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 135 - Guitar Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 141 - Flute Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 142 - Oboe Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 143 - Clarinet Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 144 - Saxophone Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 145 - Bassoon Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 151 - Trumpet Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 110 - Voice Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 121 - Piano Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 122 - Organ Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 123 - Harpsichord Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 131 - Violin Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 105 - Jazz Improvisation Credits: 3
L.MUS 195 - Applied Composition Credits: 1-2
L.MUS 231 - Singing and Song Writing Credits: 3
L.MUS 301 - Making Music with Computers and Other Technologies Credits: 3
L.MUS 322 - Music and Liturgy Credits: 3

Senior Project (1 Credit)

Voice or Instrumental Recital (45-60)
Composition Project: Oral presentation and performance by approved soloist or ensemble
Research Project approved by music program faculty

L.MUS 450 - Senior Capstone-IN Credits: 1