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ARTS AND SCIENCES 152 The Boston College Catalog 2003-2004 have taken MU 070 Fundamentals of Music (for Introduction to Vocal Performance and Improvisation), MU 330 Introduction to Irish Traditional Music or MU 331 Introduction to Celtic Musics (for the Irish Traditional Music Ensembles), and MU 321 Rhythm and Blues in America or MU 322 Jazz in America (for Gospel Workshop). Individual Instrumental Instruction, either credit or non-credit, and Voice for Performance require an extra fee. In addition, several free, non-credit performance courses offer instruction and/or coaching in various instruments and ensembles. Major Requirements (Minimum of twelve courses) Optional Introductory Course (depending on previous knowledge of music theory): MU 070 Fundamentals of Music Theory (may be substituted for one of the electives, with the approval of the Chairperson). Theory, Analysis, and Composition Courses: (four courses total) Prerequisite: MU 070 Fundamentals of Music Theory or equivalent Required of all majors: MU 110 Harmony, MU 211 Chromatic Harmony, MU 312 Counterpoint Choice of any one course: MU 212 Orchestration, MU 214 Form and Analysis, MU 215 Jazz Harmony, MU 315 Composition Seminar Historical Courses: (three courses total) Required of all majors: MU 209 Twentieth Century Music Choice of any two:* MU 201 Medieval-Renaissance Music, MU 203 Music of the Baroque, MU 205 Music of the Classic Era, MU 207 Music of the Romantic Era * With permission of the Chairperson, a composer or genre course may be substituted for a period course. Cross-Cultural Courses: (two courses total) Required of all majors, a choice of one from each of the following two groups: Group I Non-Western tradition MU 301 Introduction to World Music* MU 325 Musics of the Mediterranean* MU 350 Topics in Ethnomusicology *MU 301 and MU 325 also satisfy the Core Cultural Diversity requirement Group II Western tradition MU 320 Music and America MU 321 Rhythm and Blues in American Music MU 322 Jazz in America MU 330 Introduction to Irish Folk Music MU 331 Introduction to Celtic Musics Required Senior Seminar: (one semester) The Senior Seminar (MU 405) is ordinarily open only to senior music majors. The Seminar entails a series of weekly projects allowing majors to investigate issues in-depth with special emphasis in one of the areas listed above (theory and composition, history, cross-cultural, or performance). The Seminar serves as preparation for a senior project with supervised reading, research, writing, and discussion. Electives: (two courses) The student will choose a minimum of two semester courses in whatever category is appropriate to his or her particular interest, whether it is in music theory and composition, performance, history, or cross-cultural studies. Students with performance emphasis must have three semesters of private instruction for credit. The three credits for private instruction will be bundled into a full course only upon completion of the jury at the end of the third semester of lessons (see Credit for Performance). Performance Ensemble Experience: (minimum of two semesters) Each major must have two semester of experience in performance in some capacity and may choose from any organized performance group at Boston College (such as Boston College Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music Ensemble, Popular Styles Ensemble, Irish Traditional Music classes, University Chorale, Madrigals, Voices of Imani, or student a capella group, Concert Band, BC bOp), through more informal students groups (by consultation with the chairperson), or through private lessons. Cumulative Listening Competency Majors will be asked to identify important works from the Western tradition in a series of Listening Competency exams. Each year of the music major (normally three), a list of works will be given to students that they must be able to identify by the end of the year. A listening test on each of three lists of works will be administered until the student passes. Ear Training/Sight Singing All majors will be expected to have passed the minimum competency requirements in Ear Training and Sight-Singing before graduation. The course MU 081-082 Ear-Training and Sight-Singing, a one-credit course, is designed and recommended as an aid to passing this test. Minor Requirements (Minimum of six courses) The Music Department has designed a minor in music as a serious alternative for students who are vitally interested in music, but either do not wish to make music their career or go on to graduate studies, or who have majors that preclude taking music as a second major. The total number of courses required for the minor in music is six. Those wishing to minor in music should take the following: One of the following: MU 070 Fundamentals of Music Theory (if they do not have the background in music theory needed before entering MU 110 Harmony), or MU 066 Introduction to Music or MU 030 History of Rock and Roll and Popular Music in the U.S. Two additional music theory courses: MU 110 Harmony and MU 211 Chromatic Harmony. Three historical and cross-cultural electives: One period course, one composer or genre course, one cross-cultural course. The choice of courses should be made in conjunction with an advisor from the Music Department. In addition, each student should plan to participate in at least two semesters of credit or noncredit performance experience (either as a member of an ensemble or through private lessons), as approved by the department. The performance option when taken for credit requires three semesters for the equivalent of a three-credit course (see above). Honors In order to graduate with departmental honors, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 in the major and 3.3 in university, pass the Ear-Training and Listening Repertoire requirements with a high score, and produce a final project, recital, or paper deemed worthy of honors. The project must be completed for a grade of A- or better to receive honors. There are various ways to fulfill the project: A research paper of no less than 40 pages and a public presentation of approximately 20 minutes on their findings. A recital of around 40 minutes (but no less than 30 minutes) with a paper of no less than 15 pages. Non-honors majors may still do a senior recital for credit as MU 400 Readings

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