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Preparing for the Major
Suggested Preparation for the Major
Recommended prerequisites for students without prior experience reading music in standard Western notation. A placement evaluation on the first day of instruction determines the appropriate entry level into music theory coursework.
MUSIC 19A - Introduction to Music Theory
MUSIC 19B - Intermediate Music Theory
Requirements for the minimum proficiency levels in each instrument for private instruction at Lessons opens in a new tab on the department’s website.
Students should allow more than two years for completion of the major, in part because of sequential courses with prerequisite requirements. Early planning is essential for students who plan to double-major, study abroad or pursue any of the listed concentrations. Music majors should attempt to complete sequential courses in the order listed.
Declaring the Major
The department website explains guidelines and application information at Declare a Major opens in a new tab.
Subplans are declared in Axess and appear on the student’s transcript and diploma. Students should allow more than two years for completion of the major. Students pursuing multiple concentrations must fulfill all the requirements of each and may need more than two years to do so. The undergraduate student services officer in Music must approve requests to declare a concentration.
Prospective majors must choose a faculty advisor and submit a course plan. (Course plans and advisor agreement forms are available from the undergraduate student services officer.) It is recommended that students schedule a consultation meeting with the undergraduate student services officer as early as possible to plan a program of study.