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Music—B.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 76551

HEGIS Code: 1004.00 {Music Performance}

Molloy Program of Study Code: MUSBS

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Be proficient in reading, writing and realizing musical notation. Students engage and recognize notational practices from a range of eras and styles. Students are proficient in creating original scores with computer notation software.
  • Understand musical processes, aesthetic properties of styles, and the way cultural and social forces shape and are shaped by musical practice.
  • Be cultivated musicians, well-acquainted with musical literature from diverse cultures, periods and aesthetic currents.
  • Engage critically with music through writing, developing original ideas and defending musical judgments.
  • Be proficient performers in their primary instrument or voice in a variety of ensemble settings.
  • Be proficient with the creative process of making music through composition or improvisation.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (35 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (3 Credits) One out of two disciplines: ART History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1100

Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Credits) Three out of four: History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 35, because 3 credits the Languages requirement is waived; the following Major requirement will also satisfy a General Education requirement: MUS 2000. Students will take a total of 3 credits in either a Languages or Literature course for the Languages/Literature requirement.

Major Requirements (62-64)

Major requirements total may vary depending on Music Theory Placement.

A grade of "C+" or higher is necessary for all required music courses.

 

Music Theory Placement Requirement (0-2 credits pending waiver)

0-2 Credits pending waiver: Students who fail the department’s Theory Placement Exam must complete 2 additional credits.
MUS 1010Theory Fundamentals

2

 

Music Core Requirements (40 Credits)

MUS 1020Sight Singing and Ear Training I

2
MUS 1120Harmony I

3
MUS 1140Computer Writing - Music

1
MUS 1160Form and Analysis

3
MUS 1610Introduction to Digital Audio

1
MUS 1990Music History I

3
MUS 2000History of Music II

3
MUS 2030Music in the Twentieth Century

3
MUS 2040Sight Singing/Ear Training II

2
MUS 2060Sight Singing/Ear Training III

2
MUS 2130Harmony II

3
MUS 2160Orchestration I

3
MUS 2180Conducting I

2
MUS 2260Conducting II

2
MUS 3140Harmony III

3
MUS 3150Keyboard Harmony II

1
MUS 4900Senior Capstone I

1
MUS 4910Senior Capstone II

1
Choose One of the Following (1 credit)
MUS 1260Piano

1
MUS 2230Keyboard Harmony I

1

Music History/Theory Elective Requirement (6 Credits)

(6 credits minimum in additional Music History/Theory Electives)

Piano Requirement for Non-Pianists (2 Credits)

Determined by a placement exam. Waivers given by the Department Chair to pianists who do not need the courses (2 credit minimum):

Non-pianists complete (2 credits)
MUS 1110Advanced Class Piano

1
MUS 1260Piano

1
MUS 2200Piano Accompaniment

1

Applied Music Requirement (8 Credits)

Select Applied Music courses from: MUS 1250-1540

Ensemble Requirement (6 Credits)

Required each semester for 0-1 credits. Must be selected relative to student's primary instrument or voice. Complete from the following (6 credits):

MUS 1660Vocal Ensemble

1
MUS 1670Chamber Singers

1
MUS 1680Opera Ensemble

1
MUS 1720Interactive Technology Ensemble

1
MUS 1740Chamber Ensemble

1
MUS 1750Jazz and Contemporary Music Ensemble

1
MUS 1760Percussion Ensemble

1
MUS 1820Concert Choir

1
MUS 1840Brass Ensemble

1
MUS 1850Guitar Ensemble

1
MUS 1860String Ensemble

1
MUS 1870Woodwind Ensemble

1

Recital Attendance Requirement (0 Credits)

MUS 0100 is required for 8 semesters.
MUS 0100

0

 

Related Requirements (3 Credits)

Second Languages or Literature (3 Credits)

Allowed Languages courses are: ARA, CHI, ESL, FRE, ITA, SPA.
Note: (No ASL) Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses.

Electives (18-20 Credits)

The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) requirement for a B.S. degree is met. FST 1000 counts towards required Electives. If MUS 1010 is required for 2 credits, take 2 less Electives. If Piano Requirement is not needed, take 2 additional credits.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Total Credit Hours: 120