Music Major
Requirements
Degree Requirements
This major is available as a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree, as defined in the section on degree requirements for all majors in this catalog.
Only Music courses with a grade C or better will count towards the major.
Major Requirements
48 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Musicianship | ||
| MUSC 140 | KEYBOARD SKILLS I | 1 |
| MUSC 141 | KEYBOARD SKILLS II | 1 |
| MUSC 210 | MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS I | 4 |
| MUSC 310 | MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS II | 4 |
| MUSC 320 | MUSICAL FORM AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
| Music History and Culture | ||
| MUSC 233 | MUSIC AS ART, HISTORY, AND DISCOURSE | 3 |
| One music history course chosen from: | 3 | |
| RADICAL IDEAS IN MUSIC SINCE 1900 | ||
| MUSIC HISTORY: MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE, AND BAROQUE ERAS | ||
| MUSIC HISTORY: CLASSICAL & ROMANTIC PERIODS | ||
| One music history course chosen from: | 3 | |
| AMERICAN SENSE IN SOUND | ||
| GLOBAL MUSIC CULTURE | ||
| MUSIC, GENDER, AND DISSENT | ||
| Performance | ||
| Major Ensemble participation: minimum 2 semesters (MUSC 110, MUSC 114, MUSC 115, MUSC 117) | 2 | |
| Applied Lessons: minimum 4 semesters enrolled at 2 credits; at least one year in the same applied area (MUSC 203, MUSC 403) | 8 | |
| MUSC 103 | CONCERT ATTENDANCE (Seven semesters attending six (6) or more live concerts.) | 0 |
| MUSC 321 | MAJOR STANDING JURY | 0 |
| MUSC 421 | SENIOR CAPSTONE PROPOSAL | 0 |
| MUSC 422 | PRE-CAPSTONE JURY | 0 |
| Senior Capstone 1 | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Choose one or more classes at 300-level or above: | 3 | |
| ADV HARMONY AND CONTRAPUNTAL TECHNIQUES | ||
| ART SONG | ||
| RADICAL IDEAS IN MUSIC SINCE 1900 (if not credited above) | ||
| MUSIC, GENDER, AND DISSENT (if not credited above) | ||
| MUSIC HISTORY: MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE, AND BAROQUE ERAS (if not credited above) | ||
| MUSIC HISTORY: CLASSICAL & ROMANTIC PERIODS (if not credited above) | ||
| HISTORY OF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL | ||
| Other elective courses, to complete 48 credits | 10 | |
| WILDCAT GLEE CLUB | ||
| CASCARA VOCE | ||
| CONCERT BAND | ||
| JAZZ CHOIR | ||
| JAZZ BAND | ||
| INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE | ||
| CHAMBER ENSEMBLES | ||
| CONCERT CHOIR | ||
| OPERA THEATRE | ||
| LINFIELD COLLABORATIVE MUSIC ENSEMBLE | ||
| APPLIED MUSIC FOR FIRST AND SECOND YEAR MAJORS | ||
| SONGWRITING | ||
| MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY | ||
| LYRIC DICTION | ||
| ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS I | ||
| ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS II | ||
| BASIC CONDUCTING | ||
| AMERICAN SENSE IN SOUND (if not credited above) | ||
| DRUMWISE:HISTORICAL, SOCIOLOGICAL, MUSICAL, AND WELLNESS PERSPECTIVES ON DRUMS, DRUMMERS, AND DRUMMING | ||
| GLOBAL MUSIC CULTURE (if not credited above) | ||
| ORCHESTRATION | ||
| APPLIED MUSIC FOR 3RD & 4TH YEAR MAJORS | ||
| PEER INSTRUCTION | ||
| ADVANCED CONDUCTING | ||
| VOCAL PEDAGOGY | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY | ||
| INTERNSHIP | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |
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The senior capstone is a 3-credit unit comprised of SENIOR THESIS (MUSC 490) (3 credits), or SENIOR RECITAL (MUSC 491) (1 credit) concurrent with APPLIED MUSIC FOR 3RD & 4TH YEAR MAJORS (MUSC 403) (2 credits), or SENIOR PROJECT (MUSC 492) (1 credit) concurrent with APPLIED MUSIC FOR 3RD & 4TH YEAR MAJORS (MUSC 403) (2 credits). PRE-CAPSTONE JURY (MUSC 422) must be taken concurrently.
Pass the major standing jury (MUSC 321) prior to final admission to the music major; successful completion of the Senior Capstone Proposal (MUSC 421).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Develop musicianship skills that will serve to instill a lifelong appreciation of music. Students will:
- Create (perform, compose, improvise);
- Perceive (listen and internalize);
- Conceptualize (think, understand, analyze);
- Collaborate (chamber music, large ensembles, peer learning).
- Investigate the role and significance of music in history and explore its intersection with other cultures and disciplines from a variety of perspectives. Students will:
- Identify/describe styles and periods of western music and music cultures of the world within cultural, political, and socio-economic contexts;
- Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis through written and oral presentations;
- Develop an understanding and appreciation of significant musical accomplishments and contributions of diverse/marginalized groups.
- With faculty guidance, complete a capstone project tailored appropriately to the student’s area/s of interest and specialization. Capstones may include
- A written thesis or significant research project and presentation;
- A senior recital demonstrating competency in performing a broad range of styles;
- A lecture-recital that combines elements of research, written thesis, and/or performance;
- A composition portfolio presented publicly;
- An interdisciplinary project.
Oregon Preliminary Teaching Licensure in Music
Students who are also seeking an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License must also complete a Secondary Education major with Licensure. In order to complete the Secondary Education major with Licensure, students should begin taking education courses no later than their sophomore year. The student must be advised by faculty in both majors. Alternatively, students may complete a Teaching Certificate program at Linfield after degree completion. Students should seek advice from the Education Department Director if you are considering the post-graduation certificate option.
Students seeking teaching licensure may earn no grade lower than a C in both major and all licensure coursework.*
*This statement added to the catalog 12/2024, though the policy is not new.