Students begin the Music History major in the third year, following approval by the Music History department chair. To begin the Music History major, students must pass a second-to-third year promotional in their applied area.
The Music History major may only be pursued as a double-major, alongside continued fulfillment of the requirements for an undergraduate major in an applied area.
Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 23-24 and Prior
Studio (credits vary according to instrument)
MHST 100
| Studio Music History | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 25-39 |
Instrumental/Vocal (First, second, third years: 3 to 5 credits each semester; fourth year: 1.5 to 2.5 credits each semester)
MHST 100 (Fourth year: 2 credits each semester)
Music History (GE)
| MHST 111 | Introduction to Musical Styles | 2 |
MHST
| Electives | 14-20 |
| MHST 535 | Writing About Music: Research Methods | 2 |
| MHST 536 | Writing About Music | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20-26 |
MHST 535 and MHST 536 (Third year; 4 credits)
As of Fall 2024, MHST 111 is no longer offered. Students will take MHST 111a in place of this earlier requirement.
Music Theory
| MTHY 101 | Music Literacy and Musicianship I | 3 |
| MTHY 102 | Music Literacy and Musicianship II | 3 |
| MTHY 111 | Analysis and Composition I | 2 |
| MTHY 112 | Analysis and Composition II | 3 |
| MTHY 201 | Music Literacy and Musicianship III | 3 |
| MTHY 202 | Music Literacy and Musicianship IV | 2 |
| MTHY 211 | Analysis and Composition III | 3 |
| MTHY 212 | Analysis and Composition IV | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
As of Fall 2024, MTHY 211 and 212 are no longer offered. Students will take MTHY 215 in place of these earlier requirements.
Liberal Arts and Modern Languages (GE)
| LARTS 111 | College Writing | 2 |
| LARTS 221 | Liberal Arts Seminar | 2 |
| LARTS or Modern Languages Electives | 17 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
As of Fall 2024, LARTS 111 and LARTS 221 are no longer offered. Students who need to fulfill one or both of these requirements will take LARTS 111a instead.
Entrepreneurial Musicianship (GE)
| ENTP 351 | The Entrepreneurial Musician | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Ensemble**
Free Electives
Lecture/Recital
MHST 499
| | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
*Students who apply to this program must meet audition requirements for their applied instrument or voice
**Determined by applied instrument/voice and/or ensemble audition
Additional Requirements
- 40 credits of General Education Courses (GE) required
- Promotional in applied department at the end of the first, second, and third years (195, 295, 395)
- Portfolio of papers written during the program of study, presented for review in the fourth year (MHST 497)
- Lecture recital, or separate lecture and half-recital, in fourth year adjudicated by the Music History and the applied department faculty (MHST 499)
- Oral exam in fourth year
Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 24-25
Major Area
Beginning with Catalog Year 24-25, the requirements listed here are ONLY those associated with the fulfillment of the requirements for the Music History double-major in the third and fourth years of study.
These requirements assume simultaneous fulfillment of the ALL requirements for the student's applied major, including the Conservatory's expectation of 40 credits of General Education (GE) coursework and a minimum of 120 credits overall as required for all students in the Bachelor of Music. Students are encouraged to speak with members of the Academic Advising team to ensure full understanding of the requirements for the Music Theory double-major.
Studio
MHST 100
| Studio Music History | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Students take two semesters of Music History Studio (MHST 100) in their fourth year. Music History Studio involves regular, one-on-one consultation with a member of the Music History faculty leading to preparation of a portfolio of written work (MHST 497) and a lecture or lecture-recital (MHST 499) to be presented at the end of the fourth year.
Music History
| MHST 535 | Writing About Music: Research Methods | 2 |
| MHST 536 | Writing About Music | 2 |
| MHST Electives | 6 |
| MHST 497 | Senior Portfolio | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Requirements listed here are IN ADDITION TO the standard undergraduate MHST requirements (i.e., MHST 111 and 9 credits of MHST electives). Students typically take MHST 535 and MHST 536 in the third year of study.
Capstone
| MHST 499 | Bachelor of Music Lecture/Lecture-Recital | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Additional Requirements
- 40 credits of General Education Courses (GE) required. General Education Courses meet the learning outcomes as determined by the Conservatory in consultation with our accreditors and include ALL courses in Liberal Arts, Modern Languages, Music History, and other courses as specifically identified as "General Education (GE) Eligible" in the course catalog or the semesterly course schedules. The number of General Education elective credits as set for each major ensures that all students will meet this 40 credit threshold, with GE credits being earned through the fulfillment of requirements in specific areas (i.e. LARTS & MHST), and additional electives that are designated as "General Education (GE) Eligible."
| General Education |
|
| LARTS 111A |
3 |
| MHST 111A |
3 |
| LARTS or Modern Languages Electives |
15 |
| MHST Electives |
9 |
| Practical Artistry |
2 |
| Second-Year Learning Community |
3 |
| General Education Electives |
5 |
| |
40 |