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Degree Requirements
This web page contains the most current academic information and degree requirements available. The graduation requirements published in the Whitworth catalog in effect at the time of the student's initial enrollment are those that should be met for completion of an undergraduate-degree program (Click here to view printed catalogs). Students who withdraw from Whitworth and return after an absence of more than one year must meet the graduation requirements in effect at the time of their return; students who return within one year may continue under the requirements in effect at their original enrollment.
In order to obtain a degree, students must meet Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation (Click here to view Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation).
| Requirements for a Music Major, B.A. |
(47-50) |
| MU 110 |
|
Music Theory I |
3 |
| MU 111 |
|
Ear Training I |
1 |
| MU 112 |
|
Music Theory II |
3 |
| MU 113 |
|
Ear Training II |
1 |
| MU 210 |
|
Music Theory III |
3 |
| MU 211 |
|
Ear Training III |
1 |
| MU 212 |
|
Music Theory IV |
3 |
| MU 213 |
|
Ear Training IV |
1 |
| MU 225 |
|
General Conducting |
2 |
| MU 301 |
|
Music History I |
3 |
| MU 302W |
|
Music History II |
3 |
| MU 303 |
|
Music History III |
3 |
| MU 383 |
|
Junior Recital |
0-1 |
| MU R99 |
|
Seven semesters of recital hours |
0 |
| Six semesters of private lessons
(including at least two semesters at the 300-400 level) |
6 |
| Eight semesters of ensembles |
8 |
| Six credits of elective music courses |
6 |
| Piano proficiency |
0-2 |
| May be met by passing a proficiency exam or by completing MU-241: Class Piano II, with a minimum grade of "B." MU-141 may be required prior to MU-241. All incoming students must meet with the piano proficiency coordinator to determine their placement for piano study. |
| In addition to the requirements listed above, students may elect one or more of the following tracks: |
| Tracks in Music |
|
| Composition |
(52-58) |
| Music major requirements less six credits of elective music courses |
41-44 |
| Additional lessons at 300 and 400 levels |
4 |
| MU 348 |
|
Computer Applications in Music |
3 |
| MU 432 |
|
Instrumental and Choral Arranging |
2 |
| Choose 2-3 credits from the following: |
2-3 |
| |
MU 206
MU 331
MU 332
MU 333
MU 334 |
Jazz in America
String Techniques
Percussion Techniques
Woodwind Techniques
Brass Techniques |
|
| MU 483 |
|
Senior Recital |
0-2 |
| Instrumental Performance |
(50-56) |
| Music major requirements less six credits of elective music courses |
41-44 |
| Additional lessons at 300 and 400 levels |
4 |
| MU 427 |
|
Advanced Conducting |
2 |
| One of the following: |
1 |
| |
MU 149-449
MU 170-470 |
Jazz Combo
Chamber Ensemble |
|
| One of the following: |
2-3 |
| |
MU 206
MU 348
MU 416
MU 417
MU 432
MU 442
|
Jazz in America
Computer Applications in Music
Wind Literature
Symphonic Literature
Instrumental and Choral Arranging
Jazz/Contemporary Methods |
|
| MU 483 |
|
Senior Recital |
0-2 |
| Jazz Performance |
(53-58) |
| Music major requirements less six credits of elective music courses |
41-44 |
| Additional lessons at 300 and 400 levels |
4 |
| MU 149-449 |
|
Jazz Combo (4 semesters) |
4 |
| MU 206 |
|
Jazz in America |
3 |
| MU 163-463 |
|
Private Jazz Arranging Lessons |
1 |
| MU 483 |
|
Senior Recital (1/3 classical, 2/3 jazz) |
0-2 |
| Music Business |
(54-56) |
| Music major requirements, less six credits of electives in music, four credits of ensembles, two credits of upper-division lessons, piano proficiency, junior recital, and four semesters of recital hours.......................................................................... |
35 |
| MU 435 |
|
Seminar in Arts Administration |
3 |
| MU 490 |
|
Internship |
3 |
| BU 230 |
|
Financial Accounting |
3 |
| BU 110 |
|
Introduction to Business and Management |
3 |
| CS 125 |
|
Business Information Systems |
3 |
| JMC 244 |
|
Publicity and Public Relations |
3 |
| Music Ministry |
(54-57 Music,
9 Theology) |
| Music major requirements less six credits of elective music courses |
41-44 |
| MU 306 |
|
History and Theology of Worship |
3 |
| MU 307 |
|
Church Music Techniques |
3 |
| MU 427 |
|
Advanced Conducting |
2 |
| MU 443 |
|
Choral Techniques |
3 |
| One of the following: |
2 |
| |
MU 155
MU 415
MU 440
MU 442 |
Private Organ lessons (two semesters)
Choral Literature
Music Methods in the Elementary School
Contemporary/Jazz Methods |
|
| TH 154 |
|
Introduction to the Christian Faith |
3 |
| TH 435 |
|
Internship in Ministry |
3 |
| One course selected from the following: |
3 |
| |
TH 393
TH 361
TH 371
TH 339 |
Christian Spirituality
Christian Theology
Great Christian Thinkers
Evangelism and Discipleship |
|
| Piano Pedagogy |
(53-56) |
| Music major requirements less six credits of elective music courses |
41-44 |
| Additional lessons at 300 and 400 level |
4 |
| MU 330 |
|
Piano Pedagogy |
2 |
| MU 337 |
|
Piano Literature |
2 |
| MU 394 |
|
Music Practicum (two semesters) |
4 |
| Piano Performance |
(51-56) |
| Music major requirements less six credits of elective music courses |
41-44 |
| Additional lessons at 300/400 level |
4 |
| MU 330 |
|
Piano Pedagogy |
2 |
| MU 337 |
|
Piano Literature |
2 |
| Two credits from: |
2 |
| |
MU 170-470
MU 176-476 |
Chamber Ensemble
Piano Accompanying |
|
| MU 483 |
|
Senior Recital |
0-2 |
| Voice Performance |
(53-58) |
| Music major requirements less six credits of elective music courses |
41-44 |
| Additional lessons at 300 and 400 levels |
4 |
| MU 335 |
|
Diction I: Italian, English |
2 |
| MU 336 |
|
Diction II: French, German |
2 |
| MU 438 |
|
Song Literature |
2 |
| MU 439 |
|
Vocal Pedagogy |
2 |
| MU 483 |
|
Senior Recital |
0-2 |
| Requirements for a Music Education Major, B.A. |
(56-64) |
| All endorsements subject to change; see School of Education for updated requirements. |
| (K-12 endorsement, choral or instrumental track) |
|
| Both tracks require the following music core courses: |
48-54 |
| MU 110 |
|
Music Theory I |
3 |
| MU 111 |
|
Ear Training I |
1 |
| MU 112 |
|
Music Theory II |
3 |
| MU 113 |
|
Ear Training II |
1 |
| MU 210 |
|
Music Theory III |
3 |
| MU 211 |
|
Ear Training III |
1 |
| MU 212 |
|
Music Theory IV |
3 |
| MU 213 |
|
Ear Training IV |
1 |
| MU 225 |
|
General Conducting |
2 |
| MU 301 |
|
Music History I |
3 |
| MU 302W |
|
Music History II |
3 |
| MU 303 |
|
Music History III |
3 |
| MU 427 |
|
Advanced Conducting |
2 |
| MU 432 |
|
Instrumental and Choral Arranging |
2 |
| MU 440 |
|
Music Methods in the Elementary School |
2 |
| MU 442 |
|
Contemporary/Jazz Methods |
2 |
| MU 481 |
|
Field Experience |
0-3 |
| If student teaching is at secondary level, MU 481 should be at elementary level and vice versa. MU 481 may be met by EDU 369, Field Immersion and Alternate Level in Intercultural Education. |
| MU R99 |
|
Seven semesters of recital hours |
0 |
| Six semesters of private lessons
(including at least two semesters at the 300-400 level) |
6 |
| Seven semesters of ensembles. |
7 |
| Piano proficiency |
0-2 |
| May be met by passing a proficiency exam or by completing MU 241: Class Piano II with a minimum grade of "B." MU 141 may be required prior to MU 241. All incoming students must meet with the piano-proficiency coordinator to determine their placement for piano study. |
| MU 383 |
|
Junior Recital |
0-1 |
Choral Track |
(56-62) |
| Core courses for music education major |
48-54 |
| MU 157 |
|
Private Piano (two terms with a grade of "B" or better) |
2 |
| MU 415 |
|
Choral Literature |
2 |
| MU 439 |
|
Vocal Pedagogy |
2 |
| MU 443 |
|
Choral Techniques/Methods |
3 |
Instrumental Track |
(58-64) |
| Core courses for music-education major |
48-54 |
| MU 331 |
|
String Techniques |
1 |
| MU 332 |
|
Percussion Techniques |
1 |
| MU 333 |
|
Woodwind Techniques |
1 |
| MU 334 |
|
Brass Techniques |
1 |
| MU 416 |
|
Wind Literature |
2 |
| MU 444 |
|
Instrumental Methods and Materials |
3 |
| One of the following: |
1 |
| |
MU 142
MU 159 |
Class Voice
Private Voice |
|
| Both Choral and Instrumental Tracks |
|
| Professional education courses must be taken from the School of Education. Refer to the School of Education section in this catalog. |
| Requirements for a Minor in Music |
(21) |
| Four semesters of private lessons |
4 |
| Four semesters of ensembles |
4 |
| MU 110 |
|
Music Theory I |
3 |
| MU 111 |
|
Ear Training I |
1 |
| MU 112 |
|
Music Theory II |
3 |
| MU 113 |
|
Ear Training II |
1 |
| MU 225 |
|
General Conducting |
2 |
| One of the following: |
3 |
| |
MU 103
MU 206
MU 304
FA 101 |
Listening to Music
Jazz in America
World Music Traditions
Introduction to the Fine Arts |
|
| MU R99 |
|
Four semesters of recital hours |
0 |
|
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