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2008-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2008-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music


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Bachelor of Arts 

Suggested Sequence


Freshman Sem. 1


Freshman Sem. 2


Sophomore Sem. 1


Sophomore Sem. 2


Junior Sem. 1


Junior Sem. 2


  • Music Elective 3 Credits

  • Philosophy/Theology Elective 3 Credits

  • Non-departmental Elective 3 Credits

  • Free Electives (2) 6 Credits

  • P/F
  • Applied Lessons

  • Ensemble

Senior Sem. 1


  • Music Elective 3 Credits

  • Philosophy/Theology Elective 3 Credits

  • Non-departmental Elective 3 Credits

  • Free Electives (2) 6 Credits

  • P/F
  • Applied Lessons

  • Ensemble

Senior Sem. 2


  • Music Elective 3 Credits

  • Philosophy/Theology Elective 3 Credits

  • Non-departmental Elective 3 Credits

  • Free Electives (2) 6 Credits

  • 1 Credit
  • Applied Lessons

  • Ensemble

Selected Courses (9 credit hours)


Music - Other Requirements for Both Majors


  • Private study of an instrument or voice for credit is required for four years unless otherwise approved by the department. There is an additional fee for these lessons.
  • Participation in an appropriate performance organization* is required for four years unless otherwise approved by the department.
  • All music majors are expected to attend College concerts and recitals. Music majors are required to perform in at least one student performance hour sponsored by the music department during each academic semester.
  • All music majors will perform a “Jury” during fall and spring semesters of each year to evaluate their progress in meeting the requirements of a music major. A written faculty evaluation will determine the ongoing progress of each major.**
  • All music majors are expected to pass a piano proficiency examination at the end of the junior year.**
  • All music majors with a performance specialization are expected to advance to the 300 level of applied study for a minimum of two semesters prior to graduation.
  • At the recommendation of the department, all music majors will be required to present a project or give a recital during his/her senior year. Music education majors will be required to give a recital during the fall semester of his/her senior year.**
  • All music education majors must fulfill the following diversity requirements:
  • Completion of at least one course from an approved list of Diversity electives. The diversity elective may also satisfy a Core Curriculum requirement, meet a minor requirement, or fill a free elective slot.
  • Completion of at least one practicum experience in an urban setting.
  • Demonstration of the ability to prepare and implement lessons that include effective strategies for working with students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.


*Orchestra, Providence College Women’s Chorus, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band***, Concert Chorale, Wind Ensemble, or I Cantori.

**Refer to department policy.

***Jazz Band does not fulfill the large ensemble requirement for music, music education majors, and minors, unless otherwise given permission by the chair.

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