Music
Music studies go beyond just practicing your craft, they also involve service to the community, a union of faith and music, and creative inspiration.
About Our Music Degree
The bachelor of arts in music, the traditional liberal arts music track, allows time for a second major or a minor, if carefully planned. An international or urban semester is also possible.
General Information
Bachelor of arts (B.A.) students in music at Valpo must complete the general education requirements for the B.A. This University-wide core strengthens communication and critical thinking skills while introducing global cultures and traditions.
Music, B.A. (Minimum 40 Credits)
Musicianship: 29 Cr.
- MUS 109 – Musicianship I – 2 Cr.
- MUS 110 – Musicianship II – 2 Cr.
- MUS 163 – Music Theory I – 3 Cr.
- MUS 164 – Music Theory II – 3 Cr.
- MUS 201 – Comparative Music: Elements and Expressions – 2 Cr.
- MUS 209 – Musicianship III – 2 Cr.
- MUS 213 – Basic Conducting – 2 Cr.
- MUS 263 – Music Theory III – 3 Cr.
- MUS 264 – Music Theory IV: Post-Tonal – 3 Cr.
- MUS 300 – Keyboard Proficiency – 0 Cr.
- MUS 318 – Music/Baroque, Classical, and Early Romantic Eras – 3 Cr.
- MUS 319 – Music of the Late Romantic and Modern Eras – 3 Cr.
- MUS 400 – Concert Attendance – 0 Cr.
- MUS 499 – Music Colloquium – 0 Cr. (Six semesters)
- MUAP 275 – Performance Level Proficiency II – 0 Cr.
Select One of the Following Capstones:
- MUS 404 – Recital – 1 Cr.
- MUS 486 – Internship – 1 Cr.
- MUS 495 – Independent Study in Music – 1 Cr.
Music Performance: 11 Cr.
- Six credits of principal performing medium (MUAP) – 6 Cr.
- Five credits of ensemble participation (MUEN) – 5 Cr.
Specialization Options
- MUS 423 – Proseminar in Pedagogy of Music – 3 Cr.
- Select any two semesters of MUEN 357 and/or MUEN 358 Chamber Music: 0.5+0.5=1 Cr.
- Six additional credits of principal performing medium: 6 Cr.
- Take 2 additional credits of performance electives to be selected from any MUAP or any MUEN course or any diction course (MUS 220, MUS 221, MUS 222, MUS 223).
MUS – Worship Leadership Methods – 3 Cr.
MUS – Intermediate Conducting – 2 Cr.
MUS – Topics in Christian Liturgy – 3 Cr.
Organ/Voice: Take 4 additional credits of performance study in organ or voice
Music Industry
- MUS 115 – Introduction to Music Technology – 3 Cr.
- MUS 285 – Introduction to the Music Industry – 3 Cr.
- MUS 405 – Arts and Entertainment Administration – 3 Cr.
Choose One of the Following Courses:
- BUS 100 – The Business Experience – 3 Cr.
- ENT 100 – Introduction to Entrepreneurship – 3 Cr.
- MUS 107 – Introduction to Electronic Music – 1 Cr.
- MUS 115 – Introduction to Music Technology – 3 Cr.
- MUS 312 – Scoring and Arranging – 2 Cr.
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Alumni Highlights
Alumni of Valpo Music have engaged in a variety of careers, a few of which include: music education (100% placement into teaching or graduate school for the past 30 years), performance (for example in the U.S. Army “Pershing’s Own” Band), and management/administration in the arts (such as Carnegie Hall Administration). Our music degree programs are designed for musicians of all levels and career interests.
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Meet Our Faculty
Professors. Mentors. Friends. At Valparaiso University, you will work on real-life problems alongside faculty leaders with decades of experience and a true desire to do what’s best for you.
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