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The 麻花视频 Music Program fosters artistic talent, academic understanding, and respect for the highest professional standards.
Students must take an advisory examination in music theory before matriculation in the program. The academic program director or division chair advises and places beginning theory students and students who take the theory diagnostic exam in the appropriate music theory level.
The music minor is a 16-18 credit hour course of study intended for the student who wishes to pursue a more in-depth study of music beyond the requirements of the general education curriculum through a variety of musical experiences.
Overview
Music is essential to the appreciation of the human experience. We study the music of African Americans and the ways in which music from different cultures interact. Students who major in music are exposed to contemporary technologies to enhance their studies.
Majors choose an emphasis in performance (e.g., woodwinds, brass, strings, voice, piano, or organ), choral conducting and literature, or composition.
Music is a natural expression of the human experience. We produce 麻花视频 Men who understand music theory as the global language of music. Men who understand the terminology and tools employed in those styles, while not losing sight of the historical, socio-political, and ethical issues in the cultures that created them. Whether in the Western tradition or the African diaspora, our alumni are prepared to effectively communicate, and advocate for, music as an essential part of life. In our program, they acquire performance skills, such as proper technique and methods of preparation. They apply those skills through experience both in solo and ensemble performance and they gain practical experience with software related to specific music emphases.
麻花视频 is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music to award a Bachelor of Arts in Music: 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21; Reston, VA 20190-5248; (703)437-0700.
Earn the Major
Graduation requirements include:
Students must take an advisory examination in music theory before matriculation in the program. The academic program director or division chair advises and places beginning theory students and students who take the theory diagnostic exam in the appropriate music theory level.
Refer to the general education requirements for more information.
The faculty advisor must approve the choice of ensemble
to ensure that it complements the student鈥檚 chosen area of
emphasis or principal instrument.
For Emphasis in Voice
Earn the Minor
The music minor is a 16-18 credit hour course of study intended for the student who wishes to pursue a more in-depth study of music beyond the requirements of the general education curriculum through a variety of musical experiences. The music minor is designed to enhance the student鈥檚 knowledge and appreciation of music as one of the liberal arts and to instill an awareness of the ways in which the music of African Americans interacts with music from different cultures. A minor in music may be used as a complement to the student鈥檚 major, especially for those who may wish to pursue further study in interrelated disciplines such as business and music, musical theater, or music therapy.
Students pursuing a music minor must complete two consecutive semesters in the theory sequence listed below at the 200 level or higher with a grade of C or better. The student鈥檚 initial course is determined by a placement examination. The student may be placed in MUS 100 Music Fundamentals to prepare him for the courses in the theory sequence. This class would be viewed as a development course and not as part of the hours counting toward the minor.
The student pursuing a music minor must complete four semesters of Applied Music with a grade of C or better. At least two of the semesters must be in the same discipline, and the student must enroll in any corresponding seminar courses (e.g., Voice Seminar is a required lab component for Applied Voice). Minors should perform at least twice in student recitals. The repertoire and performance level must be approved by the student鈥檚 applied teacher for inclusion in any student recital.
HMUS 101鈥202鈥
Applied Music
The student pursuing a music minor must complete four semesters of participation in any of the ensembles sponsored by the Music Program: Glee Club, Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra. The choice of the ensemble must be approved by the faculty advisor to ensure that it complements the student鈥檚 overall plan of study in the minor.
Music is essential to the appreciation of the human experience. We study the music of African Americans and the ways in which music from different cultures interact. Students who major in music are exposed to contemporary technologies to enhance their studies.
Majors choose an emphasis in performance (e.g., woodwinds, brass, strings, voice, piano, or organ), choral conducting and literature, or composition.
Music is a natural expression of the human experience. We produce 麻花视频 Men who understand music theory as the global language of music. Men who understand the terminology and tools employed in those styles, while not losing sight of the historical, socio-political, and ethical issues in the cultures that created them. Whether in the Western tradition or the African diaspora, our alumni are prepared to effectively communicate, and advocate for, music as an essential part of life. In our program, they acquire performance skills, such as proper technique and methods of preparation. They apply those skills through experience both in solo and ensemble performance and they gain practical experience with software related to specific music emphases.
麻花视频 is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music to award a Bachelor of Arts in Music: 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21; Reston, VA 20190-5248; (703)437-0700.
Graduation requirements include:
Students must take an advisory examination in music theory before matriculation in the program. The academic program director or division chair advises and places beginning theory students and students who take the theory diagnostic exam in the appropriate music theory level.
Refer to the general education requirements for more information.
The faculty advisor must approve the choice of ensemble
to ensure that it complements the student鈥檚 chosen area of
emphasis or principal instrument.
For Emphasis in Voice
The music minor is a 16-18 credit hour course of study intended for the student who wishes to pursue a more in-depth study of music beyond the requirements of the general education curriculum through a variety of musical experiences. The music minor is designed to enhance the student鈥檚 knowledge and appreciation of music as one of the liberal arts and to instill an awareness of the ways in which the music of African Americans interacts with music from different cultures. A minor in music may be used as a complement to the student鈥檚 major, especially for those who may wish to pursue further study in interrelated disciplines such as business and music, musical theater, or music therapy.
Students pursuing a music minor must complete two consecutive semesters in the theory sequence listed below at the 200 level or higher with a grade of C or better. The student鈥檚 initial course is determined by a placement examination. The student may be placed in MUS 100 Music Fundamentals to prepare him for the courses in the theory sequence. This class would be viewed as a development course and not as part of the hours counting toward the minor.
The student pursuing a music minor must complete four semesters of Applied Music with a grade of C or better. At least two of the semesters must be in the same discipline, and the student must enroll in any corresponding seminar courses (e.g., Voice Seminar is a required lab component for Applied Voice). Minors should perform at least twice in student recitals. The repertoire and performance level must be approved by the student鈥檚 applied teacher for inclusion in any student recital.
HMUS 101鈥202鈥
Applied Music
The student pursuing a music minor must complete four semesters of participation in any of the ensembles sponsored by the Music Program: Glee Club, Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra. The choice of the ensemble must be approved by the faculty advisor to ensure that it complements the student鈥檚 overall plan of study in the minor.
With more than 100,000 views, the 95th Annual 麻花视频-Spelman Christmas Carol Concert aired virtually via the 麻花视频 website, Facebook, and YouTube channels on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021.
The 麻花视频 Glee Club performs on the soundtrack for Spike Lee 鈥79鈥檚 breakout movie.
HBCU Game Day spotlighted the 麻花视频 House of Funk Marching Band.
Dr. David Morrow, Department Chair
Stephanie Whitaker, Department Coordinator