Major

Music Studies

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The Earlham Department of Music models the belief that all musics are worthy of study. This is reflected not only in the impressive range of our ensembles, it is also woven into the entire music curriculum.

Around our core curriculum are many options that allow students to individualize their study of music within the department. The music studies program provides you with a solid liberal arts grounding in music. It is designed for students looking for foundational training in music and is often done in combination with another major.

Program Details

Our music program is strong in many areas of performance and classroom study. Performing ensembles feature Percussion, Javanese Gamelan, Orchestra, Choirs, Jazz, and Chamber Music. Students study Western music theory and composition, musicology (popular, non-Eurogenic, and Western classical), ethnomusicology, electronic and computer music, and engage in interdisciplinary study.

 

Bachelor of Arts in Music Studies (37-38 credits)

To earn a Bachelor of Arts in music studies, you must successfully complete the following courses.

All of the following courses in Theory and Musicianship:

Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credit Hours
11


One of the following writing-intensive courses:

Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credit Hours
3

The following three Musicology courses:

Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credit Hours
9

Eight credits of Applied Music:

Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
2
4
2
Sub-Total Credit Hours
8

One approved research-intensive course

Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credit Hours
3-4

Senior Seminar and Senior Capstone Project

Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credit Hours
3