Minor in Applied Music
Overview
The applied music minor is available for students in a music major who are interested in a formal, cohesive study in a secondary instrument or voice. The applied music minor requires 20 credits.
Courses
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, .
Admission Requirements
All students seeking an Applied Music Minor must demonstrate musical background and the strengths in performance and/or composition necessary for successful completion of the stated curriculum. Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the Conservatory as an Applied Music Minor. A student will be admitted to the Conservatory of Music after:
- Meeting requirements for University admission.
- Completing a Conservatory application with the required number of references.
- Completing a Conservatory audition.
After acceptance and upon entrance, students will be assessed with regard to their performance levels. They will also be given the option to take placement surveys in musicianship, written theory, and/or keyboard skills, or they may simply choose to begin their studies at the introductory level. Specific information concerning the content of these surveys and suggestions for preparation are available by contacting the Conservatory Office.
GPA Requirements
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the minor and receive a minimum grade of C in each required music course.
Curriculum Requirements
For students in a Music major who are interested in a formal, cohesive study in a secondary instrument or voice, the Applied Music Minor is available. The Applied Music Minor requires 20 credits.
To add an Applied Music Minor, an application to the Conservatory of Music and an audition is required. Contact the Conservatory Office for details.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Select 10 credits from the following: 1 | 10 | |
MUSC 1401-1433 | Applied Music (Primary Instrument) | |
| Introduction to Composition | ||
MUSC 4401-4433 | Applied Music (Primary Instrument) | |
| Music Area Seminar 2 | 0 | |
| Elective and ensemble courses by student's area of interest (see requirements below) | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
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MUSC 1401-1433 Applied Music must be taken 1–2 credits at a time through proficiency level: 224. MUSC 4401-4433 Applied Music must be taken 1–2 credits at a time through proficiency level: 326.
Composition Minors will take in their first semester of study in lieu of .
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Taken every semester in conjunction with Applied Music.
Elective & Ensemble Courses
Depending on the student's area of interest, the following ensembles and courses are required:
Composition
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 4 credits of ensembles; one major ensemble, plus three additional ensembles: 1 | 4 | |
| Biola Chorale | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Symphonic Winds | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Men's Chorus | ||
| Biola String Quartet | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Brass Quintet | ||
| Chamber Music | ||
| Secondary Chamber Music | ||
| Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Percussion Ensemble | ||
| Opera/Musical Scenes | ||
| Opera and Musical Production | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following electives: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Music Technology | ||
| Modal and Tonal Counterpoint | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| Form and Analysis | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
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Major ensembles include: , , , , , , , .
Instrumental/Voice
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 4 credits of ensembles: | 4 | |
| Biola Chorale | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Symphonic Winds | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Men's Chorus | ||
| Biola String Quartet | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Brass Quintet | ||
| Chamber Music | ||
| Secondary Chamber Music | ||
| Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Percussion Ensemble | ||
| Opera/Musical Scenes | ||
| Opera and Musical Production | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following electives: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Music Technology | ||
MUSC 1401-1433 or MUSC 4401-4433 | Applied Music (Elective) | |
| Modal and Tonal Counterpoint | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| Music Literature: Major Performance Area | ||
| Pedagogy: Major Performance Area | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Piano
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Piano Accompanying | 1 | |
| Keyboard Sight Reading I | 1 | |
| Keyboard Sight Reading II | 1 | |
| Collaborative Piano | 1 | |
| Piano Literature I | 1 | |
| Piano Literature II | 1 | |
| Pedagogy: Major Performance Area | 2 | |
| Select 2 credits from the following electives: | 2 | |
| Introduction to Music Technology | ||
| Applied Music: Piano - Classical | ||
or | Applied Music: Piano - Classical | |
| Modal and Tonal Counterpoint | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |