Music
Women's College
Overview
Minor
Preparation for Graduate Study in Music Therapy
Course Descriptions
Geoffrey Delanoy, M.F.A, Chair
Jennifer Brimhall, Ph.D.
Christy Izdebski, D.M.A.
Ernest Ragogini, D.M.A.
Associates in Applied Music:
Mary Bisson, M.M.
April Chisholm, M.M.
Dana Goode, M.M.
Elizabeth Hart, M.M.
Edna Huang, M.M.
Anne Laro, M.S.
Kathrin Murray, M.M.
Lori Peters, B.A.
Brandon Powers, M.M.
Rosemary White, M.M.
The music program in the School of Arts and Sciences offers a minor in music to students in the Women's College. The curriculum of the music program is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to develop a proficiency in music, to further their understanding and appreciation of the art, and to hone their talents and skills in order to advance opportunities for careers in music and music-related fields. In addition to performing arts, professional opportunities include arts administration; performing arts management; musicology; music therapy; music and education; music technology; recording production; careers in radio, television and film; music libraries; and sacred music.
The music minor encompasses courses in music history, theory, applied music and ensemble. The music minor curriculum complements a number of other programs of study on campus. A student may also follow the program which leads to a liberal arts degree with a concentration in music. For students applying for the Sister Theresine Staab Music Scholarship, an audition, an interview and two letters of recommendation are required.
One medium of the student's musical expression and performance is participation in recitals and concerts, both on and off campus. Qualified students may join the University Concert Choir. The Concert Choir, which specializes in music for women's voices, performs for campus events and concert series in the Baltimore/Washington area. Other opportunities include participation in the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, the Baltimore Opera Company, local choirs and instrumental ensembles. The Music at Notre Dame Concert Series includes performance and master classes by national and international artists. A student may apply four ensemble credits—Concert Choir or Instrumental Ensemble—toward her degree. The general education requirement in fine arts may be fulfilled by taking any of the courses in music. MUS-320 fulfills the general education requirement in fine arts and gender studies. MUS-313 and MUS-314 fulfill the general education requirement in fine arts and cross-cultural studies. A student who has a baccalaureate degree in music from another college may complete the Maryland State Program of Education certification requirement in general/choral music or in instrumental music through the ACT or MAT programs.
Note: Music courses may not be taken on an audit or pass/fail basis.
Program of Study
Required Courses for a Minor in Music (Credits)
Five courses chosen from:
MUS-106 Music and Culture I: Timeless Threads (3)
MUS-107 Music and Culture II: Lasting Legacies (3)
MUS-109 Listening to Music (3)
MUS-132 Class Piano (3)
MUS-148 Fundamentals of Music: Theoretical Studies I (3)
MUS-202 Music for the Classroom Teacher (3)
MUS-205 Theoretical Studies II (3)
MUS-219 Ear Training: Sight Singing/Keyboard Harmony (3)
MUS-235 Intermediate Class Piano (3)
MUS-243 Honors: Musical Mosaic (3)
MUS-310 Instrumental Techniques and Orchestration (3)
MUS-313 World Music (3)
MUS-314 Music in the United States (3)
MUS-320 Women and Music (3)
MUS-360 Music and Social Issues: Mutual Impact (3)
MUS-427 Study Tour (3)
MUS-442 Romanticism in Music (3)
IDS-271 Honors: Romanticism: The Beautiful Infinite (3)
Two semesters of ensemble chosen from:
MUS-201 Concert Choir (1)
MUS-231/MUS-232 Instrumental Ensemble (1)
Two semesters of applied music: voice, piano, organ, orchestral instruments, composition.
100-level (1)
200-level (2)
MUS-132 Class Piano or MUS-235 Intermediate Class Piano (3)
(May be substituted for one semester of applied music.)
Preparation for Graduate Study in Music Therapy
Music therapy is a graduate course of study. However, the psychology and music departments assist students who desire to pursue an advanced degree in music therapy. These students complete a major in psychology and a minor in music with the advice and close supervision of a faculty member. Students are expected to contact specific music therapy graduate programs early in their undergraduate work in order to identify specific courses required by the graduate program of their choice. The departments monitor the course recommendations of the American Music Therapy Association. The student's program of study would normally include six credits earned through PSY-307 Abnormal Psychology, and either PSY-233 Human Growth and Development or PSY-203 Child and Adolescent Psychology.
Course Descriptions
Applied Music
Applied music instruction is offered each term, carrying one credit for the 100-level course and two credits for the 200-level course. Private instruction, by special arrangements. Three (3) credits of applied music fulfills general education requirement in fine arts.
MUS-, Instruments: Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion or Classical Guitar
Private instruction. One credit each term for the 100-level course; two credits each term for the 200-level course. (See WebAdvisor for appropriate course number.)
MUS-115, MUS-215 Voice
MUS-180, MUS-280 Organ
MUS-155, MUS-255 Composition I, II
Ensembles
MUS-201 Concert Choir
MUS-231/MUS-232 Instrumental Ensemble
MUS-463 Independent Study
Music History, Theory and Education
MUS-106 Music and Culture I: Timeless Threads
MUS-107 Music and Culture II: Lasting Legacies
MUS-109 Listening to Music
MUS-132 Class Piano
MUS-148 Fundamentals of Music: Theoretical Studies I
MUS-202 Music for the Classroom Teacher
MUS-205 Theoretical Studies II
MUS-219 Ear Training: Sight Singing/Keyboard
MUS-235 Intermediate Class Piano
MUS-243 Honors: A Musical Mosaic
MUS-305 Methods of Teaching Music in the Elementary School
MUS-310 Instrumental Techniques and Orchestration
MUS-313 World Music
MUS-314 Music in the United States
MUS-320 Women and Music
MUS-360 Music and Social Issues: Mutual Impact
MUS-427 Study Tour
MUS-442 Romanticism in Music
MUS-463 Independent Study