MUSIC
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall:
MUSC 100 or 101*
Begin applied music instruction
Spring:
MUSC 102
Consider joining an ensemble**
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall:
MUSC 201
MUSC 303 or 305
Continue applied music and ensembles
Spring:
MUSC 202
MUSC 300 or 304
Notes:
* A placement test determines eligibility for MUSC 101.
** Check with department as to which ensemble you might join. Ensembles may be taken for credit or they may be taken as non-credit.
Note: students may challenge any course in music theory or music history (at the 200-level or below). They may also audition for advanced placement and credit in applied music. (They may earn up to 4 credits for previous study.)
Students may also minor in music history/literature or performance.
Contact persons:
Dr. Susan Ensel, Interim Chair, at 301-696-3679
Dr. Noel Lester, Professor of Music, at 301-696-3429,
Dr. Wayne Wold, Associate Professor of Music, at 301-696-3782
MUSIC MAJOR
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING HOOD IN 2010-2011
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR WITH MUSIC HISTORY & LITERATURE CONCENTRATION
The music history and literature concentration requires a minimum of 35 credits in music, with 24 credits at the 200-level or above. Transfer students must complete at least 12 credits of their major at Hood, including the independent study, the senior project, and six other credits of music history or theory, as appropriate.
___ MUSC 100 Fundamentals of Music
___ MUSC 101 Theory I
___ MUSC 102 Theory II
___ MUSC 201 Theory III
___ MUSC 202 Theory IV
___ MUSC 299 Special Topics in Music OR
___ MUSC 305 Music History & Literature III
___ MUSC 300 Monuments of Western Music
___ MUSC 302 World Music
___ MUSC 303 Music History & Literature I
___ MUSC 304 Music History & Literature II
___ MUSC 470 Senior Project (Music History & Literature or Honors Paper in Music)
___ Applied Music (4 credits of applied music in any area)
___ Two semesters of music ensemble
___ Successful completion of a Piano Proficiency Exam or 4 credits of piano, two of which must be earned at Hood
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR WITH MUSIC PERFORMANCE CONCENTRATION
Students can major in the following areas of performance: voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn, Euphonium, guitar, and composition. The music performance concentration requires a minimum of 35 credits in music, with at least 15 at the 300-level or above. Students must audition for the department before declaring a major in music performance. Transfer students are required to complete at least 12 credit hours of their major at Hood, including 6 credits of applied music, the senior recital, and at least one semester of music history. Credits earned by exam do not count toward the minimum credits to be earned at Hood.
___ MUSC 100 Fundamentals of Music
___ MUSC 101 Theory I
___ MUSC 102 Theory II
___ MUSC 201 Theory III
___ MUSC 202 Theory IV
One course from the following:
___ MUSC 299 Special Topics in Music
___ MUSC 300 Monuments of Western Music
___ MUSC 302 World Music
Two courses from the following:
___ MUSC 303 Music History & Literature I
___ MUSC 304 Music History & Literature II
___ MUSC 305 Music History & Literature III
___Ten credits of applied music in the area of the performance major
___ Four semesters of music ensemble (piano performance majors must take MUSC 261 and 262 to satisfy this requirement.)
___ Participation in at least two honors recitals
___ Senior Recital (MUSC 475)
___ Successful completion of a Piano Proficiency Exam or completion of 4 credits of piano, 2 of which must be earned at Hood (for all majors except piano)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR WITH PIANO PEDAGOGY CONCENTRATION
The piano pedagogy concentration is designed for students with strong piano skills who are more interested in becoming a private teacher than in being a performer. The concentration requires a minimum of 38 credits in music, 15 of which must be at the 300 level or above. Students must be approved by the department before declaring this major; this would normally be done at the applied music exam proceeding the semester of declaration. Transfer students are required to complete at least 13 credit hours of their major at Hood, including 6 credits of applied music, the junior recital, the independent study in piano pedagogy and the senior project in piano pedagogy.
___ MUSC 100 Fundamentals of Music
___ MUSC 101 Theory I
___ MUSC 102 Theory II
___ MUSC 201 Theory III
___ MUSC 202 Theory IV
___ MUSE 261 Piano Ensemble I
___ MUSE 262 Piano Ensemble II
___ MUSC 300 Monuments of Western Music*
___ MUSC 304 Music History & Literature II
___ MUSC 305 Music History & Literature III
___ MUSC 375 Independent study in the methods and materials of piano pedagogy
___ MUSC 471 Senior Project: Piano Pedagogy
___ Eight credits of applied piano (6 credits must be at the 200 level or above)
___ One credit of applied harpsichord
___ MUSC 474 Junior Recital
*Specific course must contain piano emphasis and be approved by the Music Department.