Department of Music

Thomas H. Cook, Chair

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The Department of Music offers students who have demonstrated talent in music the opportunity to continue further study either for a profession or an avocation, and to acquire at the same time a broad general education. Complete sequences of courses are given to prepare a student for a career as teacher or supervisor of music in the elementary/secondary schools; for a career directed toward composition, private teaching, or concert work; or, for a thorough training in music within the structure of a broad liberal arts curriculum.

Degree programs at the undergraduate level include the Bachelor of Music Education; Bachelor of Music with emphases in performance, theory or composition; and Bachelor of Arts with a major in music. Graduate degree programs are Master of Music with majors in performance or composition; Master of Music Education; Master of Arts with a major in music history and literature. The Music Department is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

In general, admission as a freshman in the Music Department is by certificate from the high school from which the student graduates. The faculty of the Music Department is more concerned with evidence of talent, conspicuous achievement in music, promise of development and in scholarship in general, than it is in the precise content of the program which the prospective music student has followed prior to admission to the University.

The Music Department welcomes the opportunity to consult with students and parents during the high school period by correspondence or by interviews on the campus. Every student wishing to become a music major must audition and take the Music Theory Placement Examination during orientation.

Special Degree Requirements

  1. For the Bachelor of Music Education degree, course requirements in Curriculum A must be completed.
  2. For the Bachelor of Music degree, course requirements in Curriculum B must be completed.
  3. For the Bachelor of Arts degree, course requirements in Curriculum C must be completed.
  4. All students majoring in music are required to attend a minimum of 154 recitals prior to graduation.
  5. All majors seeking a B.M., B.M.E., or B.A. degree and who are registered for 5 or more credits must participate in a band, orchestra or choral group each semester of residence of the regular school year. Students who are wind or percussion instrument majors in their performance field must register for band (or orchestra, if designated) every semester; string majors must register for orchestra every semester; voice majors must register for choir every semester. Piano and organ majors must fulfill this requirement by taking Music 107A/307A, 108A/308A, 109A, 110A/310A, 150A/350A or 196/496. Exceptions to this requirement are made only by the music faculty.
  6. Candidates for the B.M. or B.M.E. degree and for the teaching major in music must demonstrate, through examination by the piano staff, functional knowledge of the piano normally achieved by completing Music 216_Intermediate Piano in Class II, or equivalent.
  7. Outstanding seniors in Curriculum A or C may give a one-half recital only. Students who must give a full recital (Curriculum B) may satisfy the requirement by giving two half recitals.
  8. Candidates for the B.M.E., B.M., or B.A. degree enrolled in performance study above the Music 100A level shall take divisional juries as scheduled by area faculties. Students may be excused from divisional juries if graduating in that semester, or if they have performed a half or full recital, or successfully completed an upper-division recital performance during that period.
  9. All students seeking upper-division standing in applied music will appear in an upper-division recital performance. In order to qualify for this performance the student must be recommended by the divisional jury on the basis of performance ability, repertoire studied and sight reading on his/her performing instrument. The recital must be approved by the full music faculty. Failure in the upper-division recital performance bars students from admission to music courses numbered 300 or above.
  10. Successful completion of all lower-division core courses is required for admission to upper-division academic study in music and student teaching in music. The lower-division core includes Music 111-112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; Music 211-212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; Music 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; Music 137-138 (Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; Music 237-238 (Aural Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; Music 115A-116A (Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.; and successful completion of the upper-division recital performance. Transfer students shall be admitted to 300 or above courses with the stipulation that they complete lower-division requirements within their first two semesters of residence.

Curriculum A - Bachelor of Music Education Degree

For students who feel the challenge and vital service opportunity in the teaching profession and whose high school background includes experience in musical organizations, the University offers the Bachelor of Music Education degree, which meets the state requirements for certification for public school teaching (see School of Education for special certification requirements) and provides training and background for conducting instrumental and choral groups and teaching general music (K-12).

Music course requirements total 71 credits: Music 101 (Principal Performance Area I), 2 crs.; 201 (Principal Performance Area II), 2 crs.; 301 (Principal Performance Area III), 1 cr.; 100A (Performance Study), 2 crs.; 107A/307A (Choral Ensembles), 108A/308A (Orchestras), 109A (Marching Band), 110A/310A (Concert Bands), 150A/350A (Piano Ensembles) or 196/496 (Independent Studies/Piano Accompanying) 7 crs.; of which 2 crs. must be 109A for music education majors with brass, percussion or woodwind principal and 1 cr. must be 109A for music education majors with keyboard, voice or string principal. Only students with keyboard as their principal performance area may include Music 150A/350A and/or 196/496 to a maximum of 3 crs. Music 111-112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; 211-212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; 137-138 (Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; 237-238 (Aural Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; 115A-116A (Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs. (except keyboard principals); 215-216 (Intermediate Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs. (except keyboard principals); 117A (Voice in Class), 1 cr. (except voice principals); 124-125 (String Instruments in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 126 (Double Reed Class), 1 cr.; 127 (Flute and Single Reed Class), 1 cr.; 128 (Upper Brass Class), 1 cr.; 129 (Lower Brass Class), 1 cr.,; 130-131 (Percussion Instruments I, II), 2 crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; 324H-325H (History of Music I, II), 6 crs.; 302 (Instrumental Conducting), 2 cr.; 303 (Choral Conducting), 2 crs.; 305 (Instrumental Methods and Materials), 2 crs.; 306 (Choral Methods and Materials), 2 crs.; 322-323 (General Music Methods and Materials I, II) 6 crs.; 328 (Orchestration I), 2 crs.; upper-division music electives for keyboard principals, 4 crs.; for voice principals, 4 crs.; and for orchestral instrument principals, 3 crs.

Students taking keyboard as principal performance area must complete Music 320 (Piano Methods and Materials I) 2 crs. and Music 346 (Advanced Functional Piano) 1 cr. in addition to upper-division music electives.

Students who complete an academic minor need not complete the upper-division music electives.

Degrees are possible in both Curriculum A and B if all requirements in both curricula are completed. A double degree program requires a minimum of 160 credits.

Curriculum B_Bachelor of Music Degree with Majors in Performance, Composition, or Theory

The serious instrumentalist or vocalist may enroll for training leading to the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in performance. Enrollment may not be completed until the student has received the recommendation of a major professor or a committee of the music faculty. Enrollment as a theory or composition major requires the approval of an area faculty member. This degree does not qualify a student for public school teaching in Montana.

Emphasis in Piano or Organ (B-1)

Music requirements for an emphasis in piano or organ total 85 credits: Music 151 (Major Performance Area I), 6 crs.; 251 (Major Performance Area II), 8 crs.; 351 (Major Performance Area III), 8 crs.; 451 (Major Performance Area IV), 8 crs.; 107A (Choral Ensembles), 108A (Orchestras), 109A (Marching Band), 110A (Concert Bands), 150A/350A (Piano Ensembles) or 196/496 (Independent Studies/Piano Accompanying), 8 crs. of which at least 4 must be in 150A/350A or 196/496 and at least 2 in 107A, 108A, or 110A; 111-112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; 211-212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; 137-138 (Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; 237-238 (Aural Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; 324H-325H (Music History I, II), 6 crs.; 346 (Advanced Functional Piano), 1 cr.; 361-362 (Form and Analysis I, II), 4 crs.; 320-321 (Piano Methods and Materials), 4 crs.; 445 (Senior Recital), 2 crs.; upper-division electives 11 crs., toward which piano majors must complete 432-433 (Keyboard Literature I, II), and 302 or 303 (Instrumental Conducting or Choral Conducting), and toward which organ majors must complete 303 (Choral Conducting) and 2 crs. of independent study in organ construction, design and pedagogy.

Students interested in piano pedagogy may select as electives Music 333 (Practicum in Piano Pedagogy) and Music 440 (Readings in Piano Pedagogy).

A minimum of 40 non-music credits is required, including 6 credits in English (to include English 101), and for organ majors only, 10 credits in French or German.

Emphasis in Voice (B-2)

Music course requirements for an emphasis in voice total 84 credits; Music 151 (Major Performance Area I), 4 crs.; 251 (Major Performance Area II), 4 crs.; 351 (Major Performance Area III), 4 crs.; 451 (Major Performance Area IV), 4 crs.; 107A/307A (Choral Ensembles), 8 crs.; 113A/313A (Opera Workshop), 2 crs.; 111-112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; 211-212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; 137-138 (Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; 237-238 (Aural Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; 324H-325H (Music History I, II), 6 crs.; 115A-116A (Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 215-216 (Intermediate Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 181-182 (Diction), 4 crs.; 303 (Choral Conducting), 2 crs.; 361-362 (Form and Analysis I, II), 4 crs.; 340 (Vocal Repertoire), 4 crs.; 341 (Vocal Pedagogy), 2 crs.; 445 (Senior Recital), 2 crs.; upper-division music electives, 11 crs.

A minimum of 40 non-music credits is required, including 6 credits in English (to include English 101); Drama 111A, 3 crs.; and 10 credits of foreign language to be chosen from French or German.

Emphasis in Orchestral Instruments (B-3)

Music course requirements for an emphasis in an orchestral instrument total 85 credits: Music 151 (Major Performance Area I), 6 crs.; 251 (Major Performance Area II), 6 crs.; 351 (Major Performance Area III), 8 crs.; 451 (Major Performance Area IV), 8 crs.; 108A/308A (Orchestras) or 110A/310A (Concert Bands), 8 crs.; 150A/350A (Chamber Ensembles), 4 crs.; 111-112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; 211-212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; 137-138 (Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; 237-238 (Aural Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; 115A-116A (Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 215-216 (Intermediate Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; 324H-325H (Music History I, II), 6 crs.; 302 (Instrumental Conducting), 2 crs.; 361-362 (Form and Analysis I, II), 4 crs.; 445 (Senior Recital), 2 crs.; upper-division music electives, 8 crs. to include (for string majors only) 309 (Pedagogy of Strings).

Non-music requirements include a minimum of 40 credits, including 6 credits in English (to include English 101).

Major in Composition or Theory (B-4) (B-5)

Music course requirements for a major in composition or theory total 85 credits: Music 101 (Principal Performance Area I), 2 crs.; 201 (Principal Performance Area II), 2 crs.; 301 (Principal Performance Area III), 1 cr.; 100A (Performance Study), 3 crs.; 107A/307A (Choral Ensembles), 108A/308A (Orchestras), 109A (Marching Band), or 110A/310A (Concert Bands), 8 crs.; 111-112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; 211-212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; 137-138 (Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; 237-238 (Aural Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; 324H-325H (Music History I, II), 6 crs.; 115A-116A (Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 215-216 (Intermediate Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 159 (Composition I), 4 crs.; 259 (Composition II), 4 crs.; 328 (Orchestration I), 2 crs.; 361-362 (Form and Analysis I, II), 4 crs.; 10 crs. of upper-division music electives for theory majors (to include 302 or 303), and 6 crs. of upper-division music electives for composition majors (to include 302 or 303). Composition majors must also complete 6 crs. selected from 124-131 (Instruments in Class); 424 (Music of the 20th Century), 2 crs.; 359 (Composition III), 6 crs.; and 459 (Composition IV), 6 crs. Theory majors must also complete 329 (Orchestration II), 2 crs.; 379-380 (Counterpoint I, II), 6 crs.; and 395 (Special Topics), 4 crs. and 495 (Special Topics), 4 crs. The special topics will include emphasis on pedagogy of theory and supervised practicum with undergraduate students.

A minimum of 40 non-music credits is required, including 6 credits in English (to include English 101). Students taking voice or an orchestral instrument in the Music 101-401 series, must take Music 100A, Piano, until a jury examination demonstrates adequate proficiency.

Composition majors must pass a faculty jury examination of representative work in composition at the end of their sophomore year. Seniors present a full recital (or equivalent) of original music for solo voice or instrument and vocal and instrumental groups including at least one composition for large ensemble.

Curriculum C_Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Music

Students with a pre-college background in performance may elect curriculum C, a course designed to develop musicianship, to gain scholarly insight into the art of music, and to develop substantial background in the arts. This degree does not qualify a student for public school teaching in Montana but does provide groundwork for graduate study in musical performance and scholarship in preparation for teaching careers in colleges or private schools.

The elective portion of the program provides opportunities for further study in music, and/or a concentration of courses in a particular field outside music, either in the College of Arts and Sciences or in one of the Professional Schools. At least 39 music and/or non-music credits must be numbered 300 or above.

Minimum credit requirements for this degree are 52 credits in music and 52 credits in non-music courses, of which at least 40 credits must be in the College of Arts and Sciences. Maximum music credits applicable toward this degree: Performance, 16 crs.; Large Ensemble Music, 8 crs. (maximum upper-division Large Ensemble Music credits: 4 crs.); Chamber Ensemble Music, 4 crs. Students with keyboard as their principal instrument must take a minimum of 4 Large Ensemble Music credits and may take Mus 150A/350A (Piano Ensembles) and/or Mus 196/496 (Independent Studies/Piano Accompanying) to a maximum of 12 credits Large and Chamber Ensemble Music. Course requirements for Curriculum C include: Music 101 (Principal Performance Area I), 2-4 crs.; 201 (Principal Performance Area II), 2-4 crs.; 301 (Principal Performance Area III), 2-4 crs.; 401 (Principal Performance Area IV), 2-4 crs.; 107A/307A (Choral Ensembles), 108A/308A (Orchestras), 109A (Marching Band), or 110A/310A (Concert Bands), 8 crs. (keyboard principals see above); Chamber Ensemble Music 113A/313A, 114A/314A, 150A/350A, 0-4 crs. (keyboard principals see above); 111-112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; 211-212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; 137-138 (Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; 237-238 (Aural Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; 115A-116A (Piano in Class), 2 cr.; 324H-325H (Music History I, II), 6 crs.; 361-362 (Form and Analysis I, II), 4 crs.; upper-division academic music electives, 4 crs.; English, 6 crs. (to include English 101); foreign language, 20 crs. (with a minimum of two semesters in one language); Liberal Studies 151L-152L, 8 crs.

Suggested Course of Study

Bachelor of Music Education Degree (A)

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*Keyboard principals also must take Music 320 and Music 346.

**May be scheduled autumn semester with appropriate adjustments in remaining schedule.

Bachelor of Music, Major in Performance, Emphasis in Piano or Organ (B-1)

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*Piano majors must include Music 432-433 (Keyboard Literature), and either 302 or 303 (Instrumental Conducting or Choral Conducting). Organ majors must include Music 303 (Choral Conducting) and 2 crs. of independent study in organ construction, design, and pedagogy.

Bachelor of Music, Major in Performance, Emphasis in Voice (B-2)

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Bachelor of Music, Major in Performance, Emphasis in Orchestral Instruments (B-3)

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Bachelor of Music with a Major in Composition (B-4)

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Bachelor of Music with a Major in Theory (B-5)

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Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Music (C)

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Requirements for a Minor

To earn a non-teaching minor in music the student must earn at least 30 credits to include the following: Music 101 (Principal Performance), 2 crs.; 2 crs. chosen from Music 107A, 108A, 109A, 110A, 113A, 114A, 150A (Ensembles), taken concurrently with 101; Music 111, 112 (Music Theory I, II), 4 crs.; Music 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; Music 137, 138 (Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; Music 325H (Music History II), 3 crs.; and 12 crs. of music electives approved by a music advisor.

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