Applied String Music
Degree Option
Bachelor of Music with a major in applied music (instrumental, piano, string or voice performance).
Description of Program
Candidates for the BM degree with a major in applied music are prepared for full-time or part-time work as performers, as leaders of community choral or instrumental groups, as studio teachers or as teachers of applied music in private schools or colleges. The candidate must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours.
The instrumental major (piano, organ, strings, wind and percussion instruments) in the BM curriculum takes 39 to 40 hours in the applied major and minor, 31 to 34 hours in music theory and history-literature and eight hours of ensemble, plus the Drake Curriculum and free electives. (Hours vary according to each instrument; students should consult with advisers for specific number of hours.)
The vocal major in the BM curriculum takes 43 hours in applied music, 33 hours in music theory and history-literature, and eight hours of ensemble, plus the Drake Curriculum and free electives. [*Fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for the vocal major is to be approved by the student’s adviser.*]
An acceptable senior recital of approximately one hour’s duration in the student’s major applied music field is required.
* Fulfillment of foreign language requirements include two semesters of the same foreign language; French, German, or Italian.
Requirements for Major
Applied Strings
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First Year — First Semester
Applied Music Major
Music 6 (Piano Laboratory I or Applied Music Minor)
Music 1 (Materials of Music I)
Music 2 (Materials of Music I)
Free Elective
First Year Seminar
Ensemble — Music 150 (Orchestra)
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
First Year — Second Semester
Applied Music Major
Music 7 (Piano Laboratory II or Applied Music Minor)
Music 3 (Materials of Music II)
Music 4 (Materials of Music II)
Music 81 (World Music)
Drake Curriculum
Ensemble — Music 150 (Orchestra
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Sophomore Year — First Semester
Applied Music Major
Music 49 (Piano Laboratory III or Applied Music Minor)
Music 51 (Materials of Music III)
Music 52 (Materials of Music III)
Music 59 (Orchestral Excerpts)
Music 85 (Music History I)
Ensemble — Music 150 (Orchestra
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Sophomore Year — Second Semester
Applied Music Major
Music 50 (Piano Laboratory IV or Applied Music Minor)
Music 53 (Materials of Music IV)
Music 54 (Materials of Music IV)
Music 95 (Music History II)
Music 181 (Chamber Ensemble)
Drake Curriculum
Ensemble — Music 150 (Orchestra
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Junior Year — First Semester
Applied Music Major
Music 105 (Music History III)
Music 107 (Analysis of Post-Tonal Music)
Music 161 (Conducting)
Drake Curriculum
Music 181 (Chamber Ensemble)
Ensemble — Music 150 (Orchestra
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Junior Year — Second Semester
Applied Music Major
Music 114 (Studio Teaching Procedures
Instrumental Literature:
Music 106 (Symphonic Literature)
Music 116 (String Literature) OR
Music 130 (Directed Independent Study)
Music 181 (Chamber Ensemble)
Drake Curriculum or Free Electives
Ensemble — Music 150 (Orchestra
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Senior Year — First Semester
Applied Music Major
Drake Curriculum and Free Electives
Ensemble — Music 150 (Orchestra)
Music 181 (Chamber Ensemble)
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Senior Year — Second Semester
Applied Music Major
Drake Curriculum and Free Electives
Ensemble — Music 150 (Orchestra
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Senior Recital (Required)
Total
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Credits
4
1
3
1
3
3
1
Cr.
16
4
1
3
1
3
3
1
Cr.
16
4
1
3
1
2
3
1
Cr.
15
4
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
Cr.
17
4
3
3
2
2-3
1
1
Cr.
16-17
4
2
2
2
1
4
1
Cr.
16
4
9 -10
1
1
Cr.
14-15
4
9 -10
1
Cr.
14-15
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