The academic requirements for music represent a specialized course of study within the larger context of a diverse liberal arts education. Not only are these requirements designed to provide a focused and rigorous approach to the core concepts of the discipline, but they also allow ample opportunities for exploration in other subjects and departments throughout the university. By studying music at DePauw, you will develop comprehensive expertise in your field while enjoying the benefits of a well-rounded education.
Ten courses in Music
MUS 140, MUS 141, MUS 290 or 390, MUS BAS-VOC (1 credit), MUS 300, MUS 450 or 454
4 electives in music. At least one must be at the 300- or 400-level unless a MUS 390 course is taken for the core.
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Students pursuing the B.A. with a major in Music fulfill the capstone requirement by satisfactorily completing MUS 450, Senior Seminar, or MUS 454, Senior Performance/Creation Recital Capstone.
Seventeen courses in Music
MUS 140, MUS 141, MUS 290 or 390.
MUS BAS-VOC (2 credits), MUS 272, 276 or 277 (1 credit), MUS 282 or 289 (0.5 credit), MUS 272, 274, 276, 277, 282, or 289 (0.5 credit).
Three of the following: MUS 200, MUS 203, MUS 205, MUS 210.
MUS 300, MUS 310, MUS 450 or 454
Four elective in MUS, at least one at the 300- or 400-level unless MUS 390 is chosen above.
Discrete Competency - 5 credits in non-music subjects that form an intended learning pathway.
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Students pursuing the B.M.A. in Music fulfill the capstone requirement by satisfactorily completing MUS 450, Senior Seminar or MUS 454, Senior Performance/Creation Recital Capstone.
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Music Scholarship (3 credits)
MUS 140, Music Theory and Musicianship I (1 credit
MUS 141, Music Theory and Musicianship II (1 credit)
MUS 102 or any MUS 290 or MUS 390 musicology topics course (1 credit)
Electives (2 credits)
300-level elective, if MUS 390 is not chosen for Music Scholarship (1 credit)
Music electives (1 credit)
For the Minor in Music, students may choose to take applied music lessons as part of the coursework (an audition is required). Students may take applied lessons in an instrument, voice, or composition within the Institute of Music.
Only 0.25 credits of lessons per semesters, with a total limit of 2 credits over the course of study at DePauw University, may be counted towards fulfilling requirements for the minor.
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Leveraging the resources of the Creative School and the Institute of Music, music majors at DePauw are housed in the Department of Music. This department believes that truly exceptional music training transcends conventional boundaries, seamlessly blending musical and academic excellence in a supportive community.
