Music - General Music

The Marian University Music Department can prepare you for a variety of rewarding careers in music. Whether your interest lies in musical performance, practicing music in a church setting, or managing a musical group or venue, the various music programs at Marian University will prepare you for a successful future.

Marian offers a variety of majors for both the individual planning a career in a music related field, as well as for those with a passion for music and/or who want to compliment another area of study.

 General Education Program: 46-49 University requirements

Foreign Language requirement

12 credits or equivalent: Language requirement for BA

Other requirements

28 credits: University electives

Music courses

42-43 credits as follows:

0 credits:

MUS 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070 Concert attendance (7 semesters)

12 credits:

MUS 211   Music Theory I, 3 cr.
MUS 212   Music Theory II, 3 cr.
MUS 311   Music Theory III, 3 cr.
MUS 312   Music Theory IV, 3 cr.

8 credits:

MUS 301   History and Literature of Music I, 3 cr.
MUS 302   History and Literature of Music II, 3 cr.
MUS 303   Music since 1900, 2 cr.

7 credits from the following:

Major Instrument/Voice

MUS 104   Beginning Voice Class, 1 cr.
MUS 121, 122, 221, 222, 321, 322, 421, 422   Voice, ½-1 cr. per semester
MUS 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 431, 432    Keyboard: Piano and Organ, ½-1 cr. per semester
MUS 141, 142, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442    Strings, ½-1 cr. per semester
MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, 351, 352, 451, 452    Woodwinds, ½-1 cr. per semester
MUS 161, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 471, 472    Brass, ½-1 cr. per semester
MUS 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 471, 472    Percussion, ½-1 cr. per semester
MUS 376   Junior Recital, ½ cr.

1 credit:

MUS 476   Senior Recital, 1 cr.

2 credits: Piano (except piano majors)

MUS 111   Beginning Keyboard Class, 1 cr.
MUS 112   Keyboard Class II, 1 cr.
MUS 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 431, 432  Keyboard: Piano and Organ, ½-1 cr. per semester

7 credits:

MUS 107   Women's Chorale, 0-1 cr.
MUS 130   Collegiate Wind Ensemble, 0-1 cr. per semester
MUS 140   Chamber Ensemble, 0-1 cr. per semester
MUS 150   Orchestra, 0-1 cr. per semester
MUS 170   Jazz Ensemble, 0-1 cr. per semester
MUS 209   Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 0-1 cr.
MUS 220   Chamber Singers, 0-1 cr.

5-6 creditsfrom the following:

MUS 202   American Music, 3 cr.
MUS 203   Jazz Survey, 3 cr.
MUS 205   World Musics, 2-3 cr.
MUS 224   Beginning Conducting, 2 cr.
MUS 226   Choral Conducting, 2 cr.
MUS 234   Instrumental Conducting, 2 cr.
MUS 411   Arranging, 1 cr.

Additional Requirements:Students without background in music theory may be required to take MUS 101 Music Fundamentals before taking MUS 211.

 All music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination. Consult the Music Department for more information.