Admission as a music history and literature major
Music students who have developed a strong interest in music history and have demonstrated a high standard of academic achievement may apply to the chair of the music composition/history department for acceptance as a major in music history. It is also possible to add music history to an existing major for a double major. Application for admission to the music history program is made prior to the end of the sophomore year.
Applicants should submit sample papers to the department chair. These will be reviewed by the music history faculty. For full acceptance into the program a student must have achieved a 3.0 average in each of the following groups of courses: Music Theory and History (MUCH 151, 152, 251, 261); World Music or Jazz (MUCH 233, 234 or 235; MUSP 219 or 237), and Aural Skills (MUCH 141, 142, 241). Students with an average of 2.5 to 2.9 may be accepted as majors on probationary status. Students accepted on this status must achieve a 3.0 average in major area courses within two semesters (summer is not included). Failure to do so will result in discontinuation as a music history and literature major.
MUCH small ensembles
The department offers small ensembles as a training ground for performance practice
and a showcase for music of a particular genre. These are the Afro-Caribbean
Ensemble, Balinese Gamelan Ensemble, Early Music Ensemble and New Music
Ensemble.
College of Musical Arts
Participation in these ensembles by music history and literature majors beyond
the required four hours is strongly encouraged. All music majors are expected to
participate in ensembles throughout their
undergraduate program at Bowling Green State University.
Functional keyboard proficiency tests I and II are required. See Music education: Functional keyboard requirements and pertinent course descriptions.
The bachelor of music degree in music history and literature requires 122-133 total credits, distributed as follows:
For specific information consult the music history and literature coordinator of the music composition/history department.
Electives outside of music
One additional course from the approved general education list and at least two of the following: one fine arts elective, one English literature elective, one English literature/composition elective and one philosophy elective. Total general education plus electives: 30-36 hours.
Two courses in the same foreign language and two courses in a second language.
Total: 16 hours.
All history and literature majors are required to complete the following music courses. Minimum total: 73 hours.
Music performance
Piano proficiency
Music theory
Music history and literature courses
Candidates for the bachelor's degree in music history and literature are required to submit scholarly papers which demonstrate an understanding of historical issues and basic research techniques. This is accomplished through MUCH 406, Problems in Music History.
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