The Adrian College Music Department offers
comprehensive degree programs fully certified by the state of Michigan
and aligned with the standards set by the National Association of
Schools of Music (NASM). Most music degrees are designed to be completed within
four years.
We offer the following degrees in Music:
Bachelor of Music in Performance (B.M.)
Bachelor of Music in Music Education (B.M.E)
Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts in Arts Mgt - Music (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre (B.A.)
Music Minor
Below is an outline of required music courses for
each degree program. The courses are laid out in the recommended
sequence of instruction from freshman through senior year.
Remember to include
in your planning..
Course requirements for Bachelor of Music in
Performance (BM)
The BM in Performance is a highly
intensive degree program focusing on the development the individual's ability
on his/her instrument, with a concentration on connecting music theory
and history to performance practice. Remember to include
in your planning.
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Freshman Year /
FALL
MUS 099 Music Fundamentals (3)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (2)
Sophomore Year / FALL
MUS 102 Theory II (2)
MUS 104 Ear Training II (1)
MUS 116 Keyboard II (1)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (2)
MUS Music elective
Junior Year / FALL
MUS 202 Theory IV (2)
MUS 204 Ear Training IV (1)
MUS 216 Keyboard IV (1)
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (2)
MUS 401 Musical Form (2)
Take piano proficiency exam
Senior Year / FALL
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Chamber Ensemble (1)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (2)
MUS Music Elective (advanced)
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Freshman Year /
SPRING
MUS
101 Theory I (2)
MUS
103 Ear Training I (1)
MUS
115 Keyboard I (1)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (2)
Sophomore Year /
SPRING
MUS 201 Theory III (2)
MUS 203 Ear Training III (1)
MUS 215 Keyboard III (1)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (2)
MUS Music elective
MUS Chamber Ensemble (1)
Sophomore spring jury will determine
final approval for continuation in BM Perf degree.
Junior Year / SPRING
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (2)
MUS 310 Junior Recital (1)
MUS Music elective (advanced)
MUS Chamber Ensemble (1)
Senior Year / SPRING
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Chamber Ensemble (1)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (2)
MUS 410 Senior Recital (1)
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Course requirements for Bachelor of Music in
Music Education (BME)
The BME is a highly intensive
degree program that balances musical training with a thorough preparation for teaching music in the K-12 public
school system. This is a four - year degree program that provides ample
hands-on experience through public school classroom observation, field
work and student teaching. Remember to include
in your planning.
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Freshman Year /
FALL
MUS 099 Music Fundamentals (3)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS Music Ed Methods (1)
Attend T Ed information meeting in
Oct.
Sophomore Year / FALL
MUS 102 Theory II (2)
MUS 104 Ear Training II (1)
MUS 116 Keyboard II (1)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS Music Ed Methods (1)
MUS 301 or 401 (2)
MUS Music History (3)
T Ed 205 (3)
T
Ed 203 (1)
Junior Year / FALL
MUS 202 Theory IV (2)
MUS 204 Ear Training IV (1)
MUS 216 Keyboard IV (1)
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS 301 or 401 (2)
MUS Music Ed Methods (1)
MUS 371 Elementary Music Methods (2)
Take piano proficiency exam
Senior Year / FALL
MUS Chamber Ensemble (1)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS Applied Piano
(recommended) (1)
MUS Music Ed Methods (1)
MUS 410 Senior Recital (1)
T Ed 346 (2)
T
Ed 300 (1)
T Ed 471 Social Foundations (3)
Take the MTTC Exam
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Freshman Year /
SPRING
MUS
101 Theory I (2)
MUS
103 Ear Training I (1)
MUS
115 Keyboard I (1)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS 131 Foundations in Music Ed (2)
T Ed 204 (3)
T Ed 200, 201 or 202 (1)
Apply to Teacher Education Dept
Take Basic Skills Test
Sophomore Year / SPRING
MUS 201 Theory III (2)
MUS 203 Ear Training III (1)
MUS 215 Keyboard III (1)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS 302 or 402 (2)
MUS Music History (3)
T Ed 330 (3)
T
Ed 300 (1)
Sophomore spring jury will determine
final approval for continuation in BME degree.
Junior Year / SPRING
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS Applied Piano
(recommended) (1)
MUS 302 or 402 (2)
MUS 362 or 363 Secondary Music Methods
(2)
MUS Chamber Ensemble (1)
T Ed 350 (2)
Senior Year / SPRING
T Ed 400 Associate Teaching
(12)
T Ed 444 Student Teaching Seminar (1)
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Course requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in
Music (BA)
The BA in Music is a liberals arts
degree with a focus on Music, providing a strong foundation in musical
skills and knowledge while allowing time to explore
other fields of interest. This degree is ideal for the individual who
wishes to double major in another field in addition to Music (for
instance Business or Psychology). Remember to include
in your planning.
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Freshman Year /
FALL
MUS 099 Music Fundamentals (3)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
Sophomore Year / FALL
MUS 102 Theory II (2)
MUS 104 Ear Training II (1)
MUS 116 Keyboard II (1)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
Junior Year / FALL
MUS 202 Theory IV (2)
MUS 204 Ear Training IV (1)
MUS 216 Keyboard IV (1)
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
Take piano proficiency exam
Senior Year / FALL
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
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Freshman Year /
SPRING
MUS
101 Theory I (2)
MUS
103 Ear Training I (1)
MUS
115 Keyboard I (1)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
Sophomore Year /
SPRING
MUS 201 Theory III (2)
MUS 203 Ear Training III (1)
MUS 215 Keyboard III (1)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
Junior Year / SPRING
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
Senior Year / SPRING
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS 410 Senior Recital (1)
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Course requirements for
the BA in Arts Mgt / Music (BA)
The Arts Management degree allows
students to gain knowledge and expertise in the fields of Music and
Business. An internship experience with a local recording studio,
community concert hall, or symphony orchestra gives students the
opportunity work in the music industry. Remember to include
in your planning.
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Freshman Year /
FALL
MUS 099 Music Fundamentals (3)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
Sophomore Year / FALL
MUS
102 Theory II (2)
MUS
104 Ear Training II (1)
MUS
116 Keyboard II (1)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
B AD 230 Marketing (3)
COMM 205 Public Relations (3)
Junior Year / FALL
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson
(recommended) (1)
ENGL 271 Journalism (3)
Senior Year / FALL
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson
(recommended) (1)
B AD 242 Business and
Prof Comm. (3)
MUS Professional Internship (3) |
Freshman Year /
SPRING
MUS
101 Theory I (2)
MUS
103 Ear Training I (1)
MUS
115 Keyboard I (1)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
Sophomore Year /
SPRING
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
ART 101
Two-Dimensional Design (2)
B AD 241 Management (3)
ACCT 203 Principles of
Accounting (3)
Junior Year / SPRING
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson
(recommended) (1)
ACCT 305 Business Law (3)
MUS 341 Special Topics in Music (3)
Senior Year / SPRING
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson
(recommended) (1)
MUS Professional Internship (3)
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Course requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in
Musical Theatre (BA)
Through a combination of Music, Dance and Theatre classes, students gain
experience and knowledge in Musical Theatre Performance. Stage
productions and scene workshops are an important part of this degree
program. Opportunities to perform in local community stage productions
are also a regular part of this program. Remember to include
in your planning.
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Freshman Year /
FALL
MUS 099 Music Fundamentals (3)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
THRE Dance Class (1)
Sophomore Year / FALL
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS Applied Piano (1)
THRE 108 Acting I (3)
THRE Dance Class (1)
Junior Year / FALL
MUS Large Ensemble
(recommended) (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS Applied Piano
(recommended) (1)
THRE 303 Acting II (3)
THRE Dance Class (1)
THRE 207 Stagecraft (3)
Senior Year / FALL
MUS Large Ensemble
(recommended) (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
THRE Dance Class (1)
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Freshman Year /
SPRING
MUS 201 Theory I (2)
MUS 203 Ear Training I (1)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS Musical Theatre
Workshop (1)
THRE Dance Class (1)
Sophomore Year /
SPRING
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS Applied Piano (1)
MUS Musical Theatre
Workshop (1)
THRE Dance Class (1)
Junior Year / SPRING
MUS Large Ensemble
(recommended) (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS Applied Piano
(recommended) (1)
MUS Musical Theatre
Workshop (1)
THRE 318 Choreography (1)
THRE Dance Class (1)
Senior Year / SPRING
MUS Large Ensemble
(recommended) (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS Mus Th
Workshop (recommended) (1)
THRE Dance Class (1)
THRE 314 History of Musical Theatre
(3)
THRE Senior Recital
Project (1)
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Course Requirements for
the Music Minor (minor)
The Music Minor allows students the
opportunity to gain basic knowledge in the field of music through
performance and theory. This two-year sequence of courses may be started
in the freshman, sophomore or junior year.
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Semester 1 /
FALL
MUS 099 Music Fundamentals (3)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
Semester 3 / FALL
MUS 102 Theory II (2)
MUS 104 Ear Training II (1)
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
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Semester 2 /
SPRING
MUS
101 Theory I (2)
MUS
103 Ear Training I (1)
MUS
Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
Semester 4 /
SPRING
MUS 201 Theory III (2)
MUS 203 Ear Training III (1)
MUS Music History (3)
MUS Large Ensemble (1)
MUS Applied Lesson (1)
MUS Music Elective
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