An audition in an applied emphasis (guitar, percussion, piano, strings, voice, winds) is required before admission to the major or minor. Audition requirements appropriate to each emphasis (instrumental or voice) are available on-line (https://cfa.lmu.edu/programs/music/auditions/) and from the administrative office (Burns 103) of the Department of Music.
One semester of foreign language selected from the following:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITAL 2101 | Italian 1 | 4 |
| GRMN 2101 | German 1 | 4 |
| FREN 2101 | French 1 | 4 |
Note:
The language option selected may be taken for Credit/No Credit grading but requires the approval of the Chairperson and the applied emphasis instructor.
21 Semester Hours (Plus Foreign Language Requirement)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language Requirement | 4 | |
| MUSC 101 | Studio Class (2 semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 121 and MUSC 122 | Music Theory and Form I and Music Theory and Form II 1 | 6 |
| MUSC 133 and MUSC 134 | Aural Skills I and Aural Skills II 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 316 | Music History: Antiquity to 1600 | 3 |
| MUSC 317 | Music History: 1600-1820 | 3 |
| MUSC 318 | Music History: 1820 to Present | 3 |
| MUSC 180 and MUSC 181 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice and Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice 1 | 1 |
| Applied Emphasis Ensemble(s) taken concurrently 1 | 2 | |
| Select one of the following: | 0-2 | |
| African Music Ensemble | ||
| African Music Ensemble II | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| Consort Singers | ||
| Chamber Music Ensembles | ||
| Oriana Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 24-26 | |
must be taken concurrently
Individual Instructions
Music majors are required to complete a minimum of four semesters, and Music minors two semesters, of individual instruction in the following emphasis areas:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major | ||
| MUSC 180 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 181 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 280 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 281 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice | 1 |
| Minor | ||
| MUSC 180 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 181 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice | 1 |
Each semester hour of earned credit in private applied lessons requires the following:
Only students who have been officially accepted through audition and declared music majors or minors by the Department of Music may enroll in private applied lessons.
No applied music fee is required.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 180 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 181 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 280 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 281 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 380 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, Composition | 1 |
| MUSC 381 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, Composition | 1 |
| MUSC 480 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, Composition | 1 |
| MUSC 481 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, Composition | 1 |
Practice room facilities (free of charge) are available to all applied music students enrolled for credit.
Applied music courses are repeatable for credit. Majors who wish to continue credit enrollment beyond minimum requirements may enroll in the subsequent offerings.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 380 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, Composition | 1 |
| MUSC 381 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, Composition | 1 |
| MUSC 480 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, Composition | 1 |
| MUSC 481 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, Composition | 1 |
Individual instruction is available in Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, and Voice. Permission of professor required.
There is an applied music fee of $595.00 per semester for fourteen 30-minute weekly lessons. Applied music courses are repeatable for credit.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 182 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 282 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 382 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 482 | Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Winds, Voice | 1 |
Class instruction is available in voice, guitar, and piano for students at the beginning level.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 105 | The Vocal Experience | 3 |
| MUSC 106 | The Guitar Experience | 3 |
| MUSC 107 | The Piano Experience | 3 |
All of these courses fulfill Explorations: Creative Experience in the University Core. MUSC 107 The Piano Experience requires a $15 lab fee for keyboard/headset upkeep.
Music majors are required to complete eight semesters, and Music minors three semesters, of active participation in an ensemble appropriate to the area of individual instruction emphasis.
Membership is open to all students and the University community on audition-after-enrollment basis.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 454 | African Music Ensemble | 0-1 |
| MUSC 455 | African Music Ensemble II | 0-1 |
| MUSC 490 | Chamber Orchestra | 0-1 |
| MUSC 491 | Consort Singers | 0-2 |
| MUSC 492 | Chamber Music Ensembles 1 | 0-1 |
| MUSC 493 | Oriana Vocal Ensemble | 0-1 |
| MUSC 495 | Concert Choir | 0-1 |
Includes guitar, string, piano, and percussion ensembles. These classes are repeatable for credit.
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