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					| 2017-2018 HillBook (Class of 2021) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK] 
 
 Visual and Performing Arts, B.A., Music Concentration |  
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				Department Chairperson:The Visual and Performing Arts Major with a Concentration in Music requires the completion of 8 courses plus 9 additional credits of performance-based work. |  
													| Complete Three Music History Courses
Complete Three Music Theory/Technology Courses
Complete Three Credits of Piano
 Students who already have a command of piano may test out through a piano proficiency exam. These students must substitute three additional semesters of studio lessons on the same instrument or voice for these three credits.Complete Nine Credits of Performance Based Courses
 Option A: Complete 3 credits of studio lessons on the same instrument/voice plus 6 of participation in ensembles. Students must participate in one or two of the same ensemble (i.e. 6 credits of Guitar Ensemble; or 3 credits of Concert Ensemble and 3 credits of Collegiate Chorale.) Option B: Complete 6 credits of studio lessons on one or two instruments/voice and 3 credits of participation in one ensemble (i.e. 6 credits of flute lessons and 3 credits of Concert Ensemble; or 3 credits of voice lessons, 3 credits of piano lessons, and 3 credits in Collegiate Chorale.)Complete the Music Capstone Course
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