All candidates for a baccalaureate degree must complete the  College's
Liberal Arts and Science (LASAR) requirements.  These  include:


 
Humanities I:   2 courses in the area of literature and literary criticism.


Humanities II:  1 course that stresses appreciation and/or 
                participation in the areas of art, music or theatre.


Humanities III: 1 course involving the study of language, culture or 
                aesthetics.


Physical and Biological Sciences:  2 courses, one with a participatory
                laboratory component, stressing the scientific method.


Scientific Methodology and Quantitative Reasoning:  1 course in
                college-level mathematics, computer science, data  analysis, 
                statistics, scientific methodology or logic.


Social Sciences:2 courses from different departments, dealing
                with historical change, the economy, government, 
                decision-making, community structure, and organization.

 
Pre-Industrial/Non-Western Civilization:  1 course devoted  to the
                study of Pre-Industrial and/or Non-Western Civilization.



The specific LASAR requirements vary somewhat for B.Mus.  students. 
All students should consult with the School of Music  re the specific LASAR
requirements.

 
Bachelor of Arts                             credits

Introduction to Music Literature                3
Music History I-III                             9
Harmony and Counterpoint I-V                   15
20th-Century Theory                             3 
Sight-Singing and Dictation I-IV                8 
Analysis I,II                                   4
Conducting I                                    2 
Orchestration I	                                3 
Composition                                     3< 
Orchestra, Wind Ensemble or Choir             0-8*
*May be taken with or without credit.

                                               -----
Total required music credits, B.A.             50-58
 

Bachelor of Music
                                            
                                             credits
 
Classroom Courses
 

Introduction to Music Literature                  3
 
Music History I-III                               9
 
Harmony and Counterpoint I-V     		 15

20th-Century Theory                               3

Sight-Singing and Dictation I-IV                  8

Analysis I,II                                     4
  


Plus one from the following three courses:
 

Conducting I                                      2
 
Orchestration I                                   3
 
Composition                                       3
 


Performance Courses
 

Private Lessons I-VIII
 
Chamber Music & Small Ensembles*                  8
 
Repertoire for Major Instruments/Voice            2
 
Accompanying (pianists only)                      4

Diction (singers only)                            4
 
Orchestra, Wind Ensemble or Choir               0-8


*4 semesters required.
 
**Orchestra, Wind Ensemble or Choir
 
  is required each semester.  May be
  
  taken with or without credit.
  
                                               -----
 
Total required music credits, B.Mus.           78-91


 

Music Education

 

The following courses are required for New York State teaching 	
certification.  Students interested in teaching in secondary 
schools take these in addition to the courses listed above. 


Education Courses                            credits


   Principles & Practices of
    Contemporary Education                        4

   Human Development & Learning I,II              6
 

 Music Education Courses


    All music education students:

    Introduction to Music Education               3
 
    Conducting II                                 2

    Group Instruction In Voice                    1
 
    Seminar in Teaching of Music                  4

    Student Teaching in Music                     6
  

Vocal Music concentrators, in addition:

    Vocal Pedagogy
   
    School Choral Program


Instrumental music concentrators, in addition:


    Orchestration II                              2

    Group Instruction Courses in Strings,

    Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion               4

    SchoolInstrumental Program                    3
  

 Total credits in Music Education                31-35