Major Requirements
The requirements for a major in music and business entrepreneurship leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree are 73 credits:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Courses | ||
| MUS 111 | Materials of Music I | 1 |
| MUS 112 | Materials of Music II | 1 |
| MUS 115 | Rhythm Performance and Hearing | 1 |
| MUS 116 | Tonal Singing and Hearing | 1 |
| MUS 211 | Tonal Theory | 4 |
| MUS 222 | Music In/As Social Life | 4 |
| MUS 232 | History of Western Music: Medieval to the Mid-19th Century | 4 |
| MUS 315 | Post-Tonal Theory and History | 4 |
| MUS 363 | Global Materials and Processes | 4 |
| MUS 450 | Technology Capstone | 4 |
| Music electives 1 | 6 | |
| Private instruction or class piano | 8 | |
| 8 semesters of music ensemble participation 2 | ||
| Business/Entrepreneurship Courses | ||
| BUS 210 | Ethics and Leadership | 4 |
| BUS 220 | Principles of Accounting and Finance | 4 |
| BUSN 305 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUSN 339 | Principles of Management and Leadership | 3 |
| ENPR 240 | Entrepreneurial Mindset I | 1 |
| ENPR 340 | Entrepreneurial Mindset II | 2 |
| ENPR 341 | Design Thinking | 3 |
| ENPR 342 | Entrepreneurial Storytelling | 3 |
| ENPR 442 | Customer Attraction | 3 |
| Business electives (select from the following): | 4 | |
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Principles of Mktg and Sales | ||
| Theory/Appl in Leadership | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| Venture Planning | ||
| Startup Venture | ||
| Arts Management | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Total Hours | 72 | |
- 1
It is suggested that students concentrate the elective courses within a single area - music theory and composition, music history and literature, conducting or pedagogy. Credits in private lesson instruction may not be used to fulfill the 8-credit requirement in music electives.
- 2
Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of enrollment.
Degree and Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program-specific requirements listed above, all students must complete the graduation requirements specified for their degree. See the Degree and Graduation Requirements section for more information.
Suggested Four-Year Plan
The four-year plan detailed below is a suggested coursework sequence. This plan may need to be adapted based on course offerings as well as individual student circumstances, such as transfer credit and study away experiences.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| FYS 110 | Engaged Citizenship Seminar | 4 |
| ENG 110 or COM 110 |
Writing to Engage or Communicating to Engage |
4 |
| MUS 111 | Materials of Music I | 1 |
| MUS 115 | Rhythm Performance and Hearing | 1 |
| MUS 116 | Tonal Singing and Hearing | 1 |
| MUS 222 | Music In/As Social Life (or Exploration Course) | 4 |
| MUS 130 | Class Piano I (or Piano Lessons) | 1 |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| COM 110 or ENG 110 |
Communicating to Engage or Writing to Engage |
4 |
| MUS 112 | Materials of Music II | 1 |
| MUS 131 | Class Piano II (or Piano Lessons) | 1 |
| Exploration Course (or MUS 222 Music In/As Social Life) | 4 | |
| WELL 110 | Engaging in Lifelong Wellness | 1 |
| Exploration Course | 4 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUS 232 | History of Western Music: Medieval to the Mid-19th Century | 4 |
| ENPR 240 | Entrepreneurial Mindset I | 1 |
| ENPR 340 | Entrepreneurial Mindset II | 2 |
| REL 200 | Christianity and Religious Diversity (or Exploration Course) | 4 |
| Language I (or Exploration) | 4 | |
| MUS 230 | Class Piano III (or Piano Lessons) | 1 |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUS 210 | Ethics and Leadership | 4 |
| MUS 211 | Tonal Theory | 4 |
| MUS 231 | Class Piano IV (or Piano Lessons) | 1 |
| WELL 111 | Engaging in a Balanced Life | 1 |
| Language II (or Exploration or REL 200) | 4 | |
| Music Elective | 2 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BUS 220 | Principles of Accounting and Finance | 4 |
| ENPR 341 | Design Thinking | 3 |
| MUS 315 | Post-Tonal Theory and History | 4 |
| BUSN 339 | Principles of Management and Leadership | 3 |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENPR 342 | Entrepreneurial Storytelling | 3 |
| MUS 363 | Global Materials and Processes | 4 |
| Exploration Course | 4 | |
| Music Elective | 2 | |
| Elective - Music or Non-Music (if needed) | 1-4 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUS 450 | Technology Capstone | 4 |
| ENPR 442 | Customer Attraction | 3 |
| Exploration (or REL 3xx) | 4 | |
| Business Elective | 4 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUSN 305 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| REL 3xx (or Exploration Course) | 4 | |
| Music Elective | 2 | |
| Exploration Course | 4 | |
| Elective - Music or Non-Music (if needed) | 1-4 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Total Hours | 128-134 | |
Important Notes
- Although Bachelor of Arts music students need not take more than two years of ensemble courses, it is highly recommended that they continue to participate in Concordia's music programs by remaining active in an ensemble of their choice.
- It is suggested that students concentrate the music elective courses within a single area - music theory and composition, music history, conducting, or pedagogy. Credits in private instruction may not be used to fulfill the music electives requirement.
- Students are reminded to pay attention to the courses chosen outside of their music major. Review the Core Curriculum requirements, PEAK requirements, and overall Degree and Graduation requirements for more information.
- Students must earn at least a C in any music theory and aural skills course that is a prerequisite for a higher-level course in either subject.
- Piano proficiency level must be passed. It is recommended that at least 2 credits of private piano instruction be taken.
- Eight total credits of piano and/or primary instrument lessons are required, but primary instrument lessons are encouraged for all eight semesters of coursework.
- Eight total music elective credits are required.