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Fugues, rondos, and sonatas. Tonality, chord progressions, and intervals. Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin. These are terms you will become very familiar with as a student of music.
Bethany's music major consists of foundational courses in music theory, sight-singing and ear training, and music history, but the major includes many opportunities outside the classroom too. You can play an instrument in the Concert Band, Jazz Band, String Ensemble, Handbell Choir, or Drumline. If you?re a vocalist, you can sing in Concert Choir, Mary-Martha Singers, or perform in the annual Bethany Choraliers operetta. Hone your musical abilities through private lessons. Share your God-given talents in daily chapel services, recitals, and concerts. Learn from world-renowned musicians in master classes and Bethany?s chamber music series.
Graduates of music may find themselves directing ensembles, teaching private lessons, composing, performing, or furthering their studies in a graduate program.
Mission Statement
Bethany offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. This degree is built upon the understanding that music derives its purpose and strength from its role as a servant of Christ and His church. Students majoring in music may choose a course of study emphasizing theory and composition, history and literature, conducting, or performance.
Entry into the Major
Students should apply for admission into the degree program at the end of their third semester. Acceptance into the music degree programs requires a minimum 2.8 GPA in the music coursework of the first two years, and three semesters of ensemble and applied music.
Core Requirements
Required lower division courses:
Required upper division courses:
Five of the following:
Additional requirements:
- Eight credits of applied music (private lessons)
- Eight credits of ensemble music
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