Music

The Music program is structured to integrate theory and practice. Students select a combination of component courses that together constitute one full course, called a Music Third. A minimal Music Third includes four components:

1. Individual instruction (instrumental performance, composition, or voice), the central area of study around which the rest of the program is planned;

2. Theory and/or history (see requirements below);

3. A performance ensemble (see area requirements below);

4. Concert attendance/Music Tuesdays (see requirement below).

The student, in consultation with the faculty, plans the Music program best-suited to his or her needs and interests. Advanced students may, with faculty consent, elect to take two-thirds of their course study in music.