Requirements
The Music major consists of 70 semester hours, of which 30 semester hours are core courses {MUS 113 , MUS 114 , MUS 209 , MUS 210 , MUS 211 , MUS 212 , MUS 213 , MUS 214 , MUS 311 , MUS 312 , MUS 313 , and MUS 314 ) required of all students. In addition, the student must complete 20 semester hours of studio instruction in piano or voice as listed in the sequence of courses in this section. All Music and Music Education majors must participate in the Concert Choir and/or other musical ensembles unless excused by the Department Chair. All students must take the Sophomore Written and Piano Proficiency Examinations. Piano Music Majors must complete the Sophomore Piano Major Proficiency Examination
Junior and Senior Music majors are required to present a recital in their performance emphasis. The minimum length for recitals is 30 minutes for the Junior Recital and 60 minutes for the Senior Recital. Each recital must be performed entirely from memory. The Senior Thesis and its defense must be completed and passed before the student is permitted to present the senior recital.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Through transformational learning, students will demonstrate competency in vocal performance. Students performing vocal juries and recitals will demonstrate a level of competency in technique and repertoire by nationally and international arrangers and composers.
- Through transformational learning, students will demonstrate competency in piano performance. Students performing piano juries and recitals will demonstrate a level of competency in technique and repertoire by nationally and international arrangers and composers.
- Students will be able to express in written and oral formats a correct comprehension of musical concepts linking knowledge and skills acquired in Music Literature, Music Theory, Aural Techniques, and Applied Music.
- Students will gain valuable exposure through internship by partnering with various educational institutions and businesses within the music industry.
Music Theory
Courses in Music Theory aid the students in acquiring concepts and skills which will enable them to understand and deal effectively with musical structure. While they do not aim to develop composers, they do aim to stimulate creativity.
Music Majors
Students who graduate from Tougaloo College with a bachelor’s degree in Music (performance emphasis) will demonstrate proficiency in music theory, music history, music performance, and basic piano skills. These skills, combined with many performance opportunities, prepare the students to become performers or to continue their studies in graduate school.
Curriculum Outcomes Redesigned for Engagement (CORE)/General Education Requirements
Click to see the Curriculum Outcomes Redesigned for Engagement (CORE)/General Education Requirements.
Return to: