Allegheny College

Outcome Through the theory complex: Understanding of the materials of which music is put together. Through the history complex: Understanding of the evolution of music and the mutual influence music and society have on each other. Through the applied and ensemble programs: Understanding of the re-creative process and the self-discipline required to achieve it. Major: The major program in Music leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in music and requires the completion of 48 semester hours of coursework including: 12 semester hours of music theory (Music 189, 288, 289, and 400); 12 semester hours of music history (Music 184, 286, 287, 384); 16 semester hours of ensemble participation and applied music at the 400-level on student’s principal instrument (either 10 semester hours in Music 430-479 and 6 semester hours in Music 430-479 or 530, or 11 semester hours in Music 430-479 and 5 semester hours in Music 430-479 or 530, or 12 semester hours in Music 430-479 and 4 semester hours in Music 430-479 or 530); 2 semester hours of post-tonal music, the Junior Seminar and the Senior Project.