Applied Music Minor
Admission Requirements
All students seeking an Applied Music Minor must demonstrate musical background and the strengths in performance and/or composition necessary for successful completion of the stated curriculum. Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the Conservatory as an Applied Music Minor. A student will be admitted to the Conservatory of Music after:
- Meeting requirements for University admission.
- Completing a Conservatory application with the required number of references.
- Completing a Conservatory audition.
After acceptance and upon entrance, students will be assessed with regard to their performance levels. They will also be given the option to take placement surveys in musicianship, written theory, and/or keyboard skills, or they may simply choose to begin their studies at the introductory level. Specific information concerning the content of these surveys and suggestions for preparation are available by contacting the Conservatory Office.
GPA Requirements
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the minor and receive a minimum grade of C in each required music course.
Curriculum Requirements
For students in a Music major who are interested in a formal, cohesive study in a secondary instrument or voice, the Applied Music Minor is available. The Applied Music Minor requires 20 credits.
To add an Applied Music Minor, an application to the Conservatory of Music and an audition is required. Contact the Conservatory Office for details.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Select 10 credits from the following: 1 | 10 | |
MUSC 1401-1433 | Applied Music (Primary Instrument) | |
| Introduction to Composition | ||
MUSC 4401-4433 | Applied Music (Primary Instrument) | |
| MUSC 275 | Music Area Seminar 2 | 0 |
| Elective and ensemble courses by student's area of interest (see requirements below) | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
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MUSC 1401-1433 Applied Music must be taken 1–2 credits at a time through proficiency level: 224. MUSC 4401-4433 Applied Music must be taken 1–2 credits at a time through proficiency level: 326.
Composition Minors will take MUSC 181 in their first semester of study in lieu of MUSC 1407.
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Taken every semester in conjunction with Applied Music.
Elective & Ensemble Courses
Depending on the student's area of interest, the following ensembles and courses are required:
Composition
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 4 credits of ensembles; one major ensemble, plus three additional ensembles: 1 | 4 | |
| Biola Chorale | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Symphonic Winds | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Men's Chorus | ||
| Biola String Quartet | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Brass Quintet | ||
| Chamber Music | ||
| Secondary Chamber Music | ||
| Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Percussion Ensemble | ||
| Opera/Musical Scenes | ||
| Opera and Musical Production | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following electives: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Music Technology | ||
| Modal and Tonal Counterpoint | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| Form and Analysis | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
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Major ensembles include: MUSC 001, MUSC 003, MUSC 007, MUSC 008, MUSC 011, MUSC 012, MUSC 014, MUSC 390.
Instrumental/Voice
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 4 credits of ensembles: | 4 | |
| Biola Chorale | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Symphonic Winds | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Men's Chorus | ||
| Biola String Quartet | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Brass Quintet | ||
| Chamber Music | ||
| Secondary Chamber Music | ||
| Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Percussion Ensemble | ||
| Opera/Musical Scenes | ||
| Opera and Musical Production | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following electives: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Music Technology | ||
MUSC 1401-1433 or MUSC 4401-4433 | Applied Music (Elective) | |
| Modal and Tonal Counterpoint | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| Music Literature: Major Performance Area | ||
| Pedagogy: Major Performance Area | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Piano
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1399 | Piano Accompanying | 1 |
| MUSC 261 | Keyboard Sight Reading I | 1 |
| MUSC 262 | Keyboard Sight Reading II | 1 |
| MUSC 360 | Collaborative Piano | 1 |
| MUSC 425 | Piano Literature I | 1 |
| MUSC 426 | Piano Literature II | 1 |
| MUSC 430 | Pedagogy: Major Performance Area | 2 |
| Select 2 credits from the following electives: | 2 | |
| Introduction to Music Technology | ||
| Applied Music: Piano - Classical | ||
or MUSC 4419 | Applied Music: Piano - Classical | |
| Modal and Tonal Counterpoint | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
