A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Music - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 50.0910
- Total credits (published)
- 3
- Credits (computed from items)
- 42
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 174844
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_174844_6978556c
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Requirements for the Major
major core · 0 items
Core Music Courses
major core · 9 items
- 1
- 1
- As published: “Piano Class I (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”0.25
- As published: “Piano Class II (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”0.25
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course1
- Select 2 courses from Level III music electives, including at least one upper-level musicology elective (MUSIC 34x)Not resolved to a course2
- Select 3 additional courses from Level II or Level III music electivesNot resolved to a course3
Performance Studies
1 item
- 6 semesters (0.25 each); 4 in the same instrument/voice.Not resolved to a course1.5
Official Ensemble Participation
0 items
4 semesters
0 items
Required Performances 2
0 items
2 solo performances on a St. Olaf Student Recital
0 items
Required Recital Attendance 3
0 items
10 recitals per semester on campus, with a minimum of 60
0 items
Major Requirements
major core · 0 items
Core Music Courses
major core · 9 items
- 1
- 1
- As published: “Piano Class I (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”0.25
- As published: “Piano Class II (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”0.25
- 1
- 1
- 1
- Select 2 courses from Level III music electives, including at least one upper-level musicology elective (MUSIC 34x)Not resolved to a course2
- Select 1 additional course from Level II or Level III music electivesNot resolved to a course1
Performance Studies
0 items
6 semesters (0.25 each); 4 in the same instrument/voice
0 items
Official Ensemble Participation
0 items
4 semesters
0 items
Required Performances 2
0 items
2 solo performances on a St. Olaf student recital
0 items
Required Recital Attendance 3
0 items
10 recitals per semester on campus, with a minimum of 60
0 items
Composition Emphasis Requirements
0 items
Core Music Courses
major core · 3 items
- 1
- 1
- MUSPF 326 Composition Lesson: 4 semesters (0.25 each)Not resolved to a course1
Required Performances
0 items
2 composition performances, at least 1 in junior or senior year
0 items
Portfolio
0 items
With approval of the composition faculty, the student submits a portfolio of at least 3 compositions previously submitted for Level III composition courses to the Music Office by May 1 of the senior year.
0 items
Major Requirements
major core · 0 items
Core Music Courses
major core · 6 items
- 1
- 1
- As published: “Piano Class I (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 2”0.25
- As published: “Piano Class II (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 2”0.25
- 1
- 1
Select 1 course from 240-level musicology electives
electives · 2 items
- Select 2 courses from Level III music electives, including at least one upper-level musicology elective (MUSIC 340-level)Not resolved to a course2
- Select 1 additional course from Level II or Level III music electivesNot resolved to a course1
Performance Studies
1 item
- 6 semesters (0.25 each); 4 in the same instrument/voice.Not resolved to a course1.5
Official Ensemble Participation
0 items
4 semesters
0 items
Required Performances 3
0 items
Two solo performances on a St. Olaf Student Recital
0 items
Required Recital Attendance 4
0 items
10 recitals per semester on campus, with a minimum of 60
0 items
Emphasis in Musicology Requirements
0 items
Selection one of the following:
3 items
Two additional 340-level musicology courses
0 items
Required Portfolio:
0 items
With approval of the musicology faculty, the student submits a portfolio of at least 3 papers previously submitted for Level III musicology courses to the Music Office by May 1 of the senior year. One of these must be revised with faculty supervision to demonstrate the student's best work in musicology.
0 items
Major Requirements
major core · 0 items
Core Music Courses
major core · 8 items
- 1
- 1
- As published: “Piano Class I (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”0.25
- As published: “Piano Class II (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”0.25
- 1
- 1
- Select 2 courses from Level III music electives, including at least one upper-level musicology elective (MUSIC 34x)Not resolved to a course2
- Select 2 additional courses from Level II or Level III music electivesNot resolved to a course2
Performance Studies Lessons
0 items
6 semesters (0.25 each); 4 in the same instrument/voice
0 items
Official Ensemble Participation
0 items
4 semesters in an official ensemble
0 items
Required Performances 2
0 items
2 solo performances on a St. Olaf Student Recital
0 items
Required Recital Attendance 3
0 items
10 recitals per semester on campus, with a minimum of 60
0 items
Theory Emphasis Requirements
0 items
Core Music Courses
major core · 3 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
Required Portfolio
0 items
With approval of the theory faculty, the student submits a portfolio of at least 3 papers previously submitted for Level III theory courses to the Music Office by May 1 of the senior year. One of these must be revised with faculty supervision to demonstrate the student's best work in music analysis.
0 items
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