Music - Bachelor of Music (B.M.)

Major Requirements

OLE Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree 1

General graduation requirements for all B.M. degrees 2

Core Music Courses

1. MUSIC 114

   Musicianship: Tonality
   1
2. MUSIC 141

   Introduction to Musicology
   1
3. MUSIC 212

   Chromatic Musicianship and Form
   1
4. MUSIC 214

   Post-Tonal Musicianship
   1
5. MUSIC 237

   Local and Global Musicking
   1
6. MUSIC 241

   History and Literature of Music I
   1.00
7. MUSIC 242

   History and Literature of Music II
   1.00
8. MUSIC 251

   Conducting

   As published: “Conducting (0.50)”
   0.50
9. Select one upper-level musicology elective (MUSIC 34x)

   Not resolved to a course
   1
10. Select 1 additional courses from Level II or Level III music electives (can include secondary performance studies)

    Not resolved to a course
    1

Performance Studies

Once accepted into the B.M. Performance program, students must register for a minimum of 6 semesters of 1.0 credit lessons (4 at Level I, subsequent at Level II)

Required Performances 3

2 solo performances on a St. Olaf Student Recital (may include Entrance and Continuance)

Entrance examination

Continuance examination

Junior half recital

Senior full recital

Official Ensemble Participation

Every semester in an official ensemble

Required Recital Attendance 4

10 recitals per semester on campus, with a minimum of 60

S/U Policy

No required course in the major can be taken S/U

Additional Requirements for Emphasis in Voice

1. MUSIC 161

   Piano Class I

   As published: “Piano Class I (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”
   0.25
2. MUSIC 162

   Piano Class II

   As published: “Piano Class II (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”
   0.25
3. MUSIC 261

   Piano Class III

   As published: “Piano Class III (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”
   0.25
4. MUSIC 262

   Piano Class IV

   As published: “Piano Class IV (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”
   0.25
5. MUSIC 263

   Lyric Diction I

   As published: “Lyric Diction I (0.25)”
   0.25
6. MUSIC 264

   Lyric Diction II

   As published: “Lyric Diction II (0.25)”
   0.25
7. MUSIC 281

   Vocal Solo Literature I

   As published: “Vocal Solo Literature I (0.25)”
   0.25
8. MUSIC 282

   Vocal Solo Literature II

   As published: “Vocal Solo Literature II (0.25)”
   0.25
9. MUSIC 291

   Vocal Development and Pedagogy
   0.25
10. MUSIC 292

    Vocal Pedagogy II
    0.25

Select one of the following:

1. MUSIC 267

   Advanced Acting for the Lyric Stage
2. MUSIC 268

   Opera Creation Residency in the Schools: Civic Engagement
3. MUSIC 269

   Opera Workshop
4. Select 0.50 additional course from Level II or Level III music electives (can include secondary performance studies). Please see note below regarding the possibility of 1.50 credits being required. 1

   Not resolved to a course
   0.50

Required world languages:

Students are required to do two semesters of either French or German (or proficiency exam) plus two semesters of a second world language (or proficiency exam)

Additional Requirements for Emphasis in Strings

1. MUSIC 161

   Piano Class I

   As published: “Piano Class I (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”
   0.25
2. MUSIC 162

   Piano Class II

   As published: “Piano Class II (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”
   0.25
3. MUSIC 261

   Piano Class III

   As published: “Piano Class III (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”
   0.25
4. MUSIC 275

   Instrumental Chamber Music

   As published: “Instrumental Chamber Music (0.25) (2 semesters at 0.25 each)”
   0.50
5. MUSIC 295

   String Literature and Pedagogy

   As published: “String Literature and Pedagogy (0.50)”
   0.50
6. Select 2.25 additional courses from Level II or Level III music electives (can include secondary performance studies). Please see note below regarding the possibility of 3.00 credits being required.

   Not resolved to a course
   2.25

Additional Requirements for Emphasis in Piano

1. MUSIC 270

   Advanced Keyboard Skills

   As published: “Advanced Keyboard Skills (minimum grade of B-)”
   0.25
2. MUSIC 283

   Piano Literature

   As published: “Piano Literature (0.50)”
   0.50
3. MUSIC 293

   Keyboard Pedagogy

   As published: “Keyboard Pedagogy (0.50)”
   0.50
4. Select 2.25 additional courses from Level II or Level II music electives (can include secondary performance studies)

   Not resolved to a course
   2.25
5. MUSIC 275

   Instrumental Chamber Music

   As published: “Instrumental Chamber Music (0.25)”
   0.25
6. 1 semester of MUSPF 106, Collaborative Keyboard (0.25)

   Not resolved to a course
   .25

Additional Requirements for Emphasis in Winds, Brass, Percussion

1. MUSIC 161

   Piano Class I

   As published: “Piano Class I (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”
   0.25
2. MUSIC 162

   Piano Class II

   As published: “Piano Class II (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”
   0.25
3. MUSIC 261

   Piano Class III

   As published: “Piano Class III (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 1”
   0.25
4. MUSIC 275

   Instrumental Chamber Music

   As published: “Instrumental Chamber Music (0.25) (2 semesters)”
   0.50
5. MUSIC 298

   Independent Study

   As published: “Independent Study (Pedagogy and Literature)”
   1
6. Select 1.75 additional courses from Level II or Level II music electives (can include secondary performance studies). Please see note below regarding the possibility of 2.50 credits being required. 1

   Not resolved to a course
   1.75

Additional Requirements for Emphasis in Organ

1. MUSIC 270

   Advanced Keyboard Skills

   As published: “Advanced Keyboard Skills (minimum grade of B-)”
   0.25
2. MUSIC 293

   Keyboard Pedagogy

   As published: “Keyboard Pedagogy (0.50)”
   0.50
3. MUSIC 298

   Independent Study

   As published: “Independent Study (Organ Literature)”
   1
4. Select 2.25 additional courses from Level II or Level II music electives (can include secondary performance studies)

   Not resolved to a course
   2.25

Additional Requirements for Emphasis in Voice with Musical Theater

1. MUSIC 148

   Contemporary Styles Voice Class
   0.25
2. MUSIC 161

   Piano Class I

   As published: “Piano Class I (0.25)”
   0.25
3. MUSIC 162

   Piano Class II

   As published: “Piano Class II (0.25)”
   0.25
4. MUSIC 248

   Musical Theater Lit

   As published: “Musical Theater Lit (0.25)”
   0.25
5. MUSIC 261

   Piano Class III

   As published: “Piano Class III (0.25)”
   0.25
6. MUSIC 262

   Piano Class IV

   As published: “Piano Class IV (0.25)”
   0.25
7. MUSIC 263

   Lyric Diction I

   As published: “Lyric Diction I (0.25)”
   0.25
8. MUSIC 291

   Vocal Development and Pedagogy
   0.25
9. MUSIC 292

   Vocal Pedagogy II
   0.25

Select one of the following Music Elective Courses:

1. MUSIC 225

   Music in the Electronic Medium
2. MUSIC 265

   Musical Theater in Japan (study abroad)
3. MUSIC 266

   Opera in Context: Austria and Germany (study abroad)
4. MUSIC 267

   Advanced Acting for the Lyric Stage
5. MUSIC 268

   Opera Creation Residency in the Schools: Civic Engagement
6. MUSIC 269

   Opera Workshop

Musical Theater Courses:

1. THEAT 131

   Musical Theater
   1.00
2. Select one acting course:

   Not resolved to a course
   1.00
3. THEAT 115

   Acting for the Non Major
4. THEAT 130

   Introduction to Acting
5. THEAT 132

   Movement for the Musical Theater

   As published: “Movement for the Musical Theater (0.5)”
   0.50
6. THEAT 272 - Musical Theater History (proposal coming 2027-28)

   Not resolved to a course
   1.00
7. Select one of the following Theater Elective Courses:

   Not resolved to a course
   1.00
8. DANCE 231

   Fundamentals of Choreography and Improvisation
   1.00
9. ID 258

   Theater in London (study abroad)
10. THEAT 140

    Introduction to Design for Performance
11. THEAT 232

    Stage Direction
12. THEAT 240

    Scenic Design and Production
13. THEAT 250

    Lighting Design and Production in Live Entertainment
14. THEAT 338

    Directing and Producing Theater
15. Select three from the following suggested Dance Elective Courses:

    Not resolved to a course
    0.75
16. DANCE 106

    Ballroom I

    As published: “Ballroom I (0.25)”
    0.25
17. DANCE 107

    Topics in Rhythm in Dance

    As published: “Topics in Rhythm in Dance (0.25)”
    0.25
18. DANCE 113

    Hip Hop I

    As published: “Hip Hop I (0.25)”
    0.25
19. DANCE 121

    Ballet I

    As published: “Ballet I (0.25)”
    0.25
20. DANCE 141

    Topics in Movement Studies in Dance

    As published: “Topics in Movement Studies in Dance (0.25)”
    0.25
21. DANCE 206

    Ballroom II

    As published: “Ballroom II (0.25)”
    0.25
22. DANCE 221

    Ballet II

    As published: “Ballet II (0.25)”
    0.25
23. DANCE 261

    Hip Hop II

    As published: “Hip Hop II (0.25)”
    0.25
24. DANCE 321

    Ballet III

    As published: “Ballet III (0.25)”
    0.25

Productions (at least 3)

Can be taken for credit or as 0 credit.

The following can count with approval: Theater Department productions, Lyric Theater productions, Musical Theater Lab productions, St. Olaf Stock productions.

Required World Language

Depending on placement, incoming students must complete at least one course and a maximum of two world language courses at St. Olaf.

Additional Requirements for Emphasis in Collaborative Keyboard

Additional Music Courses

1. MUSIC 275

   Instrumental Chamber Music

   As published: “Instrumental Chamber Music (0.25) (2 semesters)”
   0.5
2. MUSIC 281

   Vocal Solo Literature I

   As published: “Vocal Solo Literature I (0.25)”
   0.25
3. MUSIC 282

   Vocal Solo Literature II

   As published: “Vocal Solo Literature II (0.25)”
   0.25
4. MUSPF 106 Performance Studies: Collaborative Keyboard

   Not resolved to a course
   1.0
5. Select 1.0 credit from the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   1
6. MUSIC 252

   Choral Conducting

   As published: “Choral Conducting (0.50)”
   0.50
7. MUSIC 253

   Instrumental Conducting

   As published: “Instrumental Conducting (0.50)”
   0.50
8. MUSIC 263

   Lyric Diction I

   As published: “Lyric Diction I (0.25)”
   0.25
9. MUSIC 264

   Lyric Diction II

   As published: “Lyric Diction II (0.25)”
   0.25
10. MUSIC 267

    Advanced Acting for the Lyric Stage
11. MUSIC 268

    Opera Creation Residency in the Schools: Civic Engagement
12. MUSIC 269

    Opera Workshop
13. MUSIC 275

    Instrumental Chamber Music

    As published: “Instrumental Chamber Music (0.25) (additional semesters)”
    0.25

MUSPF 106 Additional semester of collaborative keyboard performance study

Major Requirements

OLE Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree 1

General graduation requirements for the Bachelor of Music degrees 2

Core Music Courses

1. MUSIC 114

   Musicianship: Tonality
   1
2. MUSIC 141

   Introduction to Musicology
   1
3. MUSIC 212

   Chromatic Musicianship and Form
   1
4. MUSIC 214

   Post-Tonal Musicianship
   1
5. MUSIC 235

   Music in Christian Worship
   1
6. MUSIC 236

   Church Music Practicum
   0.50
7. MUSIC 237

   Local and Global Musicking
   1
8. MUSIC 241

   History and Literature of Music I
   1.00
9. MUSIC 242

   History and Literature of Music II
   1.00
10. MUSIC 251

    Conducting

    As published: “Conducting (0.50)”
    0.5
11. MUSIC 252

    Choral Conducting

    As published: “Choral Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
12. MUSIC 262

    Piano Class IV

    As published: “Piano Class IV (0.25)”
    0.25
13. MUSIC 263

    Lyric Diction I

    As published: “Lyric Diction I (0.25)”
    0.25
14. MUSIC 264

    Lyric Diction II

    As published: “Lyric Diction II (0.25)”
    0.25
15. MUSIC 287

    Choral Literature I

    As published: “Choral Literature I (0.50)”
    0.50
16. MUSIC 291

    Vocal Development and Pedagogy
    0.25
17. MUSIC 292

    Vocal Pedagogy II
    0.25
18. MUSIC 354

    Advanced Conducting

    As published: “Advanced Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
19. Select one upper-level musicology elective (MUSIC 34x)

    Not resolved to a course
    1
20. Select one additional course from Level II or Level III music electives

    Not resolved to a course
    1
21. EDUC 355

    Teaching of Music in the Elementary School
    1

Voice Performance Studies Lessons

1. 6 semesters (0.50 credit following admission to the major)

   Not resolved to a course
   3

Keyboard Performance Studies Lessons

1. 5 semesters in addition to MUSIC 262 (any combination of 0.25-credit piano lessons, organ lessons, or piano classes: MUSIC 161, MUSIC 162, MUSIC 261)

   Not resolved to a course
   1.25

Required Performances 3

2 solo performances on a St. Olaf Student Recital (may include Entrance/Continuance)

Entrance examination

Continuance examination

Junior or Senior Half Voice Recital

1. MUSPF 330 Capstone Performance Project/Conducting Lessons

   Not resolved to a course
   .5

Official Ensemble Participation

Every semester in an official choral ensemble

Required Recital Attendance 4

10 recitals per semester on campus, with a minimum of 60

Major Requirements

OLE Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree 1

General graduation requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree 2

Core Music Courses

1. MUSIC 114

   Musicianship: Tonality
   1
2. MUSIC 141

   Introduction to Musicology
   1
3. MUSIC 212

   Chromatic Musicianship and Form
   1
4. MUSIC 214

   Post-Tonal Musicianship
   1
5. MUSIC 235

   Music in Christian Worship
   1
6. MUSIC 236

   Church Music Practicum
   0.5
7. MUSIC 237

   Local and Global Musicking
   1
8. MUSIC 241

   History and Literature of Music I
   1.00
9. MUSIC 242

   History and Literature of Music II
   1.00
10. MUSIC 251

    Conducting

    As published: “Conducting (0.50)”
    0.5
11. MUSIC 252

    Choral Conducting

    As published: “Choral Conducting (0.50)”
    0.5
12. MUSIC 270

    Advanced Keyboard Skills

    As published: “Advanced Keyboard Skills (minimum grade of B-)”
    0.25
13. MUSIC 290

    Fundamentals of Vocal Development for Instrumentalists
    0.5
14. Select one of the following:

    Not resolved to a course
    0.5
15. MUSIC 253

    Instrumental Conducting

    As published: “Instrumental Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
16. MUSIC 354

    Advanced Conducting

    As published: “Advanced Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
17. Select one upper-level musicology elective (MUSIC 34x)

    Not resolved to a course
    1
18. Select 2 additional courses from Level II or Level III music electives

    Not resolved to a course
    2
19. MUSPF 128 Organ Performance Studies

    Not resolved to a course
    4
20. MUSPF 228 Organ Performance Studies

    Not resolved to a course
    2

Once accepted into the B.M. in Church Music program, students must register for a minimum of 6 semesters of 1.0 credit organ lessons (4 at Level I, subsequent at Level II)

1. MUSPF 152 Voice Performance Studies: 1 semester

   Not resolved to a course
   .25

Required Performances 3

2 solo performances on a St. Olaf Student Recital (may include Entrance and Continuance)

Entrance examination

Continuance examination

Junior Half Recital

Senior Full Recital

Official Ensemble Participation

Every semester in an official choral ensemble

Required Recital Attendance: 4

10 recitals per semester on campus, with a minimum of 60

Major Requirements

OLE Core requirements for all B.M. degrees 1

General graduation requirements for all B.M. degrees 2

Core courses

1. MUSIC 114

   Musicianship: Tonality
   1
2. MUSIC 141

   Introduction to Musicology
   1
3. MUSIC 161

   Piano Class I

   As published: “Piano Class I (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 3”
   0.25
4. MUSIC 162

   Piano Class II

   As published: “Piano Class II (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 3”
   0.25
5. MUSIC 166

   Brass Techniques

   As published: “Brass Techniques (0.25)”
   0.25
6. MUSIC 167

   Percussion Techniques

   As published: “Percussion Techniques (0.25)”
   0.25
7. MUSIC 168

   String Techniques

   As published: “String Techniques (0.25)”
   0.25
8. MUSIC 169

   Woodwind Techniques

   As published: “Woodwind Techniques (0.25)”
   0.25
9. MUSIC 212

   Chromatic Musicianship and Form
   1
10. MUSIC 214

    Post-Tonal Musicianship
    1
11. MUSIC 223

    Composition
    1
12. MUSIC 225

    Music in the Electronic Medium
    1
13. MUSIC 237

    Local and Global Musicking
    1
14. MUSIC 241

    History and Literature of Music I
    1.00
15. MUSIC 242

    History and Literature of Music II
    1.00
16. MUSIC 251

    Conducting

    As published: “Conducting (0.50)”
    0.5
17. MUSIC 261

    Piano Class III

    As published: “Piano Class III (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 3”
    0.25
18. MUSIC 262

    Piano Class IV

    As published: “Piano Class IV (0.25) (minimum grade of B-) 3”
    0.25
19. MUSIC 314

    Analysis of Post-Tonal Music
    1
20. MUSIC 324

    Orchestration
    1
21. MUSPF 326 Composition Lesson (4 semesters) (0.25 each)

    Not resolved to a course
    1
22. Select one of:

    Not resolved to a course
    0.5
23. MUSIC 252

    Choral Conducting

    As published: “Choral Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
24. MUSIC 253

    Instrumental Conducting

    As published: “Instrumental Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
25. Select one upper-level musicology elective (MUSIC 34x)

    Not resolved to a course
    1
26. Select 2 additional courses from Level II or Level III music electives

    Not resolved to a course
    2
27. PHYS 252

    Musical Acoustics
    1

Performance Studies

1. 6 semesters (0.25 each); 4 in the same instrument/voice

   Not resolved to a course
   1.5

Official Ensemble Participation

Every semester in an official ensemble

Required Performances 4

2 solo performances on a St. Olaf Student Recital

Required Recital Attendance 5

10 recitals per semester on campus, with a minimum of 60

Continuance examination must be completed before senior recital

Required Portfolio

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

Senior recital of original works

Major Requirements

OLE Core requirements for all B.M. degrees 1

General graduation requirements for all B.M. degrees 2

Core Music Courses

1. MUSIC 114

   Musicianship: Tonality
   1
2. MUSIC 141

   Introduction to Musicology
   1
3. MUSIC 161

   Piano Class I

   As published: “Piano Class I (0.25) (with grade of B-) 3”
   0.25
4. MUSIC 162

   Piano Class II

   As published: “Piano Class II (0.25) (with grade of B-) 3”
   0.25
5. MUSIC 165

   Guitar Techniques

   As published: “Guitar Techniques (0.25)”
   0.25
6. MUSIC 166

   Brass Techniques

   As published: “Brass Techniques (0.25)”
   0.25
7. MUSIC 167

   Percussion Techniques

   As published: “Percussion Techniques (0.25)”
   0.25
8. MUSIC 168

   String Techniques

   As published: “String Techniques (0.25)”
   0.25
9. MUSIC 169

   Woodwind Techniques

   As published: “Woodwind Techniques (0.25)”
   0.25
10. MUSIC 212

    Chromatic Musicianship and Form
    1
11. MUSIC 214

    Post-Tonal Musicianship
    1
12. MUSIC 221

    Instrumental Literature and Arranging
    0.50
13. MUSIC 237

    Local and Global Musicking
    1
14. MUSIC 241

    History and Literature of Music I
    1.00
15. MUSIC 242

    History and Literature of Music II
    1.00
16. MUSIC 251

    Conducting

    As published: “Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
17. MUSIC 253

    Instrumental Conducting

    As published: “Instrumental Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
18. MUSIC 261

    Piano Class III

    As published: “Piano Class III (0.25) (with grade of B-) 4”
    0.25
19. MUSIC 290

    Fundamentals of Vocal Development for Instrumentalists
    0.50
20. Select one of the following:

    Not resolved to a course
    0.50
21. MUSIC 252

    Choral Conducting

    As published: “Choral Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
22. MUSIC 354

    Advanced Conducting

    As published: “Advanced Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
23. Select one upper-level musicology elective (MUSIC 34x)

    Not resolved to a course
    1

Performance Studies

6 semesters. Prior to entrance into the B.M. Music Education program, lessons on licensure instrument will be 0.25 credits; following entrance, typically spring of sophomore year, lessons will be 0.50 credits.

1. EDUC 355

   Teaching of Music in the Elementary School
   1
2. EDUC 356

   Teaching of Music in the Middle and High School

   As published: “Teaching of Music in the Middle and High School (0.50)”
   0.50
3. EDUC 359

   Teaching of Instrumental Music

   As published: “Teaching of Instrumental Music (0.50)”
   0.50

Official Ensemble Participation

Every semester in an official instrumental ensemble

1 semester in an official choral ensemble

Required Performances 5

2 solo performances on a St. Olaf Student Recital

2 chamber music performances

Senior Half Recital

Required Recital Attendance 6

10 recitals per semester on campus, with a minimum of 60

Education Courses

1. Required elective in Art History, Studio Art, Theater, or Lyric Theater

   Not resolved to a course
   1
2. EDUC 231

   Understanding Substance Abuse

   As published: “Understanding Substance Abuse (0 credit)”
   0
3. EDUC 272

   Counseling and

   As published: “Counseling and Communication in Schools (0.50)”
   0.50
4. EDUC 291

   Instructional Technology (0

   As published: “Instructional Technology (0 credit)”
   0
5. EDUC 295

   Foundations of Education
   1
6. EDUC 330

   Planning, Instruction, and Assessment
   1
7. EDUC 374

   Reading in the Content Area

   As published: “Reading in the Content Area (0.50)”
   0.50
8. EDUC 375

   Differentiated Instruction for

   As published: “Differentiated Instruction for Exceptional Learners (0.50)”
   0.50

Required Elective Education Course: Select One of the Following:

1. EDUC 170

   Urban Schools and Communities (study away)
2. EDUC 378

   Multicultural Education in Hawaii: Seminar and Practicum (study away)
3. EDUC 379

   Urban Education Practicum and Seminar

Professional Semester Education Courses

1. EDUC 381

   Senior Seminar

   As published: “Senior Seminar (0.50)”
   0.50
2. EDUC 382

   Human Relations

   As published: “Human Relations (0 Cr)”
   0
3. EDUC 385

   Issues in Education

   As published: “Issues in Education (0.50)”
   0.50
4. EDUC 389

   Student Teaching

   As published: “Student Teaching (3.0)”
   3

Major Requirements

OLE Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree 1

General graduation requirements for all B.M. degrees 2

Core Music Courses

1. MUSIC 114

   Musicianship: Tonality
   1
2. MUSIC 141

   Introduction to Musicology
   1
3. MUSIC 161

   Piano Class I

   As published: “Piano Class I (0.25) (with a grade of B-) 3”
   0.25
4. MUSIC 162

   Piano Class II

   As published: “Piano Class II (0.25) (with a grade of B-) 3”
   0.25
5. MUSIC 165

   Guitar Techniques

   As published: “Guitar Techniques (0.25)”
   0.25
6. MUSIC 212

   Chromatic Musicianship and Form
   1
7. MUSIC 214

   Post-Tonal Musicianship
   1
8. MUSIC 237

   Local and Global Musicking
   1
9. MUSIC 241

   History and Literature of Music I
   1.00
10. MUSIC 242

    History and Literature of Music II
    1.00
11. MUSIC 251

    Conducting

    As published: “Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
12. MUSIC 252

    Choral Conducting

    As published: “Choral Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
13. Select one of the following:

    Not resolved to a course
    0.50
14. MUSIC 253

    Instrumental Conducting

    As published: “Instrumental Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
15. MUSIC 354

    Advanced Conducting

    As published: “Advanced Conducting (0.50)”
    0.50
16. MUSIC 261

    Piano Class III

    As published: “Piano Class III (0.25) (with a grade of B-) 4”
    0.25
17. MUSIC 262

    Piano Class IV

    As published: “Piano Class IV (0.25) (with a grade of B-)”
    0.25
18. MUSIC 287

    Choral Literature I

    As published: “Choral Literature I (0.50)”
    0.50
19. MUSIC 291

    Vocal Development and Pedagogy
    0.25
20. MUSIC 292

    Vocal Pedagogy II
    0.25
21. Select one upper-level musicology elective (MUSIC 34x)

    Not resolved to a course
    1
22. Select 0.75 additional courses from Level II or Level III music electives

    Not resolved to a course
    0.75

Performance Studies

6 semesters. Prior to entrance into the B.M. Music Education program, voice lessons will be 0.25 credits; following entrance, typically spring of sophomore year, lessons will be 0.50 credits.

1. EDUC 355

   Teaching of Music in the Elementary School
   1
2. EDUC 356

   Teaching of Music in the Middle and High School

   As published: “Teaching of Music in the Middle and High School (0.50)”
   0.50
3. EDUC 358

   Teaching of Vocal Music in the Secondary School

   As published: “Teaching of Vocal Music in the Secondary School (0.50)”
   0.50

Official Ensemble Participation

Every semester in an official choral ensemble

Required Performances 5

2 solo performances on a St. Olaf Student Recital

2 vocal chamber music performances

Senior Half Recital

Required Recital Attendance 6

10 recitals per semester on campus, with a minimum of 60

Professional Education

1. Required elective in Art History, Studio Art, Theater, or Lyric Theater

   Not resolved to a course
   1
2. EDUC 231

   Understanding Substance Abuse

   As published: “Understanding Substance Abuse (0 credit)”
   0
3. EDUC 291

   Instructional Technology (0

   As published: “Instructional Technology (0 credit)”
   0
4. EDUC 295

   Foundations of Education
   1
5. EDUC 330

   Planning, Instruction, and Assessment
   1
6. EDUC 374

   Reading in the Content Area

   As published: “Reading in the Content Area (0.50)”
   0.50
7. EDUC 375

   Differentiated Instruction for

   As published: “Differentiated Instruction for Exceptional Learners (0.50)”
   0.50

Required Elective Education Course: Select One of the Following:

1. EDUC 170

   Urban Schools and Communities (study away)
2. EDUC 378

   Multicultural Education in Hawaii: Seminar and Practicum (study away)
3. EDUC 379

   Urban Education Practicum and Seminar

Professional Semester Education Courses

1. EDUC 381

   Senior Seminar

   As published: “Senior Seminar (0.50)”
   0.50
2. EDUC 382

   Human Relations

   As published: “Human Relations (0 Cr)”
   0
3. EDUC 385

   Issues in Education

   As published: “Issues in Education (0.50)”
   0.50
4. EDUC 389

   Student Teaching

   As published: “Student Teaching (3.0)”
   3

Major Requirements

OLE Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree 1

General graduation requirements for all B.M. degrees 2

Core Music Courses

1. MUSIC 114

   Musicianship: Tonality
   1
2. MUSIC 141

   Introduction to Musicology
   1
3. MUSIC 161

   Piano Class I

   As published: “Piano Class I (0.25) (with a grade of B-) 3”
   0.25
4. MUSIC 162

   Piano Class II

   As published: “Piano Class II (0.25) (with a grade of B-) 3”
   0.25
5. MUSIC 212

   Chromatic Musicianship and Form
   1
6. MUSIC 214

   Post-Tonal Musicianship
   1
7. MUSIC 237

   Local and Global Musicking
   1
8. MUSIC 251

   Conducting

   As published: “Conducting (0.50)”
   0.5
9. MUSIC 261

   Piano Class III

   As published: “Piano Class III (0.25) (with a grade of B-) 4”
   0.25
10. MUSIC 298

    Independent Study

    As published: “Independent Study (Synthesis Project: Capstone project that combines Music with the second discipline)”
    1
11. Select 3 courses from Level III music electives, including at least one upper-level musicology elective (MUSIC 34x)

    Not resolved to a course
    3
12. Select 5 additional courses from Level II and Level III music electives

    Not resolved to a course
    5

Performance Studies Lessons

1. 6 semesters (0.25 credit prior to admission into BM Elective Studies and 0.5 credit after admission, with a minimum of 4 semesters of 0.5 credit lessons)

   Not resolved to a course
   2.5

Official Ensemble Participation

Every semester in an official ensemble

Required Performances 5

2 solo performances on a St. Olaf Student Recital

Required Application Process

Entrance examination as outlined in the catalog

Continuance examination as outlined in the catalog

Required Recital Attendance 6

10 recitals per semester, with a minimum of 60

Electives in secondary field of study