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Music

Swarthmore College · Swarthmore, PA

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
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
216287
CourseShelf checklist
CK_216287_622a2fc6
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

The Academic Program

0 items

    Course Major

    26 items
    1. MUSI 011
      and 040A
      Not resolved to a course
    2. MUSI 012
      Harmony, Counterpoint, and Form 2
      As published: “and 040B”
      1
    3. MUSI 013
      Harmony, Counterpoint, and Form 3
      As published: “and 040C”
      1
    4. One additional upper level Music Theory course (MUSI 014, MUSI 115, or other advanced course in theory) and MUSI 040D
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MUSI 020
      Medieval and Renaissance Music
      As published: “W (Medieval and Renaissance)”
      1
    6. ​MUSI 021-W (Music in Europe and the Americas in the 17th and 18th Centuries)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. MUSI 022
      19th-Century Music in Europe and the U.S.
      As published: “W (19th-Century Music in Europe and the United States)”
      1
    8. MUSI 023
      20th-Century Music in Europe and the U.S.
      As published: “W (20th-Century Music in Europe and the United States)”
      1
    9. Additional upper level courses in music history with approval of the department chair
      Not resolved to a course
    10. MUSI 002A
      Music and Asian American Experiences
      As published: “(Music and Asian American Experiences)”
      1
    11. MUSI 002C
      Taiko & Asian American Experiences
      As published: “(Taiko and the Asian American Experience)”
      1
    12. MUSI 003
      Intro to Jazz: Music, Race, Politics
      As published: “(Intro to Jazz, Race and Politics)”
      1
    13. MUSI 003C
      Sound Proof: Black Music’s American Journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights
      As published: “(Sound Proof: Black Music’s American Journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights)”
      1
    14. MUSI 005A
      Music and Dance Cultures of the World
      As published: “(Music and Dance Cultures of the World)”
      1
    15. MUSI 006D
      Performing Resistance: Black Music and Protest in the African Diaspora
      As published: “(Performing Resistance: Black Music and Protest in the African Diaspora)”
    16. MUSI 007A
      More Than a Drum Line: Exploring the Legacies of HBCU Marching Band Traditions
      As published: “(More than a Drumline: Exploring the Legacy of the HBCU Marching Band Tradition)”
    17. MUSI 007C
      Distinguishing Difference: Music, Memory, and Jamaican Marronage
      As published: “(Distinguishing Difference: Music, Memory, and Jamaican Marronage)”
      1
    18. MUSI 008B
      Music, Race and Class
      As published: “(Music, Race and Class)​”
      1
    19. MUSI 009B
      Music as Oral Tradition
      As published: “(Music as Oral Tradition)”
      1
    20. MUSI 010
      From Roots to Django: Interpreting the Soundtracks of Black Power, Black Pain, Black Joy, and Retribution.
      As published: “(From Roots to Django: Interpreting the Soundtracks of Black Power, Black Pain, Black Joy, and Retribution)”
      1
    21. MUSI 100
      Ethnomusicology Seminar
      As published: “(Ethnomusicology Seminar)”
      1
    22. MUSI 109
      Music, Race, and Politics: 19th- and 20th-Century Jazz in the US
      As published: “(Music, Race and Politics: 19th- and 20th-Century Jazz in the U.S.)”
      1
    23. Additional courses in ethnomusicology with approval of the department chair
      Not resolved to a course
    24. MUSI 094
      Senior Research Topics in Music
      As published: “Senior Research Topics”
      1
    25. Keyboard Skills
      Not resolved to a course
    26. Department ensemble for at least four semesters
      Not resolved to a course

    Course Minor

    23 items
    1. MUSI 011
      and its 040A complement
      Not resolved to a course
    2. MUSI 020
      Medieval and Renaissance Music
      As published: “W (Medieval and Renaissance)”
      1
    3. MUSI 021
      Music in Europe and the Americas in the 17th and 18th Centuries
      As published: “W (Music in Europe and the Americas in the 17th and 18th Centuries)”
      1
    4. MUSI 022
      19th-Century Music in Europe and the U.S.
      As published: “W (19th-Century Music in Europe and the United States)”
      1
    5. MUSI 023
      20th-Century Music in Europe and the U.S.
      As published: “W (20th-Century Music in Europe and the United States)”
      1
    6. Additional courses in Music History with approval of the Department Chair
      Not resolved to a course
    7. MUSI 002A
      Music and Asian American Experiences
      As published: “(Music and Asian American Experiences)”
      1
    8. MUSI 002C
      Taiko & Asian American Experiences
      As published: “(Taiko and the Asian American Experience)”
      1
    9. MUSI 003
      Intro to Jazz: Music, Race, Politics
      As published: “(Intro to Jazz, Race and Politics)”
      1
    10. MUSI 003C
      Sound Proof: Black Music’s American Journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights
      As published: “(Sound Proof: Black Music’s American Journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights)”
      1
    11. MUSI 005A
      Music and Dance Cultures of the World
      As published: “(Music and Dance Cultures of the World)”
      1
    12. MUSI 006D
      Performing Resistance: Black Music and Protest in the African Diaspora
      As published: “(Performing Resistance: Black Music and Protest in the African Diaspora)”
    13. MUSI 007A
      More Than a Drum Line: Exploring the Legacies of HBCU Marching Band Traditions
      As published: “(More than a Drumline: Exploring the Legacy of the HBCU Marching Band Tradition)”
    14. MUSI 007C
      Distinguishing Difference: Music, Memory, and Jamaican Marronage
      As published: “(Distinguishing Difference: Music, Memory, and Jamaican Marronage)”
      1
    15. MUSI 008B
      Music, Race and Class
      As published: “(Music, Race and Class)​”
      1
    16. MUSI 009B
      Music as Oral Tradition
      As published: “(Music as Oral Tradition)”
      1
    17. MUSI 010
      From Roots to Django: Interpreting the Soundtracks of Black Power, Black Pain, Black Joy, and Retribution.
      As published: “(From Roots to Django: Interpreting the Soundtracks of Black Power, Black Pain, Black Joy, and Retribution)”
      1
    18. MUSI 100
      Ethnomusicology Seminar
      As published: “(Ethnomusicology Seminar)”
      1
    19. MUSI 109
      Music, Race, and Politics: 19th- and 20th-Century Jazz in the US
      As published: “(Music, Race and Politics: 19th- and 20th-Century Jazz in the U.S.)”
      1
    20. Additional courses in ethnomusicology with approval of the department chair
      Not resolved to a course
    21. TWO electives of your choice (may include Dance or Theater with Department approval). One of these must be a designated “upper level” course (any one-credit course numbered 012 or higher) or Music 12 & 40B. See Administrative Coordinator or Department Chair for a list of recent courses that fulfill the “upper level” designation.
      Not resolved to a course
    22. Department ensemble for at least two semesters (Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Chorus, Garnet Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Chinese Music Ensemble, Taiko, Gamelan, Critical Mass).
      Not resolved to a course
    23. Keyboard skills: This requirement can be fulfilled by completing Music 12 & 40B. One semester of MUSI 048 in piano will also fulfill this requirement. Students who do not complete Music 12 & 40B or who have not had piano instruction should see the Chair to discuss another path to fulfilling the keyboard skills requirement.
      Not resolved to a course

    Honors Major

    6 items
    1. Music Theory. A 2-credit honors preparation in Music Theory is normally based on MUSI 115 in combination with one lower-level Music Theory course.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Music History. A 2-credit honors preparation in Music History may be based on any upper level music history course when augmented by concurrent or subsequent additional research, directed reading, or tutorial, with faculty approval.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Composition. At least two semesters of MUSI 019 (Composition)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Ethnomusicology. A 2-credit honors preparation in Ethnomusicology is normally based on MUSI 005A and MUSI 100 or some combination of introductory and upper level Ethnomusicology courses.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Senior Honors Recital. A senior honors recital preparation is available only to students who have distinguished themselves as performers. Students who wish to pursue this option must follow all of the steps listed in the departmental guidelines for senior recitals (see department website) and obtain approval of their program from the music faculty during the semester preceding the proposed recital. They should register for MUSI 099: Senior Honors Recital. This full credit, together with at least another full credit of relevant coursework in music, will constitute the 2-credit honors preparation. One faculty member will act as head adviser on all aspects of the honors recital. As part of the honors recital, the student will write incisive program notes on all of the works to be performed. This work will be based on substantive research – including analytical as well as historical work – and will be overseen by one or more members of the music faculty.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Senior Thesis.
      Not resolved to a course

    Honors Minor

    0 items

      Special Major

      2 items
      1. Special Major in Ethnomusicology
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Special Major in Music and Dance
        Not resolved to a course

      Application Process Notes for the Major or the Minor

      0 items

        Prerequisites for acceptance into the program

        0 items

          Additional Resources

          0 items

            Credit for Performance

            0 items

              Individual Instruction (MUSI 048)

              0 items

                Ensembles and Chamber Music

                0 items

                  Music Courses and Seminars

                  0 items

                    Introductory Courses without Prerequisite

                    25 items
                    1. MUSI 001A
                      1
                    2. MUSI 002A
                      1
                    3. MUSI 002B
                      1
                    4. MUSI 002C
                      1
                    5. MUSI 003
                      1
                    6. MUSI 003A
                      1
                    7. MUSI 003C
                      1
                    8. MUSI 004A
                      1
                    9. MUSI 005A
                      1
                    10. MUSI 005B
                      1
                    11. MUSI 005C
                      1
                    12. MUSI 005D
                      1
                    13. MUSI 005E
                      1
                    14. MUSI 006B
                      1
                    15. MUSI 006C
                      1
                    16. MUSI 006D
                    17. MUSI 007A
                    18. MUSI 007C
                      1
                    19. MUSI 008B
                      1
                    20. MUSI 008D
                    21. MUSI 009A
                      1
                    22. MUSI 009B
                      1
                    23. MUSI 010
                      1
                    24. MUSI 093A
                    25. MUSI 019
                      1

                    Theory and Composition

                    11 items
                    1. MUSI 011
                      Harmony, Counterpoint, and Form I
                      Not resolved to a course
                    2. MUSI 012
                      1
                    3. MUSI 013
                      1
                    4. MUSI 014
                      1
                    5. MUSI 016
                    6. MUSI 018
                      1
                    7. MUSI 040A
                    8. MUSI 040B
                    9. MUSI 040C
                    10. MUSI 040D
                    11. MUSI 108
                      1

                    History of Music

                    11 items
                    1. MUSI 020
                      1
                    2. MUSI 021
                      1
                    3. MUSI 022
                      1
                    4. MUSI 023
                      1
                    5. MUSI 026
                      1
                    6. MUSI 092
                      1
                    7. MUSI 093
                      0.5
                    8. MUSI 094
                      1
                    9. MUSI 095
                    10. MUSI 096
                      2
                    11. MUSI 099
                      1

                    Seminars

                    8 items
                    1. MUSI 100
                      1
                    2. MUSI 104
                      1
                    3. MUSI 107
                    4. MUSI 115
                      1
                    5. MUSI 019
                      1
                    6. MUSI 097
                    7. MUSI 095
                    8. MUSI 109
                      1

                    Performance

                    13 items
                    1. MUSI 017
                      1
                    2. MUSI 041
                    3. MUSI 042
                    4. MUSI 043
                    5. MUSI 044
                    6. MUSI 045
                    7. MUSI 046
                    8. MUSI 047
                      0.5
                    9. MUSI 048
                      0.5
                    10. MUSI 049A
                    11. MUSI 049B
                    12. MUSI 050
                    13. MUSI 052
                      0.5
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