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Music Major

Randolph-Macon College · Ashland, VA

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Program
Award
Music Major
Total credits (published)
15
Credits (computed from items)
160
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
233295
CourseShelf checklist
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Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Bachelor of Arts

0 items

    Music Theory

    4 items
    1. MUSC 221
      - Music Theory 1
      As published: “Music Theory 1”
      3
    2. MUSC 222
      - Music Theory 2
      As published: “Music Theory 2”
      3
    3. MUSC 321
      - Music Theory 3
      As published: “Music Theory 3”
      3
    4. MUSC 322
      - Scoring through Technology
      As published: “Scoring through Technology”
      3

    Music History

    3 items
    1. MUSC 150
      - Defining and Defending Music
      As published: “Defining and Defending Music”
      3
    2. MUSC 231
      - Western Music from Antiquity to the Baroque
      As published: “Western Music from Antiquity to the Baroque”
      3
    3. MUSC 232
      - Western Music from the Classical to the Modern Eras
      As published: “Western Music from the Classical to the Modern Eras”
      3

    Music Literature and Analysis

    3 items
    1. Select one of the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. MUSC 341
      - Art Song
      As published: “Art Song”
      3
    3. MUSC 361
      - Composer's Perspective
      As published: “Composer's Perspective”
      3

    Ensemble

    5 items
    1. Select one of the following courses and repeat four times:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. MUSC 210
      - Concert Choir
      As published: “Concert Choir”
      1
    3. MUSC 214
      - Wind Ensemble
      As published: “Wind Ensemble”
      1
    4. MUSC 216
      - Jazz Improvisation Lab
      As published: “Jazz Improvisation Lab”
      1
    5. MUSC 217
      - Symphony Orchestra
      As published: “Symphony Orchestra”
      1

    Capstone

    1 item
    1. MUSC 422
      - Capstone in Music
      As published: “Capstone in Music”
      1

    Area of Emphasis

    0 items

      Select all requirements in one of the following emphases:

      0 items

        Performance and History

        0 items

          Choral Pedagogy

          0 items

            Instrumental Pedagogy

            0 items

              Emphasis in Performance and History

              0 items

                Applied Music

                9 items
                1. Select one of the following courses and repeat four times:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  4
                2. MUSC 301
                  - Applied Voice
                  As published: “Applied Voice”
                  1
                3. MUSC 302
                  - Applied Keyboard
                  As published: “Applied Keyboard”
                  1
                4. MUSC 303
                  - Applied Woodwinds
                  As published: “Applied Woodwinds”
                  1
                5. MUSC 304
                  - Applied Brass
                  As published: “Applied Brass”
                  1
                6. MUSC 305
                  - Applied Percussion
                  As published: “Applied Percussion”
                  1
                7. MUSC 306
                  - Applied Strings
                  As published: “Applied Strings”
                  1
                8. MUSC 307
                  - Applied Guitar
                  As published: “Applied Guitar”
                  1
                9. MUSC 309
                  - Applied Composition
                  As published: “Applied Composition”
                  1

                Electives

                electives · 18 items
                1. Select six credits from the following courses:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  6
                2. MUSC 101
                  - Understanding Music
                  As published: “Understanding Music”
                  3
                3. MUSC 208
                  - Fundamentals of Conducting
                  As published: “Fundamentals of Conducting”
                  3
                4. MUSC 230
                  - Politics of Music
                  As published: “Politics of Music”
                  3
                5. MUSC 240
                  - World Music
                  As published: “World Music”
                  3
                6. MUSC 242
                  - The Music of Brazil
                  As published: “The Music of Brazil”
                  3
                7. MUSC 243
                  - Film Music in Japan
                  As published: “Film Music in Japan”
                  3
                8. MUSC 244
                  - Music of the Francophone World
                  As published: “Music of the Francophone World”
                  3
                9. MUSC 245
                  - Choral Music on Location
                  As published: “Choral Music on Location”
                  3
                10. MUSC 246
                  - Instrumental Music on Location
                  As published: “Instrumental Music on Location”
                  3
                11. MUSC 247
                  - Music in New Orleans
                  As published: “Music in New Orleans”
                  3
                12. MUSC 250
                  - Introduction to Recording Techniques
                  As published: “Introduction to Recording Techniques”
                  3
                13. MUSC 260
                  - The History of Rock & Roll: Popular Music from Slavery to Present
                  As published: “The History of Rock & Roll: Popular Music from Slavery to Present”
                  3
                14. MUSC 262
                  - Music in American Film
                  As published: “Music in American Film”
                  4
                15. MUSC 275
                  - History of Jazz
                  As published: “History of Jazz”
                  3
                16. MUSC 381
                  - Special Topics in Music
                  As published: “Special Topics in Music”
                  3
                17. MUSC 420
                  - Researching Music
                  As published: “Researching Music”
                  3
                18. MUSC 450
                  - Internship in Music (Unpaid)
                  As published: “Internship in Music (Unpaid)”
                  3

                Emphasis in Choral Pedagogy

                0 items

                  Applied Music

                  1 item
                  1. MUSC 301
                    - Applied Voice
                    As published: “Applied Voice (repeat four times)”
                    4

                  Music Pedagogy

                  7 items
                  1. MUSC 208
                    - Fundamentals of Conducting
                    As published: “Fundamentals of Conducting”
                    3
                  2. MUSC 310
                    - Choral Conducting
                    As published: “Choral Conducting”
                    1
                  3. Select one of the following courses and repeat four times:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    4
                  4. MUSC 202
                    - Class Piano
                    As published: “Class Piano”
                    1
                  5. MUSC 207
                    - Class Guitar
                    As published: “Class Guitar”
                    1
                  6. MUSC 302
                    - Applied Keyboard
                    As published: “Applied Keyboard”
                    1
                  7. MUSC 307
                    - Applied Guitar
                    As published: “Applied Guitar”
                    1

                  Emphasis in Instrumental Pedagogy

                  0 items

                    Applied Music

                    14 items
                    1. Select one of the following courses and repeat four times:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4
                    2. MUSC 301
                      - Applied Voice
                      As published: “Applied Voice”
                      1
                    3. MUSC 302
                      - Applied Keyboard
                      As published: “Applied Keyboard”
                      1
                    4. MUSC 303
                      - Applied Woodwinds
                      As published: “Applied Woodwinds”
                      1
                    5. MUSC 304
                      - Applied Brass
                      As published: “Applied Brass”
                      1
                    6. MUSC 305
                      - Applied Percussion
                      As published: “Applied Percussion”
                      1
                    7. MUSC 306
                      - Applied Strings
                      As published: “Applied Strings”
                      1
                    8. MUSC 307
                      - Applied Guitar
                      As published: “Applied Guitar”
                      1
                    9. MUSC 309
                      - Applied Composition
                      As published: “Applied Composition”
                      1
                    10. Select one of the following courses:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1
                    11. MUSC 202
                      - Class Piano
                      As published: “Class Piano”
                      1
                    12. MUSC 207
                      - Class Guitar
                      As published: “Class Guitar”
                      1
                    13. MUSC 302
                      - Applied Keyboard
                      As published: “Applied Keyboard”
                      1
                    14. MUSC 307
                      - Applied Guitar
                      As published: “Applied Guitar”
                      1

                    Music Pedagogy

                    8 items
                    1. MUSC 203
                      - Brass Methods
                      As published: “Brass Methods”
                      1
                    2. MUSC 208
                      - Fundamentals of Conducting
                      As published: “Fundamentals of Conducting”
                      3
                    3. MUSC 209
                      - Percussion Methods
                      As published: “Percussion Methods”
                      1
                    4. MUSC 303
                      - Applied Woodwinds
                      As published: “Applied Woodwinds”
                      1
                    5. MUSC 304
                      - Applied Brass
                      As published: “Applied Brass”
                      1
                    6. MUSC 305
                      - Applied Percussion
                      As published: “Applied Percussion”
                      1
                    7. MUSC 306
                      - Applied Strings
                      As published: “Applied Strings”
                      1
                    8. MUSC 308
                      - Instrumental Conducting
                      As published: “Instrumental Conducting”
                      1

                    Choral

                    24 items
                    1. MUSC 150
                      - Defining and Defending Music
                      As published: “Defining and Defending Music”
                      3
                    2. MUSC 221
                      - Music Theory 1
                      As published: “Music Theory 1”
                      3
                    3. MUSC 222
                      - Music Theory 2
                      As published: “Music Theory 2”
                      3
                    4. MUSC 231
                      - Western Music from Antiquity to the Baroque
                      As published: “Western Music from Antiquity to the Baroque”
                      3
                    5. MUSC 232
                      - Western Music from the Classical to the Modern Eras
                      As published: “Western Music from the Classical to the Modern Eras”
                      3
                    6. MUSC 301
                      - Applied Voice
                      As published: “Applied Voice”
                      1
                    7. MUSC 310
                      - Choral Conducting
                      As published: “Choral Conducting”
                      1
                    8. MUSC 321
                      - Music Theory 3
                      As published: “Music Theory 3”
                      3
                    9. MUSC 322
                      - Scoring through Technology
                      As published: “Scoring through Technology”
                      3
                    10. MUSC 355
                      - Middle/Secondary Music Education Methods
                      As published: “Middle/Secondary Music Education Methods”
                      3
                    11. MUSC 356
                      - Elementary Music Education Methods
                      As published: “Elementary Music Education Methods”
                      3
                    12. MUSC 422
                      - Capstone in Music
                      As published: “Capstone in Music”
                      1
                    13. MUSC 210
                      - Concert Choir
                      As published: “Concert Choir (4 semesters)”
                      4
                    14. MUSC 308
                      - Instrumental Conducting
                      As published: “Instrumental Conducting (2 semesters)”
                      2
                    15. MUSC 311
                      - Chamber Singers
                      As published: “Chamber Singers (2 semesters)”
                      2
                    16. A combined four semesters of the following courses:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4
                    17. MUSC 202
                      - Class Piano
                      As published: “Class Piano”
                      1
                    18. MUSC 302
                      - Applied Keyboard
                      As published: “Applied Keyboard”
                      1
                    19. MUSC 307
                      - Applied Guitar
                      As published: “Applied Guitar”
                      1
                    20. Select one of the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3
                    21. AMGT 201
                      - Principles of Arts Management
                      As published: “Principles of Arts Management”
                      3
                    22. ARTH 201
                      - The History of Art I
                      As published: “The History of Art I”
                      3
                    23. ARTH 202
                      - The History of Art II
                      As published: “The History of Art II”
                      3
                    24. STAR 241
                      - Drawing Principles
                      As published: “Drawing Principles”
                      3

                    Instrumental

                    34 items
                    1. MUSC 150
                      - Defining and Defending Music
                      As published: “Defining and Defending Music”
                      3
                    2. MUSC 221
                      - Music Theory 1
                      As published: “Music Theory 1”
                      3
                    3. MUSC 222
                      - Music Theory 2
                      As published: “Music Theory 2”
                      3
                    4. MUSC 231
                      - Western Music from Antiquity to the Baroque
                      As published: “Western Music from Antiquity to the Baroque”
                      3
                    5. MUSC 232
                      - Western Music from the Classical to the Modern Eras
                      As published: “Western Music from the Classical to the Modern Eras”
                      3
                    6. MUSC 303
                      - Applied Woodwinds
                      As published: “Applied Woodwinds”
                      1
                    7. MUSC 304
                      - Applied Brass
                      As published: “Applied Brass”
                      1
                    8. MUSC 305
                      - Applied Percussion
                      As published: “Applied Percussion”
                      1
                    9. MUSC 306
                      - Applied Strings
                      As published: “Applied Strings”
                      1
                    10. MUSC 321
                      - Music Theory 3
                      As published: “Music Theory 3”
                      3
                    11. MUSC 322
                      - Scoring through Technology
                      As published: “Scoring through Technology”
                      3
                    12. MUSC 355
                      - Middle/Secondary Music Education Methods
                      As published: “Middle/Secondary Music Education Methods”
                      3
                    13. MUSC 356
                      - Elementary Music Education Methods
                      As published: “Elementary Music Education Methods”
                      3
                    14. MUSC 422
                      - Capstone in Music
                      As published: “Capstone in Music”
                      1
                    15. MUSC 308
                      - Instrumental Conducting
                      As published: “Instrumental Conducting (2 semesters)”
                      2
                    16. A combined four semesters of the following courses:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4
                    17. MUSC 202
                      - Class Piano
                      As published: “Class Piano”
                      1
                    18. MUSC 302
                      - Applied Keyboard
                      As published: “Applied Keyboard”
                      1
                    19. MUSC 307
                      - Applied Guitar
                      As published: “Applied Guitar”
                      1
                    20. Select one of the following courses and repeat four times:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4
                    21. MUSC 214
                      - Wind Ensemble
                      As published: “Wind Ensemble”
                      1
                    22. MUSC 216
                      - Jazz Improvisation Lab
                      As published: “Jazz Improvisation Lab”
                      1
                    23. MUSC 217
                      - Symphony Orchestra
                      As published: “Symphony Orchestra”
                      1
                    24. Select one of the following courses and repeat four times:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4
                    25. MUSC 302
                      - Applied Keyboard
                      As published: “Applied Keyboard”
                      1
                    26. MUSC 303
                      - Applied Woodwinds
                      As published: “Applied Woodwinds”
                      1
                    27. MUSC 304
                      - Applied Brass
                      As published: “Applied Brass”
                      1
                    28. MUSC 305
                      - Applied Percussion
                      As published: “Applied Percussion”
                      1
                    29. MUSC 306
                      - Applied Strings
                      As published: “Applied Strings”
                      1
                    30. Select one of the following courses:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3
                    31. AMGT 201
                      - Principles of Arts Management
                      As published: “Principles of Arts Management”
                      3
                    32. ARTH 201
                      - The History of Art I
                      As published: “The History of Art I”
                      3
                    33. ARTH 202
                      - The History of Art II
                      As published: “The History of Art II”
                      3
                    34. STAR 241
                      - Drawing Principles
                      As published: “Drawing Principles”
                      3
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