Music major requirements
St. Norbert offers three different major degree programs: Music Performance (B.M.), Music Education (B.M.), and Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Music (M.A.). Each requires our core curriculum of music theory, history, and conducting, as well as applied lessons and participation in ensembles. See below for special requirements pertaining to your specific degree program.
Music Performance Major:
- MUSI 381 - Introduction to Conducting (2 cr)
- MUSI 382 - Advanced Choral Conducting or MUSI 383 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting (2 cr)
- MUSI 384 - Orchestration (2 cr)
- MUSI 167 - Comprehensive Musicianship 1
- MUSI 168 - Comprehensive Musicianship 2
- MUSI 267 - Comprehensive Musicianship 3
- MUSI 268 - Comprehensive Musicianship 4
- MUSI 367 - Comprehensive Musicianship 5
- MUSI 368 - Comprehensive Musicianship 6
- 8 ensemble courses (1 credits each)
- 8 semesters of applied music (2 credits each) or 7 semesters + MUSI 420 - merit recital
Special Requirements
Piano Majors
- MUSI 321 - Piano Pedagogy 1 or MUSI 329 - Piano Literature (2 cr)
Instrumental Majors take one of the following, according to principal instrument:
- MUSI 362 – Woodwind Methods (2 cr)
- MUSI 363 – String Methods (2 cr)
- MUSI 365 – Brass Methods (2 cr)
- MUSI 366 – Percussion Methods (2 cr)
Vocal Majors take all of the following:
- MUSI 345 - Vocal Literature (2 cr)
- MUSI 346 - Vocal Diction and Pedagogy (2 cr)
- 2 semesters of MUSI 016 - Opera Workshop (1 credit each)
Music Education Major:
Both Choral and Instrumental Music Education students typically receive certification in teaching General Music, along with their principal focus. Certification in all three areas is also possible.
- MUSI 150 - Survey of World Music
- MUSI 167 - Comprehensive Musicianship 1
- MUSI 168 - Comprehensive Musicianship 2
- MUSI 267 - Comprehensive Musicianship 3
- MUSI 268 - Comprehensive Musicianship 4
- MUSI 367 - Comprehensive Musicianship 5
- MUSI 368 - Comprehensive Musicianship 6
- MUSI 381 - Introduction to Conducting (2 cr)
- 6 ensemble courses (1 credit each)
- 6 semesters of applied music (2 credits each)
- EDUC 120 - Psychology for Teaching (2 cr)
- EDUC 125 - Foundations of U.S. Education (2 cr)
- EDUC 250 - Pre-student Teaching Experience (2 cr)
- EDUC 281 - Teaching Children With Disabilities (2 cr)
- SSCI 220 - Lifespan and Human Development
- GENS 408 - Social Inequalities
- Student Teaching (16 cr)
Additional requirements for certification
Choral Music Education
- MUSI 328 - Piano Practicum (2 cr)
- MUSI 382 - Advanced Choral Conducting (2 cr)
- MUSI 346 - Vocal Diction & Pedagogy (2 cr)
- EDUC 315 - Choral Music Methods for Junior and Senior High School (2 cr)
Instrumental Music Education
- MUSI 362 - Woodwind Methods (2 cr)
- MUSI 363 - String Methods (2 cr)
- MUSI 365 - Brass Methods (2 cr)
- MUSI 366 - Percussion Methods (2 cr)
- MUSI 383 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting (2 cr)
- EDUC 316 - Instrumental Music in the Schools
(2 cr)
General Music Education
- EDUC 317 - General Music in the Elementary School (2 cr)
- EDUC 318 - General Music in Secondary School (2 cr)
Music Liberal Arts Music Major:
- HUMA 100 - Introduction to the Humanities through the Fine Arts
- MUSI 167 - Comprehensive Musicianship 1
- MUSI 168 - Comprehensive Musicianship 2
- MUSI 267 - Comprehensive Musicianship 3
- MUSI 268 - Comprehensive Musicianship 4
- MUSI 367 - Comprehensive Musicianship 5
- MUSI 368 - Comprehensive Musicianship 6
- MUSI 381 - Introduction to Conducting (2 cr)
- 6 ensemble courses (1 credit each)
- 4 semesters of applied music (2 credits each)
