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Sacred Music Major


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Music Department Chair & Program Advisor: Dr. Tom Porter

Degree Type: Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music degree prepares students with a liberal arts degree in music and a minor in Liturgy. Students in this major may serve as church musicians, continue in graduate studies in music or theology, or complement another undergraduate degree with a double major.

Department Mission

The University of Mary Music Department is a learning community that transforms students into artists and educators, excelling in musical performance and pedagogy through individual instruction, comprehensive curricula, and diverse performance opportunities. We prepare graduates to be servant leaders in their chosen careers.

Department Outcomes

Graduates of this department:

  • Assess their own musical endeavors based on a thorough knowledge of music theory and history, aural discrimination, and sight-reading and keyboard skills 
  • Perform with artistry
  • Direct musical groups with artistic integrity
  • Develop a technical, creative, and intuitive approach to the musical profession
  • Apply music technology in performance, studio, and educational settings
  • Demonstrate respect and work effectively with others
  • Articulate the values of this Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine institution and reflect on them in their work
  • Contribute to their civic, cultural, and professional communities
  • Know the teachings of the church regarding sacred music and apply them with musical excellence and pastoral care (BM Sacred Music)
  • Plan and implement effective and developmentally appropriate lessons and curricula based upon sound principles of content knowledge, skill development, and pedagogy (BS Music Education)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of repertoire, performance practices, audition procedures, and pedagogical techniques that enable them to succeed in the next stage of their career development (BM Performance)
  • Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of current trends related to their area of specialization and maintain career-oriented portfolios including resume, photos, and media (BS Music)

 

The University of Mary Music Program is accredited as an Associate Member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Major Requirements


Required Courses in Sacred Music


Students earn a minimum of 39 credits in MUS courses in the areas of Service Leadership, Music in Worship, Performance, Conducting, Arranging, Improvisation, and Composition

Three Semesters of Class or Applied Voice


Choose from the below courses:

Four Semesters of Class or Applied Piano


Choose from the below courses:

Two Semesters of Applied Organ


Choose from the below courses:

Two to Four Additional Semesters to Total Six Semesters in One Primary Area of Applied Music


  • Student can choose to complete the remaining hours in organ, voice, or piano.

Ensembles


Minimum of three semesters of MUS 212 /MUS 412  Concert Choir

Total of seven semesters of the same primary performance ensemble: MUS 211 /MUS 411 ; MUS 212 /MUS 412  (may substitute three semesters of MUS 214 /MUS 414  Cappella); MUS 220 /MUS 420  

Required Courses in Musicianship


Students earn 39 credits in MUS courses including the following required courses and 15 credits of MUS electives

Required Theology Courses


Choose One:


Total: 124 Semester Credits


Program length: 4 academic years / 128 weeks

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