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Dec 10, 2024
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2023 - 2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Sacred Music Major
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Return to: School of Arts & Sciences
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.
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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.
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
Total: 124 Semester Credits
Program length: 4 academic years / 128 weeks |
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