B.A. Music
Major Minor
MusicFeatured Courses
As a student in the music major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the music profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various music careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
MU 103
Music Theory I 3 credits
The procedures of writing and analyzing music in the common practice idiom. Topics include notation practices (manuscript and using computer), triads and seventh chords, figured bass, lead sheet notation, setting texts to music, transposition, voice leading, part writing using triads, and cadences. A grade of C or higher in this course is required in order to register for MU 105.
MU 105
Music Theory II 3 credits
A continuation of MU 103. Topics include non-chord tones, part writing and harmonization using seventh chords and secondary chords, modulations, and large-scale formal structures.
MU 213
World Music 3 credits
A study of the unique musical styles and traditions associated with diverse world cultures, including Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Emphasis will be placed on the comparison of historical and contemporary performance practices.
MU 205
Music Theory IV 3 credits
A continuation of MU 203. Topics include analysis of and composition in the basic polyphonic techniques and procedures as found in the motet, invention, and fugue; analysis of significant larger forms of homophonic compositions as exemplified in theme and variations, rondo, and sonata–allegro; and analysis of and composition in the techniques and procedures of contemporary and electronic music.
MusicSample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Semester 1
MU 102
Aural Skills I 1 cr.
MU 103
Music Theory I 3 cr.
MUAP X71
Piano 2 cr.
MUSC XX
Principal Instrument 1 cr.
MUSC XX
Secondary Instrument 1 cr.
GEN ED
Electives & Ensembles 6 cr.
14 Total Credits
Semester 2
MU 104
Aural Skills II 1 cr.
MU 105
Music Theory II 3 cr.
MUAP 272
Keyboard Skills 1 cr.
MUSC XX
Principal Instrument 1 cr.
MUSC XX
Secondary Instrument 1 cr.
GEN ED
Electives & Ensembles 6 cr.
13 Total Credits
Semester 3
MU 202
Aural Skills III 1 cr.
MU 203
Music Theory III 3 cr.
MU 211
Music History to 1750 3 cr.
MUAP 272
Keyboard Skills 1 cr.
MUSC XX
Principal Instrument 1 cr.
GEN ED
Electives & Ensembles 9 cr.
18 Total Credits
Semester 4
MU 204
Aural Skills IV 1 cr.
MU 205
Music Theory IV 3 cr.
MU 212
Music History since 1750 3 cr.
MU 213
World Music 3 cr.
MUAP 272
Keyboard Skills 1 cr.
MUSC XX
Principal Instrument 1 cr.
GEN ED
Electives & Ensembles 9 cr.
21 Total Credits
Semester 5
MUSC XX
Principal Instrument 1 cr.
GEN ED
Electives & Ensembles 9 cr.
10 Total Credits
Semester 6
MUSC XX
Principal Instrument 2 cr.
GEN ED
Electives & Ensembles 9 cr.
11 Total Credits
Semester 7
MUSC XX
Principal Instrument 1 cr.
GEN ED
Electives & Ensembles 9 cr.
10 Total Credits
Semester 8
MU 493
Senior Project 2 cr.
MUSC XX
Principal Instrument 1 cr.
GEN ED
Electives & Ensembles 9 cr.
12 Total Credits
Music Faculty
As experts in music, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.