Organ Emphasis Track: MUS 181 MUS 182 MUS 280 MUS 282 MUS 331, 332 MUS 340 MUS 415 MUS 452 MUS 116
Foundations of Music Harmony and Tonality Advanced Harmony and Tonality Form and Analysis History of Music Organ Literature Senior Music Project Field Study Applied Organ Lessons (*two hours may be satisfied by MUS 115) Ensemble (at least four of which must be vocal) Class or Private Voice Music Electives (**not vocal ensemble) Total
3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 6 hours 3 hours 4 hours 4 hours *6 hours 8 hours 2 hours **3 hours 48 hours
Non-music requirement: Religion, 3 hours. Minor Requirements: Music MUS 181 Foundations of Music MUS 182 Harmony and Tonality MUS 140 Music Monuments of the Western World, or MUS 150 From Bach to Rock or MUS 285 Women In Opera Ensemble Applied Music (private lessons in the same instrument spread over four semesters) Total
3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 5 hours 4 hours 18 hours
Resources for Non-Majors. Music courses available to all students include private music instruction, music ensembles, and a variety of topic courses. Music students and faculty appear regularly in recitals. Concerts, recitals, workshops, and master classes by guest artists are offered for the College and community. Two auditioned choral ensembles with strong traditions of excellence are open to all Wesleyan students. The Concert Choir is the larger ensemble performing concerts each semester for the campus and community. The Wesleyannes, the smaller group, is a chamber chorus. This ensemble gives frequent performances throughout the school year. An annual concert tour is a tradition for both organizations. There is also an instrumental ensemble open to the general student population by audition.
Postgraduate Opportunities. Students who major in music may pursue graduate study in a variety of specialized music areas such as performance, church music, music history, or music teaching. Many find employment in a church as singer, organist, and/or choir director. Graduates often establish studios for private teaching. The training and discipline received through music study can provide an excellent foundation for graduate work in humanities and social science areas as well.
Concerts and Recitals/Attendance. Opportunities abound for the student to hear music at Wesleyan. Music faculty and students perform often. The College offers a series of convocations and other programs which bring artists to campus. The Macon Concert Association presents an annual concert series in Porter Auditorium with tickets available to students without charge. The Music Department considers attendance at concerts, workshops, and recitals to be an essential part of the music student’s education. Therefore, students enrolled in private study are required to attend designated events. This requirement is reflected in the student’s applied music grade.
Performing Opportunities. Master classes are offered in voice, organ, and piano. Performance classes and department recitals provide the student opportunities to perform before an audience of her peers. The Concert Choir, Wesleyannes, Instrumental Ensemble, and Gospel Choir offer concerts for the community each term and often feature solo performers. The music faculty endorses performances as a vital and indispensable part of music learning. However, a student must obtain the permission of her applied primary instructor before accepting a public performance engagement.
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