Music 

Applied Music Study/Performing Opportunities
 

Mission 

Viterbo University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and the requirements for entrance and graduation as set forth in this catalog are in accord with the standards of NASM.
 

The Viterbo University music department prepares vocal and piano students for professional careers in teaching and performing, provides opportunities for the general student to engage in artistic experiences, and encourages students to influence the musical lives of the communities in which they serve.
 

The specific goals for each program are as follows: 

Music Education (Bachelor of Music) 

  • Prepare competent and caring K–12 music educators.
  • Develop reflective decision-makers in the classroom.
  • Inspire and excite students about music teaching.
  • Encourage leadership and participation in community music making.
  • Provide experiences and activities that help students synthesize their musical training.
     

Music Performance (Bachelor of Music) 

  • Prepare competent performers and/or studio teachers.
  • Inspire and excite students about music making.
  • Encourage leadership and participation in community music making.
  • Provide experiences and activities that help students synthesize their musical training.   
     

Music (Bachelor of Arts) 

  • Inspire and excite students about music making.
  • Encourage leadership and participation in community music making.
  • Provide experiences and activities that help students synthesize their musical training.
     

Admission 

Students who desire to major or minor in music must audition for the music faculty to gain acceptance into the program. Specific audition dates and requirements are available online or by contacting the School of Fine Arts office.
 

Policy 

  • All music majors are required to register for MUSC 137/337 (Concert Choir) every semester in which they are enrolled except the semester they register for MUSC 425 and 429 (student teaching).
  • All music majors are required to attend the weekly music department forum every semester in which they are enrolled except for the semester they register for MUSC 425 and 429.
  • All MUVO or MUPI 171/371 credits (applied lessons) required in Bachelor of Music degrees must be completed in the same major applied area, either piano or voice, except as noted for specific major requirements.
  • Music majors should consult the music department handbook for a complete list of policies and procedures.
  • All music majors must register for a piano class each semester until all packages are successfully completed.  Each student will be limited to three attempts to register and pass each class.
     

Music, Early Childhood through Adolescence, Education Major (Choral and General Music Pre-K–12) (Bachelor of Music) 

  • core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
    Education majors are required to take specific general education courses to satisfy DPI licensure requirements.
  • music core – MUSC 105, 116, 117, 151, 152, 205, 251, 252, 327, 328, 365, eight credits of applied music lessons (171/371) (piano majors – applied music lessons should include at least two credits of voice), six credits MUSC 137/337
  • additional music requirements – MUSC 206, 237, 238, 353, 366, 420, 453, one credit 137/337, four credits MUPI 171/371 or MUVO 171/371 (in the same instrument as the music core), MUPI 390 or MUVO 390
  • additional music requirements (voice majors) – eight credits MUVO 172/372
  • education requirements – EDUC 150, 215, 255, 306, 316, 330, 390, 482, MUSC 303, 340, 342, 425, 429
  • final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog

The total credits of the pre-professional curriculum, professional requirements, support courses, and major elective courses are 101-109. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

See the School of Education section for teacher education policy and additional requirements. Student teaching is completed in the final semester.
 

Music Performance Major (Bachelor of Music) 

Students choose an emphasis in piano, piano pedagogy, voice, and/or vocal pedagogy. Formal admission is attained by completing a performance hearing for a faculty committee. For incoming freshman and underclass transfer students, the hearing should take place no later than the fourth semester of full-time study as a music major. For upperclass transfer students, no later than the second semester of full-time study as a music major. Hearing requirements are posted online in the department handbook.
 

Music Performance Major (Bachelor of Music) 

  • core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog 
  • music core – MUSC 105, 116, 117, 151, 152, 205, 251, 252, 327, 328, 365, eight credits of applied music lessons (171/371) (piano majors – applied music lessons should include at least two credits of voice), six credits MUSC 137/337
  • emphasis – select one
    • piano emphasis – MUPI 390, 490, MUSC 206, 284, 308, 333, 348, 353, 367, 402, 433, 453, two credits MUSC 137/337, eight credits MUPI 171/371
    • voice emphasis – DANC 110, MUSC 206, 237, 238, 284, 332, 353, 420, 453, 465, MUVO 390, 490, two credits MUSC 137/337, MUTH 300, eight credits MUVO 171/371, eight credits MUVO 172/372, 12 credits (minimum of six in each of two) world language selected from French, German, Italian, or Spanish
    • piano pedagogy emphasis – MUPI 490; MUSC 206, 284, 308, 333, 340, 353, 433, 453; four credits MUPI 487; eight credits MUPI 171/371, two credits 137/337
      support course: PSYC 100
    • vocal pedagogy emphasis – MUSC 206, 237, 238, 284, 303 or 342, 332, 353, 420, 453; 465; MUVO 490, two credits MUSC 137/337, four credits MUVO 487, eight credits MUVO 171/371, eight credits MUVO 172/372, 12 credits (minimum of six in each of two) world language selected from French, German, Italian, or Spanishs
      support course: PSYC 100
     
  • final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog

The total credits of the core, major, and support course requirements are 73. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals. 

Music Major (Bachelor of Arts) 

  • core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
  • music core – MUSC 105, 116, 117, 151, 152, 205, 251, 252, 327, 328, 365, eight credits of applied music lessons (171/371) (piano majors – applied music lessons should include at least two credits of voice), six credits MUSC 137/337
  • additional music requirements – MUPI 390 or MUVO 390, four credits MUVO 172/372 (voice majors), two credits MUSC 137/337; six credits MUSC electives
  • final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog (for music majors the BA requirement is satisfied by 14 credits of world language, of which six credits are the same world language

The total credits of the core and major requirements are 52. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.
 

Music Minor 

  • MUSC 105, 116, 117, 151, 152, 327 or 328, 365, four credits of applied music lessons; two credits of ensembles, two credits of MUSC electives

The total credits of the minor requirements are 22. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Any student wishing to pursue a church music minor must audition for the music faculty and have approval from the music department chair before declaring the minor.
 

Sacred Music Minor (music majors) 

  • Music core (up to four applied credits may be in organ for piano majors)
  • MUSC 206, 342, 353, 354, 355, 356 or 420, 366, 453, MUPI 390 or MUVO 390; four credits MUSC 487; three credits of MUSC electives
  • RLST 160

The total credits of the minor requirements are 28-29. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.
 

Any student wishing to declare a church music minor must have approval from the music department chair before declaring the minor.
 

Sacred Music Minor (non-music majors) 

  • MUSC 105, 116, 117, 151, 152, 327 or 328, 342, 354, 356 or 420, 365, 366; four credits of MUSC 487, four credits of applied music lessons (organ or voice), four credits of ensembles, two credits of MUSC electives
  • RLST 160

The total credits of the minor requirements are 40-41. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Any student wishing to pursue a church music minor must audition for the music faculty and have approval from the music department chair before declaring the minor.



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