Students who are candidates for the bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree in the music program must satisfactorily complete music core requirements in addition to an area of concentration in either history/theory or theory/composition.
Admission to the
music program requires proficiency in basic musicianship and theory skills. Candidates
who do not meet entrance standards in one or more areas will be required to
take appropriate remedial courses and demonstrate competency in order to
continue.
Upon admittance to the school, incoming first-year and transfer student
music majors should contact the music program coordinator for information on
placement exam and audition dates.
Students majoring in music must earn a grade of C or better in the following courses:
Music Core Requirements (26 credits):
50:700:161-162 Basic Musicianship I,II (2,2)
50:700:205-206 Basic Musicianship III,IV (2,2)
50:700:225-226 Music Theory I,II (3,3)
50:700:271 Introduction to Music Technology (3)
50:700:301 Sound thinking: Music in the Digital Era (3) or 50:700:271 Introduction to Music Technology (3)
50:700:291,292 History of Music I,II (3,3)
50:700:325 Music Theory III (3)
Performance (7 credits):
50:701:161,162, 261,262 Piano (1,1,1,1) and pass keyboard competency examination by the end of junior year
50:701:140 Rutgers Choir (3) or 50:701:347 Madrigal Ensemble (3) or 50:701:348 Performance Ensemble (2) or 50:701:321 Jazz Ensemble I (2)
Performance Electives:
50:701:322 Jazz Ensemble II (2)
History/Theory Concentration (15 credits):
The following courses are required for a concentration in music history and theory.
50:700:413 World Music (3)
50:700: 293, 294 History of Music III,IV (3,3)
50:700:305 Gender in Music (3)
50:700:337 History of Opera (3)
History/Theory Electives:
50:700:321 Counterpoint (3)
50:700:373 Introduction to Composition (3)
50:700:385 Composition I (3)
50:700:490 Music Internship (BA)
50:700:495-496 Honors in Music I,II (3,3)
Music majors with a concentration in history/theory are required to pass a comprehensive examination in music history and theory during their senior year. Please see the music program webpage for information: http://finearts.camden.rutgers.edu/music-program/
Electroacoustic Composition/Theory Concentration (15 credits):
The following courses are required for a concentration in composition and theory.
50:700:373 Introduction to Composition (3)
50:700:391 Music and Computers (3)
50:700:392 Topics in Electroacoustic Music (3)
Composition Electives:
50:700:321 Counterpoint (3)
50:700:386 Composition II (3)
50:700:486 Composition and Technology Forum (3)
50:700:495-496 Honors in Music I,II (3,3)
Music majors with a concentration in electroacoustic composition/theory are required to submit a portfolio of their work and pass a comprehensive examination during their senior year. Please see the music program webpage for information: http://finearts.camden.rutgers.edu/music-program/.
Recommended courses in foreign language:
50:470:102 Elementary German II (4) or 50:560:102 Elementary Italian II (4)
Documented attendance at 10 college recitals or concerts each academic year
Transfer students should consult with the music program coordinator prior to enrollment.
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