Music Major Requirements
2024 - 2025 Catalog
We have the following degrees:
Music major leading to BA degree
A major in music leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 42 credits as follows:
- MUS 121, 161, 162, 163, 164, 201, 202, 261, 262, 325, 365, 473 or 493 (thesis)
- Completion of one of the following sequences:
- Performance or Composition: three credits chosen from applied music courses at the 300-level or above; and six credits chosen from MUS 210, 221, 238, 239, 240, 295, 315, 326, 327, 335, and 423
- General: three courses chosen from MUS 210, 221, 222, 238, 239, 240, 295, 315, 326, 327 and 335.
- At least four credits of applied study in a singular primary applied performance area (in addition to any applied piano courses that may be required in order to complete the piano proficiency requirement)
- Enrollment in six credits of conducted ensemble courses (109, 110, 113, 114, 115) appropriate to the student's primary applied instrument is required. Students who primary applied instrument is piano may substitute up to three credits of accompanying 108.
- Demonstrated piano proficiency by the end of the junior year. Students with no prior piano experience must complete both MUS 100 and 101. Students with prior piano experience will be tested to determine proficiency. W&L's specific standards for piano proficiency are listed at go.wlu.edu/piano-proficiency.
- After declaring the music major, students must successfully complete MUS 200 (recital attendance) every fall and winter term during which they are registered for on-campus courses.
- Required courses
- MUS 121 - Worlds of Music
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 This course introduces students to musical cultures outside of the Western European tradition. Through readings, lectures, listening sessions, and research, students explore the musical traditions of Native American, African, African-American, Central and Southeastern European, Indian, Indonesian, Asian, Latin American, and Arab cultures. Whenever possible, attendance at a live concert of non-Western European music is included.
- MUS 161 - Music Theory I
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 Corequisite MUS 163 - Aural Skills I A study of scales, triads, and chord progressions. Instruction will include harmonic analysis and four-part writing from the 17th and 18th century common-practice tradition. This course covers the rudiments of music, analysis and part-writing of basic diatonic triads and dominant-seventh chords, the evaluation of music through performance analysis and the use of software to compose simple works with proper notation.
- MUS 162 - Music Theory II
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 161 and MUS 163 Corequisite MUS 164 - Aural Skills II A continuation of MUS 161, including scales, triads, chord progressions, four-part writing and harmonic analysis of the common practice period in Western music, especially focusing on diatonic harmony. It covers the various chord types used in tonal harmony: tertian triads and seventh-chords It will focus on the tendency of certain chords to progress to certain other chords.
- MUS 163 - Aural Skills I
Credits 1 Corequisite MUS 161 - Music Theory I This course aims to develop fundamental aural skills through ear-training (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation) and sight-singing (pitch and rhythm) via ear-training and sight-singing exercises in class, homework assignments, and regular practice in singing and rhythmic drilling. In addition, students work on introductory level improvisational skills in singing as well as basic keyboard skills.
- MUS 164 - Aural Skills II
Credits 1 Prerequisite MUS 161 and MUS 163 Corequisite MUS 162 - Music Theory II This course aims to further develop fundamental aural skills through ear-training (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation) and sight-singing (pitch and rhythm) via ear-training and sight-singing exercises in class, homework assignments, and regular practice in singing, rhythmic drilling, and keyboard harmony. In addition. students develop elementary level improvisational skills through guided materials including lead sheets.
- MUS 201 - Music History I
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 A survey of music from the Middle Ages through the Baroque period.
- MUS 202 - Music History II
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 A survey of music from the Pre-Classical to the Late Romantic period. Student who take this course should have the ability to read music.
- MUS 261 - Music Theory III
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 162 Corequisite MUS 262 - Aural Skills III A continuation of MUS 162, focusing on analysis of harmonies, forms, and styles from the Romantic period, impressionism, and the early 20th century.
- MUS 262 - Aural Skills III
Credits 1 Prerequisite MUS 162 Corequisite MUS 261 - Music Theory III Intermediate proficiency in aural, improvisation, and keyboard skills. This course aims to advance each student's ear-training (rhythmic. melodic, and harmonic dictation) and sight-singing (pitch and rhythm) abilities via exercises in class, homework assignments, regular singing practice, rhythmic exercises, and online drilling. In addition, students continue developing improvisational skills in singing and keyboard skills in harmonic realization.
- MUS 325 - Conducting and Methods I
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 162 This course is designed to provide essential skills for basic conducting, including work on gesture, rehearsal techniques, and logistical considerations.
- MUS 365 - Post Tonal Music
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 261 An historical and analytical approach to western art music composed after 1890. Students study major composers and significant musical movements and develop new analytical tools as the class explores music from Debussy to the present day.
- MUS 473 - Senior Thesis
Credits 3 Prerequisite instructor consent For composition students, this culminates in a recital of original compositions. For performance students, this culminates in a recital. For general music students, this culminates in a project developed in consultation with the thesis adviser. A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook.
- MUS 493 - Honors Thesis
(thesis)
Credits 3 Prerequisite instructor consent A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook. Candidates must notify the department head by February 1 of the junior year.
- Completion of one of the following sequences:
- Performance or Composition:
three credits chosen from applied music courses at the 300-level or above; and six credits chosen from:
- MUS 210 - Vocal Pedagogy
Credits 3 Prerequisite instructor consent This course focuses on the basic functions of vocal production and strategies for teaching healthy singing. Designed for music and theater majors and advanced non-majors. One term of applied voice study.
- MUS 221 - History of Jazz
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 A study of the development of jazz from its roots in turn-of-the-century New Orleans to contemporary styles. Strong emphasis is placed on listening and recognition of the performers and composers discussed.
- MUS 238 - The Music, Folklore, and Literature of Ireland
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 4 Prerequisite INTR 238 This course engages the music, folklore and literature of Ireland and the ways that the creation of these art forms is related to the places in which the art was created. We cover a wide variety of the history of Irish art and focus on the importance of place in the written, oral, and aural traditions of the island. Students study a range of musical compositions, styles, and traditions alongside the rich body of Irish folklore and folk customs that underlie these musical creations, as well as the rich literature that informs all of these artistic efforts. After the first week on campus, the remainder of the course takes place in Dingle in the West of Ireland and in Dublin.
- MUS 239 - Haydn and Mozart: A Musical Tour of Prague and Vienna
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 4 This course will trace the musical development of Haydn and Mozart in an historical and geographical context. Students will immerse themselves in the works of the two composers and explore the various cultural and biographical elements that influenced their compositional styles. Following an initial overview on campus, the course will take place in Prague and Vienna, with day trips to surrounding cities. Significant locations include: Lobkowicz Palace (Prague), the Estates Theatre (Prague), St. Stephen's Cathedral (Vienna), Schӧnbrunn Palace (Vienna), Haydnsaal (Eisenstadt), and Mozarteum
- MUS 240 - Ebony and Ivory: Spirituals and The Sacred Harp
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 Forged in the furnace of chattel slavery, Negro spirituals combined African musical practices and the oral tradition of story-telling with texts from biblical sources to give voice to the sorrow and hope of the enslaved. At the same time, the white people of antebellum America were singing songs they learned in a tradition of written symbols dating back to Guido of Arezzo (ca. 1000 CE), codified and collected in oblong tune books, the most famous of which was The Sacred Harp of 1843. Through readings, listening assignments, films, student presentations, and in-class singing, we will explore the origins and legacies of spirituals and shapednote songs of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries.
- MUS 295 - Topics in Music
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 Selected studies in music with a focus on history and culture, non-classical genres, ethnomusicological topics, or performance. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
- MUS 315 - Arranging and Orchestration
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 261 and MUS 262 An exploration into the craft of writing music for voices and instruments. Students learn the ranges, transpositions, and technical characteristics of voice types and standard orchestral and band instruments. Projects include orchestrating for full ensembles.
- MUS 326 - Conducting and Methods II - Choral
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 325 A continuation of MUS 325, with a focus on more advanced gesture and rehearsal techniques and choral literature and approaches from a broad spectrum of historical and cultural era and a variety of ensemble types.
- MUS 327 - Conducting and Methods II - Instrumental
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 325 A continuation of MUS 325. with a focus on more advanced musical gesture and rehearsal techniques. Band and orchestral literature are studied. Emphasis is on providing students with a broad spectrum of approaches from a variety of historical and cultural eras.
- MUS 335 - Secondary Vocal Music Methods
Credits 3 Prerequisite Instructor consent Taught in rotation at Washington and Lee and Southern Virginia University. Secondary Vocal Music Methods focuses on techniques, ensemble pedagogy, classroom management, literature,and other skills necessary to become an effective conductor/teacher. Students will be exposed to the RTEC Framework for Teaching which will be used for evaluation purposes. Students intending to pursue teacher licensure should also enroll in EDUC 337 in the same term.
- MUS 423 - Directed Individual Project
Credits 3 Prerequisite instructor consent May be repeated for degree credit with permission.
- MUS 210 - Vocal Pedagogy
- General:
three courses chosen from:
- MUS 210 - Vocal Pedagogy
Credits 3 Prerequisite instructor consent This course focuses on the basic functions of vocal production and strategies for teaching healthy singing. Designed for music and theater majors and advanced non-majors. One term of applied voice study.
- MUS 221 - History of Jazz
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 A study of the development of jazz from its roots in turn-of-the-century New Orleans to contemporary styles. Strong emphasis is placed on listening and recognition of the performers and composers discussed.
- MUS 222 - A Year in Jazz
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 4 An in-depth view of a one-year span in the history of America's only native art form. Students become absorbed in the era through the study of seminal recordings, historic videos, and readings. Research projects complete the term.
- MUS 238 - The Music, Folklore, and Literature of Ireland
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 4 Prerequisite INTR 238 This course engages the music, folklore and literature of Ireland and the ways that the creation of these art forms is related to the places in which the art was created. We cover a wide variety of the history of Irish art and focus on the importance of place in the written, oral, and aural traditions of the island. Students study a range of musical compositions, styles, and traditions alongside the rich body of Irish folklore and folk customs that underlie these musical creations, as well as the rich literature that informs all of these artistic efforts. After the first week on campus, the remainder of the course takes place in Dingle in the West of Ireland and in Dublin.
- MUS 239 - Haydn and Mozart: A Musical Tour of Prague and Vienna
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 4 This course will trace the musical development of Haydn and Mozart in an historical and geographical context. Students will immerse themselves in the works of the two composers and explore the various cultural and biographical elements that influenced their compositional styles. Following an initial overview on campus, the course will take place in Prague and Vienna, with day trips to surrounding cities. Significant locations include: Lobkowicz Palace (Prague), the Estates Theatre (Prague), St. Stephen's Cathedral (Vienna), Schӧnbrunn Palace (Vienna), Haydnsaal (Eisenstadt), and Mozarteum
- MUS 240 - Ebony and Ivory: Spirituals and The Sacred Harp
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 Forged in the furnace of chattel slavery, Negro spirituals combined African musical practices and the oral tradition of story-telling with texts from biblical sources to give voice to the sorrow and hope of the enslaved. At the same time, the white people of antebellum America were singing songs they learned in a tradition of written symbols dating back to Guido of Arezzo (ca. 1000 CE), codified and collected in oblong tune books, the most famous of which was The Sacred Harp of 1843. Through readings, listening assignments, films, student presentations, and in-class singing, we will explore the origins and legacies of spirituals and shapednote songs of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries.
- MUS 295 - Topics in Music
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 Selected studies in music with a focus on history and culture, non-classical genres, ethnomusicological topics, or performance. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
- MUS 315 - Arranging and Orchestration
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 261 and MUS 262 An exploration into the craft of writing music for voices and instruments. Students learn the ranges, transpositions, and technical characteristics of voice types and standard orchestral and band instruments. Projects include orchestrating for full ensembles.
- MUS 326 - Conducting and Methods II - Choral
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 325 A continuation of MUS 325, with a focus on more advanced gesture and rehearsal techniques and choral literature and approaches from a broad spectrum of historical and cultural era and a variety of ensemble types.
- MUS 327 - Conducting and Methods II - Instrumental
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 325 A continuation of MUS 325. with a focus on more advanced musical gesture and rehearsal techniques. Band and orchestral literature are studied. Emphasis is on providing students with a broad spectrum of approaches from a variety of historical and cultural eras.
- MUS 335 - Secondary Vocal Music Methods
Credits 3 Prerequisite Instructor consent Taught in rotation at Washington and Lee and Southern Virginia University. Secondary Vocal Music Methods focuses on techniques, ensemble pedagogy, classroom management, literature,and other skills necessary to become an effective conductor/teacher. Students will be exposed to the RTEC Framework for Teaching which will be used for evaluation purposes. Students intending to pursue teacher licensure should also enroll in EDUC 337 in the same term.
- MUS 210 - Vocal Pedagogy
- Performance or Composition:
- Primary applied area:
- Enrollment in six credits of conducted ensemble courss (109, 110, 113, 114, 115) appropriate to the student's primary applied instrument is required.
- Demonstrated piano proficiency by the end of the junior year
- Successful completion of MUS 200 every fall and winter term after declaring the music major.
- MUS 200 - Recital Attendance
Credits 0 Prerequisite Music major or minor A course focused on the development of listening and performance skills through attendance at Department of Music concerts and recitals. Students attend at least 75 percent of the afternoon and evening events sponsored by the Department of Music. Students must also attend the music convocation that takes place one Friday afternoon each month during the fall and winter terms. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Music majors must complete the course each term in residence after declaring the major. Music minors must complete two terms.
At least four credits of applied study in a primary applied performance area (in addition to any applied piano courses that may be required in order to complete the piano proficiency requirement)
Students who primary applied instrument is piano may substitute up to three credits of accompanying 108.
Students with no prior piano experience must complete both MUS 100 and 101. Students with prior piano experience will be tested to determine proficiency. W&L's specific standards for piano proficiency are listed at go.wlu.edu/piano-proficiency .
Music major leading to BS degree
A major in music leading to a Bachelor of Science degree requires at least 56 credits as follows:
- MUS 121, 161, 162, 163, 164, 170, 201, 202, 261, 262, 315, 325, 365, 473 or 493 (thesis)
- Completion of one of the following emphases:
- Vocal Music Emphasis:
- MUS 116, 210, 326;
- 7 credits of applied study in voice; and
- 8 credits of conducted choral ensemble (MUS 109, 110). Students whose primary applied instrument is piano may substitute up to four credits of accompanying 108.
- Instrumental Music Emphasis:
- MUS 327, 350, 351, 352, 353
- 7 credits of applied study on primary instrument (in addition to any piano courses that may be required in order to complete the piano proficiency requirement); and
- 8 credits of conducted instrumental ensemble (MUS 113, 114, 115). Students whose primary applied instrument is piano may substitute up to four credits of accompanying 108.
- Vocal Music Emphasis:
- Enrollment in ensemble courses (108-116) is required every fall and winter term after declaring the music major
- Demonstrated piano proficiency by the end of the junior year. Students with no prior piano experience must complete both MUS 100 and 101. Students with prior piano experience will be tested to determine proficiency. W&L's specific standards for piano proficiency are listed at go.wlu.edu/piano-proficiency .
- After declaring the music major, students must successfully complete MUS 200 (recital attendance) every fall and winter term during which they are registered for on-campus courses.
- Required courses
- MUS 121 - Worlds of Music
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 This course introduces students to musical cultures outside of the Western European tradition. Through readings, lectures, listening sessions, and research, students explore the musical traditions of Native American, African, African-American, Central and Southeastern European, Indian, Indonesian, Asian, Latin American, and Arab cultures. Whenever possible, attendance at a live concert of non-Western European music is included.
- MUS 161 - Music Theory I
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 Corequisite MUS 163 - Aural Skills I A study of scales, triads, and chord progressions. Instruction will include harmonic analysis and four-part writing from the 17th and 18th century common-practice tradition. This course covers the rudiments of music, analysis and part-writing of basic diatonic triads and dominant-seventh chords, the evaluation of music through performance analysis and the use of software to compose simple works with proper notation.
- MUS 162 - Music Theory II
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 161 and MUS 163 Corequisite MUS 164 - Aural Skills II A continuation of MUS 161, including scales, triads, chord progressions, four-part writing and harmonic analysis of the common practice period in Western music, especially focusing on diatonic harmony. It covers the various chord types used in tonal harmony: tertian triads and seventh-chords It will focus on the tendency of certain chords to progress to certain other chords.
- MUS 163 - Aural Skills I
Credits 1 Corequisite MUS 161 - Music Theory I This course aims to develop fundamental aural skills through ear-training (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation) and sight-singing (pitch and rhythm) via ear-training and sight-singing exercises in class, homework assignments, and regular practice in singing and rhythmic drilling. In addition, students work on introductory level improvisational skills in singing as well as basic keyboard skills.
- MUS 164 - Aural Skills II
Credits 1 Prerequisite MUS 161 and MUS 163 Corequisite MUS 162 - Music Theory II This course aims to further develop fundamental aural skills through ear-training (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation) and sight-singing (pitch and rhythm) via ear-training and sight-singing exercises in class, homework assignments, and regular practice in singing, rhythmic drilling, and keyboard harmony. In addition. students develop elementary level improvisational skills through guided materials including lead sheets.
- MUS 170 - Introduction to Sound Technology
Credits 1 This course introduces students with a musical background to the concepts of recording, sequencing, and mixing using Digital Audio Workstations. Topics covered include analog signal flow, basic recording and mix techniques, digital audio and MIDI theory and the use of software-based virtual instruments and effects processors such as equalizers, compressors, and reverbs. Students receive hands-on practice in digital music production in a state-of-the-art lab.
- MUS 201 - Music History I
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 A survey of music from the Middle Ages through the Baroque period.
- MUS 202 - Music History II
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 A survey of music from the Pre-Classical to the Late Romantic period. Student who take this course should have the ability to read music.
- MUS 261 - Music Theory III
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 162 Corequisite MUS 262 - Aural Skills III A continuation of MUS 162, focusing on analysis of harmonies, forms, and styles from the Romantic period, impressionism, and the early 20th century.
- MUS 262 - Aural Skills III
Credits 1 Prerequisite MUS 162 Corequisite MUS 261 - Music Theory III Intermediate proficiency in aural, improvisation, and keyboard skills. This course aims to advance each student's ear-training (rhythmic. melodic, and harmonic dictation) and sight-singing (pitch and rhythm) abilities via exercises in class, homework assignments, regular singing practice, rhythmic exercises, and online drilling. In addition, students continue developing improvisational skills in singing and keyboard skills in harmonic realization.
- MUS 315 - Arranging and Orchestration
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 261 and MUS 262 An exploration into the craft of writing music for voices and instruments. Students learn the ranges, transpositions, and technical characteristics of voice types and standard orchestral and band instruments. Projects include orchestrating for full ensembles.
- MUS 325 - Conducting and Methods I
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 162 This course is designed to provide essential skills for basic conducting, including work on gesture, rehearsal techniques, and logistical considerations.
- MUS 365 - Post Tonal Music
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 261 An historical and analytical approach to western art music composed after 1890. Students study major composers and significant musical movements and develop new analytical tools as the class explores music from Debussy to the present day.
- MUS 473 - Senior Thesis
Credits 3 Prerequisite instructor consent For composition students, this culminates in a recital of original compositions. For performance students, this culminates in a recital. For general music students, this culminates in a project developed in consultation with the thesis adviser. A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook.
or
- MUS 493 - Honors Thesis
Credits 3 Prerequisite instructor consent A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook. Candidates must notify the department head by February 1 of the junior year.
- Completion of one of the following emphases:
- Vocal Music Emphasis
- 7 credits of applied study in voice;
- 8 credits of conducted choral ensemble (MUS 109, 110). Students whose primary applied instrument is piano may substitute up to four credits of accompanying 108; and
- the following courses:
- MUS 116 - Bentley Musical Rehearsals
Credits 1 This course is designed for rehearsal of music in preparation for the annual Bentley Musical. This course may be repeated. Only those cast in the production may enroll. Rehearsals are scheduled each year subject to the availability of the cast and instructor. While some cast members rehearse during weekdays, most should expect evening and weekend rehearsals. An audition is required and such dates are announced in advance by the Departments of Music and Theater and Dance.
- MUS 210 - Vocal Pedagogy
Credits 3 Prerequisite instructor consent This course focuses on the basic functions of vocal production and strategies for teaching healthy singing. Designed for music and theater majors and advanced non-majors. One term of applied voice study.
- MUS 326 - Conducting and Methods II - Choral
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 325 A continuation of MUS 325, with a focus on more advanced gesture and rehearsal techniques and choral literature and approaches from a broad spectrum of historical and cultural era and a variety of ensemble types.
- Instrumental Music Emphasis
- 7 credits of applied study on primary instrument (in addition to any applied piano courses that may be required in order to complete the piano proficiency requirement);
- 8 credits of conducted instrumental ensemble (MUS 113, 114, 115). Students whose primary applied instrument is piano may substitute up to four credits of accompanying 108; and
- the following courses:
- MUS 327 - Conducting and Methods II - Instrumental
Credits 3 Prerequisite MUS 325 A continuation of MUS 325. with a focus on more advanced musical gesture and rehearsal techniques. Band and orchestral literature are studied. Emphasis is on providing students with a broad spectrum of approaches from a variety of historical and cultural eras.
- MUS 350 - Brass Techniques
Credits 1 This course is designed to teach students sound contemporary methods for instruction of brass instruments in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Students learn techniques for playing and teaching each of the brass instruments with a focus on pedagogical issues and basic care and maintenance that relate to each individual instrument.
- MUS 351 - Percussion Techniques
Credits 1 This course is designed to teach students sound contemporary methods for instruction of percussion instruments in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Students learn techniques for playing and teaching each of the primary percussion instruments with a focus on pedagogical issues and basic care and maintenance that relate to each individual instrument.
- MUS 352 - String Techniques
Credits 1 This course is designed to teach students sound contemporary methods for instruction of string instruments in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Students learn techniques for playing and teaching each of the string instruments with a focus on pedagogical issues and basic care and maintenance that relate to each individual instrument.
- MUS 353 - Woodwind Techniques
Credits 1 This course is designed to teach students sound contemporary methods for instruction of woodwind instruments in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Students learn techniques for playing and teaching each of the woodwind instruments with a focus on pedagogical issues and basic care and maintenance that relate to each individual instrument.
- Ensemble Courses
- Demonstrated piano proficiency by the end of the junior year
- Recital Attendance
- MUS 200 - Recital Attendance
Credits 0 Prerequisite Music major or minor A course focused on the development of listening and performance skills through attendance at Department of Music concerts and recitals. Students attend at least 75 percent of the afternoon and evening events sponsored by the Department of Music. Students must also attend the music convocation that takes place one Friday afternoon each month during the fall and winter terms. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Music majors must complete the course each term in residence after declaring the major. Music minors must complete two terms.
Enrollment in ensemble courses (108-116) is required every fall and winter term after declaring the music major
Students with no prior piano experience must complete both MUS 100 and 101. Students with prior piano experience will be tested to determine proficiency. W&L's specific standards for piano proficiency are listed at go.wlu.edu/piano-proficiency .
Successful completion of MUS 200 every fall and winter term after declaring the music major.