文学士(学士.A.) in 音乐概述

校内提供或 在线, this program is designed to prepare students for a career in music by combining rigorous coursework with hands-on experience.

作为SMWC音乐专业的学生, you will enjoy small class sizes and plenty of opportunities to hone your craft. All music programs at 圣玛丽森林学院 are accredited by the National Association of Schools of 音乐 (NASM). Our degree programs provide the flexibility to lead you to the career of your dreams. 你的专业顾问会一路帮助你, you can mix and match majors and minors to get the perfect degree tailored to you and your career aspirations. Plus, you’ll graduate with a strong foundation in liberal arts.

这个专业要求 试镜.

This program aims to produce well-rounded musicians with skills in music theory and aural perception, 音乐史和文学知识, competence in their chosen performance area and the basics of the SMWC music therapy program as well.

You’ll spend most of your time in the stately Conservatory of 音乐. Built in 1913, the Conservatory is home to the 音乐及戏剧系. It combines the beauty of the past with current technology and equipment necessary for a comprehensive education in music. Marble halls and staircases surround the elegant 700+ seat Harvey Auditorium. 实践设施, 工作室和教室宽敞而众多, with windows overlooking the natural beauty of the SMWC campus.

常见问题

什么是音乐?
音乐 is the use of vocal or instrumental sounds to produce harmony or express emotion. It is a style of art that creates combinations of melody or rhythm and can express ideas or emotions in significant forms. Through taking ensemble credits, you will learn many different types of music.

为什么要拿音乐学位?
A degree in music from SMWC provides a wide variety of knowledge about this discipline, 包括音乐史, 音乐理论与音乐技术. This degree program exposes students to hands-on formalized music experience in a small, collaborative environment while teaching them to take their passion and turn it into a meaningful career. 的 Department of 音乐和戏剧 is dedicated to ensuring that students succeed no matter what area of music they decide to pursue.

有了音乐学位你能做什么?
Our music program is a comprehensive liberal arts degree program that prepares students for various careers in music and has the flexibility that allows students to combine a music major with a degree in another field. Here are just a few career paths and settings for someone with a music degree:

  • 私人教学工作室
  • 自由职业演员
  • 军乐队和合唱团
  • 交响乐团
  • 专业的唱诗班
  • 教堂
  • 音乐库
  • 音乐零售商
  • 艺术管理

许多这样的职位不需要特定的学位, but the person holding a music degree will have an advantageous knowledge of the subject matter. Some employers in the general workplace also prefer to hire those with a music degree, knowing the discipline and work ethic one must possess to complete such music programs.

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What is the average annual salary of someone with a music degree?
With such a wide range of careers available for someone with a music degree, 工资范围相当大. 当你看起薪时, keep in mind the cost of living and opportunities to move with a career should factor into your decision. 拥有音乐学位的人的平均年薪是 $57,731根据ZipRecruiter的说法.

SMWC提供了哪些支持和资源?
学习资源中心 (LRC) provides exceptional, personalized learning resource services to encourage student success. LRC提供一系列的学术支持服务, 包括一个写作中心, 辅导, 大学成功课程等等.

圣玛丽森林学院 is routinely ranked by US 新闻 and 世界报道 among the 中西部地区最好的大学 and the 最具价值学校. Our departments are also routinely ranked for their individual degree programs. 查看SMWC的区别:

音乐专业应用音乐考试

Applied music examinations (juries) are held at the end of each semester. Each student must perform at least one composition for each hour of primary-level credit undertaken. 钢琴和声乐学生都需要背诵. 出席所有的音乐节目和毕业典礼是必需的.

Each music major must demonstrate piano proficiency in the areas of:

  • 所有的大调和小调, as well as other scales and modes deemed appropriate by the music faculty
  • 旋律和声
  • 换位
  • 陪同
  • 看玩.

Each music major is required to register for applied or class piano each semester until they pass the piano proficiency examination. Any requested substitutions for on-campus study of applied or class piano have prior approval by the piano faculty and the student’s advisor.

的 piano proficiency exam must be passed before a student is eligible to begin an internship (music therapy). All components of the piano proficiency exam must be passed before a student receives a degree in music.

音乐 therapy students must also pass the guitar/voice competency exam prior to starting an internship. This exam is typically given in the second semester of junior year. 吉他学习是音乐治疗课程的一部分.

All major music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of 音乐.