Welcome!
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Music is a unique form of expression and communication. A course of study provides for an aesthetic appreciation and an opportunity to translate musical concepts into a valuable and practical skill. The Department of Music of the University of Dayton provides academic coursework to foster artistic understanding and creative thinking, practical instruction to develop musical skills, and substantial laboratory and performance experience.
The Department of Music is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music, which accredits its degree programs and curricula. In addition, the music education degree program is approved by the State of Ohio and the music therapy degree program by the American Music Therapy Association.
The Department of Music has numerous performing ensembles open to all students: the University Chorale, Choral Union, Opera Workshop, Ebony Heritage Singers, and Celebration Vocal Transit; University Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, "Pride of Dayton" Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz ensembles; early music ensembles; and instrumental chamber music ensembles.
The Department of Music offers five degree programs:
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music (MUS)
Bachelor of Music with a major in Music Composition (MUC)
Bachelor of Music with a major in Performance (MUP)
Bachelor of Music with a major in Music Therapy (MUT)
Bachelor of Music with a major in Music Education (MUE)
All prospective music students must be admitted to the University of Dayton by the Office of Admission. In addition, all prospective students must (1) furnish the Department of Music with letters of recommendation from their high school music teachers and/or performance teachers and (2) successfully complete the performance audition, either in person or via tape recording. Specific information regarding audition requirements and dates is available from the department office.
The Department of Music offers a minor in music and a minor in music technology for non-music majors.
Transfer students pursuing a major in MUC, MUP, or MUT must complete at least twenty-four of the required semester hours in the Department of Music while in residency at the University of Dayton. Transfer students pursuing a major in MUE must complete at least twenty of the required semester hours in the Department of Music while in residency at the University of Dayton. Transfer students pursuing a music minor must complete at least twelve of the required semester hours in the Department of Music while in residency.
Faculty
Donna M. Cox, Chairperson
Professors Emeriti: Benedum, Sandness
Professors: Chenoweth, Cox, Hartley, Magnuson, Snyder, Street
Associate Professors: Morris, Reynolds
Assistant Professors: Gardstrom, Jones, Liu
Artists-in-Residence: Benjamin, Farris, Leslie, McCutcheon, Wright
Lecturers: Gross, Hiller, Porcaro, Sink |
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Music |
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43 |
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Music Theory and Aural Skills |
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16 |
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MUS |
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111, 112, 113, 114, 211, 212, 213, 214 |
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Music History and Literature |
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9 |
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Conducting |
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2 |
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Performance studies, including functional keyboard skills |
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12 |
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MUS |
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296, 297, 298, 299, (399 or 499) |
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Ensemble |
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4 |
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MUS |
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(3901 or 491 or 492 or 493) |
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Recital attendance (seven semesters) |
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Professional Development Workshop (seven semesters) |
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Liberal Studies Curriculum |
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Humanities and Fine Arts |
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Philosophy and Religious Studies including: |
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History |
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Literature: English or Foreign Language |
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3 |
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Creative and Performing Arts (including MUS or other arts) |
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3 |
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Foreign Language and/or Additional Arts and/or Humanities |
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3-9 |
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Social Sciences |
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12 |
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Mathematics (excludes MTH 102, 204, 205) |
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3 |
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Natural Sciences |
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11 |
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Communication Competencies |
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0-9 |
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Introduction to the University: ASI 150 |
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0-1 |
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General Education courses/academic electives to total at least |
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1Choose from any MUS 390. See course descriptions. |
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Music |
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87 |
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Music Theory and Aural Skills |
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16 |
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MUS |
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111, 112, 113, 114, 211, 212, 213, 214 |
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Composition1 |
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12 |
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MUS |
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121, 122, 221, 222, 321, 322, 421, 422 |
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Music History and Literature |
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9 |
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Score reading |
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2 |
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Orchestration or arranging |
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4 |
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Conducting |
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4 |
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Performance Studies2 |
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12 |
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MUS |
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296, 297, 298, 299, (399 or 499) |
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Ensemble |
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8 |
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Recital attendance (seven semesters) |
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Professional Development Workshop (seven semesters) |
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Theory and/or composition electives |
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10 |
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MUS electives |
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10 |
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Communication Competencies |
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0-9 |
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Philosophy and Religious Studies (includes PHL 325) |
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12 |
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Natural Sciences |
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6 |
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Mathematics (excludes MTH 102, 204, 205) |
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3 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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6 |
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Humanities (includes HST 103 or 198) |
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6 |
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Other non-music electives |
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6 |
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Introduction to the University: ASI 150 |
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0-1 |
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General Education courses/academic electives to total at least |
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1Each composition major must present one and a half recitals of original work by the senior year. |
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2Functional Keyboard Skills or equivalent is required. |
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Music1 |
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81-82 |
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Music Theory and Aural Skills |
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16 |
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MUS |
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111, 112, 113, 114, 211, 212, 213, 214 |
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Functional keyboard skills |
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4 |
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Music History and Literature |
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9 |
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Arranging |
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2 |
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Introduction to music education |
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2 |
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Performance studies on the student's principal instrument leading to a minimum of a half-recital during the junior or senior year (seven semesters) |
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Recital attendance (seven semesters) |
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Ensemble |
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General (five semesters) |
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Professional Development Workshop (seven semesters) |
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Additional requirements for band specialization2 |
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28.5 |
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Music Education |
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MUS |
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195, 236, 331, 332, 335, 3363, 3373, 3384, 3393, 340, 430, 431 |
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Conducting |
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Small Ensembles (four semesters at 0.5 sem. hrs. each) |
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Additional requirements for orchestra specialization2 |
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30.5 |
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Music Education |
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MUS |
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195, 236, 331, 332, 335, 3363, 3373, 3384, 3393, 340 |
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Conducting |
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String minor (two semesters) |
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Small Ensembles (four semesters at 0.5 sem. hrs. each) |
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Additional requirements for choral specialization2 |
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30 |
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Music Education |
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MUS |
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235, 237, 238, 331, 332, 335, 3386, 339, 340 |
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Conducting |
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Guitar |
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Diction and literature |
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Piano or voice minor (two semesters) |
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Ensembles |
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Additional requirements for classroom specialization2 |
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Music Education |
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MUS |
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235, 237, 238, 331, 332, 335, 3386, 339, 340 |
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Conducting |
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Guitar |
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Improvisation |
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Piano or voice minor (three semesters) |
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Ensembles |
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Teacher Education1 |
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25 |
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EDT |
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110, 110L, 207, 207L, 305, 459, 479 |
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Communication Competencies |
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0-9 |
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Philosophy and Religious Studies including: |
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PHL |
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