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Music
College of Arts & Sciences
Music Majors study the musical elements of pitch, melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics and timbre and texture.
about the program
The Music program at MNU is designed to foster your creativity and promote your aesthetic literacy. Our faculty are strong pedagogues with stellar educational backgrounds, committed to bringing out the best in you. Combine that with our state-of-the-art performing arts facilities in the Bell Cultural Events Center and you'll get an exceptional education at MNU.
YOU WILL LEARN
As a Music major at MNU you choose a primary performance area, including voice, piano, band instruments, guitar and bass. You will learn about music theory and music history, develop aural skills and keyboard skills, and participate in a wide range of ensembles while studying one-on-one with a professional musician. At the culmination of your degree program, you'll present a solo recital.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Music major scholarships and/or music ensemble participation scholarships are available to exceptional students, who follow the Audition Information, complete the Music Scholarship Application Form, and perform a successful audition.
Music majors will be provided a new iPad to increase their learning experience.
For more information contact the Department of Arts and Humanities at 913.971.3441 or email finearts@mnu.edu.
Potential Careers
- Performer
- Composer
- Arranger
- Music Business Manager
- Choir Director
- Music Minister
- Private Instructor
Sample Schedule
Freshman Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUED | 1201 | Computer Skills for Musicians | 1 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 2101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| MUTH | 2103 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUTH | 2301 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| APMU | 1501 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
Freshman Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 1703 | English Comp II | 3 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 2101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| MUTH | 2203 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUTH | 2401 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| APMU | 1601 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
Sophomore Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPR | 2101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| MUTH | 3103 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUTH | 3301 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| APMU | 1701 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 |
| MUED | 3602 | Beginning Conducting | 2 |
| BLIT | 1103 | Old Testament | 3 |
Sophomore Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUEN | Ensemble | 3 | |
| APPR | 2101 | Applied Music | 3 |
| MUTH | 3203 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUTH | 3401 | Aural Skills IV | 3 |
| APMU | 2501 | Keyboard Skills IV | 3 |
| MUED | 3202 | Music Media and Technology | 3 |
Junior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUED | 1000 | Music Forum | 0 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 3101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| MHST | 3503 | Music History I | 3 |
| THEO | 2003 | Christian Beliefs | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 |
Junior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUED | 1000 | Music Forum | 0 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 3101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| MHST | 3503 | Music History II | 3 |
| Music Elective | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 |
Senior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 3101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| MHST | 3603 | Music History III | 3 |
| Activity Course | 2 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 1 |
Senior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 3101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| APPR | 4201 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Social Science | 3 | ||
| History | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 |
Career Earnings
$51,000
average annual
$2,193,000
career average
$51k
Composer
$54k
Arranger
$56k
Music Business Manager
$54k
Music Minister
$49k
Private Instructor
$42k
Choir Director
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