Music Major

Music Theory

All of the following:

• MUSI 203 - Harmony I (TH)
• MUSI 204 - Harmony II (TH)
• MUSI 301 - Criticizing Music (TH)

Music History

All of the following:

• MUSI 215 - Music History I: Medieval through Baroque Periods (H&A)
• MUSI 216 - Music History II: Classic through Modern Periods (H&A)

One of the Following

• MUSI 245 - Composition (TH)
• MUSI 302 - Composition in Historical Styles (TH)

One of the Following

• MUSI 111 - The History of Rock (H&A)
• MUSI 161 - The History of Jazz (H&A)
• MUSI 221 - World Music (H&A)
• MUSI 320 - Music for Multimedia
• MUSI 321 - Explorations in Global Music (H&A)

Elective

One elective course above the 100 level, excluding performance (PF) courses. However,

Performance Ensemble

All music majors and minors must participate in one of the following performance ensembles beginning the semester following declaration of the concentration through graduation: Colgate University Chamber Players, Colgate University Chorus, Colgate University Jazz Ensemble, Colgate University Orchestra. A minimum of four semesters is required, no exceptions for off-campus study.

GPA Requirement

A music major must have a GPA of at least 2.00 in the above courses to graduate.

Honors and High Honors

Students interested in pursuing honors can find the additional requirements on the Music  department page.