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College Catalog: 2010-2011
School of Contemporary Arts (CA): Music (B.A.)
Website: School of Contemporary Arts
Concentrations:聽Music Industry, Music Performance,
Music Production, Music Studies.
The Music Major has a distinctly contemporary focus.聽 There are concentrations offered in Music Studies, Music Performance, Music Production, and Music Industry.聽 Courses are offered in popular, traditional, contemporary, African-American and world musics, vocal and instrumental performance, musical theater, digital recording, electronic music, film music, song writing and music industry.
There are active music ensembles, including the Ramapo Chorale, Gospel Chorus, a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles, a number of student-run bands, and opportunities for private instruction.聽 Public performances range from campus showcases and concerts to major venues in the region, including New York City and international choral tours and competitions.聽 Music students can also take advantage of the digital music lab and opportunities provided in radio, film, video, new media, web design, communication, business, theater, dance and musical theater.聽 Numerous exciting internship opportunities are available, many with major studios and entertainment companies in New York City, as well as other valuable experiential resources.
Students completing this program will receive a B.A. degree. A minor in Music is available.
- Transfer students who have 48 or more credits accepted at the time of transfer are waived from the courses marked with a (W) below.聽 Waivers only apply to General Education Requirements NOT School Core or Major Requirements.
- Double counting between General Education, School Core, and Major may be possible.聽 Check with your advisor to see if any apply.
- Subject & Course # – Title & Course Description
- GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- SELECT ONE –
- (W) OR
- (W)
- SELECT ONE – GE-MATHEMATICS CATEGORY: MATH 101-121
- SELECT ONE –
- SELECT ONE – (W)
- (W)
- SELECT ONE –
- SELECT ONE –
- SELECT ONE – (W)
- SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS REQUIREMENTS
- (W) (satisfies first year seminar requirement)
- SELECT TWO CA Interdisciplinary courses (only one can double-count in major)
- (was 310)
- (was 210)
- MUSIC MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
There are four concentrations in the Music Major:
- REQUIRED OF ALL MUSIC MAJORS
- Choose one lower level “Music and Culture” course:
- Choose one upper level “Music and Culture” courses:
- Choose one of the following:
- Required of all Music majors:
- MUSIC STUDIES CONCENTRATION
- Choose 1 of the following:
- Choose 4 credits in performance:
- (2 credits)
- (1 credit)
- (4 credits)
- (2 credits)
- (1 credits)
- (4 credits)
- (4 credits)
- (1 credit)
- Choose 1 of the following:
- ADDITIONAL LOWER LEVEL “MUSIC AND CULTURE” COURSE (ABOVE)
- Choose 1 of the following:
- ONE ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE COURSES (4 CREDITS) IN MUSIC
- Choose 2 of the following:
- TWO ADDITIONAL UPPER LEVEL ELECTIVE IN MUSIC (8 CREDITS)
- 聽MUSIC PERFORMANCE CONCENTRATION
- Choose 1 of the following:
- Choose 1 of the following:
- ADDITIONAL LOWER LEVEL “MUSIC AND CULTURE” COURSE
- Choose 12 credits in performance:
- (2 credits)
- (1 credit)
- (4 credits)
- (2 credits)
- (1 credits)
- (4 credits)
- (4 credits)
- (1 credit)
- Choose 1 of the following:
- ADDITIONAL UPPER LEVEL ELECTIVE (4 CREDITS) IN MUSIC
- MUSIC PRODUCTION CONCENTRATION
- Choose 2 of the following:
- Choose 2 of the following:
- 聽MUSIC INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION
- Choose 2 of the following:
Note: A 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
- Subject & Course # – Title & Course Description
- Required Courses:
- Choose 2 music in culture electives at the 200 level from the following:
- Choose 2 music electives, at least one of which is 300/400 level (8 credits)
Note: A school core is NOT required for completion of the minor. Minors are open to students regardless of school affiliation.
General Education Requirements
Graduation Requirements
The Angelica and Russ Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts
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