MUS 3010–Music History and Literature I
This survey of the history of Western music from the Baroque period through the mid-Romantic period is designed to familiarize students with the genres, musical styles, and important personalities of the eras. Through active listening and analysis, students will become familiar with the musical styles of the periods. Structured writing assignments will reflect professional scholarship in the field of music.

A music minor is an option for students who wish to add musical training and knowledge to another major. The minor must be completed alongside a full major, and you must earn at least 120 semester hours of credit for graduation. Music majors and non-majors alike may audition for and participate in instrumental and vocal ensembles, where you’ll sing and play under the direction of expert musical faculty members. 

Hanson Hall, our state-of-the-art music building, features multiple practice rooms, studios, and a keyboard lab. Additional music classroom spaces—such as a music technology lab—exist in Wilson Hall, Hamming Hall, and the Brandel Library. The primary performance venue, Anderson Chapel, is sought after by students and professional musicians alike

From four choirs, an orchestra, a concert band to a jazz ensemble, chamber groups, and an opera program, there’s an array of options. These ensembles perform on and off-campus, tour domestically and internationally, and participate in festivals and competitions. The opera program stages annual workshops and full productions or scenes. Ensembles are open to both music majors and non-music majors, and most require auditions.

Music scholarships are available to all incoming first-year and transfer students, regardless of major.

Our music faculty are among the best in the business who maintain active careers alongside their teaching. From professors who teach academic music courses to vocal and instrumental studio instructors, you’ll have the opportunity to learn what you need to be successful.