Music Major with Music History and Literature Concentration, B.A.
The music history and literature concentration requires 36 credits in music, with at least 15 credits at the 300 level or above. Transfer students must complete at least 12 credits of their major at Hood, including the senior project, MUSC 301 and 6 other credits of music history or theory, as appropriate.
Requirements for the Major
Required:
| MUSC 101 | Beginning Music Theory & Musicianship I | 3.0 |
| MUSC 201 | Intermediate Music Theory & Musicianship | 3.0 |
| MUSC 301 | Advanced Music Theory/Form & Analysis | 3.0 |
| MUSC 470 | Senior Project: Music History and Lit | 3.0 |
| | or | |
| | 4 credits of applied music in any area | 4.0 |
| | 2 credits of music ensemble | 2.0 |
Successful completion of a Piano Proficiency Exam or completion of 4 credits of piano (two of which must be earned at Hood.)
Two of the following:
| MUSC 103 | Introduction to Western Classical Music | 3.0 |
| MUSC 299 | Special Topics in Music | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6.0 |
Three of the following:
| MUSC 302 | World Music | 3.0 |
| MUSC 303 | History of Western Classical Music I | 3.0 |
| MUSC 304 | History of Western Classical Music II | 3.0 |
| MUSC 318/HON 318 | Theory and Practice in the Arts: The Philosophy of Music | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9.0 |
Piano Proficiency Examination Requirements
Students will be expected to: (1) be able to play all major and minor scales, parallel motion, two octaves and primary chords in all keys, (2) play two pieces of early intermediate difficulty in contrasting styles (e.g., a selection from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook, a quick movement from a classical sonatina, a selection from Schumann’s Kinderszenen, etc.) and (3) sight-read a chorale or easy piano piece. It is strongly recommended that this exam be taken no later than first semester of the junior year, so that there will be sufficient time left for any remedial piano that may be needed.