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2011-12 Catalog 
    
2011-12 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music-Business


Music 142
Central 138
541-552-6101
541-552-6487
Curtis J. Bacon (Business) 541-552-6487,
bacon@sou.edu
Terry Longshore (Music) 541-552-6548,
longshore@sou.edu

Co-major baccalaureate degrees provide in-depth coursework in business and another discipline without the more extensive requirements involved in obtaining a degree in each discipline.

The contemporary world of music is increasingly dependent on knowledge of business practices. The music-business comajor is designed for students who wish to enter the music or entertainment industry with a strong background in both music and contemporary business skills. The program is also flexible enough to accommodate individual career objectives. The program comprises 46 music credits, 40 business credits, and 12 support course credits.

Requirements for the Major


1.


Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements.

2.


Maintain a 2.75 GPA in music courses and a 2.50 GPA in business courses.

3.


Pass a new student hearing on their major instrument. The hearing is offered at the beginning of fall term, at the end of each term, and at scholarship auditions. Students are allowed three attempts to pass the new student hearing.

4.


Pass all sequential music theory and aural skills courses with a grade of C or better to continue.

5.


Take the following until they have successfully completed the piano proficiency exam.

6.


All music majors taking applied lessons (MUP 190 through 490) are required to perform before a jury at the end of each term.

7.


Pass the MUP 390 hearing after taking three terms of:

8.


Complete the capstone experience, which includes a project and a research paper. Students should consult their department advisor to determine the exact nature of their capstone experience.

Required Courses in Music-Business