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- Music in Theory and Practice (86), Music Theory
courses (80, 81, 82), Music History courses (120A,B),
and 20th-Century Music History and Theory (184);
- Four semesters in a Pomona College music ensemble,
e.g., choir (31), orchestra (33), etc., and four
semesters of Music Performance at level II (20 or 100)
on the same or related instruments, for which the
Qualifying Examination should be passed in the first or
sophomore year;
- At least one elective in Ethnomusicology (65, 70, 72,
73, 74, 76, 78); and
- Senior Seminar (190).
The requirements above (totaling 12 to 13 course
credits, depending upon the length of lessons at level II of
applied study) are sufficient to satisfy the Music
Department’s major requirements. It is possible to combine
this basic major with one from another department or program
to create a double major. In any case,
students are encouraged to take additional elective courses
offered by the Music Department. It is possible to pursue an
area of specialization by augmenting
the core curriculum as detailed below. If a student chooses
one of the following concentrations, the Music Department
will provide certification that the
appropriate requirements have been met.
Concentration Requirements. Music majors
should discuss a proposed concentration with their advisers.
- Composition:
Electronic Music Studio (96A), Composition (118),
Orchestration and Instrumentation (113), and 192 (full
course) for the preparation of a senior composition.
Performance of work not required but highly encouraged.
Conducting (117) also recommended.
- History: At least
one elective from the History and Appreciation of Music
section with a course number above 100. 191 for the
preparation of a senior historical thesis. Art history
courses suggested.
- Performance: The
four required semesters of Music Performance must be
hour lessons, all of which must be at Level II. Ensemble
participation increased to six semesters. One music
elective with a course number above 100. Four
performances from: student recitals, chamber music
recitals, senior compositions, senior recitals of
colleagues or competition-winning appearances.192
(half-course) for the preparation and performance of a
senior recital, with program notes and text/translations
if needed. 192 and 20 or 100 are normally taken the same
semester as the senior recital is given. Presentation of
a junior recital recommended.
- Ethnomusicology:
Introduction to Ethnomusicology (70), 192 for the
preparation of a senior research project, and at least
one elective in Ethnomusicology with a course number
above 100. (Note that 70 could simultaneously satisfy
core requirement 3 above.)
- Special Research: For students interested in theory,
electronic music, music education, journalism/criticism,
library studies, management or any individually designed
music specialization. Two music electives with a course
number above 100, one of which is not Independent Study
(199). 192 is required for the preparation of a senior
research project.
Recitals. All students are encouraged to perform
in public student recitals sponsored by the department,
provided they obtain the approval of their instructors.
Full- or half-length recitals require approval of the
instructor and permission of the department.
Considerations. Students who expect to major in
Music should possess or develop the ability to read music at
the keyboard. They should take 86 and the
required Theory and History courses (80, 81, 82, 120A,B,
184) as soon as possible. In rare cases, and with permission
of the department, one of the required
Music Theory courses may be satisfied by examination,
without credit. All new students, both first-year students
and those transferring from other institutions
are placed in Theory and History classes according to their
experience and ability. For graduate work in music,
languages (e.g., Latin, Italian, French and German) are
important, depending on the area of specialization.
All courses required for the Music major that are offered
for a letter grade must be taken for a letter grade.
Students are encouraged to consult with the Music Department
in advance to determine whether academic work completed on
Study Abroad, at one of the other Claremont Colleges or at
another institution can
fulfill the major requirements.
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