Music Degree Information
Students at Loyola may major in performing arts with a concentration in music, major in performing arts with a comprehensive concentration, minor in music, or take music courses as electives. Students may also participate in music activities regardless of their major or minor.
For students interested in teaching music, Loyola also offers a state-approved certificate granting program in music education. Students in this area major in music and minor in secondary education. Please contact Dr. Barnaby Nygren for further information.
Catalogue Years 2022-2023 and Later
Music Major
- MU 201 - Music Fundamentals
- MU 202 - Class Piano
- MU 203 - The Art of Listening or MU 204 - Western Musical Traditions
- MU 205 - Musicianship I
- MU 206 - Musicianship II
- MU 300 - Repertoires of Western Music
- MU 302 - Structure of Music: Theory I
- MU 400 - Music Writing for the Public
Two courses from the following:
- DR/MU 210 - American Musical Theatre: Uptown and Down
- DR 254 - Introduction to Theatre Design
- DR 350 - Acting I
- DR 361 - Voice and Movement
- MU 300-level or 400-level course
- MU 300-level or 400-level course
Applied Music Lessons and Ensembles:
- Students must take a minimum of 7 credits of Applied Music (private instruction in an instrument or voice, MU 360 and MU 361). MU 360 may only be taken once.
- Students must take a minimum of 7.5 credits of ensembles
- Students must take 3 additional credits of lessons, ensembles, or DR 375 (with permission of the department chair)
Electives:
- Students are required to complete three additional MU 300-level or 400-level electives.
Comprehensive Concentration
- DR 254 - Introduction to Theatre Design
- DR 350 - Acting I
- DR 375 - Evergreen Players Production
- MU 201 - Music Fundamentals
- MU 202 - Class Piano
- MU 203 - The Art of Listening or MU 204 - Western Musical Traditions
- MU 205 - Musicianship I
- MU 206 - Musicianship II
- MU 302 - Structure of Music: Theory I
- DR 300-level course
- Two MU 300-level or 400-level courses
- One additional DR 300-level course or MU 300-level or 400-level course
One course from the following:
- DR 301 - Improvisation
- DR 354 - Acting II
- DR 361 - Voice and Movement
- DR 363 - Special Topics in Performance
One course from the following:
- DR/MU 210 - American Musical Theatre: Uptown and Down
- DR 250 - Introduction to Theatre History
- DR 362 - Special Topics in Dramatic History/Literature
- DR 370D - Queer Theatre and Film
- MU 300-level or 400-level course
Applied Music:
- Students must take a minimum of 5.5 credits of Applied Music (private instruction in an instrument or voice, MU 360 and MU 361). MU 360 may only be taken once.
Theatre Practicum:
- Students must complete four one-credit hours of DR 275 - Theatre Practicum
Music Minor
- MU 201 - Music Fundamentals
- MU 202 - Class Piano
- MU 203 - The Art of Listening or MU 204 - Western Musical Traditions
- MU 205 - Musicianship I
- MU 206 - Musicianship II
- MU 302 - Structure of Music: Theory I
- Two MU upper-level courses (300-level or higher)
Applied Music Lessons and Ensembles:
- Students must take a minimum of 5.5 credits of Applied Music (private instruction in an instrument or voice, MU 360 and MU 361). MU 360 may only be taken once.
- Students must take 6 credits of ensembles. 1.5 credits of ensembles may be fulfilled by participation in a musical theatre production (DR 375) by permission of the department chair.
Catalogue Years 2021-2022 and Earlier
Music Major
- Eleven MU three-credit courses
- A minimum of six semesters of Applied Music (private instruction in an instrument or voice)
- A minimum of six semesters of an ensemble
- Four semesters of Ear Training
Music Minor
- Two MU lower-level courses
- Four MU upper-level courses
- Four semesters of Applied Music (private instruction in an instrument or voice)
- Four semesters of an ensemble
- Two semesters of Ear Training