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School of Music

Denis Colwell, Interim Head
Office: The College of Fine Arts 105
http://music.cmu.edu/

In this section... Facilities School of Music Options Performances and Activities of the School of Music General Requirements for BFA Candidates Music Curriculum Bachelor of Science in Music and Technology Minor in Accompanying for Piano Majors in the School of Music Minor in Conducting for Students in the School of Music Minor in Music Education for Students in the School of Music Minor in Music Technology for Students in the School of Music Minor in Music Theory for Students in the School of Music Minor in Music Performance/Music (Composition) for Students in the School of Music Faculty/Administration

The School of Music at Carnegie Mellon offers the best aspects of conservatory training set within a great university, combining preparation for a lifetime in performance, composition or music and technology with the advantages of learning in an intense academic environment. Every student in the School of Music is a performance, composition or music and technology major. The School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Each performance major is challenged to develop through individual instruction with master teachers. The School’s relationship with the renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is among the strongest conservatory–symphony orchestra relationships in the United States, and Pittsburgh’s uniquely strong sense of musical community fosters close relationships with the Pittsburgh Opera, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society, and a host of other professional musical organizations.

Regular performing ensembles include the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Repertory Chorus, Baroque Ensemble, Contemporary Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Repertoire Orchestra, and Opera Production. Some of the School’s ensembles are instrument specific: Chamber Music ensembles and the Percussion Ensemble, among others. Opportunities for performance are stressed – undergraduate performance majors perform junior and senior recitals, chamber music is publicly presented, frequent performance opportunities on and off campus are provided, and community outreach is vigorously supported.

The School of Music has an intense commitment to new music, led by its composition faculty, conductors who devote fully rehearsed cycles of the Philharmonic to works by student composers, studio faculty whose own performing careers regularly feature new works, regular performances of student works in almost every Contemporary Ensemble Program, frequent opportunities with the Wind Ensemble and Choirs, and inclusion on student recitals. The School’s state-of-the-art recording facilities are an especially important resource for composers beginning their public careers. 

All teaching is entrusted to professional faculty — there are no assistant studio teachers or doctoral teaching fellows — and specialists in Musicology, Theory, Counterpoint, Analysis, Composition, Computer Music, Eurhythmics, Solfege, Music Education, Pedagogy, Collaborative Piano and Coaching, Acting and Movement, Diction, Literature and Repertoire, Baroque Music, Chamber Music, Jazz, Conducting, and Recording Science provide a broad and rich platform for comprehensive musical preparation. At the same time, the university provides the greatest possible support for students combining their majors with minors in all disciplines, unique joint degree programs, and double major programs. These opportunities significantly increase a student’s career options and marketability in the changing professional world of music.

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Facilities

The teaching facilities of the School of Music are located on the ground, main, and mezzanine floors of the College of Fine Arts, on the first floor of Margaret Morrison Hall, and in Skibo Gymnasium.  All teaching, rehearsal, and practice rooms are equipped with Steinway pianos.  Music students also have access to a state-of-the-art recording studio and music technology cluster.  Performances take place in Kresge Recital Hall, Carnegie Music Hall, Alumni Concert Hall, and Mellon Institute Auditorium. The Hunt Library houses a fine collection of books, records, and scores.  Listening and conference rooms are also available in the library.

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School of Music Options

The School of Music offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the following areas:

• Performance (Instrumental, Voice, Piano, Organ)
• Composition

To earn a Bachelor’s degree in either of these options, a candidate must satisfactorily fulfill all the requirements of the School of Music.

Within the options listed above students may elect specializations in the following areas:

• Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certificate
• Piano Pedagogy Certificate
• Accompanying Minor
• Conducting Minor
• Music Education Certification Minor
• Music Technology Minor
• Music Theory Minor  

The School of Music jointly with the School of Computer Science and the Carnegie Institute of Technology offers a Bachelor of Science in the following areas:

• Music and Technology

Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certificate

This program is designed to prepare teachers in the Dalcroze approach to music learning.  The course of study includes eurhythmics, piano improvisation, and Dalcroze pedagogy. Carnegie Mellon undergraduates may enter the Dalcroze Training Program during their junior year. However, the certificate will be granted only upon completion of their undergraduate degree. This program is recommended particularly to students who would like to incorporate Dalcroze principles into their teaching and to those who want to obtain more experience in this field. 

Piano Pedagogy Certificate

A two-year program leading to certification in piano pedagogy is open to current Carnegie Mellon keyboard majors.  Piano and organ majors learn to teach piano in a closely supervised environment of class piano instruction.  This program has received national acclaim as a model of excellence, with Carnegie Mellon children consistently capturing prestigious awards in national piano competitions. 

COLLABORATIVE PIANO Minor

The accompanying minor consists of a six-semester sequence of courses designed to give the students experience with vocalists and instrumentalists. There are individual coaching sessions as well as practical experience in vocal and instrumental studios. 

Conducting Minor

This program is designed for students who are interested in acquiring conducting skills, in anticipation of either graduate study in conducting or a music education career.  It includes required courses in basic conducting techniques for both choral and instrumental ensembles, orchestration, score reading/keyboard harmony, and elective courses in instrumental and vocal methods, diction, and literature and repertoire. 

Music Education Certification Minor

Music Education Certification is a five-year program, with courses starting in the sophomore year.  Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates who complete this program and pass the Praxis tests will receive Pennsylvania state certification in music (K-12), which is recognized in almost all other states.

Music Technology Minor

The student will take a series of courses which may include electronic and computer music, recording technology, the physics of sound, and computer programming.  A rich computer music research environment enables talented students to work as programmers with outstanding faculty researchers, whose current projects are gaining international recognition in the areas of computer music and artificial intelligence. 

Music THEORY Minor

This program is designed for students who are interested in advanced theory and analysis skills, in anticipation of either graduate study in theory or graduate study that requires a substantial level of theoretical knowledge.  The student will take advanced theory and analysis courses and also support courses in the physics of musical sound and the psychology of music.

 

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Performances and Activities of the School of Music

The School of Music sponsors performances, master classes, and lectures by outstanding national and international guest artists. Announcements of faculty, student, and guest performances are released every month to the students and the community. 

 

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General Requirements for BFA Candidates

Candidates for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in composition are required to complete a composition for orchestra in their senior year.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in performance are required to give public performances in their junior and senior years.  Candidates for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in string performance are required to give public performances in their sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in applied areas other than piano are required to pass a piano proficiency test.

Candidates for all School of Music degrees are required to pass four repertoire proficiency tests, and to participate in a major choral ensemble or major instrumental ensemble as assigned and to attend Convocation every semester of residence in the School of Music.

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Music Curriculum

The music curriculum is based on the following five building blocks:

1. Studio
2. Theory
3. History
4. Ensemble
5. Academics

1. Studio — This is the heart of the school. Students receive individualized instruction with senior faculty in their major area of study: performance or composition.

2. Theory — These courses are designed to help students develop listening skills, to acquire theoretical knowledge, to recognize structural techniques and manipulate technological resources. It includes courses in sight-reading, ear-training, eurhythmics, harmony, contrapuntal techniques, analysis of musical forms, 20th-21st century techniques, orchestration, score reading, and electronic and computer music for compositional and educational purposes. One music support course in the piano, organ, and instrumental curricula must be a theory course. 

3. History - These courses cover in depth the music of the western world and survey the styles and musical structures of non-western music.

4. Ensemble — This area includes student participation in some of the following ensembles: Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Repertory Chorus, Baroque Ensemble,  Contemporary Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Repertoire Orchestra, Production, Percussion Ensemble, and chamber groups.

5. Academics — The School of Music requires one general studies course (outside of the School) each semester and six semesters of elective courses for graduation. These accumulated credits may be applied to minors or majors in other disciplines. Exceptional students in good academic and musical standing within the School are permitted to take additional courses beyond the number required for graduation. There is no charge for extra credits taken at Carnegie Mellon.  One elective course in the piano, organ and instrumental curricula must be a literature, repertoire, and pedagogy course.

Credits — The total number of units required for graduation is 407 for voice majors; 392 for composition majors; 380 for instrumental, organ, and piano majors.  Three units equal one credit.

Piano

First Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-501	Major Studio (Piano)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-193	Collaborative Piano Skills I	3
57-152	Harmony I	9
57-161	Eurhythmics I	3
57-181	Solfege I	3
57-189	Introduction to Repertoire and Listening for Musicians	3
57-101	Introduction to Music Technology	6
99-101	Computing @ Carnegie Mellon	3
76-101	Interpretation and Argument	9
		55

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-501	Major Studio (Piano)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-194	Skills of Accompanying II	3
57-153	Harmony II	9
57-162	Eurhythmics II	3
57-182	Solfege II	3
57-190	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians I	3
57-283	Music History I	9
62-100	Critical Histories of the Arts	9
		55

 

Second Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-501	Major Studio (Piano)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-228	Chamber Music	3
57-408	Form and Analysis	6
57-163	Eurhythmics III	3
57-183	Solfege III	3
57-289	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians II	3
57-284	Music History II	9
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	6
		49

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-501	Major Studio (Piano)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-228	Chamber Music	3
57-151	Counterpoint in Theory and Application	6
57-164	Eurhythmics IV	3
57-184	Solfege IV	3
57-290	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians III	3
57-285	Music History III	9
xx-xxx	Elective	6
		49

 

Third Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-501	Major Studio (Piano)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-228	Chamber Music	3
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	6
		46

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-501	Major Studio (Piano)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-228	Chamber Music	3
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	6
		46

 

Fourth Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-501	Major Studio (Piano)	9
57-xxx	Performance Elective	9
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	3
		43

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-501	Major Studio (Piano)	9
57-xxx	Performance Elective	9
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	3
		43

 

Organ

 First Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-502	Major Studio (Organ)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-152	Harmony I	9
57-161	Eurhythmics I	3
57-181	Solfege I	3
57-189	Introduction to Repertoire and Listening for Musicians	3
57-101	Introduction to Music Technology	6
99-101	Computing @ Carnegie Mellon	3
76-101	Interpretation and Argument	9
		55

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-502	Major Studio (Organ)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-153	Harmony II	9
57-162	Eurhythmics II	3
57-182	Solfege II	3
57-190	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians I	3
57-283	Music History I	9
62-100	Critical Histories of the Arts	9
		55

 

Second Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-502	Major Studio (Organ)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-408	Form and Analysis	6
57-163	Eurhythmics III	3
57-183	Solfege III	3
57-289	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians II	3
57-284	Music History II	9
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	6
		49

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-502	Major Studio (Organ)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-151	Counterpoint in Theory and Application	6
57-164	Eurhythmics IV	3
57-184	Solfege IV	3
57-290	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians III	3
57-285	Music History III	9
xx-xxx	Elective	6
		49

 

Third Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-502	Major Studio (Organ)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-459	Score Reading/Keyboard Harmony	6
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	3
		46

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-502	Major Studio (Organ)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	9
		46

 

Fourth Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-502	Major Studio (Organ)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-xxx	Performance Elective	3
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	3
		43

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-502	Major Studio (Organ)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-xxx	Performance Elective	3
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	3
		43

 

Voice

A voice major must also complete an advanced language course of at least 9 units. Recommended: a domestic or international program, after the sophomore year, which includes intensive study for credit in the Italian, German, or French language.

 First Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-500	Major Studio (Voice)	9
57-417	Major Choral Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-152	Harmony I	9
57-161	Eurhythmics I	3
57-181	Solfege I	3
57-221	Italian Diction	3
57-240	Acting I	6
57-111	Movement and Dance I	3
82-161	Elementary Italian I	12
		58

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-500	Major Studio (Voice)	9
57-417	Major Choral Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-153	Harmony II	9
57-162	Eurhythmics II	3
57-182	Solfege II	3
57-431	Italian Literature and Repertoire	3
57-241	Acting II	6
57-112	Movement and Dance II	3
76-101	Interpretation and Argument	9
99-101	Computing @ Carnegie Mellon	3
		58

 

Second Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-500	Major Studio (Voice)	9
57-417	Major Choral Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-163	Eurhythmics III	3
57-183	Solfege III	3
57-189	Introduction to Repertoire and Listening for Musicians	3
82-121	Elementary German I	12
57-223	German Diction	3
57-339	Acting III	6
57-211	Movement and Dance III	3
57-101	Introduction to Music Technology	6
		58

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-500	Major Studio (Voice)	9
57-417	Major Choral Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-164	Eurhythmics IV	3
57-184	Solfege IV	3
57-190	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians I	3
57-283	Music History I	9
62-100	Critical Histories of the Arts	9
57-435	German Literature and Repertoire	3
57-340	Acting IV	6
57-212	Movement and Dance IV	3
		58

 

Third Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-500	Major Studio (Voice)	9
57-417	Major Choral Ensemble	6
57-xxx	Production Course	6
57-408	Form and Analysis	6
57-289	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians II	3
57-284	Music History II	9
82-101	Elementary French I	12
57-222	French Diction	3
		55

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-500	Major Studio (Voice)	9
57-417	Major Choral Ensemble	6
57-xxx	Production Course	6
57-151	Counterpoint in Theory and Application	6
57-290	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians III	3
57-285	Music History III	9
57-432	French Literature and Repertoire	3
		43

 

Fourth Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-500	Major Studio (Voice)	9
57-417	Major Choral Ensemble	6
57-xxx	Production Course	6
57-220	English Diction	3
57-434	Musical Theatre Literature and Repertoire	3
xx-xxx	Elective	6
		34

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-500	Major Studio (Voice)	9
57-417	Major Choral Ensemble	6
57-xxx	Production Course	6
57-436	English/Contemporary Literature and Repertoire	3
57-434	Musical Theatre Literature and Repertoire	3
xx-xxx	Elective	6
		34

 

Instrumental

A string major must also complete two semesters of Chamber Music in the sophomore year.

 First Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-xxx	Studio	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-152	Harmony I	9
57-161	Eurhythmics I	3
57-181	Solfege I	3
57-189	Introduction to Repertoire and Listening for Musicians	3
57-101	Introduction to Music Technology	6
99-101	Computing @ Carnegie Mellon	3
76-101	Interpretation and Argument	9
		55

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-xxx	Studio	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-153	Harmony II	9
57-162	Eurhythmics II	3
57-182	Solfege II	3
57-190	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians I	3
57-283	Music History I	9
62-100	Critical Histories of the Arts	9
		55

 

Second Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-xxx	Studio	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-408	Form and Analysis	6
57-163	Eurhythmics III	3
57-183	Solfege III	3
57-289	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians II	3
57-284	Music History II	9
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	6
		49

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-xxx	Studio	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-151	Counterpoint in Theory and Application	6
57-164	Eurhythmics IV	3
57-184	Solfege IV	3
57-290	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians III	3
57-285	Music History III	9
xx-xxx	Elective	6
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Third Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-xxx	Studio	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-228	Chamber Music	3
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	6
		46

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-xxx	Studio	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-228	Chamber Music	3
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	6
		46

 

Fourth Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-xxx	Studio	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-228	Chamber Music	3
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	3
		43

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-xxx	Studio	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-228	Chamber Music	3
57-xxx	Music Support Course (Theory/History)	12
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	3
		43

 

Composition

First Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-521	Major Studio (Composition)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-152	Harmony I	9
57-162	Eurhythmics II	3
57-181	Solfege I	3
57-189	Introduction to Repertoire and Listening for Musicians	3
57-101	Introduction to Music Technology	6
99-101	Computing @ Carnegie Mellon	3
76-101	Interpretation and Argument	9
		55

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-521	Major Studio (Composition)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-153	Harmony II	9
57-162	Eurhythmics II	3
57-182	Solfege II	3
57-190	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians I	3
57-283	Music History I	9
62-100	Critical Histories of the Arts	9
		55

 

Second Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-521	Major Studio (Composition)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-408	Form and Analysis	6
57-163	Eurhythmics III	3
57-183	Solfege III	3
57-289	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians II	3
57-284	Music History II	9
57-257	Orchestration I	6
xx-xxx	Elective	6
		55

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-521	Major Studio (Composition)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3
57-151	Counterpoint in Theory and Application	6
57-164	Eurhythmics IV	3
57-184	Solfege IV	3
57-290	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians III	3
57-285	Music History III	9
57-271	Orchestration II	6
57-258	20th-21st Century Techniques	6
		55

 

Third Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-521	Major Studio (Composition)	9
57-234	Performance for Composers	3
57-332	Introduction to Conducting	6
57-347	Electronic and Computer Music	6
57-xxx	Music Support Course 1	6
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
		40

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-521	Major Studio (Composition)	9
57-236	Performance for Composers	3
57-336	Instrumental/Choral Conducting	6
57-459	Score Reading/Keyboard Harmony	6
57-xxx	Music Support Course 2	6
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
		40

Fourth Year

Fall		Units
57-100	Convocation	1
57-521	Major Studio (Composition)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-xxx	Music Support Course 2	6
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	12
		43

 

Spring
57-100	Convocation	1
57-521	Major Studio (Composition)	9
57-4xx	Major Ensemble	6
57-349	Supervised Theory Teaching	6
57-xxx	Music Support Course  2	6
xx-xxx	General Studies Course	9
xx-xxx	Elective	6
		43

 

Notes:

¹ One music support course is recommended to be Creative Orchestration.

² One music support course must be an analysis course.

 

30 unitsDalcroze Eurhythmics Certificate

57-465	Eurhythmics Applications for Performing and Teaching	6
57-466	Eurhythmics Applications for Performing and Teaching	6
57-691/692	Dalcroze Pedagogy/Practice Teaching	6
57-350	Dalcroze Piano Improvisation	6
xx-xxx	Creative Movement/Choreography	3
57-641/642	Dalcroze Research Paper	3

30 unitsPiano Pedagogy Certificate

57-273	Piano Pedagogy I	6
57-274	Piano Pedagogy II	6
57-275	Piano Pedagogy III	6
57-276	Piano Pedagogy IV	6
57-429	Beginning Piano for Children	6

 

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Bachelor of Science in Music and Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Music and Technology is offered jointly by the School of Music, the School of Computer Science (SCS), and the Carnegie Institute of Technology (CIT).

This program consists of a set of courses that span both music and technology, as well as a capstone composition/design/performance project. Courses in all three areas of study are stipulated in the music and technology undergraduate curriculum and provide for students coming from any of the three areas. In other words, regardless of a student’s entry point — an interest in computer science, electrical engineering, or music — the coursework prescribed will allow the student to gain the requisite knowledge and experience in all three areas. Students will work closely with advisors and will be guided in both course selection and capstone projects.

85 unitsGeneral Requirements

Seminar

57-570

Music and Technology Seminar (8 semesters) *

8

* for a total of 8 units.

University

99-10x	Computing @ Carnegie Mellon	3
76-101	Interpretation and Argument	9
79-104	Global Histories	9

Humanities

xx-xxx	Cognition, Choice and Behavior course	9
xx-xxx	English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, or Psychology course	9

Mathematics

21-120	Differential and Integral Calculus	10
21-122	Integration, Differential Equations and Approximation	10

Science

33-114	Physics of Musical Sound	9
33-106	Physics I for Engineering Students	12

24 unitsElectives

95 unitsMusic Core

57-100	Convocation (8 semesters)	8
57-152	Harmony I	9
57-153	Harmony II	9
57-408	Form and Analysis	6
57-151	Counterpoint in Theory and Application	6
57-258	20th-21st Century Techniques	6
57-257	Orchestration I	6
57-271	Orchestration II	6
57-189	Introduction to Repertoire and Listening for Musicians	3
57-190	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians I	3
57-289	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians II	3
57-290	Repertoire and Listening for Musicians III	3
57-181	Solfege I	3
57-182	Solfege II	3
57-183	Solfege III	3
57-184	Solfege IV	3
57-161	Eurhythmics I	3
57-162	Eurhythmics II	3
57-173	Survey of Western Music History	9

121 unitsMusic and Technology Core

15-110	Principles of Computing	10
or 15-121	Introduction to Data Structures
15-122	Principles of Imperative Computation	10
15-322	Introduction to Computer Music	9
18-100	Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering	12
18-202	Mathematical Foundations of Electrical Engineering	12
18-290	Signals and Systems	12
57-101	Introduction to Music Technology	6
57-347	Electronic and Computer Music	6
57-337	Sound Recording	6
57-338	Sound Editing and Mastering	6
57-438	Multitrack Recording	9
57-57x	Music and Technology Project	12
57-57x	Music and Technology Project	12

Students complete either the Music Concentration or the Technical Concentration:

60 unitsMusic Concentration

57-5xx	Studio (4 semesters)	36
57-4xx	Major Ensemble (4 semesters)	24

57 or 55 unitsTechnical Concentration

21-127	Concepts of Mathematics	10
15/18-213	Introduction to Computer Systems	12

AND EITHER:

18-220	Electronic Devices and Analog Circuits	12
18-240	Structure and Design of Digital Systems	12
15-2xx/18-3xx Electives in ECE or CS		12
or above

OR:

15-128	Freshman Immigration Course	1
15-210	Parallel and Sequential Data Structures and Algorithms	12
15-323	Computer Music Systems and Information Processing	9
15-2xx/18-3xx Electives in ECE or CS		12
or above

  

Total number of units required for major

380

 

 

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Minor in Accompanying for Piano Majors in the School of Music

Admission Requirements:

The student must apply to enter the program in the office of the Director of Student Services (CFA 108).

36 unitsRequired Courses

57-381	Collaborative Piano I	6
57-382	Collaborative Piano II	6
57-383	Collaborative Piano III	6
57-384	Collaborative Piano IV	6
57-385	Collaborative Piano V	6
57-386	Collaborative Piano VI	6

18 unitsElectives

(choose from the following courses)

57-220	English Diction	3
57-221	Italian Diction	3
57-222	French Diction	3
57-223	German Diction	3
57-332	Introduction to Conducting	6
57-336	Instrumental/Choral Conducting	6
57-431	Italian Literature and Repertoire	3
57-432	French Literature and Repertoire	3
57-433	Musical Theatre Literature and Repertoire	3
57-434	Musical Theatre Literature and Repertoire	3
57-435	German Literature and Repertoire	3
57-436	English/Contemporary Literature and Repertoire	3
57-459	Score Reading/Keyboard Harmony	6
57-607	Vocal Methods	3

 

Minimum units required for Accompanying Minor:

54

 

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Minor in Conducting for Students in the School of Music

Admission Requirements:

1. The student must apply to enter the program in the office of the Director of Student Services (CFA 108) and have an interview with a member of the conducting faculty.
2. A 3.0 cumulative overall QPA and good academic standing are required for acceptance into the minor in conducting. Note that only a limited number of students can be accepted into the program.
3. In addition to the prerequisite courses listed below, the student must display superior solfege skills, by completing Advanced Solfege I and II with “A” or “B” grades or by demonstrating the equivalent level of skills.
4. Introduction to Conducting and Instrumental/Choral Conducting must be completed during the sophomore year with “A” grades before the student can register for the advanced conducting courses.
5. Conducting Practicum must be taken during the same semester as Independent Study in Conducting.
6. A 3.0 cumulative overall QPA is required for graduation with the minor in conducting.

30 unitsPrerequisite Courses

57-152	Harmony I	9
57-153	Harmony II	9
57-161	Eurhythmics I	3
57-162	Eurhythmics II	3
57-189	Introduction to Repertoire and Listening for Musicians	3
57-191	Keyboard Studies	3

45 unitsRequired Courses

57-332	Introduction to Conducting	6
57-336	Instrumental/Choral Conducting	6
57-408	Form and Analysis	6
57-257	Orchestration I	6
57-271	Orchestration II	6
57-459	Score Reading/Keyboard Harmony	6
57-364	Conducting Practicum	3
57-618	Independent Study in Conducting	6

12 unitsElectives

(choose from the following courses)

57-220	English Diction	3
57-221	Italian Diction	3
57-222	French Diction	3
57-223	German Diction	3
57-258	20th-21st Century Techniques	6
57-337	Sound Recording	6
57-338	Sound Editing and Mastering	6
57-360	Brass Methods	3
57-361	Percussion Methods	3
57-363	String Methods	3
57-362	Woodwind Methods	3
57-431	Italian Literature and Repertoire	3
57-432	French Literature and Repertoire	3
57-435	German Literature and Repertoire	3
57-607	Vocal Methods	3
57-227	Jazz Ensemble	3
57-228	Chamber Music	3

 

Minimum units required for Conducting minor:

57

 

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Minor in Music Education for Students in the School of Music

Admission Requirements:

The student should apply to the music education faculty no earlier than spring of the freshman year.

45 unitsCorequisite General Courses

76-101	Interpretation and Argument	9
21-xxx	Mathematics Course #1	9
21-xxx	Mathematics Course #2	9
76-xxx	English Literature Course	9
85-xxx	Educational Psychology Course	9

18 unitsCorequisite Music Courses

57-391	Keyboard Studies (Music Ed)	3
57-392	Keyboard Studies (Music Ed)	3
57-393	Keyboard Studies Test (Music Ed)	0
57-332	Introduction to Conducting	6
57-336	Instrumental/Choral Conducting	6

36 unitsGeneral Education Courses

57-331

Principles of Education Also required are three classes offered at other Pittsburgh schools: EDUC 333 Assessment & Adaptation: Students with Special Needs AND EDUC 634 Inclusion: Issues and Strategies, both at Chatham University; and IL 2257 Teaching English Language Learners, at the University of Pittsburgh (27 units)

9

48 unitsMusic Education Methods Courses

General Methods Courses

57-375	Music in the Elementary School	6
57-356	Elementary Guided Teaching	3
57-376	Music in the Secondary School	6
57-355	Secondary Guided Teaching	3

 

Applied Area Methods Courses

57-207	Secondary Studio	Var.
57-360	Brass Methods	3
57-361	Percussion Methods	3
57-363	String Methods	3
57-362	Woodwind Methods	3
57-607	Vocal Methods	3

 

Band Methods Courses

57-334	Fundamentals of Marching Band	3
57-370	Stage Direction Fundamentals of Marching Band OR Stage Direction	3
57-333	Band and Choral Arranging	6

15 unitsMusic Education Teaching Courses

57-608	Observation	3
57-603	Practice Teaching (Elementary)	6
57-604	Practice Teaching (Secondary)	6

 

Minimum units required for Music Education Minor:

99

 

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Minor in Music Technology for Students in the School of Music

Admission Requirements:

The student must apply to enter the program in the office of the Director of Student Services (CFA 108).

18 unitsPrerequisite Courses

57-152	Harmony I	9
57-161	Eurhythmics I	3
57-181	Solfege I	3
57-189	Introduction to Repertoire and Listening for Musicians	3

21 unitsSound Recording Courses

21 units Music Technology/Sound Courses (Choose 3)

Choose three courses. One of the three courses must be either Introduction to Computer Music or Electronic and Computer Music. (Note that 15-112 is a prerequisite for 15-322; 57-101 or 57-171 is a prerequisite for 57-347.)

33-114	Physics of Musical Sound	9
57-377	Psychology of Music	9

 

Minimum units required for Music Theory Minor:

45

 

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Minor in Music Theory for Students in the School of Music

Admission Requirements:

The student must apply to enter the program in the office of the Director of Student Services (CFA 108).

18 unitsPrerequisite Courses

57-152	Harmony I	9
57-161	Eurhythmics I	3
57-181	Solfege I	3
57-189	Introduction to Repertoire and Listening for Musicians	3

21 unitsAdvanced Theory Courses (Choose 3)

See theory courses on the Music Support Courses Two-Year Rotation list.  It is available on the insideMusic website.  A graduate course may be taken with the permission of the instructor.

Graduate Theory Course (Choose 1)                                                                                          6-9 units

See graduate theory courses on the Music Support Courses Two-Year Rotation list.  It is available on the insideMusic website.  The course is to be chosen with the advisor's approval.

18 units Support Courses

33-114	Physics of Musical Sound	9
57-377	Psychology of Music	9

 

Minimum units required for Music Theory Minor:

45

 

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Minor in Music Performance/Music (Composition) for Students in the School of Music

Admission Requirements:

1. The student must apply to enter the program in the office of the Director of Student Services (CFA 108).

2. The student must perform an acceptable audition. Requirements for the audition can be found in the Admission section of the Undergraduate Catalog.

18 unitsPrerequisite Courses

57-161	Eurhythmics I	3
57-181	Solfege I	3
57-152	Harmony I	9
57-189	Introduction to Repertoire and Listening for Musicians	3

24 unitsRequired Studio Courses

57-496	Minor Studio	6
57-497	Minor Studio	6
57-498	Minor Studio	6
57-499	Minor Studio	6

18 unitsRequired Language Courses (Voice Minors)

Language Course (Choose 1)

82-101	Elementary French I	12
82-121	Elementary German I	12
82-161	Elementary Italian I	12

Diction Course (Choose 1)
An introductory course in the applicable language is a corequisite for each of these courses.

57-221	Italian Diction	3
57-222	French Diction	3
57-223	German Diction	3

Literature and Repertoire Course (Choose 1)
An introductory course in the applicable language is a prerequisite for each of these courses.

57-431	Italian Literature and Repertoire	3
57-432	French Literature and Repertoire	3
57-435	German Literature and Repertoire	3

 

Minimum Units Required for Music Performance/Music (Composition) Minor:

24-42

 

In this section

• Facilities
• School of Music Options
• Performances and Activities of the School of Music
• General Requirements for BFA Candidates
• Music Curriculum
• Bachelor of Science in Music and Technology
• Minor in Accompanying for Piano Majors in the School of Music
• Minor in Conducting for Students in the School of Music
• Minor in Music Education for Students in the School of Music
• Minor in Music Technology for Students in the School of Music
• Minor in Music Theory for Students in the School of Music
• Minor in Music Performance/Music (Composition) for Students in the School of Music
• Course Descriptions

Faculty

DOUGLAS AHLSTEDT, Associate Professor of Voice – M.M., Eastman School of Music; Carnegie Mellon, 1998–.CHRISTOPHER ALLEN, Artist Lecturer in Percussion.ALBERTO ALMARZA, Associate Professor of Flute – M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1991–.DONNA AMATO, Artist Lecturer in Piano and Staff Accompanist – B.M., University of Arizona; Carnegie Mellon, 1998–.JENNIFER AYLMER, Special Faculty.LEONARDO BALADA, University Professor of Composition – Diploma, The Juilliard School of Music; Carnegie Mellon, 1970–.JEANNE BAXTRESSER, Vira I. Heinz University Professor of Flute – B.M., The Juilliard School of Music; Carnegie Mellon, 1997–.SCOTT BELL, Artist Lecturer in OboeCarnegie Mellon, 1994–.NEAL BERNTSEN, Artist Lecturer in Trumpet – M.M., Northwestern University; Carnegie Mellon, 2003–.RAYMOND BLACKWELL, Vocal Coach and Staff Accompanist – M.M., SUNY Binghamton; Carnegie Mellon, 2003–.JEREMY BRANSON, Artist Lecturer in PercussionCarnegie Mellon, 2009–.WILLIAM CABALLERO, Artist Lecturer in Horn – B.M., New England Conservatory; Carnegie Mellon, 2007–.JUDITH CAGLEY, Artist Lecturer in Solfege – M.S.Ed., Duquesne University; Carnegie Mellon, 2006–.CHRISTOPHER CAPIZZI, Artist Lecturer in Jazz Piano – M.A.M., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 2004–.ANDRES CARDENES, Dorothy Richard Starling and Alexander Speyer, Jr. University Professor of ViolinCarnegie Mellon, 1989–.ANDREW CARLISLE, Director of Piping.L. MARK CARVER, Associate Teaching Professor in Coaching and Accompanying – M.M., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1995–.REBECCA CHERIAN, Artist Lecturer in TromboneCarnegie Mellon, 1993–.DENIS COLWELL, Associate Professor and Conductor of the Wind EnsembleCarnegie Mellon, 1980–.MURRAY CREWE, Artist Lecturer in Bass TromboneCarnegie Mellon, 2001–.CYNTHIA DE ALMEIDA, Artist Lecturer in Oboe – M.M., Temple University; Carnegie Mellon, 1991–.MICHELE DE LA REZA, Assistant Teaching Professor of Dance – M.S., University of Pittsburgh; Carnegie Mellon, 2007–.ERIC DEFADE, Artist Lecturer in Jazz SaxophoneCarnegie Mellon, 2002–.MARK DOMENCIC, Artist Lecturer in Music Theory – M.M., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 2007–.THOMAS DOUGLAS, Associate Teaching Professor of Voice and Director of Jazz Vocal Ensemble – M.M., Duquesne University; Carnegie Mellon, 1991–.PAUL EVANS, Artist Lecturer in Percussion – MM, Temple University; Carnegie Mellon, 1995–.ROBERT FALLON, Assistant Professor of Musicology – Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; Carnegie Mellon, 2009–.JAMES FERLA, Artist Lecturer in Guitar – M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1977–.CYRUS FOROUGH, Professor of ViolinCarnegie Mellon, 2001–.NANCY GALBRAITH, Professor of Composition – M.M., West Virginia University; Carnegie Mellon, 1984–.PAUL GERLACH, Artist Lecturer in Music Education – M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1982–.NANCY GOERES, Artist Lecturer in Bassoon – B.M., Boston University; Carnegie Mellon, 1988–.ENRIQUE GRAF, Artist Lecturer in PianoCarnegie Mellon, 1996–.PETER GUILD, Artist Lecturer in Double Bass.DAVID HARDING, Artist Lecturer in Viola.MICAH HOWARD, Artist Lecturer in Double BassCarnegie Mellon, 2010–.ROSEANNA IRWIN, Associate Teaching Professor of Coaching and Accompanying – M.M., Duquesne University; Carnegie Mellon, 1990–.JOHN PAUL ITO, Assistant Professor of Music TheoryCarnegie Mellon, 2011–.ANNE JACKOVIC, Artist Lecturer in Solfege.PAUL JOHNSTON, Artist Lecturer in MusicCarnegie Mellon, 2005–.ANNABELLE JOSEPH, Professor of Music – D.A., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1986–.KENNETH KEELING, Professor Emeritus of Music – D.M.A., Catholic University of America; Carnegie Mellon, 1996–.SUNG-IM KIM, Staff AccompanistCarnegie Mellon, 2011–.CRAIG KNOX, Artist Lecturer in TubaCarnegie Mellon, 2005–.PETER KOPE, Assistant Teaching Professor of DanceCarnegie Mellon, 2007–.STEPHEN KOSTYNIAK, Artist Lecturer in French Horn.LANCE LADUKE, Artist Lecturer in Euphonium – B.M., Michigan State University; Carnegie Mellon, 2003–.CARLA LAROCCA, Assistant Teaching Professor of Keyboard Studies – M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1991–.ELIZABETH LAWRENCE, Artist Lecturer in Jazz Voice – M.M., Manhattan School of Music; Carnegie Mellon, 1996–.GREGORY LEHANE, Professor of Drama and Music – M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1991–.HANNA WU LI, Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy – M.M., Northwestern University; Carnegie Mellon, 1969–.ANTHONY LORING MCKAY, Professor of Drama – B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1985–.LUZ MANRIQUEZ, Associate Teaching Professor in Coaching and Accompanying – M.M., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1992–.JOHN MARCINIZYN, Artist Lecturer in Guitar – Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; Carnegie Mellon, 1991–.MONIQUE MEAD, Director of Music Entrepreneurial Studies.STEPHEN NEELY, Artist Lecturer in Eurhythmics – M.M., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1998–.RODRIGO OJEDA, Staff AccompanistCarnegie Mellon, 2011–.BENJAMIN OPIE, Artist Lecturer in Music Technology – M.M., Duquesne University; Carnegie Mellon, 2005–.NATALIE OZEAS, Associate Head and Professor of Music Education – Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh; Carnegie Mellon, 1989–.ROBERT PAGE, Paul Mellon University Professor of Music and Director of Choral and Opera Studies – M.M., Indiana University; Carnegie Mellon, 1976–.MILDRED MILLER POSVAR, Artist Lecturer in Voice – BM, Cleveland Institute of Music; Carnegie Mellon, 1981–.DAVID PREMO, Artist Lecturer in CelloCarnegie Mellon, 1994–.RICHARD RANDALL, Assistant Professor of Music Theory – Ph.D., Eastman School of Music; Carnegie Mellon, 2008–.CHRISTOPHER RUTH, Artist Lecture in Music History.MICHAEL RUSINEK, Artist Lecturer in ClarinetCarnegie Mellon, 1998–.VAHAN SARGSYAN, Staff Pianist.SERGEY SCHEPKIN, Associate Professor of Piano – D.M.A., New England Conservatory; Carnegie Mellon, 2003–.MARY BETH GLASGOW SCHOTTING, Artist Lecturer in Violin.STEPHEN SCHULTZ, Associate Teaching Professor of Music History and Flute – M.M., San Francisco State University; Carnegie Mellon, 2002–.RICCARDO SCHULZ, Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Recording Activities – M.A., University of Pittsburgh; Carnegie Mellon, 1988–.MARIA SPACAGNA, Associate Professor of Voice.HENRY SPINELLI, Artist Lecture in Piano Literature and Repertoire.TERRY STEELE, Artist Lecturer in SaxophoneCarnegie Mellon, 2008–.LEWIS STROUSE, Associate Teaching Professor in Music Education – D.A., Ball State University; Carnegie Mellon, 1992–.PETER SULLIVAN, Artist Lecturer in TromboneCarnegie Mellon, 2000–.DANIEL TEADT, Artist Lecturer in Voice.MARILYN TAFT THOMAS, Professor of Music – Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; Carnegie Mellon, 1981–.THOMAS THOMPSON, Associate Teaching Professor of Clarinet – M.M., Northwestern University; Carnegie Mellon, 1986–.STEPHEN TOTTER, Artist Lecturer in Voice – M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1994–.REZA VALI, Associate Professor of Composition – Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; Carnegie Mellon, 1988–.GRETCHEN VAN HOESEN, Artist Lecturer in Harp – M.M., The Juilliard School; Carnegie Mellon, 1985–.KAREN ROETHLISBERGER VERM, Chamber Music Coordinator and Staff Accompanist – M.M., Cincinnati Conservatory; Carnegie Mellon, 2004–.GEORGE VOSBURGH, Artist Lecturer in Trumpet – B.A., University of Rochester; Carnegie Mellon, 2003–.JAMES WHIPPLE, Artist Lecturer in Music Theory – BA, Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 1995–.COLETTE JOUSSE WILKINS, Artist Lecturer in Solfege – First Prize, Conservatoire National de Versailles, France; Carnegie Mellon, 1974–.DONALD WILKINS, Professor Emeritus of Music – M.A., Harvard University; Carnegie Mellon, 1966–.ANNE MARTINDALE WILLIAMS, Artist Lecturer in Cello – Diploma, Curtis Institute of Music; Carnegie Mellon, 1987–.CHRISTOPHER WU, Artist Lecturer in ViolinCarnegie Mellon, 2009–.ISAIAS ZELKOWICZ, Artist Lecturer in Viola – M.M., The Juilliard School; Carnegie Mellon, 1981–.RONALD ZOLLMAN, Associate Professor and Director of Orchestral Studies – High Diploma in Orchestral Conducting, Royal Brussels Conservatory; Carnegie Mellon, 2009–.