Music, B.A.

Completion of the major prepare one for a career as a private instrumental or voice teacher, piano accompanist, private theory teacher, solo and ensemble performer and for some jobs  in the non-profit and commercial music industries.  Continued study may include a master’s degree in music education (alternate route) or performance/

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:

  • Audition for classical track is required to be admitted into the program
Required Courses
MDT 121 (0.5 credit/semester for 8 semesters)0.5
MDT 122Applied Music I1.5
MDT 123Applied Music II1.5
MDT 222Applied Music III1.5
MDT 223Applied Music IV1.5
MDT 322Applied Music V1.5
MDT 324Applied Music VI1.5
MDT 422Applied Music VII1.5
MDT 424Applied Music VIII1.5
MDT 131Harmony I2
MDT 133Harmony II2
MDT 231Harmony III2
MDT 233Harmony IV2
MDT 132Ear-Training I2
MDT 134Ear-Training II2
MDT 232Ear-Training III2
MDT 234Ear-Training IV2
MDT 135Keyboard Method I1
MDT 136Keyboard Method II1
MDT 235Keyboard Method III1
MDT 236Keyboard Method IV1
MDT 337Form & Analysis2
MDT 183Chamber Ensembles (0.5 credit/semester for 4 semesters)0.5
or MTD 199
MDT 184Chamber Ensembles (1 credit/semester for 4 semesters)1
or MDT 200 Jazz Combos
MDT 329Music History before 17503
MDT 330Music History after 17503
Large Ensemble (0.5 credit/semester for 8 semesters)4-8
MDT 153Concert Chorale0.5
MDT 159New Jersey City University Orchestra0.5
MDT 161Symphony Winds & Percussion0.5
MDT 197Jazz Ensemble0.5
Music, Dance, and Theatre Electives
Electives from any area21
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Semester 1Credits
ENGL 101
English Composition I
or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students
4
MATH 114
Contemporary Mathematics
or Statistics I
3
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 122 Applied Music I 1.5
MDT 131 Harmony I 2
MDT 132 Ear-Training I 2
MDT 135 Keyboard Method I 1
MDT 183
Chamber Ensembles
or Jazz Combos
0.5
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
INTD 101 Orientation to College * first time freshmen only 1
 Credits16
Semester 2
ENGL 102
English Composition II
or English Composition 2 ESL
4
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 183
Chamber Ensembles
or Jazz Combos
0.5
MDT 123 Applied Music II 1.5
MDT 167 World Music 2 3
MDT 134 Ear-Training II 2
MDT 133 Harmony II 2
MDT 136 Keyboard Method II 1
 Credits14.5
Sophomore
Semester 1
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 183
Chamber Ensembles
or Jazz Combos
0.5
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
MDT 222 Applied Music III 1.5
MDT 231 Harmony III 2
MDT 232 Ear-Training III 2
MDT 235 Keyboard Method III 1
MDT 329 Music History before 1750 3
Elective 1
MDT 166 Exploring Western Music 1 3
 Credits15
Semester 2
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 183
Chamber Ensembles
or Jazz Combos
0.5
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
MDT 223 Applied Music IV 1.5
MDT 233 Harmony IV 2
MDT 234 Ear-Training IV 2
MDT 236 Keyboard Method IV 1
MDT 330 Music History after 1750 3
MDT Elective 1
General Education Tier 2 3
 Credits15
Junior
Semester 1
Repeat MDT121 .5
Repeat MDT183 .5
Repeat MDT153 or MDT159 or MDT161 .5
MDT 322 Applied Music V 1.5
MDT 337 Form & Analysis 2
MDT Elective 1
General Education Tier 1 World Music 3
General Education Tier 1 3
General Education Tier 2 3
 Credits15
Semester 2
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 183
Chamber Ensembles
or Jazz Combos
0.5
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
MDT 324 Applied Music VI 1.5
Elective 3
General Education Tier 1 3
General Education Tier 2 3
General Education Tier 2 3
 Credits15
Senior
Semester 1
Repeat MDT121 .5
Repeat MDT183 .5
Repeat MDT153 or MDT159 or MDT161 .5
MDT 422 Applied Music VII 1.5
Elective 3
Elective 3
General Education Tier 2 3
General Education Tier 3 3
 Credits15
Semester 2
MDT 121 0.5
MDT 183
Chamber Ensembles
or Jazz Combos
0.5
MDT 153
Concert Chorale
or New Jersey City University Orchestra
or Symphony Winds & Percussion
0.5
MDT 424 Applied Music VIII 1.5
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
General Education Tier 3 Capstone 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits120.5
1

Recommended for Tier 1 Social and Historical Perspectives General Education

2

Recommended for Tier 1 Language Literary and Cultural Studies General Education

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Music BA program, students will be able to:

  1. Describe elements of music including rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, & form.
  2. Demonstrate a set of capabilities for independent work in the music professions.
  3. Transfer musical achievements from various analytical, historical, & cultural perspectives.
  4. Analyze musical components and processes.
  5. Create musical works with enhances capacities to integrate musical knowledge and skills.
  6. Evaluate musical performances, literature, and technologies.