Music
About the Minor in Music
A minor in Music can be a stimulating complement to a liberal arts education. Students can enhance their music experience by becoming involved with the Arcadia University Gospel Choir, Concert Ensemble, and other small chamber ensembles.
The Department provides a variety of coursework and performance study options to meet the needs of those considering a career in music and/or planning to enter graduate programs in the profession. Students pursue the necessary skills and competencies through a carefully planned series of foundation and upper-level courses, tutorials and independent studies.
It is recommended that students take at least six semesters (or the equivalent) of performance study (applied music) in a chosen area of performance. Even if a student's primary medium of performance is other than the piano or general keyboards, or if he or she intends to pursue a program in musicology, it is recommended that practical piano skills be attained.
Students with a strong interest in music who want more than a minor may want to pursue an individualized major, which requires a proposal submitted to the College of Undergraduate Studies.
Requirements for the Minor in Music
(24 credits as listed below)
1. Four courses in Music
- MU 101 Introduction to Reading and Writing Music
- MU 102 Song Writing, Melody, Harmony, Arranging and Composing Music (or the equivalent)
- MU 151 The Enjoyment of Music or MU 205 Music in History I
- MU 204 The Symphony or MU 206 Music in History II
2. Four credits (or the equivalent) of performance study in any instrument(s) or voice.
3. One Music elective at the 300 level.
Faculty
- Associate Professor: Dr. William V. Frabizio (Chair)
- Adjunct Professors: Ms. Linda Burns, Dr. Alvin Byer, Mr. David Cimetta, Mr. Timothy Clifford, Mr. Edward Etkins, Mr. Thomas Evert, Mr. Carmen Gaspero, Mr. Samuel Heifetz, Ms. Ashley Horvath, Mr. Daniel Latarola, Mr. Kenneth Iatarola, Dr. DeWitt Kay, Mr. Stephen Kleiman, Ms. Valerie Levicoff, Mr. Grant MacAvoy, Mr. Anthony Mennella, Ms. Nicole McShane, Dr. Elizabeth Murphy, Ms. Tammi Palagruto, Mr. Joseph Stefano, Dr. Hoejin Sim
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