University of Redlands
The University of Redlands Conservatory of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music, and its requirements for entrance and graduation comply with the standards of this accrediting organization. Any University student may participate in musical activities through enrollment (usually by audition) in the University Choir, Chapel Singers, Wind Ensemble, Studio Jazz Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Opera Workshop, and a variety of chamber music ensembles. Students are invited to register for private, group, or class lessons, available on all instruments and for voice.
MUS 100 Experiencing Music
MUS 113 Sound Recording
MUS 130 Jazz History
MUS 231 Jazz History to the 1940's
MUS 232 Jazz History 1940's to Present
MUSI 111 University Choir
MUSI 112 Chapel Singers
MUSI 121 Class Piano I
MUSI 123 Class Classical Guitar
MUSI 124 Introduction to Voice
MUSI 125 Class Popular Guitar
MUSI 131 University of Redlands Symphony Orchestra
MUSI 136 Studio Jazz Band
MUSI 138 Wind Ensemble
MUSI 140 Symphonic Band
Additional requirements and information are listed in the Conservatory of Music Student Handbook which can be obtained from the Music Office. Students are invited to enroll in any other music courses of interest, provided they meet the prerequisites.
The bachelor of music degree is an intensive pre-professional program with majors offered in Performance, Composition, and Music Education. The performance major is available in voice, piano, organ, violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar, jazz/studio guitar, harp, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone/ euphonium, tuba, and percussion.
MUS 110 Recital Repertory Class (each semester in residence)
Students experiencing class conflicts necessitated by other courses taken to fulfill degree requirements are directed to the Conservatory of Music office to receive advice regarding an alternate section to accommodate their needs.
MUSI 121 Class Piano I (until specific proficiency has been met)
Note: Music education majors with an emphasis in keyboard/vocal or keyboard/band are exempt from the piano requirement.
MUS 101 Theory I
MUS 102 Theory II
MUS 103 Theory III
MUS 104 Theory IV
MUS 105 Ear Training and Sight-Singing I
MUS 106 Ear Training and Sight-Singing II
MUS 107 Ear Training and Sight-Singing III
MUS 108 Ear Training and Sight-Singing IV
MUS 300 Music History and Literature from Antiquity to 1750
MUS 301 Music History and Literature from 1750 to the Present
MUS 335 Introduction to Conducting
Students enrolled in the bachelor of arts with a major in music must satisfy the Liberal Arts Foundation requirements as listed in the College of Arts and Sciences Graduation Requirements section of the Catalog.
46 credits in music required:
MUS 110 Recital Repertory Class (each semester in residence)
Note: Students experiencing class conflicts necessitated by other courses taken to fulfill degree requirements are directed to the Conservatory of Music office to receive advice regarding an alternate section to accommodate their needs.
MUSI 121 Class Piano I
MUSI 126 Class Piano II
MUSI 221 Class Piano III
Note: Students must complete MUSI 121 MUSI 126, and MUSI 221 with a passing grade in order to fulfill the requirement for the degree. A maximum of 3 credits will count towards the major.
MUS 101 Theory I
MUS 102 Theory II
MUS 103 Theory III
MUS 105 Ear Training and Sight-Singing I
MUS 106 Ear Training and Sight-Singing II
MUS 107 Ear Training and Sight-Singing III
MUS 300 Music History and Literature from Antiquity to 1750
MUS 301 Music History and Literature from 1750 to the Present
MUAP 302-338 Private instruction on a single instrument or in voice - 8 credits
Appropriate conducted ensemble - 6 credits
Chamber Ensemble - 2 credits
Music Electives - 8 credits
*One course must be outside the Western classical tradition.
The student must also complete a 0-2-credit senior project, approved by the advisor, drawing together the strands of the program of study. With the approval of the advisor, the student may substitute a Half Senior Recital for the senior project. This recital is subject to all of the rules and regulations governing a required Senior Recital.
The music minor is designed to encourage the development of competence in a specific area of music. It is intended for those students who are majoring in an area outside of music, but who may have been actively involved in musical activities in high school, have musical talent, enjoy listening to and/or performing music, or simply wish to continue their musical studies. Therefore a minor in one of these four areas may not be combined with a major in music.
Students wishing to pursue the minor in music must complete the music application and audition.
Prospective minors must complete the Declaration of Major/Minor form as soon as possible in order to avoid music fees; approval of the Director of the Conservatory of Music is also required. Students are encouraged to seek out a music faculty member to serve as a minor advisor. Other than MUS 110, Recital Repertory Class, and MUSI 124, Introduction to Voice, no course for the minor may be taken for credit/no credit.
Students must declare their desire to minor in music prior to the beginning of their junior year. Contact the Director of Music Admissions at music@redlands.edu or (909) 748-8014.
