TLU | Music

The inclusion of music in the liberal arts curriculum ensures that all students at Texas Lutheran University will have an opportunity to experience the vital role that music can play in their cultural, aesthetic, and religious lives. The School of Music strives to stimulate growth in the appreciation of music among all members of the student body, and it provides professional training for those interested in a career in music. In addition, the School of Music contributes musically to the total life of the campus.

Degree Options

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Music in All-Level Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis

Foundations of Liberal Education - (15 hrs) –

COMP 131 - English Composition I
COMP 132 - English Composition II
FREX 134 - Exploring the Arts & Sciences
ENGL 371 - Advanced Composition
MATH 133 – College Algebra or higher

Professional Development Courses - (15 hrs) –

EDUC 332 - Learning Processes and Evaluation
EDUC 334A - U.S. Schools
EDUC 432 - Instructional Strategies, Secondary and All-Level
EDUC 438 - Classroom Management, Secondary and All-Level
EDUC 462 - Student Teaching (All-Level)

Academic Support Courses - (6 hrs) –

PSYC 236 - Developmental Psychology
READ 436 - Literacy in the Content Areas

Arts Dimension - (0 hrs) –

This requirement met within the major.

Humanities Dimension - (6 hrs) –

ENGL 2xx (Literature)
HIST 132 - Modern North America from the mid-19th century

Natural Sciences Dimension - (6-8 hrs) –

At least one lab science must be included.

Social Sciences Dimension - (6 hrs) –

POLS 231 - American Politics I
HIST 131 - Early North America to the mid-19th century

Cross Cultural Dimension - (6 hrs) –

SPAN 131 - Spanish Language and Culture I
SPAN132 - Spanish Language and Culture II

Theological Dimension - (6 hrs) –

THEO 133 - Introduction to Theology
THEO xxx

Personal Well Being Dimension - (3 hrs) –

KINS 121 - Contemporary Wellness
1 hour activity course

Music Education EC-12 Instrumental Specialization (60 hrs) –

MUSI 110 - Beginning Band and Orchestra Methods of Instruction
MUSI 111 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I
MUSI 112 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing II
MUSI 131 - Music Theory I
MUSI 132 - Music Theory II
MUSI 211 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing III
MUSI 212 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing IV
MUSI 214 - Jazz Improvisation
MUSI 231 - Music Theory III
MUSI 232 - Music Theory IV
MUSI 235 - Musical Style and Literature
MUSI 327 - Conducting I
MUSI 328 - Conducting II
MUSI 332 - Essential Concepts of Music in Primary and Elementary Grades
MUSI 339 - Orchestration
MUSI 375 - History of Western Music I
MUSI 376 - History of Western Music II
MUED 472 - Technology in Music
MUED 432A - Essential Instrumental Methods of Instruction for Secondary School

5 hours of applied music classes –

AMUS 113c - Introductory Voice Class
AMUS 114c - Woodwinds Class
AMUS 115c - Brass Class
AMUS 116c - Percussion Class
AMUS 117c - Strings Class

10 hours of private - lessons –

AMUS 111p – One hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 112p - One hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 211p - One hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 212p - One hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 311p - One hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 312p - One hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 411p - One hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 412p - One hr lesson for two hrs credit

2 hours of additional AMUS lessons or classes:

MUSI 117 - Concert Band (repeated twice for credit)

Bachelor of Music in All-Level Music Education, Vocal Emphasis

Foundations of Liberal Education - (15 hrs) –

COMP 131 - English Composition I
COMP 132 - English Composition II
FREX 134 – Exploring the Arts and Sciences
ENGL 371 – Advanced Composition
MATH 133 – College Algebra or higher

Professional Development Courses - (15 hrs) –

EDUC 332 - Learning Processes and Evaluation
EDUC 334A - U.S. Schools
EDUC 438 - Classroom Management, Secondary and All-Level
EDUC 462 - Student Teaching (All-Level)
MUED 432B - Essential Vocal Methods of Instruction for Secondary School

Academic Support Courses - (6 hrs) –

PSYC 236 – Developmental Psychology
READ 436 - Literacy in the Content Areas

Arts Dimension - (0 hrs) –

This requirement met within the major.

Humanities Dimension - (6 hrs) –

ENGL 2xx (Literature)
HIST 132 - Modern North America from the mid-19th century

Natural Sciences Dimension - (6-8 hrs) –

At least one lab science must be included.

Social Sciences Dimension - (6 hrs) –

POLS 231 – American Politics I
HIST 131 - Early North America to the mid-19th century

Cross Cultural Dimension - (6 hrs) –

SPAN 131 – Spanish Language and Culture I
SPAN 132 – Spanish Language and Culture II

Theological Dimension - (6 hrs) –

THEO 133 – Introduction to Theology
THEO xxx

Personal Well Being Dimension - (3 hrs) –

KINS 121 – Contemporary Wellness
1 hour activity course

Music Education EC-12 Instrumental Specialization (60 hrs) –

MUSI 111 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I
MUSI 112 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing II
MUSI 131 - Music Theory I
MUSI 132 - Music Theory II
MUSI 211 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing III
MUSI 212 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing IV
MUSI 223 - Jazz Improvisation
MUSI 231 - Music Theory III
MUSI 232 - Music Theory IV
MUSI 235 - Musical Style and Literature
MUSI 327 - Conducting I
MUSI 328 - Conducting II
MUSI 332 - Essential Concepts of Music in Primary and Elementary Grades
MUSI 335 - Pedagogy
MUSI 339 - Orchestration
MUSI 375 - History of Western Music I
MUSI 376 - History of Western Music II
MUED 472 - Technology in Music
MUED 432A - Essential Instrumental Methods of Instruction for Secondary School

2 hours of applied music from following –

AMUS 118c - Beginning Guitar
AMUS 114c - Woodwinds Class
AMUS 115c - Brass Class
AMUS 117c - Strings Class

10 hours of private lessons –

AMUS 111p – one hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 112p - one hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 211p - one hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 212p - one hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 311p - one hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 312p - one hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 411p - one hr lesson for two hrs credit
AMUS 412p - one hr lesson for two hrs credit

2 hours of additional AMUS lessons or classes:

MUSI 118 – TLU Choir (repeated twice for credit)

Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance

Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance

Minor in Music

School of Music Scholarship Auditions

Performance Award in Music (up to $2,000 per year)
Jones Fine Arts Scholarship for Music Majors ($2,000-$4,000 per year)
Da capo Award for Music Majors (up to Full Tuition per year)

Scholarship Audition Dates:

Sun., Feb. 26, 2012 @ 2-4 p.m.

Sat., March 24, 2012 @ 10 a.m.-noon

Sat., April 21, 2012 @ 10 a.m.-noon

For more information about music scholarships, auditions and applying, visit www.tlu.edu/finaid/musicscholarships.

Why TLU?

The School of Music provides professional training to those who wish to pursue careers in music and music education. It also offers opportunities to students from all majors to enhance their musical education by electing to study music, either from among the academic offerings (music history, literature or theory) or performance (piano, organ, instrumental, voice, and vocal or instrumental ensembles). Student interested in music have several performance opportunities, including the annual Choir Tour and popular Vespers.

More about Music at TLU

Meet the Faculty

Concerts

Choir Tour

Summer Music Academy

TLU/MTS Community Music Academy

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