| Four Year Plan |
CA: Music (B.A.)
| Convener: | Faculty: | |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Lutter | Mack Brandon Roger O. Johnson |
Arnold Jones Benjamin Neill |
Concentrations: Music Industry, Music Performance,
Music Production, Music Studies.
About the Major
The Music Major has a distinctly contemporary focus. There are concentrations offered in Music Studies, Music Performance, Music Production, and Music Industry. Courses are offered in popular music, African-American, traditional, contemporary and world musics, vocal and instrumental performance, musical theater, digital recording, electronic music, film music, song writing and music industry.
There are active music ensembles, including the Ramapo Chorale, Gospel Chorus, CantaNova, a number of student-run bands, and opportunities for private instruction and public performance. Music students can also take advantage of the digital music lab and opportunities provided in radio, film, video, new media, web design, communication, business, theater, dance and musical theater. Numerous exciting internship opportunities are available, many with major studios and entertainment companies in New York City, as well as other valuable experiential resources.
Students completing this program will receive a B.A. degree. A minor in Music is available.
Requirements of the Major and Concentrations
- Transfer students who have 48 or more credits accepted at the time of transfer are waived from the courses marked with a [W] below. Waivers only apply to General Education Requirements NOT School Core or Major Requirements.
- Double counting between General Education, School Core, and Major may be possible. Check with your advisor to see if any apply.
| Subject & Course # | Title & Course Description |
|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | |
| SELECT ONE | |
| [W] OR | |
| [W] | |
| SELECT ONE | GE-MATHEMATICS CATEGORY: MATH 101-121 |
| SELECT ONE | GE-SCIENCE WITH EXPERIENTIAL COMPONENT CATEGORY |
| SELECT ONE | [W] GE-HISTORY CATEGORY: HIST 101-110 |
| [W] | |
| SELECT ONE | GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES CATEGORY |
| SELECT ONE | GE-INTERCULTURAL NORTH AMERICA CATEGORY |
| SELECT ONE | [W] GE-TOPICS SOCIAL SCIENCE CATEGORY |
| SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS REQUIREMENTS | |
| [W] (satisfies first year seminar requirement) | |
| SELECT TWO | CA Interdisciplinary courses (only one can double-count in major) |
| MUSIC MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
There are four concentrations in the Music Major: |
|
| REQUIRED OF ALL MUSIC MAJORS | |
| Choose one lower level "Music and Culture" course | |
| Choose two upper level "Music and Culture" courses | |
| Choose one of the following: | |
| MUSIC STUDIES CONCENTRATION | |
| Choose 1 of the following: | |
| Choose 4 credits in performance: | |
| (2 credits) | |
| (1 credit) | |
| (4 credits) | |
| (2 credits) | |
| (1 credits) | |
| (4 credits) | |
| (4 credits) | |
| (1 credit) | |
| Choose 1 of the following: | |
| ADDITIONAL LOWER LEVEL "MUSIC AND CULTURE" COURSE (ABOVE) | |
| Choose 1 of the following: | |
| ONE ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE COURSES (4 CREDITS) IN MUSIC | |
| Choose 2 of the following: | |
| TWO ADDITIONAL UPPER LEVEL ELECTIVE IN MUSIC (8 CREDITS) | |
| MUSIC PERFORMANCE CONCENTRATION | |
| Choose 1 of the following: | |
| Choose 1 of the following: | |
| ADDITIONAL LOWER LEVEL "MUSIC AND CULTURE" COURSE | |
| Choose 12 credits in performance: | |
| (2 credits) | |
| (1 credit) | |
| (4 credits) | |
| (2 credits) | |
| (1 credits) | |
| (4 credits) | |
| (4 credits) | |
| (1 credit) | |
| Choose 1 of the following: | |
| ADDITIONAL UPPER LEVEL ELECTIVE (4 CREDITS) IN MUSIC | |
| MUSIC PRODUCTION CONCENTRATION | |
| Choose 2 of the following: | |
| Choose 2 of the following: | |
| MUSIC INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION | |
| Choose 2 of the following: | |
Note: A 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
Requirements of the Minor
| Subject & Course # | Title & Course Description |
|---|---|
Required Courses: |
|
Choose 2 music in culture electives 200 level from the following: |
|
| Choose 2 music electives, at least one of which is 300/400 level (8 credits) | |
Note: A school core is NOT required for completion of the minor. Minors are open to students regardless of school affiliation.
