Music
Industry Major Requirements
(No performance audition required)
The State University of New York College at Oneonta offers a Bachelor
of Arts Degree in Music Industry. This Program prepares students
for entry level work in a variety of careers in the music and entertainment
industry, including music management, marketing, promotion, merchandising,
publishing, production and performance. The curriculum includes
specialized Music Industry studies in the recording industry, entertainment
industry business affairs, intellectual property law, music products,
music theory, performance and history/literature. Students are also
required to take courses from the Economics and Business Department,
including Business Law, Marketing, Management or Accounting.
| Music theory: |
6 s.h. |
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| MUSC 247-248 - Survey
of Music Theory I & II (6 s.h.) |
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MUSC 247 - Survey of Music Theory
I (3 s.h.)
Reviews rudiments, including terminology, notation, rhythm
and meter, and scales and intervals. Studies harmony,
beginning with triads and working with more complex structures.
Goal is to learn to read, write, and interpret lead sheets.
(LA, AA2, T, V) Prerequisite: MUSC 139 or appropriate
score on Theory Placement Test.
MUSC 248 Survey of Music Theory
II (3 s.h.)
Continuation of MUSC 247, covering contemporary popular
harmonic progressions, lead sheets, and improvisatory
techniques. Also includes elementary orchestration. (LA,
T, V)
Prerequisite: MUSC 247. |
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| MUSC 249-250
- Music Theory I & II (6 s.h.) |
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MUSC 249 Music Theory I (3 s.h.)
Studies technical aspects of Western music, including
evolution of melodic-rhythmic-harmonic language of tonal
music; analysis and restructuring of source materials;
realization of figured bass; sight-singing; and keyboard
applications. (LA, AA2, T)
MUSC 250 Music Theory II (3 s.h.)
A continuation of Theory I, with vocabulary expanded
to include ninth, 11th, and 13th chords. Further work
in harmonic functions encompasses modulatory progression.
Uses basic elements of form and orchestration. Expands
scope of ear training and keyboard work. (LA, T) Prerequisite:
MUSC 249 or equivalent. |
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| Music literature: |
9 s.h. |
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MUSC 100 -Music for Listeners (3 s.h.)
Introduces music as one of the traditional arts in Western
civilization, and develops a sense of relationship between
great works of music and other events in history and the arts.
Concentrated listening is encouraged to increase music perception
and enjoyment. (LA, V)
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MUSC 106 - Learning About Music (3 s.h.)
A lecture/demonstration course in which a number of different
speakers or performing artists offer presentations on music
topics in which they have special interest or expertise. Offers
musical experiences ranging from classical Western art music
to ethnomusicological examples, traditional folk forms, and
contemporary music. (LA, AA2, V) |
MUSC 223 - History of Rock Music (3 s.h.)
A survey and analysis of rock music from the pre-50's to the
present. Artists studied include Bill Haley, Elvis Presley,
Chuck Berry, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder,
Elton John, and others. Also covers sub-styles of rock music,
including rockabilly, soul, acid rock, southern rock, country-western,
hard rock, and new wave. (LA, V) Prerequisites: SoS and a broad
background in listening to rock music. |
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3 s.h. by advisement |
| Applied
music: |
7 s.h. |
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MUSC
170 - Applied Music (Studio Lessons) (1-3 s.h.)
A study of vocal or instrumental music to develop musicianship
and performance skills and to acquaint the student with repertoire.
Instruction consists of studio or class study, with independent
practice required. Credit depends on work load. Recital performances
may be required. May be repeated for credit. (LA) Prerequisite:
permission of instructor. |
MUSC
270 - Advanced Applied Music (1-3 s.h.)
Advanced individual or class study of vocal or instrumental
repertoire. Particular emphasis placed on stylistic and artistic
interpretation of music, based on mature musicianship and knowledge
of correct performance practice. May be repeated for credit.
(LA) Prerequisites: audition and permission of instructor. |
MUSC
280 - 280 Music Ensemble (0-3 s.h. )
A study of selected musical works through large and small ensembles,
both vocal and instrumental. Designed to provide opportunities
for students to study interpretation for the chosen medium through
performance. Generally includes the following ensembles: Percussion,
Brass, Guitar, Jazz, Rock, String, and Woodwind as well as the
Concert Choir, Concert Band, Chamber Singers, and Catskill Symphony.
May be repeated for credit. (LA, C) Prerequisites: audition
and permission of instructor.
Note: When using MUSC 280 to fulfill Applied
Music requirement, a student may count no more than one semester
of a faculty-supervised ensemble. All others must be faculty-directed. |
| Note:
Students must complete not less than two semesters of either
MUSC 170 or 270, with both semesters on the same instrument
or in voice. |
| Music industry: |
12 s.h. |
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MUSC
108 - Music and the Marketplace (3 s.h.)
A survey of the modern music industry, with particular emphasis
on the recording and publishing business. Subjects studied include
artist management and promotion, copyright law, artist and songwriter
agreements, not-for-profit arts management, and the music business
in radio, TV, and films. Lecture/discussion format, with frequent
guest lecturers including music business lawyers, managers,
and executives. Requires no previous music study or note-reading
skills. (LA, CW, V) |
| MUSC
208 - Contemporary Issues in the Music Industry (2-3 s.h.)
A study of how contemporary issues in the music and entertainment
industry are affected by intellectual property law and business
traditions. The marketing and merchandising of creative product
are discussed, including artist representation, record promotion,
distribution and retailing, publishing and the use of broadcast
media. (LA, CW, II) |
MUSC
318 - Music Marketing and Merchandising (3 s.h.)
A study of consumer behavior in response to various marketing
and merchandising techniques. Included in the study will be
the effects of business organization, ethics, perception of
value, advertising, communications skills, store design, methods
of display, color, shapes and sound in the music products environment.
Prerequisites: JrS and 6 s.h. from courses required in the Music
Industry Major, including MUSC 108. |
MUSC
388 - Legal Issues of the Music
Industry (3 s.h.)
Examines copyright law and agreements basic to the music industry.
Covers comprehension and expression in words, critical understanding
of the human institutions and values with which the law deals,
and creative power in thinking. (LA, CW) Prerequisite: successful
completion of 6 s.h. in Music course work, including MUSC 108.
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| Internship: |
7 s.h. |
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MUSC
287 - Music Industry Communication (3 s.h.)
Course gives a theoretical and conceptual
preparation for the Music Industry major capstone experience
of internship. Research using both traditional and electronic
means of gathering information; and oral and written presentations
involving letters of inquiry and interest, negotiations, interviews
and reports will be assigned. Required for all Music Industry
majors. (LA, C, II) Prerequisite: SoS. |
MUSC
397 - Music Internships (1-15 s.h.)
Supervised applied work experiences
in music or in a music-related field with an appropriate organization
or agency. Prerequisites: one year of college, including courses
appropriate to internship; passage of CWE; 2.0 GPA; and permission
of sponsoring agency, faculty sponsor, and department chair.
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Total 41 s.h. |
Up to 60 s.h. in Music electives may be applied
toward the degree. MUSC 350 and 351 are particularly appropriate
for this major.
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