Music - Kansas State University

Music from Kansas State University is a Campus Bachelor Music degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. In preparing for a career in music , whether you want to be a performer, teacher, composer, researcher, or whether you wish to pursue other non-traditional career objectives, the requirements are basically the same; reasonably well-developed technical skills, and apparent scholarly potential. You will be required to develop your skills and to expand your knowledge of music. You will also be required to broaden your knowledge in related areas of the sciences and humanities. Hence your decision to major in music , or utilize music to reinforce other interest areas, should be based upon a seriousness of purpose and a wish to continue consistent development of your talent. Preparing to Become a Music Major In addition to being proficient on your instrument, music majors at Kansas State University (and elsewhere) must demonstrate a knowledge of music theory. Students who have a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of music theory when they enter an undergraduate music program are much more likely to succeed in all fields of musical study. Therefore, it is highly suggested that students planning to become collegiate music majors gain the essential awareness and understanding of the following elements prior to entering a collegiate music program. 1. Reading music in both treble and bass clefs 2. Scales (major and three forms of minor) 3. Key signatures (major and minor) 4. Intervals 5. Triad and seventh chord quality, inversion symbols 6. Rhythmic values, rhythmic notation in simple, compound, and mixed meters 7. Tempo markings 8. Roman numeral analysis 9. Figured bass symbols View more details on Kansas State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Music courses.