This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2024-25.
Major Requirements
The requirements for the major are as follows:
Music Theory
All of the following:
Music History
All of the following:
- MUSI 215 - Music History I: Medieval through Baroque Periods (H&A)
- MUSI 216 - Music History II: Classic through Modern Periods (H&A)
One of the Following
One of the Following
- MUSI 111 - The History of Rock (H&A)
- MUSI 161 - History of Jazz (H&A)
- MUSI 221 - World Music (H&A)
- MUSI 320 - Music for Multimedia
- MUSI 321 - Explorations in Global Music (H&A)
Elective
One elective course above the 100 level, excluding performance (PF) courses. However, MUSI 208 may serve as an elective.
Performance Ensemble
All music majors must participate in one of the following performance ensembles beginning the semester following declaration of the concentration through graduation: Colgate University Chamber Players, Colgate University Chorus, Colgate University Jazz Ensemble, Colgate University Orchestra. A minimum of four semesters is required, no exceptions for off-campus study.
GPA Requirement
A music major must have a GPA of at least 2.00 in the above courses to graduate.
Honors and High Honors
Students interested in pursuing honors can find the additional requirements on the Music department page.
Music Department
For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Music department catalog page.