Music - Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BS IND)

The Interdisciplinary Studies Program at Concord University offers students the opportunity to design a course of study that meets a particular career or professional need not available in a single existing degree program. Scholars recognize that exciting career challenges cut across traditional specialties and demand expertise in more than one subject area.

The BS degree in Interdisciplinary Studies enables students to include as many as four different subject areas. This is not an appropriate degree option for the student who is undecided about a major. However, it is the ideal program choice for the student with a Music career plan that is multi-disciplinary and includes professional goals that are quite specific.

IDS - Music Program Requirements

37 Credit Hours

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies-Music requires the successful completion of 120 semester hours including: (1) the General Education Program ; (2) the Music Program listed below; and (3) one or two disciplines listed below or the development of an additional area of study detailed under the heading of BS Interdisciplinary Studies. Application is required before the completion of 80 hours.

Note: Students must earn at least 120 credit hours with no lower than a 2.50 GPA for each discipline represented in the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Music degree program.

Music Core Requirements

MUS 101 Introduction to Music (3)
MUS 106 Music Theory I (3)
MUS 106A Aural Theory I (1)
MUS 107 Music Theory II (3)
MUS 107A Aural Theory II (1)
MUS 161 Class Piano I (1)
MUS 162 Class Piano II (1)
MUS 206 Music Theory III (3)
MUS 206A Aural Theory III (1)
MUS 302 History and Analysis of Music I (3)
MUS 306 History and Analysis of Music II (3)
MUS 329 Music Theory IV: Scoring and Arranging (3)
MUS 329A Aural Theory IV (1)

Choose one course from:

Applied Music Lessons

4 Credit Hours Total

Students will complete four semesters of applied music from their chosen concentration area. Students select from:

MUS 310 Applied Music, High Brass (1)
MUS 312 Applied Music, Low Brass (1)
MUS 317 Applied Music, Woodwinds (1)
MUS 318 Applied Music, Percussion (1)
MUS 321 Applied Music, Piano (1)
*Students who choose piano as their applied concentration are required to take two semesters of MUS 323 .
MUS 322 Applied Music, Organ (1)
MUS 323 Applied Music, Voice (1)
MUS 324 Applied Music, Fretted Instruments (1)
MUS 325 Applied Music, Carillon (1)

Major Ensemble

6 Credit Hours Total

Students will complete six semesters in a major ensemble which can be repeated for credit. Choose From:

Additional Program Requirement

18 Credit Hours

In order to qualify for the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Music degree, students must choose at least one discipline to support the Music Program requirements. Students have the option of selecting one or more of the following disciplines to satisfy this requirement: (Option 1): Business Administration, or (Option 2): Theatre Minor. Students may also select another discipline of their choice (Option 3) to satisfy this additional program requirement. However, those students must work with a Music faculty member to develop their own B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Music degree program- independently of the options noted above.

Option 1: Business Administration

18 Credit Hours

ACCT 205 Principles of Accounting I (3)
FIN 311 Principles of Managerial Finance (3)
MGT 305 Principles of Management (3)
MGT 308 Human Resource Management (3)
MGT 314 Entrepreneurship I (3)
MKT 305 Principles of Marketing (3)
Students are encouraged (recommended only) to complete the following course:
MGT 400 Entrepreneurship II (3)

Option 2: Theatre Minor

18 Credit Hours

THEA 102 Introduction to Theatre (3)
THEA 316 Acting (3)
THEA Choice Course (300-400 Level) (3)
THEA Choice Course (300-400 Level) (3)
THEA Choice Course (3)
THEA Choice Course (3)

Option 3: Choice of Discipline

18 Credit Hours

Choice Course from Discipline (300-400 Level) (3)
Choice Course from Discipline (300-400 Level) (3)
Choice Course from Discipline (300-400 Level) (3)
Choice Course from Discipline (300-400 Level) (3)
Choice Course from Discipline (Any Level) (3)
Choice Course from Discipline (Any Level) (3)