Music
The Music Department at Mount Marty University seeks to provide students and community members with the tools, skills, and resources for a lifetime of meaningful music-making in a wide variety of contexts, through a holistic approach which combines interdisciplinary methodologies, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Bachelor of Arts
- Major
- Sacred Music
- Minor
- MUS 116 Theory and Musicianship I
- MUS 117 Theory and Musicianship II
- MUS 216 Theory and Musicianship III
- MUS 217 Theory and Musicianship IV
- MUS 125 Music Appreciation
- MUS 300 Music History I
- MUS 301 Music History II
- MUS 142 Voice Class
- MUS 143 Keyboard Skills I
- MUS 144 Keyboard Skills II
- MUS 308 Instrumental Conducting
- MUS 309 Choral Conducting
- MUS 420 Recital and Research
- MUS 485 Internship
Choose 4 Credits from the following:
- MUS 160 Piano
- MUS 162 Voice
- MUS 164 Organ
- MUS 166 Woodwinds
- MUS 168 Brass
- MUS 170 Percussion
Choose 4 additional credits from the following:
- MUS 126 Chamber Choir
- MUS 128 Concert Band
Students MAY choose A concentration
sacred music Concentration Requirements:
- MUS 329 Liturgical Music
- MUS 330 Contemporary Liturgical Music
- MUS 331 Hymnody
- THL 302 The Christian Life
- THL 332 Catholic Symbol and Sacrament
- STH 422 Drama in the Church
- MUS 116 Theory and Musicianship I
- MUS 117 Theory and Musicianship II
- MUS 125 Music Appreciation
Choose one course from the following:
- MUS 300 Music History I
- MUS 301 Music History II
Choose four credits from the following:
- MUS 126 Chamber Choir
- MUS 127 Choral Union
- MUS 128 Concert Band
Choose two credits from the following:
- MUS 160 Piano
- MUS 162 Voice
- MUS 164 Organ
- MUS 166 Woodwinds
- MUS 168 Brass
- MUS 170 Percussion
Dr. Tyler Thress
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities
Todd Carr
Adjunct Professor of Music, Director of Instrumental Activities
Sr. Patricia Ann Toscano
Adjunct Professor of Music
Our program is rooted in experiential learning. Whether as a soloist or part of our ensembles, you will have the opportunity to make music in a wide range of settings, with classmates, faculty, and community members from a variety of backgrounds.