Music Major

Major Requirements

The requirements for the major are as follows:

Music Theory

All of the following:

Music History

All of the following:

One of the Following

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 and minors must participate in one of the following performance ensembles beginning the semester following declaration of the concentration through graduation: Colgate University Orchestra, Colgate University Chorus, Colgate Chamber Players, or Colgate Concert Jazz Ensemble. 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 catalogue page.