Student Profile
Melissa
McCrimmon
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
Major: History
Minors: Music Performance, Russian
“The music faculty are not just our mentors; each and every
professor is a friend, colleague, and source of support.”
When Melissa McCrimmon graduated from high school, her teachers expected
her to attend a music conservatory. But as much as Melissa loved music,
she longed to explore other interests.
Interested in foreign travel and cultures and in producing historical
documentaries, Melissa decided to major in history, with minors in music
performance and the Russian language.
Learn more about Melissa here.
The Music Department
The strength of Allegheny's music program can be measured
by the way music pervades the campus: one out of every 6 students is actively
involved in a vocal or instrumental performance group. The department is
deeply committed to the continuing musical education of majors and non-majors
alike.
Major and Minor Programs
Outcome
- Through the theory complex: Understanding of the materials of which
music is put together.
- Through the history complex: Understanding of the evolution of music
and the mutual influence music and society have on each other.
- Through the applied and ensemble programs: Understanding of the re-creative
process and the self-discipline required to achieve it.
Major
The major program in Music leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree
in music and requires the completion of 48 semester hours of coursework including:
12 semester hours of music theory (Music 189, 288, 289, and 386); 12 semester
hours of music history (Music 184, 286, 287, 384); 16 semester hours of ensemble
participation and applied music at the 400-level on student's principal instrument (either 10 semester hours in Music 430-479 and 6
semester hours in Music 430-479 or 530, or 11 semester hours in Muisc 430-479 and 5
semester hours in Music 430-479 or 530, or 12 semester hours in Muisc 430-479 and 4
semester hours in Music 430-479 or 530); 2 semester hours of post-tonal music, the Junior Seminar and the Senior Project.
Minor
Students may elect to pursue a music minor with one of three
emphases: music theory, music history, or performance. A minimum of 24 semester
hours of coursework is required, distributed as follows:
Music Theory emphasis: 12 semester hours of music
theory (Music 189, 288, 289, and 386); 6 semester hours of music history
(Music 184 and either 286 or 287); 6 semester hours on student's principal instrument: 4 semester hours of applied lessons (Music 430-479 or 530)
and 2 semester hours of ensemble participation (Music 110-118).
Music History emphasis: 6 semester hours of music
theory (Music 189 and 288); 12 semester hours of music history (Music 184,
286, 287 and 384); 6 semester hours on student's principal instrument: 4 semester hours of applied lessons (Music 430-479 or 530)
and 2 semester hours of ensemble participation (Music 110-118).
Performance emphasis: 6 semester hours of music theory
(Music 189 and 288); 6 semester hours of music history (Music 184 and either 286 or 287); 12 semester hours on student's principal instrument: 8 semester hours of applied lessons (Music 430-479 or 530)
and 4 semester hours of ensemble participation (Music 110-118).
