MUS 511N Seminar for Music Majors II

2 Credit(s) W

This Senior Seminar, a capstone course for Music majors, is taken in the final spring semester of the degree program and seeks to integrate and synthesize the knowledge gained in the music core. Class discussion, writing, oral presentations, and attending performances are an integral part of the class and discussion topics include music advocacy and leadership, music and the brain, music education, and community engagement, and technology’s effect on the music industry. As part of the course, students will develop an outreach project as a group or as individuals to present to a community partner (i.e., local public school). Capstone projects may include, but are not limited to, undergraduate research, music composition, performance, or a recital as applicable to the student. All projects are presented. Required of all Music majors. Course meets for two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chairperson. Not open to students who have received credit for MUS 511.