Bachelor [Music] From Linfield College

In successfully completing a?music major, a student will:

• understand melodic and harmonic practice from the common practice period into the 21st Century;
• understand the basic forms of music;
• compose music in different compositional techniques and forms;
• perform music in appropriate styles, demonstrating correct pedagogical techniques;
• develop an appropriate knowledge of solo and ensemble literature for the applied emphasis;
• demonstrate the ability to hear and sing music accurately;
• acquire piano proficiency as recommended;
• demonstrate the ability to write coherently about and discuss intelligently musical concepts and ideas;
• improvise simple accompaniments and musical thematic materials;
• use and understand basic music technology (hardware and software); and
• develop an understanding of and appreciation for the accomplishments and contributions that women and individuals from diverse cultures have made to the art of music.