All Fine Arts majors who concentrate in Music complete courses in the history of art, dance, music and theatre, introductory courses in music theory and piano, plus advanced courses in music history and applied music. Although the music concentration can be completed entirely on the Lawrenceville campus, courses may also be taken at Westminster Choir College in nearby Princeton.

The Rider Band
The Rider Band performs a concert of traditional and current concert band music at the end of each semester under the direction of Dr. Jerry Rife, a leading authority on the music of John Phillip Sousa.

The Rider Choir
The Rider Choir performs a concert of classic and modern vocal music at the end of each semester under the direction of Craig Tipton.

Fine Arts - Music Track (40-42 semester hours)
MUS-105  Survey of Music History I	3
MUS 106 Survey of Music History II	3
MUS 110 Elementary Music Theory	3
MUS 111 Intermediate Music Theory	3
For music history courses from the following: MUS 208 Music of the Theatre MUS 209 Great Composers MUS 300 Beethoven and the Romantic Age MUS 303 Music Literature:  Baroque Era MUS 306 Contemporary Musical Experience MUS 309 Film Music	12
Two from the following: MUS 131 Beginning Piano I MUS 132 Beginning Piano II MUS 233 Intermediate Piano A, B, C, D	6
One course from the following: MUS 127 Instrumental Ensemble-Band MUS 128 Choir MUS 130 Music in Children's Lives MUS 493 Selected Topics in Musical Performance	1-3
One history course each in art, dance, and theatre	9

 

These requirements are in addition to the Core Curriculum Requirements.  Please see the Academic Catalogs for more information, including course descriptions.

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