Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Notes:

1. Music majors take MU 201 , MU 203 , MU 302 , MU 310 , and eight upper-division courses. Of the remaining eight courses, a minimum of three must be music history courses (MU 301 , MU 303 , MU 304 , MU 305 , MU 306 , MU 307 , or MU 309 ), and one must be a theory course (MU 324 , MU 325 , or MU 326 ).
2. Music students choose a particular area of concentration: an instrument, voice, theory/composition, or music history. All students are admitted to upper-level applied and ensemble courses through the music jury process.  Those concentrating on an instrument usually take one-hour lessons (MU 375  or MU 385 ).
3. Music majors must take a minimum of six additional courses in Applied Music (two lower- and four upper-division), six in Ensembles (two lower- and four upper-division), and four semesters of Musicianship. After declaring the music concentration, students are required to enroll in an ensemble and an applied music course each semester they attend Loyola (barring extenuating circumstances, such as studying abroad).
4. The following courses are taken in addition to the regular five-course load since they are not three credit courses: Musicianship (MU 205 , MU 206 , MU 207 , MU 208 ); Applied Music (MU 370 , MU 375 , MU 380 , MU 385 ); and Ensembles (MU 211 , MU 220 , MU 221 , MU 230 , MU 231 , MU 311 , MU 320 , MU 321 , MU 330 , MU 331 ). A combined total of six credits from these courses fulfill requirement towards graduation. Students register for these courses during the regular registration period. Ensemble requirements are satisfied by taking Repertory Choir, Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Classical Guitar Ensemble, Steel Pan Ensemble or University Singers.
5. A nonrefundable fee is charged for all Applied Music courses which is paid directly to the instructor at the first lesson. A semester jury is required of all applied music students beginning with their second semester of applied music study.
6. Students who wish to enter Loyola as a fine arts major concentrating in music should submit a clearly marked audition CD or tape or call the department to arrange an audition.
7. Students who wish to complete a degree in fine arts with a concentration in music may also minor in secondary education. These students should consult with the music faculty to discuss course requirements.
8. Students must complete the diversity core requirement through a designated diversity core, major, or elective course (see Diversity Core Requirement  under Curriculum and Policies).