Major
Information
Aims. The major in Technology in Music
and Related Arts is intended for those students who
desire a career where traditional musical skills
and understanding are combined with the exploration
of the very latest techniques for musical
expression. It is expected that students who
qualify for this major will demonstrate musical
proficiency comparable to that shown by applicants
in other areas such as performance and composition.
The major prepares a student for specialized
graduate study in computer music,
digital media and new performance. For
those who go directly into professional life this
major offers a structured course of study that
stresses the application of technology as a special
resource in composition, new media, and
performance.
Admission to the Major. Admission to the
major is based on a personal interview and on
materials submitted to the TIMARA faculty. These
materials may consist of audio and/or video tapes,
interactive media, or scores of original works and
performances using technological media. Research
papers and other evidence of preparation may also
be submitted. Students with performance skills on
traditional instruments or voice will be expected
to demonstrate these skills during the interview.
Major Status. Sophomore Major Status is
attained upon completion of six credits in the
studio core (TECH 200, 201), two appearances on a
TIMARA student recital, and completion of the First
Major Committee.
Junior Major Status is attained upon completion
of the studio core (TECH 210, 211), two additional
appearances on a TIMARA student recital, and
completion of the Second Major Committee.
Senior Major Status is attained following
completion of twelve additional hours in TIMARA
courses, the TIMARA Junior Seminar, and the Junior
Recital or Project.
Technology in Music and Related Arts as a
Second Major. Students admitted to other degree
programs in the Conservatory may elect Technology
in Music and Related Arts as a second major.
Requirements are the same as those outlined above
for the primary major in Technology in Music and
Related Arts. Although there is a significant
overlap in Music Theory and Music History
requirements and in non-course requirements with
other departments, it may not be possible to
complete a double-major program in four years.
Students contemplating such a plan should consult
an advisor at the earliest possible time.
Music Theory and Aural Skills
Requirement. Students are expected to register
for Music Theory and Aural Skills courses each
semester until they have completed the
requirements. Part or all of these requirements may
be waived by placement examination when the student
enters Oberlin. If the minimum passing scores are
not achieved for placement in Music Theory I (MUTH
131) and Aural Skills I (MUTH 101), a student must
first take Introduction to Music Theory (MUTH 120)
and/or Introduction to Aural Skills (MUTH 100). If
a student exempts Aural Skills I, II, III, or IV,
then Aural Skills V (MUTH 301) becomes the terminal
course in the sequence.
Music Theory I-IV and Aural Skills I-IV must be
taken concurrently, e.g., a student will register
for Music Theory I and Aural Skills I in the same
semester. Under certain circumstances, with the
permission of the appropriate division director and
the Music Theory division director, students will
be allowed to take Aural Skills IV and Music Theory
IV separately. A student's aural skills requirement
must be completed before the senior recital can be
scheduled. Double-degree students will resolve any
conflicts with these expectations in consultation
with their advisors.
Electives. A student should select
electives based on the following: a minimum of 76
hours of Conservatory courses is required; a
minimum of 24 hours of liberal arts is required.
The Junior Recital or Project. In the
junior year the major will make a public
presentation of work. This may take the form of a
30-minute recital of original works, a
lecture/demonstration on a topic from the field, or
some other form approved by the TIMARA faculty.
The Senior Recital or Project. The
culmination of the student's work for the major
will be the presentation of a senior recital of
original works, a performance using technological
media, or a senior thesis. The student will present
a proposal for this project to the TIMARA faculty
at the beginning of the Senior year.
Expository Writing Proficiency. Students
with an SAT verbal score below 580 or an ACT score
below 24, or a TOEFL score below 600 must complete
one course chosen from the EXWR 111-119 series.
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