Xavier University Music Program - Student Handbook - 2025-26 Updated 8/18/2025

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Xavier University’s Music Program Student Handbook (2025-26) explains the program’s mission within a broad liberal arts curriculum and outlines degree pathways across music performance, music production, and music education. It details what each undergraduate concentration requires in theory, musicianship, history, performance, and production components, plus supporting minors. The guide also presents block schedules, course checklists, and registration guidance, including attention to specific curriculum “flags,” along with key guidelines and policies for music majors and minors.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time45 min

AccessFree to download

Statement of Purpose

Degree Programs

Block Schedules and Course Checklists

Bachelor of Arts in Music: Music Performance

Music Performance Block Schedule

Music Performance Course Checklist

Bachelor of Arts in Music: Music Production

Music Production Block Schedule

Music Production Course Checklist

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Block Schedule

Course Checklist

Guidelines and Policies for Music Majors and Minors

Acceptance into the Music Program

Vocal or Instrumental Tracks

Large & Small Ensembles

Private Lessons

Advising

Studio and Recital Requirements

Boards/Jury Examinations and Dress Code

Junior & Senior Recitals

Accompanist Guidelines

Location & Information

Instruments & Lockers

Reserving a Practice Room

Practice Room Policies

Lost and Found

Career Services Center Events and Resources: CLC 530

Care and Support Services

Xavier University Music Program Student Handbook 2025-26 Updated 8/18/2025 Contents Statement of Purpose 3 Degree Programs 3 Block Schedules and Course Checklists 4 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC: 5 MUSIC PERFORMANCE BLOCK SCHEDULE 5 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC: 6 MUSIC PERFORMANCE COURSE CHECKLIST 6 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC: 7 MUSIC PRODUCTION BLOCK SCHEDULE 7 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC: 8 MUSIC PRODUCTION COURSE CHECKLIST 8 BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION: 9 BLOCK SCHEDULE 9 BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION: 10 COURSE CHECKLIST 10 GUIDELINES AND POLICIES FOR MUSIC MAJORS AND MINORS 11 LOCATION & INFORMATION 11 ACCEPTANCE INTO THE MUSIC PROGRAM 11 Vocal or Instrumental Tracks 11 LARGE & SMALL ENSEMBLES 11 PRIVATE LESSONS 11 ADVISING 11 STUDIO 12 RECITAL ATTENDANCE 12 STUDENT RECITAL PARTICIPATION 12 BOARDS/JURY EXAMINATIONS 12 DRESS CODE FOR RECITALS & BOARDS 13 JUNIOR & SENIOR RECITALS 13 ACCOMPANIST GUIDELINES 14 Edgecliff Building Access and Hours 16 INSTRUMENTS & LOCKERS 16 SPACES IN EDGECLIFF 16 RESERVING A PRACTICE ROOM 17 PRACTICE ROOM POLICIES 17 Lost and Found 18 CAREER SERVICES CENTER EVENTS AND RESOURCES: CLC 530 18 CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES 18 Statement of Purpose The Music Program prepares majors, within a diverse and broadly based liberal arts curriculum, to enter the fields of music and music education, pursue graduate-level education, or enter occupations outside of music that require a solid foundation in the liberal arts. All degree programs emphasize a broad coverage of the field of music and reflect Xavier's philosophy of combining a strong liberal arts core with a major area of study. The Music Program is committed to the advancement of knowledge through the study of music as an art and a science. This study encompasses music theory, music history, pedagogy, aesthetics, music education, and music performance. All curricula in the Music Program seek to educate students through scholarly research, the study of music scores and performance, and through creative and interpretive studies in the area of applied music. These combined educational experiences develop mature citizens in today's diverse society. Degree Programs The Music Program offers three undergraduate degree programs: the Bachelor of Arts in Music, with two concentrations (Music Performance and Music Production), and the Bachelor of Music in Music Education. In addition, the program offers minors in Music Performance, Music Production, and Music Studies. Details on these programs may be found on the program website at [http://www.xavier.edu/music-program](http://www.xavier.edu/music-program) Bachelor of Arts in Music (B. A.), Music Performance Concentration: 36 Hours The traditional liberal arts degree provides training and study in the core areas of music while leaving room for a second major, with this concentration dedicating a third of its courses to performance. Curriculum components include: • Theory: Music Theory I-III; Electronic Music: GarageBand/Logic • Musicianship: Recital Attendance, Aural Skills I-IV, Keyboard Skills I-II • History: Music History I-II • Performance: Private Lessons, Ensembles Bachelor of Arts in Music (B. A.), Music Production Concentration: 39 Hours The traditional liberal arts degree provides training and study in the core areas of music while leaving room for a second major, with this concentration dedicating a third of its courses to music technology and production. Curriculum components include: • Theory: Music Theory I-III • Musicianship: Recital Attendance, Aural Skills I-IV, Keyboard Skills I-II • History: Music History I-II • Production: Electronic Music: GarageBand/Logic, Audio Production, Studio Production, Internship • Performance: Private Lessons, Ensembles Bachelor of Music in Music Education (B. M.): 95 Hours The professional degree in Music Education prepares students for a

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Xavier University Music Program within the liberal arts curriculum?

The handbook states that the program prepares music and music education majors for professional paths, graduate study, or related occupations, combining a strong liberal arts core with a major area of study. It emphasizes music as both an art and a science through theory, history, pedagogy, aesthetics, education, and performance.

What degree programs and concentrations are offered by the Music Program?

The program offers three undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Music with two concentrations (Music Performance and Music Production), and Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Minors are also available in Music Performance, Music Production, and Music Studies.

How do students use block schedules, course checklists, and “flags” when registering?

The handbook explains that block schedules provide suggested four-year course sequences and that detailed course checklists show required major courses. Students must pay special attention to the listed curriculum “flags,” and Music Education students should ensure flagged courses appear in the core to avoid needing additional courses.

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