Majors
The course of study for music majors is best accomplished if spread over three or four years, so prospective majors are advised to begin Introduction to the Study of Music (MUSC 110) and the theory sequence as first-year students or sophomores. It is possible to begin the major as late as the end of sophomore year. A student may emphasize performance, music history and literature, theory, non-Western music, or composition. Those interested in teaching music in public schools will receive exceptional preparation at Carleton, but will need to complete a fifth year at another institution offering a Master of Arts in Teaching, or Master of Music Education degree in order to satisfy various state requirements.