Inter-arts majors: Dance and Music

Introduction The departments of Music and Theatre & Dance offer this interdisciplinary major that combine course work in the two departments:    See www.dickinson.edu/bulletin/dance.html

Each of the contributing departments offers a discipline-based major with options that emphasize aspects of that field: music history, music theory, composition, and performance; dance history, choreography, and technique. Together, the arts offer a wide variety of ways to complete the majors with specific requirements. Read the College Bulletin for details. (www.dickinson.edu/bulletin)

Advice to First-year students

According to your interests, in the first year, schedule one of the introductory courses. Some of the basic requirements for the inter-arts major are offered every semester. Note: MUSIC 101 is offered in the fall, followed by MUSIC 102 in the spring. T&D 200 and 204 are offered in the fall; T&D 102 or 104 are offered in the spring. A variety of studio and performance courses and experiences are available in both semesters.

Course descriptions are listed under the department headings along with requirements for the single department majors.                                                      

see              www.dickinson.edu/bulletin/music.html

                    www.dickinson.edu/bulletin/theatre.html

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Updated June 22, 2005