SCHOOL OF STEAM
Music
SCHOOL OF STEAM
Introduction
Explore Music in the Fine Arts at Saint Francis University
The music program at Saint Francis University has paths for both beginner and seasoned musicians. Individual lessons are available in guitar, piano and voice.
Students also have the option to join various musical groups on campus.
Offered: On-Campus
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Academic Minors for Music Lovers
Music & Wellness Minor
The Music and Wellness Minor, designed for any student regardless of prior formal musical training, allows students to explore the connection between music, mindfulness, and well-being. It also provides opportunities to discover ways to lead evidence-based music and wellness techniques with others. This minor is a good match for any musically interested student who will be directly affecting the well-being of other people including (but not limited to) those majoring in Health Sciences, Education, Psychology, Sociology, the Humanities and Social Work.
Required Courses:
- MUS 203 - Creative Music Facilitation
- MUS 310 - Music, Wellness, and Conscious Life Design
- MUS 145 - World Drumming Ensemble
This is a one credit class and must be taken a minimum of 3 times.
Choose 3 Applied Music credits from the following courses:
(MUS 131, 141, 151, and 161 taken for 1 credit and are repeatable up to three times each)
- MUS 131 - Applied Voice
- MUS 141 - Applied Hand Drumming
- MUS 151 - Applied Piano
- MUS 161 - Applied Guitar
Comparable private lesson hours on other instruments may be substituted to fulfill the Applied Music requirement. These hours must be accrued during your time at SFU and only with permission of the minor program director.
Auditions are NOT required for entry into applied music lessons. Beginners are always welcome.
Applied music lessons that are taken more than one time are set-up to be progressive in nature so that a student may continue to build skills on the instrument with each semester of lessons.
Choose 3 credits from the following Elective courses:
- MUS 202 - Group Guitar
- MUS 112 - Chorus
- MUS 122 - Band
Fine Arts Minor (Music Emphasis)
The Fine Arts Minor is open to all students, regardless of their major. The program kicks-off with an introductory course where you’ll explore how different art forms like music, theater, and visual arts play a role in today’s society through engaging discussions and hands-on learning. You’ll then choose to specialize in one of these areas by selecting elective courses that match your interests.
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University Bands
Our University Bands give student musicians a chance to showcase their skills and provide an excitement to fans of our sporting events.
Saint Francis University Chorus
New, amateur and professional singers are all welcome.
The SFU Chorus will sing one concert per semester and are also regularly invited to perform for various special ceremonies on campus.
- No auditions required
- Performances with music ranging from Bach to contemporary
- Advanced vocalists have opportunities to perform solos or small-ensemble numbers from time to time
Chorus counts as 1-credit toward the 3-credits needed for your general education fine arts requirement.
You are also able to sign up to take it for zero credit if you have a full class load.
World Drumming Ensemble
No prerequisites or auditions — all you need is a willingness to learn.
The World Drumming Ensemble is a performance group made up of students, faculty, staff and members of the local community. This group offers opportunities for each member to learn, express, perform and, most of all, enjoy playing music.
- Includes traditional drumming music from all over the globe
- Provides interactive, multi-cultural benefit concerts
- Involves faculty, staff and local community members
Ready to learn more about pairing a fine arts minor with your desired major?
Fine Arts Faculty
Developing the artistic spirit within all
Our Fine Arts faculty are established in their fields with multiple teaching awards, artistic and academic accolades, and even multi-platinum selling records. Yet, their biggest accomplishment is to help students discover a hidden passion for the arts.
Director of Center for Fine Arts: Ms. Jessica Campbell, jcampbell@francis.edu, 814.472.2827