School of Music

1911—Robert G. McCutchan becomes dean until 1937

Under the McCutchan administration, the School of Music curriculum was reorganized and updated. Credit hours for the bachelor of music increased to 120: 48 hours in major subject, 6 in minor subject, 6 in history of music, 12 in harmony, 2 in canon and fugue, 4 in counterpoint, 4 in form and analysis, 4 in ear training and composition, and 30 in electives, 20 of which had to be classes in the CLA curriculum. The Music in Public Schools program was also reorganized, becoming a two year course with regular requirements.