Music, B.A.

Computer Requirement:

To satisfy the computer requirement for the B.A. degree in Music and the B.M. in Music Education a student must successfully complete MUS 109  or MUS 110 .

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. in Music and the B.M. in Music Education a student must successfully complete MUS 285  or MUS 496 .

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in Music and the B.M. degree in Music Education a student must successfully complete either EDN 409  or MUS 493  or MUS 496 .

Core Requirements Common to all Music Curricula (21 credit hours):

• MUS 111 - Theory I
• MUSL 111 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing I
• MUS 112 - Theory II
• MUSL 112 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing II
• MUS 150 - Introduction to Music Listening
• MUS 211 - Theory III
• MUSL 211 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing III
• MUS 285 - Conducting I
• MUS 300 - Theory IV: Applications of Music Theory
• MUSL 300 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing IV
• MUS 351 - Introduction to Music History I: Middle ages - Classical Periods
• MUS 352 - Introduction to Music History II: Romantic-Contemporary Periods

Additional Information:

BA students are required to be in at least one large music ensemble appropriate to the student’s option (MUS 180 , MUS 183, MUS 184, MUS 185, MUS 186, MUS 187) during each semester they are in residence (8 credit hours). Keyboard, guitar, and music technology students may substitute up to 4 hours from MUS 130, MUS 182. Only one large ensemble per semester may be credited toward the degree.

All music majors must pass the piano proficiency examination and the listening repertory examinations, as described in the latest edition of the Department of Music Student Handbook. All students are expected to make regular progress toward completion of those requirements. BA students are required to enroll in, and successfully complete MUS 242 Class Piano IV (1 credit hour) in order to pass the piano proficiency (piano majors may substitute a secondary applied in lieu of MUS 242).

BA students will also be required to complete 4 semesters of applied music (MUS 196) in the principal area and demonstrate upper level proficiency in the applied area (4 credit hours).

* Students are required to enroll in no fewer than 22 hours of electives outside of music.

In addition, no credit toward music major requirements will be granted for MUS 105, MUS 106, and/or MUS 115.

BA Degree Options (21-22 hours)

Students may select from the following areas or design a general area of study with approval of their academic advisor and the department chair. Proposed general areas of study must also include a capstone course (i.e., MUS 493,  MUS 496, or MUS 498 ).

Bachelor of Arts in Music: 58-59 hours

1. Music Core Requirements: 21 hours (see above).

2. FNA 101  as a University Studies elective.

3. General Music: 13 hours.

4. Option: 21-22 hours

A minimum final grade of “C-” is required in each music course and a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better is required for graduation.