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 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  or MUS 498 .

Core Requirements Common to all Music Curricula (30 credit hours):

• FNA 101 - Cultures of the World Through Music and Dance Credit Hours: 3
• MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology Credit Hours: 1
• MUS 111 - Theory I Credit Hours: 2
• MUSL 111 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing I Credit Hours: 1
• MUS 112 - Theory II Credit Hours: 2
• MUSL 112 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing II Credit Hours: 1
• MUS 150 - Introduction to Music Listening Credit Hours: 1
• MUS 196 - Lower Level Applied Music, Private Lessons Credit Hours: 1 (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour each)
• MUS 211 - Theory III Credit Hours: 2
• MUSL 211 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing III Credit Hours: 1
• MUS 242 - Class Piano IV Credit Hours: 1
• MUS 285 - Conducting I Credit Hours: 2
• MUS 300 - Theory IV: Applications of Music Theory Credit Hours: 2
• MUSL 300 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing IV Credit Hours: 1
• MUS 351 - Introduction to Music History I: Middle ages - Classical Periods Credit Hours: 3
• MUS 352 - Introduction to Music History II: Romantic-Contemporary Periods Credit Hours: 3

Ensemble Requirement (8 credit hours):

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, harp, 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.

Additional Information:

BA students will also be required to demonstrate upper-level proficiency in the applied area by passing an upper-level jury.

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. Piano majors may substitute a 1 credit of applied lessons in a secondary area 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 (19-23 credit hours)

Students may select from the following areas

General Music Option

14 elective MUS credits, at least 3 of which must be 300- or 400-level (may include MUS 396  upper-level applied lessons, MUS 393  Junior Recital and/or MUS 493  Senior Recital.

• Choose one of he following:

• MUS 381 - Music Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
• MUS 382 - Music Industry Credit Hours: 3

• Choose one of the following:

• MUS 496 - Senior Seminar in Music Credit Hours: 3
• MUS 498 - Internship in Music Credit Hours: 3 To 6

Bachelor of Arts in Music: 57-61 credit hours

1. Music Core Requirements: 30 credit hours
2. Ensemble Requirement: 8 credit hours
3. Option: 19-23 credit 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.