The Music department offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Music and two professional degrees: the Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree in Music Education and the Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree in Piano or Vocal Performance.

Bachelor of Music, Major in Music--Concentration in Piano or Vocal Performance (78 hours minimum)

  • Theory requirement:
    • MUS 181 Theory I: Fundamentals of Music
    • MUS 182 Theory II: Diatonic Materials
    • MUS 182L Theory II Lab
    • MUS 281 Theory III: Chromatic Materials
    • MUS 281L Theory III Lab
    • MUS 282 Theory IV: 20th Century Materials; Form Analysis
    • MUS 282L Theory IV Lab
  • Music history requirement:
    • MUS 271 Music History I: Antiquity-1750
    • MUS 272 Music History II: 1750-1900
    • MUS 273 Music History III: Musics of the 20th Century
  • Advanced writing proficiency requirement
  • All music majors must:
    • Pass the Music Masterworks Proficiency examination
    • Participate in specific recitals and forums sponsored by the department (MUS 100 Recital Forum)
    • Pass the basic piano proficiency examination
    • Complete the Music comprehensive
  • 22 hours of applied music; Two each semester of freshman year, three hours per semester thereafter (Lessons plus Stagecraft)
  • MUS 365 Conducting I
  • MUS 461 Form and Analysis
  • MUS 479 Applied Music Literature I
  • MUS 480 Applied Music Literature II
  • One hour of ensemble during each semester (minimum 8 hours)
  • Pedagogy in the applied area (2 hours)
  • MUS 295 Vocal Diction I (required of vocal performance majors)
  • MUS 296 Vocal Diction II (required of vocal performance majors)
  • 9-11 hours of music electives (6 hours must be in courses other than ensembles and lessons)
  • Attainment of the 500-level in the applied major and the presentation of a faculty-approved half-recital during the junior year and a full recital in the senior year

 

Bachelor of Music, Major in Music--Concentration in Education (59 hours)

  • Theory requirement:
    • MUS 181 Theory I: Fundamentals of Music
    • MUS 182 Theory II: Diatonic Materials
    • MUS 182L Theory II Lab
    • MUS 281 Theory III: Chromatic Materials
    • MUS 281L Theory III Lab
    • MUS 282 Theory IV: 20th Century Materials; Form Analysis
    • MUS 282L Theory IV Lab
  • Music history requirement:
    • MUS 271 Music History I: Antiquity-1750
    • MUS 272 Music History II: 1750-1900
    • MUS 273 Music History III: Musics of the 20th Century
  • Advanced writing proficiency requirement
  • All music majors must:
    • Pass the Music Masterworks Proficiency examination
    • Participate in specific recitals and forums sponsored by the department (MUS 100 Recital Forum)
    • Pass the basic piano proficiency examination
    • Complete the Music comprehensive
  • 7 hours of applied music in the major performance area (voice, piano, etc.); one each semester except the student-teaching semester
  • One credit hour of ensemble during each semester except the student-teaching semester (7 hours)
  • MUS 251 Woodwind Techniques
  • MUS 252 String Techniques
  • MUS 253 Brass and Percussion Techniques
  • MUS 351 Elementary Music Methods
  • MUS 362 Orchestration/Arranging
  • MUS 365 Conducting I
  • MUS 453 Conducting II
  • MUS 250 Vocal Techniques or MUS 451 Vocal Pedagogy
  • Attainment of the 400 level in the applied instrument
  • Courses in the Education Department required for certification

 

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Music (43 hours)

  • Theory requirement:
    • MUS 181 Theory I: Fundamentals of Music
    • MUS 182 Theory II: Diatonic Materials
    • MUS 182L Theory II Lab
    • MUS 281 Theory III: Chromatic Materials
    • MUS 281L Theory III Lab
    • MUS 282 Theory IV: 20th Century Materials; Form Analysis
    • MUS 282L Theory IV Lab
  • Music history requirement:
    • MUS 271 Music History I: Antiquity-1750
    • MUS 272 Music History II: 1750-1900
    • MUS 273 Music History III: Musics of the 20th Century
  • Advanced writing proficiency requirement
  • All music majors must:
    • Pass the Music Masterworks Proficiency examination
    • Participate in specific recitals and forums sponsored by the department (MUS 100 Recital Forum)
    • Pass the basic piano proficiency examination
    • Complete the Music comprehensive
  • Applied area, minimum of 4 hours and 4 semesters of study on the same instrument
  • Ensemble area, 2 hours
  • Approved music electives, 10 hours (6 hours must be in courses other than ensembles and lessons)
  • Various concentrations may be selected, 8-9 hours each
    • Music history
    • Composition
    • Music education*
    • Voice
    • Piano

* Does not provide state-approved teacher certification