Music, Bachelor of Arts

Requirements for the B.A. Degree in Music

Required Courses

MUTR 1011MUSIC THEORY I: FOUNDATIONS

3

MUTR 1012MUSIC THEORY II

3

MUTR 2011MUS THEORY III:CHROMATIC HARM

3

MUTR 2012MUSIC THEORY IV: ADV CHROMAT

3

MUET 1021EAR-TRAINING I

1

MUET 1022EAR-TRAINING II

1

MUET 2021EAR-TRAINING III

1

MUET 2022EAR-TRAINING IV

1

MUKH 1031KEYBOARD HARMONY I

0.5

MUKH 1032KEYBOARD HARMONY II

0.5

MUKH 2031KEYBOARD HARMONY III

0.5

MUKH 2032KEYBOARD HARMONY IV

0.5

MUH 2011SURVEY OF WESTERN MUSIC I

3

MUH 2012SURVEY OF WESTERN MUSIC II

3

MUA/MUAT ___
Electives

3

MUH 3997MUSIC SENIOR SEMINAR

2

MUH 3998MUSIC SENIOR PROJECT

2

MUA 1009Piano Class I

1

MUA 1010Piano Class II

1

MUA 4___
Lessons on Major Instrument or Voice

8

MUA 4___
Music Ensemble (min. 5 in large ensemble)

8

MU_ 3___
3000-level Music Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:50-52

MUA 1009-MUA 1010: or equivalent (not required for students with piano as major instrument).


MUH 3998: Music Senior Project prepares for the Senior Recital.


Senior Recital
Students presenting a vocal or instrumental recital for credit toward a degree program in the music major must register for applied music lessons and MUH 4494A/B (fall or spring) during the semester in which the recital is presented. The Recital Participation Form is available as a link on the Music Department web page and in the Music Department Office.  Please see the section on Procedures for Senior Recitals at the end of the section on Music.


Performance Requirements

Freshman & Sophomore Years - At least one solo or ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert.
Junior Year - At least one solo appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert. At least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert.
Senior Year - Perform a full-length juried solo recital on the major performing vehicle (usually spring semester). Make at least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert.


Reading Knowledge of French, German, or Italian (or other foreign language other than English by permission of the Department)


NOTE: Accepted Music Majors in good academic standing may register for up to 21 credits per semester.

Students pursuing a B.A. in Music must have a minimum of 90 liberal arts credits.