Music, B.A.

Bachelor of Arts
Curriculum 0786 Requirements
Music Department

General Education Requirements

Students must meet requirements for general education; see The Cardinal Core Curriculum for details. Certain courses that fulfill major or cognate requirements may also apply to general education.

Major Departmental Requirements 40-44 Credits

Music Core: (16-20 cr.)

MUS 126 - Aural Skills I (1 cr.) or proficiency (0 cr.)
MUS 130 - Music Theory I (3 cr.)
MUS 226 - Aural Skills II (1 cr.)
MUS 230 - Music Theory II (3 cr.)
MUS 283 - Piano Class (3 cr.) or proficiency (0 cr.)
MUS 330 - Music Theory III (3 cr.)
MUS 383 - Piano Class II (3 cr.) (Advanced piano students substitute MUS 305 or other course as arranged in lieu of MUS 383 )
MUS 430 - Music Theory IV (3 cr.)

Music History: (6 cr.)

Select two courses from the following:

Music Technology: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Music Synthesis: (7 cr.)

Applied and Ensembles: (8 cr.)

Applied Instrumental or Vocal Instruction (4 cr. over 4 semesters)
Performing Ensembles (4 cr.)

Music majors are required to enroll in one of the following ensembles concurrent with their applied lessons: Concert Choir, Mambo Combo, Symphonic Band, Gospel Choir, or Guitar Ensemble.

Electives 43-47 Credits

Certain major/cognate courses may also satisfy GE requirements thus increase elective credits accordingly.

Total Credits minimum 120

Additional Degree Requirements

All students enrolled in private instrumental or vocal instruction are required to:
1. participate in a performing ensemble;
2. present a solo performance each semester;
3. attend five musical performances presented or sponsored by the Music Department each semester.
Students must pass an audition on their principal instrument or voice type.
A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).
Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements .