Music, B.A.

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Bachelor of Arts
Curriculum 0786 Requirements
Music Department

General Education Requirements 33-34 Credits

Up to 14 credits of prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy GE and will count as elective credit.

Major Departmental Requirements 40-44 Credits

Music Core: (16-20 cr.)

MUS 126 - Aural Skills I (0 to 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 (0 to 3 cr.) or proficiency (0 cr.)
MUS 330 - Music Theory III (3 cr.)
MUS 383 - Piano Class II (0 to 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:

MUS 205 - Introduction to Music Technology (3 cr.)
MUS 305 - Advanced Techniques in Audio Post-Production (3 cr.)

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, Sinfonia, 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

A minimum grade of C in all Music (MUS) courses.
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 college-wide degree requirements (Undergraduate Degree Requirements , General Education Program ).