B.A., Major in Music
Program Director: Frederick Hanna, DMA
Through study in Music, the student will develop musically sensitive performance skills as well as theoretical, historical, and cultural understanding which will enhance his or her performance.
Special Requirement for Admission to the Major in Music
- Audition before the full-time music faculty after the first semester of applied lessons, scheduled through the Music Program Director.
B.A., Major in Music Requirements (45 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Music Core (required for all tracks): | ||
| MUS 100 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 101 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUS 221 | Ear Training And Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUS 222 | Ear Training And Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUS 400 | Music History II: Classical through Present | 3 |
| MUS 498 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Keyboard Skills * | 4 | |
| Beginning Class Piano | ||
or MUS 157 | Applied Music I-Piano | |
or MUS 257 | Applied Music II-Piano | |
| MUS 137-MUS 461 Applied Music I-IV | 8 | |
| Select a Track from below to complete the degree: | 23 | |
| General, Performance or Jazz | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |
- *
These credits may be waived if competency is established by examination.
Choose One of the three tracks below:
General Track Requirements (23 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 200 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUS 300 | Music History I: Antiquity through Baroque | 3 |
| MUS 321 | Ear Training And Sight Singing III | 1 |
| Ensemble (Band, Orchestra or Choir) | 8 | |
| University Chorus I | ||
| Choir | ||
| University Chorus II | ||
| Chamber Choir | ||
| Band | ||
| Symphonic Band I | ||
| Symphonic Band II | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| University Orchestra I | ||
| University Orchestra II | ||
| Vocal Skills* | 3 | |
| Voice Class | ||
| Applied Music I-Voice | ||
| Applied Music II-Voice | ||
| MUS 415 | Conducting | 3 |
| Select 3 additional MUS credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 23 | |
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These credits may be waived if competency is established by examination.
Performance Track Requirements (23 Credits)†
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 200 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUS 300 | Music History I: Antiquity through Baroque | 3 |
| MUS 321 | Ear Training And Sight Singing III | 1 |
| MUS 398 | Junior Recital | 1 |
| Ensemble (Band, Orchestra or Choir) | 8 | |
| Choir | ||
| University Chorus I | ||
| University Chorus II | ||
| Chamber Choir | ||
| Band | ||
| Symphonic Band I | ||
| Symphonic Band II | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| University Orchestra I | ||
| University Orchestra II | ||
| Select 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| English and Latin Diction for Singers and Performers | ||
| Italian Diction for Singers and Performers | ||
| German and French Diction for Singers and Performers | ||
| Accompanying | ||
| Select 3 additional MUS credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 23 | |
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The Performance Track is available to pianists and vocalists only.
Jazz Track Requirements (23 credits)+
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 201 | Jazz Theory | 2 |
| MUS 208 | Jazz Ensemble I (repeat 3 times) | 3 |
| MUS 308 | Jazz Ensemble II (repeat 5 times) | 5 |
| MUS 310 | Jazz Improvisation I | 1 |
| MUS 311 | Jazz Improvisation II | 1 |
| MUS 322 | Jazz Ear-Training & Sight-Singing | 1 |
| MUS 353 | Jazz in American Culture | 3 |
| MUS 369 | American Popular Music | 3 |
| MUS 410 | Jazz Composition & Arranging I | 2 |
| MUS 411 | Jazz Composition & Arranging II | 2 |
| Total Credits | 23 | |
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The Jazz Track is not available to vocalists.