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: | ||
| MUS 100 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 101 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUS 200 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUS 221 | Ear Training and Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUS 222 | Ear Training and Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUS 300 | Music History I: Antiquity through Baroque | 3 |
| MUS 321 | Ear Training and Sight Singing III | 1 |
| MUS 400 | Music History II: Classical through Present | 3 |
| MUS 415 | Conducting | 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 | |
| Vocal Skills * | 3 | |
| Applied Music I-Voice | ||
| Applied Music II-Voice | ||
| Voice Class | ||
| MUS 137-MUS 461 Applied Music I-IV | 8 | |
| Ensemble courses (Band, Choir, and Orchestra) choose from below: | 8 | |
| Band | ||
| Symphonic Band I | ||
| Symphonic Band II | ||
| Choir | ||
| University Chorus I | ||
| University Chorus II | ||
| Chamber Choir | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| University Orchestra I | ||
| University Orchestra II | ||
| Elective course - Select 3 additional MUS credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
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These courses may be waived if competency is established by examination and replaced with electives.