Academic Catalog

Music BA

Music - 30 to 39 Credits (Core - 21 Credits and Selected Concentration - 9 to 18)

This program will allow students to gain knowledge and be proficient in music theory and music history. Ensemble and applied lessons will allow students to become proficient on their instrument or voice and gain a knowledge of music literature. Students choose between the General Music Concentration or the Vocal Performance Concentration. Possible career paths could be music performance, music business, private music instructor, musicologist, and music therapist. The degree will also prepare students to pursue a graduate degree in music. 

Major Requirements

Core Credits: 21.00

MUS 130Music Theory 1

3

MUS 223Keyboard Techniques 1

1

MUS 230Music Theory 2

3

MUS 255Music History I -U

3

MUS 323Keyboard Techniques 2

1

MUS 330Music Theory 3

3

MUS 355Music History II -U

3

MUS 425American Music History

2

MUS 490Form and Analysis

2

Semesterly Requirements

Ensemble
Must enroll each semester (MUS 241 Jameson Singers - vocal students or MUS 250 Band - instrumental students).

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Recital
Must enroll each semester (MUS 370 Recital Attendance).

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Concentrations

General Music Concentration - 9 Credits

Required Credits: 9.00

MUS 101Music Fundamentals -X

3

MUS 103Music Appreciation -U

3

MUS 111Jazz, Pop and Rock -X

3

MUS 200Introductory Projects

3

Applied Lessons
May be repeated for Credit

MUS 211Instrumental Applied Lessons 1

1

MUS 211Instrumental Applied Lessons 1

1

MUS 211Instrumental Applied Lessons 1

1

MUS 212Applied Instrumental Lessons 2

2

MUS 212Applied Instrumental Lessons 2

2

MUS 212Applied Instrumental Lessons 2

2

MUS 221Applied Voice I

1

MUS 221Applied Voice I

1

MUS 221Applied Voice I

1

MUS 222Applied Voice II

2

MUS 222Applied Voice II

2

MUS 222Applied Voice II

2

Vocal Performance Concentration - 18 Credits

Required Credits: 18.00

COM 105Voice & Diction -O

3

MUS 330Music Theory 3

3

MUS 450Senior Recital

2

THA 255Acting I Basic Skills -X

3

Applied Voice
Must complete at least 8 Credits of Applied Voice (courses may be repeated for credit)

MUS 221Applied Voice I

1

MUS 221Applied Voice I

1

MUS 221Applied Voice I

1

MUS 221Applied Voice I

1

MUS 222Applied Voice II

2

MUS 222Applied Voice II

2

MUS 222Applied Voice II

2

MUS 222Applied Voice II

2