Music, B.M. (2720)

The Bachelor of Music curriculum is designed to provide the gifted student with training and knowledge essential for teaching, graduate study and/or a career as a performer or studio teacher.

Special Requirements for Music Majors

Enrollment in Upper-Division Music Courses

Music majors who have not passed the classes listed below may not enroll in upper-division (300-level and above) non-ensemble music courses without the permission of the department chair and the student’s adviser.

MUS 113 - Survey of Western Masterpieces and World Music Credit(s): 3
MUS 123 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 1
MUS 124 - Aural Skills II Credit(s): 1
MUS 131 - Music Theory I Credit(s): 3
MUS 132 - Music Theory II Credit(s): 3
MUAP 101 - Piano Class I Credit(s): 1 (if required)
MUAP 102 - Piano Class II Credit(s): 1 (if required)
Required Private Study, two semesters
Required Large Ensemble, two semesters

Vocal Music Education Majors and Vocal Performance Majors

Must also complete:

MUS 361 - Diction for Singers I Credit(s): 1
MUS 362 - Diction for Singers II Credit(s): 1

Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy Majors

Must also complete:

MUS 361 - Diction for Singers I Credit(s): 1

Exceptions

Exceptions will be made for:

Class Methods Courses

MUAP 301 - String Methods Credit(s): 1
MUAP 302 - Woodwind Methods Credit(s): 1
MUAP 303 - Brass Methods Credit(s): 1
MUAP 304 - Percussion Methods Credit(s): 1

Literature and Pedagogy Courses

MUS 333 - Piano Literature Credit(s): 2
MUS 334 - Piano Literature Credit(s): 2
MUS 335 - Vocal Literature Credit(s): 2
MUS 336 - Vocal Literature Credit(s): 2
MUS 337 - Instrumental Literature Credit(s): 2
MUS 338 - Instrumental Literature Credit(s): 2
MUS 363 - Piano Pedagogy Credit(s): 2
MUS 364 - Piano Pedagogy Credit(s): 2
MUS 365 - Voice Pedagogy Credit(s): 2
MUS 366 - Instrumental Pedagogy Credit(s): 2
MUS 367 - Instrumental Pedagogy Credit(s): 2