Music, Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Music program, Students must demonstrate achievement of professional, entry-level competence in the major area, including significant technical mastery, capability to produce work and solve professional problems independently, and a coherent set of artistic/intellectual goals that are evident in their work.
Performance Skills. Students will acquire:
- Technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration.
- An overview understanding of the repertory in their major performance area and the ability to perform from a cross-section of that repertory.
- The ability to read at sight with fluency demonstrating both general musicianship and, in the major performance area, a level of skill relevant to professional standards appropriate for the particular music concentration.
- Knowledge and skills sufficient to work as a leader and in collaboration on matters of musical interpretation. Rehearsal and conducting skills are required as appropriate to the particular music concentration.
- Keyboard competency.
- Growth in artistry, technical skills, collaborative competence and knowledge of repertory through regular ensemble experiences. Ensembles should be varied both in size and nature.
- Performance study and ensemble experience continue throughout the baccalaureate program.
Musicianship Skills and Analysis. Students will acquire:
- An understanding of the common elements and organizational patterns of music and their interaction, the ability to employ this understanding in aural, verbal, and visual analyses, and the ability to take aural dictation.
- Sufficient understanding of and capability with musical forms, processes, and structures to use this knowledge and skill in compositional, performance, analytical, scholarly, and pedagogical applications according to the requisites of their specializations.
- The ability to place music in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts.
Composition/Improvisation. Students will acquire a rudimentary capacity to create original or derivative music via written, electronic, or improvisatory forms and methods. These may include but are not limited to the creation of original compositions or improvisations, variations or improvisations on existing materials, experimentation with various sound sources, the imitation of musical styles, and manipulating the common elements in non-traditional ways.
History and Repertory. Students will acquire basic knowledge of music history and repertories through the present time, including study and experience of musical language and achievement beyond the primary culture of specialization area.
Synthesis. Students will work on musical problems by combining, as appropriate to the issue, their capabilities in performance; aural, verbal, and visual analysis; composition/improvisation; and history and repertory.
Bachelor of Music Core Requirements
Applied Music
All music majors will complete a minimum of seven semesters of applied lessons with at least three of the semesters at the upper division levels (numbered 300 or 400). Applied students must complete a jury examination at the end of each semester. Semester jury exams are waived for students who successfully complete MUS 399 or MUS 499 in the same semester. With the exception of the student teaching or internship semester, each major is required to enroll in applied music every semester of full-time enrollment.
Students may only choose one applied area from which to take lessons until after they have completed the Sophomore Comprehensive Examination. If a student chooses to take applied lessons in a second area, they may do so only at the 100 or 200 levels. Any secondary applied lessons must be approved in writing by the primary and secondary applied instructors, and the School of Music Director.
Sophomore Comprehensive Exam
Majors will complete a comprehensive exam at the end of 200-level applied lessons. This exam measures appropriate progress and performance skills for musicians moving into upper-division study specific to their concentration. Students will submit evidence of satisfactory academic progress and demonstrate performance skills as measured by a committee of 3 or more professors using the School of Music Performance Rubric. Students who do not pass the exam will have one other chance to sit for the exam no sooner than the beginning of the next semester. Students who do not achieve adequate progress and scores shall not be permitted to continue in the BM program or specific concentration.
Solo Recital Performance
Each major will perform the equivalent of a half recital (30 minutes of music on their primary instrument including at least 20 minutes of solo literature). Education and Industry concentrations will complete this in the fall semester with 400-level lessons. Composition and Performance concentrations will complete this in the spring (or second) semester of 300-level applied lessons.
Ensemble Requirements
All majors will complete a minimum of seven semesters of a major ensemble reflecting the students primary applied area with at least three of the semesters at upper division levels. With the exception of the student teaching or internship semester, each major is required to enroll in a major ensemble every semester of full-time enrollment.
All majors in winds, percussion, orchestral strings, and vocal applied areas will audition for placement in major ensembles every semester of full-time enrollment. Guitarists and pianists do not audition for placement. Auditions are held the weekend prior to or during the first week of classes. Audition music is posted through the School of Music website. Ensemble placements are decided by conducting faculty with the assistance of applied faculty. Students will register for the assigned major ensemble after audition results are posted and prior to the end of the Drop/Add period.
Students in wind and percussion applied areas are assigned to one of the following: MUS 255A/455A: Wind Ensemble, MUS 255B/455B: Concert Band, or MUS 235/435: Symphony Orchestra. Students may be assigned to MUS 254/454: Jazz Ensemble as the major ensemble requirement with permission of the Director of the School of Music, applied faculty, and conducting faculty.
Students in orchestral strings applied areas are assigned to one of the following: MUS 235/435: Symphony Orchestra. Applied string bass students may be assigned to MUS 255A/MUS 455A Wind Ensemble and/or MUS 254/454 Jazz Ensemble.
Students in the guitar applied area are assigned to MUS 257/457: Guitar Ensemble.
Students in vocal and piano applied areas are assigned to MUS 228A/428A: EnChor (SSAA Choir) or MUS 228B/428B: Koros (TTBB Choir). Applied piano students may be assigned to MUS 313: Accompaniment or MUS 254/454: Jazz Ensemble as their major ensemble with applied teacher approval.
Exceptions to policy may be made in consultation with the Director of the School of Music.
Small Ensemble Requirements
All majors will complete a minimum of 2 credits of a chamber ensemble reflecting the students primary applied area.
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Applied winds and percussion students will choose MUS 250: Small Ensembles.
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Applied orchestral strings students will choose MUS 236: String Orchestra or MUS 250: Small Ensembles.
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Applied vocal students will choose MUS 226/426: University Singers or MUS 250: Small Ensembles.
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Applied guitar students will choose MUS 250: Small Ensembles: Electric Guitar Ensemble.
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Applied piano students will choose MUS 313: Accompaniment.
Recital Attendance
All majors are required to attend concerts and recitals including the departmental recitals and other School of Music concerts and recitals held throughout the semester. Requirements will be listed in each applied lesson syllabus.
Admission to the Music Major Program
Admission to the Bachelor of Music programs requires a successful audition for the applicable applied teacher. The student is expected to demonstrate acceptable levels of achievement in performance in terms of intonation, tone quality and rhythmic accuracy. Incoming students will be expected to perform two selections of contrasting styles. Students may be accepted on probationary status at the discretion of the applied teacher and the School of Music Director. Students seeking to opt out of one of more semesters of class piano may complete a placement exam prior to the start of the semester of study.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 50.0901
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | 47 | |
| MUS 110 | Beginning Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUS 111 | Beginning Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUS 117 | Applied Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 118 | Applied Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 149 | Music Entrepreneurship | 1 |
| MUS 210 | Intermediate Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUS 211 | Intermediate Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUS 217 | Applied Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 218 | Applied Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 317 | Applied Music Theory V | 3 |
| MUS 366 | Basic Conducting Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUS 399 | Joint Recital | 1 |
| MUS 549 | Career Development | 2 |
| MUH 275 | Western Musical Traditions I | 2 |
| MUH 276 | Western Musical Traditions II | 2 |
| MUH 373 | The Diverse Worlds of Music | 2 |
| Complete a minimum of seven semesters of applied lessons with at least three of the semesters at the upper division levels (numbered 300 or 400). Applied students must complete a jury examination at the end of each semester. | 7 | |
| Complete a minimum of two credits of a chamber ensemble reflecting the students primary applied area. | 7 | |
| Complete a minimum of two credits of a chamber ensemble reflecting the students primary applied area. | 2 | |
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | 34-50 | |
Music Composition | ||
Music Education | ||
Music Performance | ||
Emphasis in Music Industry | ||
| Free Electives | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 120-136 | |
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Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.
Composition Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| MUS 112 | Piano I | 2 |
| MUS 190 | Music Industry I | 2 |
| MUS 283 | Beginning Composition | 2 |
| MUS 373 | Stylistic Composition | 2 |
| MUS 384 | Survey of Music Technology | 2 |
| MUS 482 | Music Since 1900 | 2 |
| MUS 483 | Composition | 8 |
| MUS 484 | Digital Music | 2 |
| MUS 499 | Senior Project/Recital | 2 |
| MUS 511 | Jazz Theory | 2 |
| MUS 517 | Arranging | 2 |
| MUS 557 | Symphonic and Wind Band Literature | 2 |
| or MUS 556 | Choral Music Literature | |
| Complete one additional hours of applied lessons (at the 400 level) | 1 | |
| Complete an additional semester of a major ensemble reflecting the students primary applied area. | 1 | |
| Complete an additional two credits of a chamber ensemble reflecting the students primary applied area. | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Music Education Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| MUS 113 | Vocal Teaching Techniques 1 | 1 |
| or MUS 220 | Diction for Singers | |
| MUS 116 | Classroom Instrument Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 215 | Woodwind Teaching Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 216 | Brass Teaching Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 230 | String Instruments Methods I | 1 |
| MUS 256 | Marching Band (wind/percussion only) 2 | 2 |
| MUS 354 | Percussion Teaching Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 365 | Error Detection | 1 |
| MUS 369 | Intermediate Conducting | 2 |
| Professional Education Requirements for Music Education | ||
| EDC 300 | Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDF 203 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| EDF 219 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDF 413 | Assessment in Education | 2 |
| EDF 204 | Emerging Instructional Technologies | 2 |
| or MUS 384 | Survey of Music Technology | |
| EMS 300 | Curriculum and Instructional Design | 1 |
| EMS 474 | Disciplinary Literacy | 3 |
| EMS 490 | Classroom & Behavior Management | 1 |
| MUE 302 | Classroom Music Teaching Methods | 2 |
| MUE 402 | Perf Ensembles Teaching Methods | 2 |
| or ESE 402 | Performing Ensembles Teaching Methods | |
| MUE 502 | Music Tech Teaching Methods | 2 |
| or EMS 502 | Music Tech Teaching Methods | |
| SED 104 | Special Education Introduction (Element 6) G | 3 |
| Clinical Experiences: | ||
| CED 100 | Clinical I: Introduction to the Education Profession | 0.5 |
| CED 200 | Clinical II: Understanding the Learner | 0.5 |
| CED 300 | Clinical III: Curriculum and Instructional Design | 0.5 |
| CED 400 | Clinical IV: Diagnosis and Prescription | 0.5 |
| CED 450 | Clinical V: Practicing Teaching | 1 |
| CED 499 | Clinical VI: The Professional Semester | 9 |
| Exit Requirements | ||
| PRAXIS Examination | ||
| Students must register for and take the PRAXIS exam which correlates to their degree program, per College of Education requirements. The PRAXIS exam must be taken prior to student teaching. | ||
| Total Hours | 50 | |
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Vocal majors will take MUS 220 Diction for Singers instead of MUS 113 Vocal Teaching Techniques.
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Non-marching instruments/voice may choose an advisor approved ensemble instead of MUS 256 Marching Band
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Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.
Music Industry Emphasis Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| MUH 273 | Survey of American Popular Music | 3 |
| MUS 190 | Music Industry I | 2 |
| MUS 191 | Music Industry II | 2 |
| MUS 290 | Music for Visual Media | 2 |
| MUS 384 | Survey of Music Technology | 2 |
| MUS 393 | Live and Recorded Sound | 3 |
| MUS 390 | Music Industry III | 2 |
| MUS 501 | Music Leadership | 2 |
| MUS 349 | Applied Learning in Music | 2 |
| MUS 449 | Music Industry Senior Capstone | 2 |
| Choose from 3 hours upper division MUS/MUH elective courses | 3 | |
| Choose from 9 approved hours of upper division outside of Music (business, public relations, etc.) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Music Performance Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Performance Concentration Courses | ||
| MUS 190 | Music Industry I | 2 |
| MUS 249 | The Musician's Health | 2 |
| MUS 285 | Jazz Improvisation | 2 |
| or MUS 220 & MUS 221 | Diction for Singers and Diction for Singers II | |
| MUS 384 | Survey of Music Technology | 2 |
| MUS 373 | Stylistic Composition | 2 |
| or MUS 517 | Arranging | |
| MUS 482 | Music Since 1900 | 2 |
| MUS 501 | Music Leadership | 2 |
| MUS 516 | Studio Management | 1 |
| MUS 484 | Digital Music | 2 |
| or MUS 511 | Jazz Theory | |
| MUS 519 | Performance Temperament | 2 |
| MUS 550 | Teaching Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 551 | Performance Literature | 1 |
| MUS 556 | Choral Music Literature | 2 |
| MUS 557 | Symphonic and Wind Band Literature | 2 |
| MUS 499 | Senior Project/Recital | 1 |
| Complete five additional hours of applied lessons (two hours at 300 level and three hours at 400 level) | 5 | |
| Complete an additional semester of a major ensemble reflecting the students primary applied area. | 1 | |
| Complete an additional two credits of a chamber ensemble reflecting the students primary applied area. | 2 | |
| Choose from 1 hours of music performance electives | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 35 | |