Music, Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Music Performance (B.M.)
Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Music program, graduates will be able to perform a recital in their major applied area, communicate effectively about the theoretical concepts in music, and identify and analyze musical works from diverse cultures and historical periods.
In addition, all music education majors will demonstrate the ability to sing, play a variety of instruments, develop lesson plans, and engage in effective teaching during a student teaching semester. All theory and composition students will demonstrate composition skills and present original compositions in public recitals as well as identifying an area of advanced analysis of musical works through a senior project. All music industry students will demonstrate music technology skills, identify trends in the many facets of this business field, and demonstrate an ability to work with professionals through cooperative learning experiences. All performance majors will prepare two performance recitals and analyze repertoire presented on those recitals, in addition to identifying different pedagogical approaches in their area.
Bachelor of Music Core Requirements
Applied Music
All music majors must 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. Each major is required to enroll in applied music every semester of full-time enrollment.
Solo Recital Performance
Each major is required to perform the equivalent of a half recital (MUS 399 Joint Recital) during the course of study.
Ensemble Requirements
Each major is expected to enroll in a major ensemble reflecting the major applied area of study every semester of full-time enrollment.
Wind and percussion majors will enroll in:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose from one of the following: | ||
| MUS 256 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUS 255A/455A | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUS 255B/455B | Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS 235/435 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
With permission of the Chair of the School of Music, MUS 254 Jazz Ensemble/MUS 454 Jazz Ensemble may be submitted for the major ensemble requirement for wind and percussion majors.
Orchestral string majors will enroll in:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose from one of the following: | ||
| MUS 235/435 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS 236/436 | String Orchestra | 1 |
Some string bass majors may be assigned to MUS 255A Symphonic Band/MUS 455A Symphonic Band based on audition results.
Guitar majors will enroll in:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 257/457 | Guitar Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 250 | Small Ensembles:____ (Electric Guitar Ensemble) | .5 |
Vocal majors will enroll in:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose from one of the following: | ||
| MUS 228A/428A | ENChor (SSAA Choir) | 1 |
| MUS 228B/428B | Koros (TTBB Choir) | 1 |
| MUS 226/426 | University Singers (SATB) | 1 |
Even if the student plans to study in two or more applied areas, one of them must be declared the major. Students enrolling in more than three ensembles must receive permission for such participation from their applied teacher, ensemble director, and advisor.
Recital Attendance
All majors are required to attend 16 recitals including the departmental recitals and other School of Music concerts and recitals held throughout the semester (MUS 101 Performance Class) for at least six semesters. Performances off campus must receive approval by the Chair of the School of Music.
Music Performance
All Music Performance majors must pass an audition beyond the entrance audition. They will be on probationary status for one to four semesters. At the end of the probationary period, the student may re-audition for full candidacy. The Audition Committee will consist of at least three members of the music faculty including the applied teacher. All performance majors must give a full recital (MUS 499 Senior Project/Recital) in addition to the half recital required of all majors. Vocal Performance majors must elect foreign language as part of their Gen. Ed. All Music Industry and Recording Arts majors must complete 3 or 4 credit hours of MUS 349 Applied Learning in Music and 2 credit hours of MUS 449 Music Industry Senior Capstone. All Co-op projects must be approved by the Co-op office, department chair, and Co-op coordinator.
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 chair. 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 110 | Beginning Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUS 111 | Beginning Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUS 210 | Intermediate Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUS 211 | Intermediate Class Piano II | 1 |
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 50.0901
Summary Checklist for General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Element 1 | ||
| A: Written Communication | 3 | |
| B: Written Communication | 3 | |
| C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Element 2 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Element 3 | ||
| A: Arts | 3 | |
| B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Element 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Element 5 | ||
| A: Historical Science | 3 | |
| B: Social Behaviorial Science | 3 | |
| Element 6 | ||
| Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| ASO 100 | Student Success Seminar (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) | 1 |
| Writing Intensive Course (Hrs. incorporated into Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives category) | ||
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| ACCT – Music majors will fulfill ACCT with the following. (Credit hours may be incorporated into Major or Supporting requirements) | ||
Choose from one of the following: | ||
| Applied Learning in Music | ||
| Music Since 1900 | ||
| Senior Project/Recital | ||
| Teaching Techniques | ||
| Performance Literature | ||
| Clinical VI: The Professional Semester | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| 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 | 0 |
| MUS 549 | Career Development | 2 |
| MUH 275 | Western Musical Traditions I | 2 |
| MUH 276W | Western Musical Traditions II | 2 |
| MUH 373 | The Diverse Worlds of Music | 2 |
| Choose from a minimum of seven hours of applied primary instrument or voice over seven semesters (two credits at 100 level, two credits at 200 level, two credits at 300 level and one credit at 400 level) | 7 | |
| Choose from seven semesters of major ensembles | 7 | |
| Choose from two credits of chamber ensembles | 2 | |
| MUS 101 | Performance Class (six semesters) | 0 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | 37-48 | |
Music Performance | ||
Emphasis in Music Industry | ||
Emphasis in Recording Arts | ||
Music Theory and Composition | ||
Music Education | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Performance/Vocal: | ||
Vocal Performance majors must elect three hrs of foreign language (Element 6) as part of their General Education studies. G | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 0-8 hours of free electives | 0-8 | |
| Total Hours | 120-139 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.
Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| MUS 190 | Music Industry I | 2 |
| MUS 249 | The Musician's Health | 2 |
| MUS 220 & MUS 221 | Diction for Singers and Diction for Singers II | 2 |
| or MUS 285 | Jazz Improvisation | |
| MUS 384 | Survey of Music Technology | 2 |
| MUS 373 | Stylistic Composition | 2 |
| or MUS 481 | Tonal Counterpoint | |
| MUS 499 | Senior Project/Recital | 1 |
| MUS 482 | Music Since 1900 | 2 |
| MUS 501 | Music Leadership | 2 |
| MUS 516 | Studio Management | 1 |
| MUS 517 | Arranging | 2 |
| MUS 519 | Performance Temperament | 2 |
| MUS 550 | Teaching Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 551 | Performance Literature | 1 |
| Choose from additional five hours of applied primary instrument (two hours at 300 level and three hours at 400 level) | 5 | |
| Choose from a minimum of one additional hour of ensembles | 1 | |
| Choose from additional two credits of chamber ensembles | 2 | |
| Choose from four hours of music performance electives | 4 | |
| Choose from two hours of upper division music history electives | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |