This program provides a broad foundation in music and is also appropriate for students planning on graduate study. Five specializations are available:
A grade C or higher must be earned in each music course counted toward the major.
Following an audition for acceptance into the Music degree program, the choice of specialization is determined in consultation with a Music faculty advisor, but all students should begin the theory/aural skills sequence in the first year. All students must pass a basic piano proficiency test and a basic aural skills test before the end of the sophomore year.
MID-LEVEL REVIEW
All music majors must complete a Mid-Level Review prior to the junior year. The Review is normally conducted during the student's fourth semester of study, with adjustments made for transfer credits, participation in national and international exchange programs, and official leaves of absence. The Mid-Level Review consists of an application (information form, transcript, and reflective essay) and an assessment meeting between the candidate and the Faculty Review Panel. Application forms and additional information are available from the Music Department Office.
The purpose of the Mid-Level Review is three-fold: 1) to assess the student's academic progress, 2) to assess the student's artistic progress, and 3) to advise the student on academic, artistic, and career goals. Music Education and Music Performance majors whose academic record and/or artistic growth are not at an appropriate level based on state and national standards cannot continue in either of those two Bachelor of Music degree programs, but may continue to be a music major in the Bachelor of Arts in Music program.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Each student must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English as specified by the Language Requirement for Students with Majors in the School of Arts and Humanities.
INTEGRATIVE STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
44 credits minimum
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
48-53 credits
(Four credits will be applied to Integrative Studies requirements.)
Core Courses
36 credits
- IAMU 114 Music Cultures of the World (also meets ISP requirement)
- MU 100 Music Workshop (6 semesters)
- MUA 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, and 302 Applied Music (6 semesters)
- MU 118, 119 Functional Piano I and II (2 credits each) (Piano majors may substitute MU 181 Accompanying for MU 118 and MU 119 for a total 4 credits)
- MU 151, 152, 251, and 252 Music Theory I-IV (2 credits each) Students who do not pass the theory placement test given at the time of their audition are advised to seek a private tutor to eliminate this deficiency before starting the sequence of theory classes.
- MU 161, 162, 261, and 262 Aural Skills I-IV (1 credit each)
- MU 172, 173, 174, 175, 177, or 178 Ensembles (1 credit each, total 4 credits). Pianists/organists may substitute up to two semesters of MU 171 (Piano Ensemble) for these ensembles.
- MU 310 Western Music Before 1700 (2 credits)
- MU 312 Western Music After 1700
Specialization (select one):
- Composition
14 credits
- MU 211 Intro to Electronic Music (2 credits)
- MU 213 Composition I (2 credits)
- MU 214 Composition II (2 credits)
- MU 301, 302, and 401 Applied Composition (2 credits each)
- MU 405 Counterpoint (2 credits)
- A student completing the Composition specialization is encouraged to consider the following courses as potential open electives:
- MU 222 Musical Improvisation (1 credit)
- MU 223 String Methods I (1 credit)
- MU 225 Brass Methods I (1 credit)
- MU 227 Woodwind Methods I (1 credit)
- MU 229 Percussion Methods I (1 credit)
- MU 315 Conducting I (2 credits)
- MU 486 20th-Century Music
- Music History
14 credits
- MU 404 Analytical Techniques in Music (2 credits)
- MU 405 Counterpoint (2 credits)
- MU 486 20th-Century Music
- Select at least 6 credits from the following:
- IAMU 112 Latin American Music
- IAMU 115 Women in Music
- IAMU 216 History of Rock and Roll
- MU 218 History of Jazz
- MU 222 Musical Improvisation (1 credit)
- MU 235 Performance Literature (2 credits)
- IAMU 242 Listening to America
- MU 298 Independent Study (1-6 credits)
- MU 315 Conducting I (2 credits)
- MU 498 Independent Study (1-6 credits)
- Music for Elementary Teachers
12 credits
- MU 207 Teaching Music to Children
- Select at least 8 credits from the following:
- MU 105 Voice Class I (1 credit)
- MU 110 Guitar Class I (1 credit)
- IAMU 112 Latin American Music
- MU 222 Musical Improvisation (1 credit)
- MU 223 String Methods I (1 credit)
- MU 225 Brass Methods I (1 credit)
- MU 227 Woodwind Methods I (1 credit)
- MU 229 Percussion Methods I (1 credit)
- MU 237 Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits)
- MU 298 Independent Study (1-6 credits)
- MU 315 Conducting I (2 credits)
- MU 498 Independent Study (1-6 credits)
- Music Technology
14-17 credits
- MU 211 Introduction to Electronic Music (2 credits)
- MU 213 Composition I (2 credits)
- MU 214 Composition II (2 credits)
- MU 411 Electronic Music Projects
(1 credit each, total 3 credits)
- MU 497 Internship in Music Technology (1-4 credits)
- Technology Electives from CS, FILM, TAD
- Music Theory
12 credits
- MU 404 Analytical Techniques in Music (2 credits)
- MU 405 Counterpoint (2 credits)
- MU 486 20th-Century Music
- Select at least 6 credits from the following:
- MU 211 Intro to Electronic Music (2 credits)
- MU 213 Composition I (2 credits)
- MU 214 Composition II (2 credits)
- MU 222 Musical Improvisation (1 credit)
- MU 298 Independent Study (1-6 credits)
- MU 498 Independent Study (1-6 credits)
ELECTIVES
Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree.
Electives must include 12 credits outside of Music.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
120 credits
