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Credits |
Academic Foundations Requirements
The following Academic Foundations course also satisfies requirements in the major: MUSC 150 (3 cr.). The credits may be counted only once. Students should consult with an academic advisor before registering for Academic Foundations courses in order to minimize the number of credits required for graduation. |
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Music
Eight credits of Applied Study selected from the following:
MUSC 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119 |
8 |
| MUSC 125 Keyboard Harmony I |
1 |
| MUSC 126 Keyboard Harmony II |
1 |
| MUSC 130 Music Theory I |
3 |
| MUSC 131 Aural Skills I |
1 |
| MUSC 132 Music Theory II |
3 |
| MUSC 133 Aural Skills II |
1 |
| *MUSC 150 Musics of the World |
3 |
Performance Ensembles
Select four credits from the following any of which can be repeated:
MUSC 160 Symphonic Band
MUSC 161 Symphony Orchestra
MUSC 162 Concert Choir |
4 |
| MUSC 230 Music Theory III |
3 |
| MUSC 231 Aural Skills III |
1 |
| MUSC 232 Music Theory IV |
3 |
| MUSC 233 Aural Skills IV |
1 |
Music majors must pass an upper divisional jury before registering for 300 Level Advanced Applied Music courses. Students must apply for upper divisional with the chairperson at least two weeks prior to the proposed jury date. Following are the upper divisional requirements:
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A closed audition before a faculty committee. This audition may be performed during the semester, or during semester end juries. It must consist of at least two solo works of varying styles that demonstrate appropriate technical and musical ability, as well as scales, and other performance requirements specified by the student’s applied teacher.
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A working copy of the student’s transcript to verify satisfactory progress in MUSC 232 and 233.
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Eight credits of Applied Study selected from the following:
MUSC 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319 |
8 |
| MUSC 340 Music History: A Survey of Music and Its Development in Western Civilization to 1750 |
3 |
| MUSC 341 Music History: A Survey of Music and Its Development in Western Civilization from 1750 to the present |
3 |
Performance Ensembles
Select four credits from the following, any of which can be repeated:
MUSC 360 Symphonic Band
MUSC 361 Symphony Orchestra
MUSC 362 Concert Choir |
4 |
| MUSC 399 Junior Recital |
1 |
| MUSC 440 Music Form and Style |
3 |
| MUSC 460 Instrumentation and Arranging |
3 |
| MUSC 499 Senior Recital |
1 |
| Total Music Credits |
59 |
| Minor and Unrestricted Electives |
24 |
| Total credits required for degree |
120 |
Admission to this program will be determined by audition. Progress will be monitored annually at spring semester performance juries.
*May satisfy Academic Foundations requirements.
Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites. |
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SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Performance Option
This sample schedule is a suggested plan for students to follow in completing the Bachelor of Arts in Music – Performance Option. Due to course schedule changes and staff assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly. Students should consult with their advisors to plan classes before registering each term.
| First Year |
F |
S |
| MUSC 125 |
1 |
|
| MUSC 126 |
|
1 |
| MUSC 130 |
3 |
|
| MUSC 131 |
1 |
|
| MUSC 132 |
|
3 |
| MUSC 133 |
|
1 |
| MUSC 150 |
3 |
|
| Performance Ensemble |
1 |
1 |
| Applied Study |
2 |
2 |
| Academic Foundations |
2 |
6 |
| Total |
13 |
14 |
| Second Year |
F |
S |
| MUSC 230 |
3 |
|
| MUSC 231 |
1 |
|
| MUSC 232 |
|
3 |
| MUSC 233 |
|
1 |
| Performance Ensemble |
1 |
1 |
| Applied Study |
2 |
2 |
| Academic Foundations |
7 |
4 |
| Electives |
3 |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
14 |
| Third Year |
F |
S |
| MUSC 340 |
3 |
|
| MUSC 341 |
|
3 |
| Performance Ensemble |
1 |
1 |
| Advanced Applied Study |
2 |
2 |
| MUSC 399 |
|
1 |
| Academic Foundations |
3 |
5 |
| Electives |
6 |
6 |
| Total |
15 |
18 |
| Fourth Year |
F |
S |
| MUSC 440 |
3 |
|
| MUSC 460 |
|
3 |
| MUSC 499 |
|
1 |
| Performance Ensemble |
1 |
1 |
| Advanced Applied Study |
2 |
2 |
| Academic Foundations |
4 |
|
| Electives |
6 |
7 |
| Total |
16 |
14 |
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