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Music Performance (BM): Organ Emphasis

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Music Bachelors BM

Minimum Credit Hours

77

Maximum Credit Hours

77

Major Academic Plan

Title

Performance Preparation

Learning Outcome

Prepare performances at the highest possible level, including continual increase in technical proficiency, and gain a working knowledge of standard repertoire.

Title

Performance Practice

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate command of performance practice from the major stylistic periods as appropriate to the instrument/voice.

Title

Music Pedagogy

Learning Outcome

Understand and apply the principles of music pedagogy, as demonstrated in private lessons and masterclasses.

Program Requirements

Requirement 1 — Complete 9 Courses

Musicianship core:

course - Aural Skills 1 1.0

course - Aural Skills 2 1.0

course - Sight Singing 1 0.5

course - Sight Singing 2 0.5

course - Choral Conducting Techniques 2.0

course - Aural Skills 3 1.0

course - Aural Skills 4 1.0

course - Sight Singing 3 0.5

course - Sight Singing 4 0.5

Requirement 2 — Complete 4 Courses

Literacy & analysis core:

course - Music Theory 1 3.0

course - Music Theory 2 3.0

course - Music Theory 3 3.0

course - Music Theory 4 3.0

Requirement 3 — Complete 1 hour

Creativity core:

course - Improvisation 1.0

course - Songwriting 1 2.0

course - Composition - You may take once 1.0

course - Jazz Improv 1 2.0

course- Electronic Music Composition 2.0

course - New Music Ensemble - You may take once (Section 2: Group for Experimental Music only) 1.0

Requirement 4 — Complete 2 hours

Practical core:

course - Performance Instruction - Must be a secondary instrument. You may take up to 2.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Intro to Piano Technology 2.0

course - Music Technology 1 2.0

course - Psychology of Performance 2.0

course - Intro to Music Bus 2.0

course - Comm Engage & Lead in Music 2.0

course - Music Analysis 2.0

Requirement 5 — Complete 3 Requirements

History & culture core:

Requirement 5.1 — Complete 1 Course

course - Music History: Overview 2.0

Requirement 5.2 — Complete 2 of 4 Courses

course - Music History: Baroque 2.0

course - Music History: Classic 2.0

course - Music History: Romantic 2.0

course - Music History: 20th-21st c 2.0

Requirement 5.3 — Complete 1 of 3 Courses

course - Classical Music in Pop Culture 2.0

course - World Music 2.0

course - History of Jazz 2.0

Requirement 6 — Complete 8 hours

course - Organ - You may take up to 8.0 credit hours 0.5v

Requirement 7 — Complete 4 hours

course - Organ - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 0.5v

Requirement 8 — Complete 6 hours

course - Organ - You may take up to 6.0 credit hours 1.5v

Requirement 9 — Obtain confirmation from your advisement center that you have completed the following:

Complete 1 hour of Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles each semester for four semesters. MUSIC 319R or 344R may substitute for 1-2 of these hours. MUSIC 344R must be taken in consecutive fall and winter semesters. A list of Approved Ensembles is included in Appendix A at the end of this document.

Requirement 10 — Complete 6 Courses

course - Organ Registration 2.0

course - Keyboard Fdns 1 2.0

course - Keyboard Pedagogy 2.0

course - Organ Pedagogy 2.0

course - Organ Literature 2.0

course - Organ Literature 2.0

Requirement 11 — Complete 4 Courses

course - Composition - You may take once 1.0

course - Organ Practicum 2.0

course - Organ Practicum 2.0

course - Organ Practicum 2.0

Courses used to fulfill Requirement 11 may be used to fulfill other requirements.

Requirement 12 — Complete 1 hour

course - Keyboard Teaching Practicum - You may take up to 1.0 credit hours 1.0

Requirement 13 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

course - Counterpoint 3.0

course - 16th-Century Counterpoint 3.0

Requirement 14 — Complete 1 Requirement

Recitals:

Present a juried recital (Music 249) during the sophomore year. A juried senior recital (Music 449) is also required.

Enroll in 249 (0.0 credit hours) or 449 (1.0 credit hour) for the semester during which a recital is to be presented. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate performance instruction is required. A prerecital hearing is required at least three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Music Scheduling Office for further information.

Requirement 14.1 — Complete 2 Courses

course - Sophomore Recital 0.0

course - Senior Recital 1.0

Note: Students must register for 449 before applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses are not required to complete the program

course - Intro to Entrepreneurship - Recommended for those planning on setting up a private studio 3.0

course - Music Analysis - Recommended for those planning to pursue a graduate music degree 2.0

course - Orchestration 1 3.0

APPENDIX A: See Ensemble Requirement

Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles:

course - Men's Chorus - You may take four times 1.0

course - Women's Chorus - You may take four times 1.0

course - Concert Choir - You may take four times 1.0

course- University Singers - You may take four times 1.0

course - Symphonic Band - You may take four times 1.0

course - Wind Symphony - You may take four times 1.0

course - Symphony Orchestra - You may take four times 1.0

course - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take four times 1.0

Category 2: Other Approved Ensembles

course - Baroque Ensemble - You may take two times 1.0

course - Keyboard in Ensemble - You may take two times 1.0