Music Performance: String (BM) *

Requirement 1 — Complete 2 Requirements

Requirement 1.1 — Complete 14 Courses

Lower-division music core courses:

course - Aural Skills 1 1.0

course - Aural Skills 2 1.0

course - Music Theory 1 3.0

course - Music Theory 2 3.0

course - Sight Singing 1 0.5

course - Sight Singing 2 0.5

course - Functional Piano Skills 1 2.0

course - Functional Piano Skills 2 2.0

course - Aural Skills 3 1.0

course - Aural Skills 4 1.0

course - Music Theory 3 3.0

course - Music Theory 4 3.0

course - Sight Singing 3 0.5

course - Sight Singing 4 0.5

Requirement 1.2 — Complete 2 Courses

Upper-division music core courses:

course - Music History: Overview 2.0

course - Form and Analysis 3.0

Requirement 2 — Complete 1 of 2 Options

Option 2.1 — Complete 1 Course

course - Instrumental Conducting Techn 2.0

Option 2.2 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

Harpists only.

course - Instrumental Conducting Techn 2.0

course - Choral Conducting Techniques 2.0

Requirement 3 — Complete 8 hours

course - Performance Instruction - You may take up to 8.0 credit hours 2.0v

Requirement 4 — Complete 12 hours

course - Performance Instruction - You may take up to 12.0 credit hours 3.0v

Requirement 5 — Complete 1 of 3 Options

A list of Approved Ensembles is included in Appendix A at the end of this document.

Option 5.1 — Complete 8 hours

Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass: Complete 1 hour of Category 1 Approved Large Ensembles for Strings each semester for eight semesters (determined by the student's major instrumental teacher--not by the student).

course - Symphony Orchestra - You may take 8 times 1.0

course - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take 8 times 1.0

Option 5.2 — Obtain confirmation from your advisement center that you have completed the following:

Guitar: Complete 4.0 hours of Guitar Ensemble (Music 343R) and four semesters of Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles. Harpists complete eight semesters of Approved Ensembles for Guitarists.

Option 5.3 — Obtain confirmation from your advisement center that you have completed the following:

Harp: Complete eight semesters of Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles for Harpists.

Requirement 6 — 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 7 — 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 8 — Complete 1 Requirement

Complete section A, B, C, D, or E, depending on your instrument.

Requirement 8.1 — Complete 1 of 5 Courses

course - String Pedagogy: Violin and Viola 2.0

course - String Pedagogy: Bass 2.0

course - String Pedagogy: Cello 2.0

course - String Pedagogy: Harp 2.0

course - String Pedagogy: Guitar 2.0

Requirement 9 — Complete 2 Courses

Harpists should register for the sections designated for harp.

course - String Literature 2.0

course - String Teaching Practicum 1.0

Requirement 10 — Complete 1 of 3 Options

Option 10.1 — Complete 4 hours

Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass:

course - String Chamber Music - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 1.0

Option 10.2 — Complete 4 Hours

Guitar:

course - Jazz Combos - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 1.0

course - Guitar Ensemble - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 1.0

course - String Chamber Music - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 1.0

Option 10.3 — Complete 2 Requirements

Harp:

Group 10.3.1 — Complete 3 Courses

course - Harp Prep for Large Ensemble 1.0 - Requirement: student must be concurrently enrolled in an approved large ensemble

course - Harp Ensemble - You may take once - audition-only section 1.0

course- Orchestral Excerpts: Harp - You may take once 1.0

Group 10.3.2 — Complete 1 hour

course - String Chamber Music - You may take once 1.0

course - Woodwind Chamber Music - You may take once 1.0

Requirement 11 — Complete 1 Option

Option 11.1 — Complete 2 hours

Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass:

course - Baroque Ensemble - You may take up to 2.0 credit hours 1.0

course- Orchestral Excerpts: Violin - You may take up to 2.0 credit hours 1.0

Option 11.2 — Obtain confirmation from your advisement center that you have completed the following:

Guitar

Guitarists should complete two hours of music electives.

Option 11.3 — Complete 2 Courses

Harp:

course - Jazz Harp Techniques 1.0

course - Harp Arranging and Trans. 1.0

Requirement 12 — Complete 2 Requirements

Recitals:

With performance instructor's advisement and consent, present a juried recital (Music 249 or 349) during the sophomore or junior year. A juried senior recital (Music 449) is also required of all students.

Enroll in Music 249 or 349 (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. See supervisor of accompanying regarding guidelines for accompanist fees.

Requirement 12.1 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

Harpists must choose MUSIC 249.

course - Sophomore Recital 0.0

course- Junior Recital 0.0

Requirement 12.2 — Complete 1 Course

course - Senior Recital 1.0

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

Recommended Courses are not required to complete the program

Harpists only.

course - Jazz Combos - You may take once 1.0

APPENDIX A: See Ensemble Requirement

Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles for Strings

course - Symphony Orchestra - You may take once 1.0

course - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take once 1.0

Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles for Guitarists

course - Men's Chorus - You may take once 1.0

course - Women's Chorus - You may take once 1.0

course - University Orchestra - You may take once 1.0

course - University Band - You may take once 1.0

course - YA Show Band - You may take once 1.0

course - Jazz Ensemble - You may take once 1.0

course - Synthesis - You may take once 1.0

course - Jazz Legacy Band - You may take once 1.0

course - Symphony Orchestra - You may take once 1.0

course - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take once 1.0

Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles for Harpists

course - University Orchestra - You may take once 1.0

course - University Orchestra - You may take once 1.0

course - Symphonic Band - You may take once 1.0

course - Wind Symphony - You may take once 1.0

course - Symphony Orchestra - You may take once 1.0

course - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take once 1.0

course - Chamber Orchestra - You may take once 1.0