Music Performance: String (BM) *
Variable Credit Min
Variable Credit Max
Major Academic Plan
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Program Requirements
Requirement 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 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 Requirement
Complete 1 hour of Category 1 Approved Large Ensembles (listed below) each semester for eight semesters (determined by the student's major instrumental teacher -- not by the student).
Option 5.1 — Complete 8 hours
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:
Guitarists complete four hours of Guitar Ensemble (Music 343R) and four semesters of Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles.
Harpists complete eight semesters of Approved Ensembles for Harpists.
Requirement 6 — Complete 4 Courses
Upper-division music core courses:
course - Survey of Music Literature 1 2.0
course - Survey of Music Literature 2 2.0
course - Survey of Music Literature 3 2.0
course - Form and Analysis 3.0
Requirement 7 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses
course - World Music 2.0
course - History of Jazz 2.0
Requirement 8 — Complete 1 Requirement
Complete part 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 2 Options
Option 10.1 — Complete 4 hours
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 10.2 — Complete 2 Requirements
Harpists:
Group 10.2.1 — 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: Brass - You may take once 1.0
Group 10.2.2 — Complete 1 hour
course - String Chamber Music - You may take once 1.0
course - Woodwind Chamber M - You may take once 1.0
Requirement 11 — Complete 1 Option
Option 11.1 — Complete 2 hours
course - Baroque Ensemble - You may take up to 2.0 credit hours 1.0
course - Orchestral Excerpts: Harp - 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:
Guitarists should complete two hours of music electives.
Option 11.3 — Complete 2 Courses
Harpists:
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