Music Performance (BM): String Emphasis
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Program Requirements
Requirement 1 — Complete 2 Requirements
Requirement 1.1 — Complete 14 Courses
Lower-division music core courses:
MUSIC 193 - Aural Skills 1 1.0
MUSIC 194 - Aural Skills 2 1.0
MUSIC 195 - Music Theory 1 3.0
MUSIC 196 - Music Theory 2 3.0
MUSIC 197 - Sight Singing 1 0.5
MUSIC 198 - Sight Singing 2 0.5
MUSIC 221 - Functional Piano Skills 1 2.0
MUSIC 222 - Functional Piano Skills 2 2.0
MUSIC 293 - Aural Skills 3 1.0
MUSIC 294 - Aural Skills 4 1.0
MUSIC 295 - Music Theory 3 3.0
MUSIC 296 - Music Theory 4 3.0
MUSIC 297 - Sight Singing 3 0.5
MUSIC 298 - Sight Singing 4 0.5
Requirement 1.2 — Complete 2 Courses
Upper-division music core courses:
MUSIC 301 - Music History: Overview 2.0
MUSIC 395 - Form and Analysis 3.0
Requirement 2 — Complete 1 of 2 Options
Option 2.1 — Complete 1 Course
MUSIC 235A - Instrumental Conducting Techn 2.0
Option 2.2 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses
Harpists only.
MUSIC 235A - Instrumental Conducting Techn 2.0
MUSIC 235B - Choral Conducting Techniques 2.0
Requirement 3 — Complete 8 hours
MUSIC 260R - Performance Instruction - You may take up to 8.0 credit hours 2.0v
Requirement 4 — Complete 12 hours
MUSIC 460R - 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).
MUSIC 337R - Symphony Orchestra - You may take 8 times 1.0
MUSIC 338R - 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
MUSIC 302 - Music History: Baroque 2.0
MUSIC 303 - Music History: Classic 2.0
MUSIC 304 - Music History: Romantic 2.0
MUSIC 305 - Music History: 20th-21st c 2.0
Requirement 7 — Complete 1 of 3 Courses
MUSIC 306 - Classical Music in Pop Culture 2.0
MUSIC 307 - World Music 2.0
MUSIC 308 - 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
MUSIC 369A - String Pedagogy: Violin and Viola 2.0
MUSIC 369B - String Pedagogy: Bass 2.0
MUSIC 369C - String Pedagogy: Cello 2.0
MUSIC 369D - String Pedagogy: Harp 2.0
MUSIC 369E - String Pedagogy: Guitar 2.0
Requirement 9 — Complete 2 Courses
Harpists should register for the sections designated for harp.
MUSIC 406 - String Literature 2.0
MUSIC 467 - String Teaching Practicum 1.0
Requirement 10 — Complete 1 of 3 Options
Option 10.1 — Complete 4 hours
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass:
MUSIC 346R - String Chamber Music - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 1.0
Option 10.2 — Complete 4 Hours
Guitar:
MUSIC 331R - Jazz Combos - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 1.0
MUSIC 343R - Guitar Ensemble - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 1.0
MUSIC 346R - 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
MUSIC 123 - Harp Prep for Large Ensemble 1.0 - Requirement: student must be concurrently enrolled in an approved large ensemble
MUSIC 340R - Harp Ensemble - You may take once - audition-only section 1.0
MUSIC 462R- Orchestral Excerpts: Harp - You may take once 1.0
Group 10.3.2 — Complete 1 hour
MUSIC 346R - String Chamber Music - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 348R - 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:
MUSIC 319R - Baroque Ensemble - You may take up to 2.0 credit hours 1.0
MUSIC 462R- 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:
MUSIC 223 - Jazz Harp Techniques 1.0
MUSIC 423 - 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.
MUSIC 249 - Sophomore Recital 0.0
MUSIC 349- Junior Recital 0.0
Requirement 12.2 — Complete 1 Course
MUSIC 449 - 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.
MUSIC 331R - Jazz Combos - You may take once 1.0
APPENDIX A: See Ensemble Requirement
Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles for Strings
MUSIC 337R - Symphony Orchestra - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 338R - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take once 1.0
Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles for Guitarists
MUSIC 312R - Men's Chorus - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 313R - Women's Chorus - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 321R - University Orchestra - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 322R - University Band - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 332R - YA Show Band - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 333R - Jazz Ensemble - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 334R - Synthesis - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 335R - Jazz Legacy Band - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 337R - Symphony Orchestra - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 338R - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take once 1.0
Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles for Harpists
MUSIC 321R - University Orchestra - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 321R - University Orchestra - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 325R - Symphonic Band - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 326R - Wind Symphony - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 337R - Symphony Orchestra - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 338R - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take once 1.0
MUSIC 339R - Chamber Orchestra - You may take once 1.0
