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Music Performance (BM): String Emphasis

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Music Bachelors BM

Minimum Credit Hours

75

Maximum Credit Hours

76

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 2 Requirements

Musicianship core:

Requirement 1.1 — Complete 10 Courses

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 - 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 - Sight Singing 3 0.5

course - Sight Singing 4 0.5

Requirement 1.2 — Complete 2 Courses

Option 1.2.1 — Complete 1 Course

course - Instrumental Conducting Techn 2.0

Option 1.2.2 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

Harpists only

course - Instrumental Conducting Techn 2.0

course - Choral Conducting Techniques 2.0

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 - Folk Ensemble - You may take once 1.0

course - Balinese Gamelan - You may take once 1.0

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

Requirement 7 — Complete 12 hours

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

Requirement 8 — Complete 1 of 3 Options

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

Option 8.1 — 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 8.2 — 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.

Option 8.3 — 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 9 — Complete 1 Requirement

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

Requirement 9.1 — 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 10 — Complete 2 Courses

Harpists should register for the sections designated for harp.

course - String Literature 2.0

course - String Teaching Practicum 1.0

Requirement 11 — Complete 1 of 3 Options

Option 11.1 — Complete 4 hours

Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass:

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

Option 11.2 — Complete 4 Hours

Guitar:

course - Jazz Combos - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours1.0

course - Guitar Ensemble - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours1.0

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

Option 11.3 — Complete 2 Requirements

Harp:

Group 11.3.1 — 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 11.3.2 — Complete 1 hour

course - String Chamber Music - You may take once 1.0

course - Woodwind Chamber Music - You may take once 1.0

Requirement 12 — Complete 1 Option

Option 12.1 — 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 12.2 — Obtain confirmation from your advisement center that you have completed the following:

Guitar

Guitarists should complete two hours of music electives.

Option 12.3 — Complete 2 Courses

Harp:

course - Jazz Harp Techniques 1.0

course - Harp Arranging and Trans. 1.0

Requirement 13 — 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 13.1 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

Harpists must choose MUSIC 249.

course - Sophomore Recital 0.0

course- Junior Recital 0.0

Requirement 13.2 — 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

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

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 8 times 1.0

course - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take 8 times 1.0

Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles for Guitarists

course - Men's Chorus - You may take 4 times 1.0

course - Women's Chorus - You may take 4 times 1.0

course - University Orchestra - You may take 4 times 1.0

course - University Band - You may take 4 times 1.0

course - Jazz Ensemble - You may take 4 times 1.0

course - Synthesis - - You may take 4 times 1.0

course - Jazz Legacy Band - You may take 4 times 1.0

course - Symphony Orchestra - You may take 4 times 1.0

course - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take 4 times 1.0

Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles for Harpists

course - University Orchestra - You may take 8 times 1.0

course - University Orchestra - You may take 8 times 1.0

course - Symphonic Band - You may take 8 times 1.0

course - Wind Symphony - You may take 8 times 1.0

course - Symphony Orchestra - You may take 8 times 1.0

course - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take 8 times 1.0

course - Chamber Orchestra - You may take 8 times 1.0