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Music (BA) *

Music Bachelors BA

Variable Credit Min

51

Variable Credit Max

60

Major Academic Plan

Title

Music History and Theory

Learning Outcome

Show mastery of the basic cultural and historical background of Western civilization and the important musical styles that have emerged therefrom.

Title

Performance and Musicianship

Learning Outcome

Show proficiency in performance on an instrument or voice.

Title

Personalized Program Plan

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate ability to connect their music training to their broader personal goals whether in music or in another discipline.

Program Requirements

See the college advisement center to obtain information concerning official acceptance into a specific degree program.

Requirement 1 — Complete 13 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 - 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 Courses

course - Instrumental Conducting Techn 2.0

course - Choral Conducting Techniques 2.0

Requirement 3 — Complete 1 of 2 Options

Option 3.1 — Complete 8 hours

Instrumentalists and Contemporary Vocalists:

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

Option 3.2 — Complete 8 hours

Classical Vocalists: (Note: Concurrent registration in Music 260R: Classical Voice and Music 262R: Diction Lab is required.)

course - Classical Voice - You may take up to 6.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Diction Lab 1 - You may take up to 2.0 credit hours 0.5

Requirement 4 — Obtain confirmation from your advisement center that you have completed the following:

Complete 1 hour of ensemble each semester for four semesters (determined by the student's major instrumental teacher or by choral audition - not by the student). (A) complete 2-3 hours from the Category 1 Approved Large Ensembles (see your MAP); (B) complete 1-2 hours from the Category 2 Other Approved Ensembles (see your MAP).

Requirement 5 — 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 6 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

course - World Music 2.0

course - History of Jazz 2.0

Requirement 7 — Complete 1 of 3 Options

Consult with the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Music to create a plan for the completion of Requirement 7.

Option 7.1 — Complete 3 Options

Requirement 7.1.1 — Complete 1 of 2 Options

Option 7.1.1.1 — Complete 4 hours

Instrumentalists:

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

Option 7.1.1.2 — Complete 4 hours

Classical Vocalists: (Note: Concurrent registration in Music 260R: Voice and Music 262R: Diction Lab is required.)

course - Performance Instruction - You may take up to 3.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Diction Lab 2 - You may take up to 1.0 credit hour 0.5

Requirement 7.1.2 — Complete 1 Course

Enroll in Music 349 (0 credit hours) for the semester during which a recital is to be presented. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate performance instruction is required. A pre-recital hearing is required at least three weeks before juried recitals.

course - Junior Recital 0.0

Requirement 7.1.3 — Obtain confirmation from your advisement center that you have completed the following:

After written approval of the BA faculty advisor, complete 2 hours of music electives. Note: Additional credits of Music 360R and Music 262R not used to fulfill Requirement 7.1.1 may count toward Requirement 7.1.3.

Option 7.2 — Complete 2 Option

Requirement 7.2.1 — Obtain confirmation from your advisement center that you have completed the following:

After written approval of the BA faculty advisor, complete 6 hours of elective courses.

Requirement 7.2.2 — Complete 1 Course

course - BA Music Capstone 3.0

Option 7.3 — Complete 1 Options

Requirement 7.3.1 — Obtain confirmation from your advisement center that you have completed the following:

Complete an approved minor outside of Music. Note: Chosen minor may not be a music minor, and must be completed as part of your graduation requirements.

Requirement 7.3.2 —Obtain confirmation from your advisement center that you have completed the following:

Complete 15 credit hours of BA Faculty Advisor-approved courses in a concentrated area of study outside of music.

APPENDIX A: See Ensemble Requirement

Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles

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

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

course - Concert Choir - You may take three times 1.0

course - University Singers - You may take three times1.0

course - Symphonic Band - You may take three times 1.0

course - Wind Symphony - You may take three times1.0

course - Symphony Orchestra - You may take three times1.0

course - Philharmonic Orchestra - You may take three times 1.0

Category 2: Other Approved Ensembles

course - Opera Workshop - You may take two times 1.0

course - Opera Ensemble - You may take two times 0.5v

course - Music Theatre Ensemble - You may take two times 1.0

course - Baroque Ensemble - You may take two times 1.0

course - Marching Band - You may take two times 1.0

course - Percussion Chamber Music - You may take two times 1.0

course - Steel Band - You may take two times 1.0

course - Jazz Combos - You may take two times 1.0

course - Jazz Ensemble - You may take two times 1.0

course - Vocal Jazz Ensemble - You may take two times 1.0

course - Synthesis - You may take two times 1.0

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

course - Balinese Gamelan - You may take two times 1.0

course- Chamber Orchestra - You may take two times 1.0

course - Harp Ensemble - You may take two times 1.0

course - Brass Chamber Musc - You may take two times 1.0

course - Early Music Ensemble - You may take two times 1.0

course - Guitar Ensemble - You may take two times 1.0

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

course - Percussion Ensemble - You may take two times 1.0

course - String Chamber Music - You may take two times 1.0

course - Woodwind Chamber M - You may take two times 1.0

course - New Music Ensemble - You may take two times 1.0