Music: Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.)
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree allows students to learn about music within the context of a broad liberal arts education. Please note that the Bachelor of Arts Music degree requires a minor.
120 total credits required (including General Education courses)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Required Courses | ||
| MUSI 150 | Concert/Recital Class (must pass six semesters and must enroll every semester in the program) | 0.00 |
| MUSI 161 | Music and World Culture | 3.00 |
| MUSI 171 | Ear Training I | 1.00 |
| MUSI 172 | Ear Training II | 1.00 |
| MUSI 173 | Theory I | 3.00 |
| MUSI 174 | Theory II | 3.00 |
| MUSI 200 | Music Technology | 1.00 |
| MUSI 271 | Ear Training III | 1.00 |
| MUSI 273 | Theory III | 3.00 |
| MUSI 343 | Elements of Improvisation | 2.00 |
| MUSI 344 | Songwriting and Composition | 3.00 |
| MUSI 362 | Music History I | 3.00 |
| MUSI 363 | Music History II | 3.00 |
| MUSI 498 | Music Capstone Experience | 0.00 |
| Electives (Select four credits of the following) | 4.00 | |
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| Applied Composition | ||
| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| Conducting I | ||
| Keyboard Pedagogy | ||
| Collaborative Keyboard | ||
| Piano Technology | ||
| Podcast Production | ||
| Applied Music: Major Instrument 1 | 12.00 | |
| Large Ensemble (select one of the following) | 4.00 | |
| Chorale (must enroll every semester in program) | ||
| Symphonic Band (must enroll every semester in program) | ||
| University Orchestra (must enroll every semester in program) | ||
| Piano proficiency exam (must pass at least 1 semester prior to graduation) | ||
| Students must also satisfy the world or indigenous language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree | 3.00-6.00 | |
| Total Hours | 50.00-53.00 | |
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Two credits per semester; 2 credits must be at the 300 level and must enroll every semester in program