Academic Catalog

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 University Studies courses)

Music Required Courses
MUSI 161Music and World Culture3.00
MUSI 171Ear Training I1.00
MUSI 172Ear Training II1.00
MUSI 173Theory I3.00
MUSI 174Theory II3.00
MUSI 271Ear Training III1.00
MUSI 272Ear Training IV1.00
MUSI 273Theory III3.00
MUSI 274Theory IV3.00
MUSI 362Music History I3.00
MUSI 363Music History II3.00
MUSI 200Music Technology1.00
MUSI 498Music Capstone Experience0.00
Select four credits of the following:4.00
Songwriting
Jazz Improvisation
Composition
Orchestration
Conducting I
Vocal Pedagogy
Brass Repertory/Pedagogy
Woodwind Repertory/Pedagogy
Organ Repertory
String Repertory/Pedagogy
Vocal Repertory
Percussion Repertory/Pedagogy
Keyboard Pedagogy
Piano Technology
Collaborative Keyboard
Digital Audio Recording and Production
Applied Major: Major Instrument 112.00
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)
MUSI 150Concert/Recital Class (must pass eight semesters and must enroll every semester in the program)0.00
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 degree3.00-6.00
Total Hours49.00-52.00
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Two credits per semester; 2 credits must be at the 300 level and must enroll every semester in program