Curriculum

• B.A. in Music
• B.A. in Music / Jazz Studies
• B.S. in Music Technology

Bachelor of Arts in Music

 The B.A. in Music provides an opportunity for students to engage in a wide range of musical and academic studies. Students may emphasize areas of special interest such as performance, composition, etc.

 Sample Curriculum for the B.A. in Music Degree

Format: (course number) (course title or category) (number of credit hours)

• MUSC 201 Aural Skills I (1)
• MUSC 202 Aural Skills II (1)
• MUSC 301 Aural Skills III (1)
• MUSC 302 Aural Skills IV (1)
• MUSC 231 Music Theory I (3)
• MUSC 232 Music Theory II (3)
• MUSC 331 Music Theory III (3)
• MUSC 332 Music Theory IV (3)
• MUSC 351 Music History & Literature to 1750 (2)
• MUSC 352 Music History & Lit. from 1750-1900 (2)
• MUSC 353 Music History & Lit. from 1900 (2)
• MUSC 291 or 391 Applied Music (2)
• MUSC 292 or 392 Applied Music (2)
• MUSC 391 or 491 Applied Music (2)
• MUSC 392 or 492 Applied Music (2)
• MUSC Ensemble (1) minimum 2 cr.hrs. on major instrument
• MUSC Ensemble (1)
• MUSC Ensemble (1)
• MUSC Ensemble (1)
• MUSC Approved Music Electives at 300 or 400 level (6)

See the Integrative Liberal Studies Requirements for Additional Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Music Technology

The Music Technology program, leading to the B.S. degree, was established at UNCA in 1982. We have a wide array of analog and digital recording equipment, including two Pro Tools HD recording systems with 96 I/O interfaces, 15 Pro Tools LE systems with Digi003, 002, and M-Box interfaces, and 16 and 24 track 1" multi-track analog tape machines. In our main studio control room, we are installing the newly developed SSL AWS 900+ recording and mixing console. This professional hybrid analog console also functions as a digital control surface for one of our Pro Tools HD systems. We have an electronic music lab fully-outfitted with gear invented and built by electronic music pioneer (and former UNCA Music Professor) Dr. Bob Moog. Courses are taught in UNCA's recording studio, our 5.1 surround sound mixing/editing/mastering studio, and our 14-station electronic keyboard classroom.

NOTE: An Audition is Required to be considered for admission to the B.S. in Music Technology Degree Program

Students wishing admittance to the B.S. degree program in Music Technology must first satisfy the LANG 120 requirement. The student must also 1) demonstrate piano competency through the MUSC 102 level (or take Class Piano I & II); 2) successfully complete MUSC 201 and 231; and 3) pass an instrumental or vocal audition placing them into MUSC 291 (or, after passing an audition, take Applied Music 191 & 192). Audition guidelines are available on this website. In order to begin the Audio Engineering/Recording Studio Practicum sequence of courses, you must be a declared music major who has also taken PHYS102 Physics of Sound and Music.

Music majors pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree must complete a minimum of two semesters of ensembles recommended by the Director of the Music Technology Program and approved in writing by the department chair.

All B.S. candidates are required to complete a senior recording or research project and pass Senior Comprehensive Examinations in Music Theory, Music History, Audio Engineering Technology and oral competency. Internships (up to 6 hours) are available (but not required) to qualified students.

This Sample Curriculum is provided as an aid to the student. It is not the definitive statement of degree requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the student to know and satisfy his or her degree requirements. When in question, consult the catalog published during the year you were accepted into the degree program at UNCA. Also refer to Department of Music guidelines for additional requirements. The Office of the Registrar can also provide information and assistance.

Sample Curriculum for the B.S. in Music Technology Degree

Format: Course number, course title or category, (number of credit hours)

• MATH167 Precalculus (4)
• PHYS102 Physics of Sound and Music (3) Fall
• PHYS131 Introductory Physics I (4) Spring
• PHYS231 Introductory Physics II (4) Fall
• PHYS310 Electronics (4) Spring
• CSCI201 Introduction to Algorithm Design (3)
• MUSC384 Audio Engineering Tech. I (2) Spring
• MUSC386 Audio Engineering Tech. II (2) Fall
• MUSC484 Audio Engineering Tech. III (2) Spring
• MUSC486 Audio Engineering Tech. IV (2) Fall
• MUSC385 Recording Studio Practicum I (1) Spring
• MUSC387 Recording Studio Practicum II (1) Fall
• MUSC485 Recording Studio Practicum III (1) Spring
• MUSC487 Recording Studio Practicum IV (1) Fall
• MUSC201 Aural Skills I (1) Fall
• MUSC202 Aural Skills II (1) Spring
• MUSC301 Aural Skills III (1) Fall
• MUSC302 Aural Skills IV (1) Spring
• MUSC231 Music Theory I (3) Fall
• MUSC232 Music Theory II (3) Spring
• MUSC331 Music Theory III (3) Fall
• MUSC332 Music Theory IV (3) Spring
• MUSC351 Music History & Literature to 1750 (2)
• MUSC352 Music History & Lit. from 1750-1900 (2)
• MUSC353 Music History & Lit. from 1900 (2)
• MUSC293 Keyboard Harmony/Improv. I (2) Fall
• MUSC294 Keyboard Harmony/Improv. II (2) Spring
• MUSC Ensemble (1)
• MUSC Ensemble (1)

Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Jazz Studies

The B.A. in music with a Concentration in Jazz Studies was established in 1994 for students wishing to pursue careers as jazz performers, composers and arrangers.

Sample Curriculum for the B.A. in Music with a Concentration in Jazz Studies Degree

Format: (course number) (course title or category) (number of credit hours)

• MUSC 201 Aural Skills I (1)
• MUSC 202 Aural Skills II) (1)
• MUSC 301 Aural Skills III (1)
• MUSC 302 Aural Skills IV (1)
• MUSC 231 Music Theory I (3)
• MUSC 232 Music Theory II (3)
• MUSC 331 Music Theory III (3)
• MUSC 332 Music Theory IV (3)
• MUSC 352 Music History & Lit. from 1750-1900 (2)
• MUSC 353 Music History & Lit. from 1900 (2)
• MUSC 357 Jazz History (2)
• MUSC 364 Jazz Theory & Improvisation I (3)
• MUSC 365 Jazz Theory & Improvisation II (3)
• MUSC 291 or 391 Applied Music (2)
• MUSC 292 or 392 Applied Music (2)
• MUSC 391 or 491 Applied Music (2)
• MUSC 392 or 492 Applied Music (2)
• MUSC Ensemble (1) NOTE: minimum 2 cr.hrs. on major instrument
• MUSC Ensemble (1)
• MUSC Ensemble (1)
• MUSC Ensemble (1)
• Free Electives (22 - 30) Students may use these free electives to emphasize study in their principal areas of interest, e.g., composition, arranging, research, electronic music composition, film scoring etc.