Bachelor of Arts in Music
The Bachelor of Arts 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, computer music, theory, and history.
I. Required courses in the major – at least 36 hours, including: MUSC 201, 202, 231, 232, 301, 331; 8 hours of music history, including one course from 348 or 349, and one course from 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348 or 349 (whichever not previously chosen), 350, 357, 367, or 368; 8 hours in Applied Music, 4 of which must be at 300 or 400 level; 4 hours of ensemble chosen from MUSC 113, 114, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 128, 129; 4 hours of approved Music electives at the 300-400 level. Students who do not take and pass the placement exam for MUSC 101, 130 and 131 will be required to take these courses prior to enrolling in MUSC 201 and 231.
II. Required courses outside the major – None.
III. Other departmental requirements – Major competency is demonstrated through lecture and recital, or by the successful presentation of an approved research project.