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May 19, 2024
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2013-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music, BA
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The Music Program presents students with practical training in performance through specialized individual instruction, ensemble participation, and recitals. The required academic and elective courses enhance the student’s musical studies. Through the study of theory, history, and performance practices, students will be equipped to analyze and discuss various styles, composers, and historical contexts. Technology courses provide students with a foundation in practical computer applications. The Student will learn and understand how all facets of their musical studies are interrelated. On completion of the Music Program graduates will be qualified to pursue careers as teachers, performers, or continue further studies.
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Music Curriculum
The following requirements must be met in order to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music.
Outline
The following outline of courses details the 123 credit hours required for the Bachelor of Arts in Music. Meeting graduation requirements is the responsibility of the student. Refer to the catalog for curricular specifics and a complete listing of required and elective courses and descriptions. Students must earn “C” or better in all “TEP” courses.
First Year Experience (4)
University Requirements Transformative Education Program Core Competencies
5 Hrs Seminar (one 2 hour and 3 one hour)
*Two credit hours of wellness in FYE 101 /WEL 101
And 2 (1) Activity Courses
Note: Marching Band may be used for PE Activity Courses.
- PE (1)
- PE (1)
- Wellness (3)
STEM & Quantitative Literacy (10)
Innovation & Creativity (3)
Artistic Literacy (3) +
+NOTE: Outside the Major
Major Requirements including TEP Major Hours (61 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or higher in ALL courses in the major. Students must enroll in an ensemble in each semester of residence. Vocal majors must select Choir. Instrumental majors must select Band. Piano majors may select either band or choir.
Ensemble (8)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
Applied Studies (10): Instrument
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS (1)
- MUS - Basic Conducting (2)
Fundamental Keyboard Studies (4)
Student must pass Piano Proficiency Exam to fulfill the keyboard studies requirement.
Theoretical & Aural Studies (15)
*Required for students with less than 80% on music proficiency exam. Credit may be used as a free elective.
History & Literature Studies (12)
Technological Studies (3)
Take 1 course at each level: 200, 300 & 400
Degree Totals
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| FYE 102 |
2 |
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| University TEP |
77 |
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| TEP Major Hours |
21 |
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| Major Hours |
40 |
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| Free Electives |
4 |
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Second Semester
- WEL - Any Wellness Course (3)
- MUS 479 - Senior Project (3)
- Free Elective (4)
- MUS - Individual Lesson (1)
- MUS - Ensemble (1)
- (ART, THE, FIM, or ENGL) - Any Artistic Literacy Course (3)
Transformation Education Program Acronyms
| WC: Written Communication |
OC: Oral Communication |
| FL: Foreign Language & Sign Language |
AW: Advanced Writing |
| CT: Critical Thinking |
ID: Identity |
| WEL: Wellness |
SCL: Science with Lab |
| QL: Math |
TECH: Computer Technology |
| CE: Civic Engagement |
GP: Global Perspective |
| SL: Servant Leadership |
TW: Teamwork |
| IC: Innovation & Creativity |
AL: Artistic Literacy |
| CAP: Capstone |
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