Music
Degree Option
Bachelor of Arts with a major in music.
Description of Program
Candidates for the B.A. degree in music are prepared for graduate studies in music (particularly in musicology, music theory, ethnomusicology or music therapy) or interdisciplinary fields that emphasize musical knowledge or related skills (such as music criticism or library science). This degree is particularly well suited for students wishing to pursue a double major in music and another field, for those interested in pursuing academic research in music, or for those looking for a wide-ranging liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes studies in music. The candidate must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours: 56 in music and 68 in the arts and sciences. The completion of a senior thesis on a topic in music of the candidate’s choice is required during the senior year.
The B.A. degree in Music is not intended to be a substitute for any of the professional degrees offered by the Department of Music.
Requirements for Major
|
Required Courses |
Credit Hours |
|
Applied Music |
8 |
|
Music 1 and 2 (Materials of Music I) |
4 |
|
Music 3 and 4 (Materials of Music II) |
4 |
|
Music 51 and 52 (Materials of Music III) |
4 |
|
Music 53 and 54 (Materials of Music IV) |
4 |
|
Music 81 (World Music) |
3 |
|
Music 85 (Music History I) |
3 |
|
Music 95 (Music History II) |
3 |
|
Music 105 (Music History III) |
3 |
|
Music 107 (Analysis of Post-Tonal Music) |
3 |
|
Music 148, 149, or 150 (Band, Choir, or Orchestra) |
8 |
|
Music 167 (Junior Research Seminar) |
1 |
|
Music 168 (Senior Thesis) |
2 |
|
Music Literature/Theory Electives |
5-6 |
|
TOTAL |
55-56 |
1. An audition is required in the applied area.
2. The required two years of study in applied music must be in the same instrument/voice.
3. Eight semesters of Music 21(recital attendance) are required in addition to all coursework.
4. Sixty-eight credit hours are to be taken in courses outside of music.
Music Minor
Description of Minor
The minor in music is intended for students with musical skills who do not wish to pursue careers in music. This program does not satisfy the requirement for certification in a minor teaching area. The minimum requirement for the minor is 24 credit hours. Music history/literature and music electives must be chosen in consultation with a designated music faculty adviser. An audition is required in the applied music area.
Requirements for Minor
|
REQUIRED COURSES |
CREDITS |
|
APPLIED MUSIC (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSIC 1 (Materials of Music I) |
3 |
|
MUSIC 2 (Materials of Music I) |
1 |
|
MUSIC 3 (Materials of Music II) |
3 |
|
MUSIC 4 (Materials of Music II) |
1 |
|
MUSIC 80 ( Music in Western Culture) |
3 |
|
MUSIC HISTORY/LITERATURE: |
|
|
MUSIC 10, 73, 78, 81, 85, 95, 105, 106, 109, 110, 116, 119, 120, or 140 |
3-4 |
|
MUSIC ELECTIVES (Any music course for which the student is qualified. |
5-6 |
|
TOTAL |
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