Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music - 124 hours
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music - 124 hours
The program leading to the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Music is designed for students seeking a Liberal Education with a concentration in music. The degree does not carry departmental recommendation for a teaching licensure. Students pursuing this degree must complete the General Education requirements common to all Bachelor of Arts programs (with the addition of a correlate requirement in the Social Sciences of AN 120), and the following music requirements:
General Education, 57 hours
See General Education requirements, this catalog.
Music Requirements, 40 hours
MU 121 Introduction to Music (1)
MU 122 Rhythmic Perception (1)
MU 123 Computers and Music (1) MU 215 Theory and Aural C I (4)
MU 314 Theory and Aural C II (4)
MU 315 Theory and Aural C III (4)
MU 316 Theory IV (3)
MU 325 Music History I (3)
MU 326 Music History II (3)
Music Lessons (8)
MU 133 Group Piano I (1)
MU 134 Group Piano II (1)
[Music participation in two ensembles each semester is required]
(Large Ensembles (3)
Small Ensemble (1)
Music Electives (2)
Private Lessons
BA majors may enroll in no more than 2 hours of lessons each semester. All students enrolled in music lessons are required to present a performance jury before a faculty panel at the conclusion of each semester of study. Students are required to provide their own accompanist for the jury.
Recital Attendance
Students are required to attend 12 approved recitals and concerts each semester for the first four semesters of enrollment, for a total of 48 recitals. Failure to meet this obligation will result in probationary status being imposed during the fifth semester.
Rhythmic Proficiency Exam
All students must pass this exam to establish a minimum level of competency in rhythmic proficiency.
Requirement to move to upper division credit in private lessons and ensembles
BA majors must successfully “pass” the Double Jury Exam. Once they "pass" the performance proficiency exam at the double jury they will be allowed to register for upper division credit in both private lessons and ensembles in subsequent semesters.
General Electives, 27 hours
The remaining electives (27 hours) may be taken in any department except music. However, ensemble credit, or private lesson or Group Piano credit, beyond the eight hours required, up to 15 hours, may be counted in the block of elective hours.
Upper Division Requirement, 45 hours
Students must complete a minimum of 45 upper division hours (300-400 numbered courses).
