Individual Studies
Music Major (Bachelor of Arts)
- All students seeking the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music must complete a liberal arts requirement consisting of a minimum of 66 credits in addition to credits earned in Music courses. These 66 credits may include credits earned to fulfill requirements in another major or minor and general education.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 24-25 | |
Keyboard Requirement: | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship I and Keyboard Musicianship II | ||
or MUS APP 13 | Advanced Keyboard Musicianship | |
| Concert Attendance (6 semesters required) | ||
| Music Technology Tools | ||
| Ear Training and Sight Singing I | ||
| Ear Training and Sight Singing II | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Music Theory III | ||
| Music Theory IV | ||
First Semester Applied (1 credit): | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 1 | ||
| Voice Lessons 1 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 1 | ||
Second Semester Applied (1 credit): | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 2 | ||
| Voice Lessons 2 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 2 | ||
Third Semester Applied (1 credit): | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 3 | ||
| Voice Lessons 3 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 3 | ||
Fourth Semester Applied (1 credit): | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 4 | ||
| Voice Lessons 4 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 4 | ||
Major Ensemble Requirement (complete 4 credits): | ||
| Bands and Orchestra | ||
| University Singers | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 26 | |
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
| Capstone Project | ||
Music Theory and History (3 credits): | ||
| Seminar in Music Literature | ||
or MUSIC 453 | Materials and Design | |
Minor Ensemble (complete 2 credits): | ||
| Keyboard Accompanying | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Contemporary Percussion Ensemble | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
| Hand Drumming Ensemble | ||
Upper-Level Electives (12 credits): | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 5 | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 6 | ||
| Voice Lessons 5 | ||
| Voice Lessons 6 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 5 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 6 | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 7 | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 8 | ||
| Voice Lessons 7 | ||
| Voice Lessons 8 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 7 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 8 | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Bands and Orchestra | ||
| University Singers | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Music Technology Systems | ||
| Diction for Singers I | ||
| Diction for Singers II | ||
| Choral/Vocal Techniques | ||
| Basic Conducting | ||
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques | ||
| World Music | ||
| Jazz History | ||
| Musical Theatre History | ||
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Jazz Arranging | ||
| Seminar in Music Literature | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Travel Course | ||
| Total Credits | 50-51 | |
