Bachelor of Arts in Music
Thirty-six credits which must include Music 111, 112, 201, or 214 and 215, 211, 212, 443, 444, 445 and 500. Music 500 is a senior project and may take the form of a recital, research paper or other department-approved project. Requests for Music 500 project must be received by the end of the year preceding graduation. Students are strongly advised to continue their study of voice or an instrument through studio lessons and ensembles.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Sixty-eight credits including MUS 111, 112, 201, or 214 and 215, 211, 212, 237, 337, 431, 432a or 432b, 443, 444, 445, seven credits of Ensembles, 14 credits of Applied Lessons on one instrument. Students with a vocal emphasis must complete MUS 132, 133 and 138, and one term of an instrumental ensemble or instrumental pedagogy course with departmental permission. Students with an instrumental emphasis must complete MUS 133, 134, 135, 136, and 137. One term of a choral ensemble may be substituted for MUS 133 with departmental permission. All candidates must demonstrate proficiency in piano by the end of the academic year prior to the year in which student teaching takes place.
Education Courses Required: PSY 121, EDC 200, 201, 220, 320, 330, 344, 346, 348, 353, 490, 491.
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Eighty-eight credits including MUS 111, 112, 201, or 214 and 215, 211, 212, 237, 337, 443, 444, 445, 500, eight credits of Ensembles, 28 credits of Applied Lessons on one instrument or voice and 12 credits of elective coursework subject to department approval. Piano proficiency is required. MUS 500 must be a recital.
Minor Requirements
Twenty-four credits including Music 111, 112 and 120; four credits from Music 201, 211, 212, 214, 215, 237, 337, 443, 444 or 445; and eight credits of applied lessons on one instrument or voice.
Performance Courses
Applies to: MUS 190A-Z, 191/*391, 192/*392, 193/*393, 194/*394, 195/*395, 196/*396, 196A, 197/*397, and 198/*398.
Private lesson offerings are open to both majors and non-majors who complete an audition and receive permission to register. Practice room and private instruction fee is $100 per term for a weekly half-hour lesson ($125 for organ use). Fees are charged when students register.
The 300-level (391-398) represents upper level performance skill and experience and requires departmental approval. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music in Performance are advised to enroll at the 300-level by the second semester of the first year. Only 300-level students may elect four hours of credit. The Department will consider all candidates for the Bachelor of Music in Performance for 300-level suitability at the end of the first term of study. Students may request 300-level status no earlier than the Winter Term of the first year. Fees are waived for 300-level students. Juried lessons are offered every term.
Ensembles
Applies to: MUS 150-159 and 351.
Ensembles are open to all students who audition and receive permission from the instructor prior to registration. No more than eight credits of participation in all ensembles combined may be applied toward degree requirements. All ensembles are offered every year.
