Bachelor of Arts – Subject Major in Music Studies
A student must complete the following program in addition to the Essential Studies requirements and a major or minor in another discipline. Recommended majors or minors include Art, Business, Communication Arts, English, History, Psychology, and Theater. A liberal arts degree, such as this, prepares a student for a variety of careers in industry and service as well as for continuing on to graduate school. No grade lower than “C” in any required music course will apply toward graduation.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Studies | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| MUS 101 | STUDENT RECITAL | 0 |
| Select from the following: | 2 | |
| WIND SYMPHONY 1 | ||
| CONCERT CHOIR 1 | ||
| KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE 1 | ||
| GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1 | ||
| MUS 115 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION | 2 |
| MUS 131 & 131L | THEORY I and THEORY I LABORATORY | 4 |
| MUS 132 & 132L | THEORY II and THEORY II LABORATORY | 4 |
| MUS 199 | ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY | 0 |
| MUS 215 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION | 2 |
| MUS 220 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO | 2 |
| or MUS 363 | ACCOMPANYING TECHNIQUES | |
| MUS 227 | SURVEY OF MUSIC HISTORY | 3 |
| MUS 231 & 231L | THEORY III and THEORY III LABORATORY | 4 |
| MUS 240 | PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTING | 2 |
| MUS 298 | PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM | 0 |
| MUS 299 | SOPHOMORE QUALIFYING EXAM | 0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| WIND SYMPHONY 1 | ||
| CONCERT CHOIR 1 | ||
| KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE 1 | ||
| GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1 | ||
| Elective Chamber Ensemble | 1 | |
| Electives in Music History | 2 | |
| Upper Division Electives 2 | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| 1 | Students will enroll in the ensemble that corresponds with their major performing instrument (e.g., voice, guitar, saxophone, etc.). |
| 2 | Any 300-400 level MUS course. |
Electives in Chamber Ensemble
(Courses may be taken for repeated credit)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 304 | VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 305 | JAZZ BAND | 1 |
| MUS 306 | JAZZ AND POP COMBO | 1 |
| MUS 307 | WOODWIND ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 308 | BRASS ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 309 | PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 310 | KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 311 | GUITAR ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 324 | WOMEN'S VOCAL ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 325 | MEN'S VOCAL ENSEMBLE | 1 |
Electives in Music History
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 312 | CHORAL HISTORY AND LITERATURE | 2 |
| MUS 355 | HISTORY OF JAZZ | 3 |
| MUS 423 | KEYBOARD HISTORY AND LITERATURE | 2 |
| MUS 432 | TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE | 2 |