Bachelor of Arts – Comprehensive Major in Music


 

A student must complete the core requirements, an option, and Essential Studies requirements. No grade lower than “C” in any required music course will apply toward graduation. Incoming students should plan to take the theory and piano placement exams during the first week of classes.

All Music majors must complete MUS 234 WORLD MUSIC for the Essential Studies Humanities category requirement. 

MUS 234WORLD MUSIC3
Essential Studies
Core Requirements
MUS 101STUDENT RECITAL0
Select one of the following:5
WIND SYMPHONY 1
CONCERT CHOIR 1
GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1
MUS 115PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION2
MUS 118PIANO TECHNIQUES1
MUS 131
131L
THEORY I
and AURAL SKILLS I
4
MUS 132
132L
THEORY II
and AURAL SKILLS II
4
MUS 199ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY0
MUS 220FUNCTIONAL PIANO2
MUS 227SURVEY OF MUSIC HISTORY3
MUS 231THEORY III3
MUS 231LAURAL SKILLS III1
Select one of the following options:23-32
Total Credits48-57
1

Students will enroll in the ensemble that corresponds with their major performing instrument (e.g., voice, guitar, saxophone, etc.).

General Option

This program provides broad experiences in music rather than an intensive concentration on a single area or specialization. Students may utilize available elective credits to determine their focus. 

Core Requirements25
MUS 155MUSIC TECHNOLOGY2-3
or MUS 156 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
MUS 215PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION (2 semesters)3
MUS 240PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTING2
MUS 299SOPHOMORE QUALIFYING EXAM0
MUS 315PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION2
MUS 379POST-TONAL HISTORY AND THEORY3
MUS 432TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE2
Elective Ensembles3
Music electives 16
Total Credits48-49
1

Any music course

Elective Ensembles

(Courses may be taken for repeated credit)

MUS 102/302WIND SYMPHONY1
MUS 103/303CONCERT CHOIR1
MUS 104/304VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE1
MUS 105/305JAZZ BAND1
MUS 106/306JAZZ AND POP COMBO1
MUS 107/307WOODWIND ENSEMBLE1
MUS 108/308BRASS ENSEMBLE1
MUS 109/309PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE1
MUS 111/311GUITAR ENSEMBLE1
MUS 126/326EAGLE BAND1
MUS 149/349EAGLE DRUM LINE1


Music Industry Option

This program is a broad overview of the music industry. Students may pursue careers in the entertainment and music products industry, including publishing, artist relations, record industry, marketing, and sales.

Core Requirements25
MKTG 231PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING3
Select one of the following:3
PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
AUDIO PRODUCTION
EVENT PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP
SALES TECHNIQUES
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
BUSINESS OF PRIVATE TEACHING
MUS 155MUSIC TECHNOLOGY2
MUS 215ZZPRIVATE MUSIC EVENT SUPPORT (two semesters)2
MUS 240PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTING2
MUS 300XELECTIVE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION/JAZZ IMPROVISATION1
MUS 335RECORDING TECHNIQUES I2
MUS 341MUSIC INDUSTRY I3
MUS 342MUSIC INDUSTRY II3
MUS 345RECORDING TECHNIQUES II2
MUS 390INTERNSHIP IN MUSIC1
or MUS 315ZZ PRIVATE MUSIC EVENT MANAGEMENT
MUS 413JAZZ AND POP ARRANGING2
MUS 432TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE2
Elective Private Instruction 14
Total Credits57
1

A variety of MUS 100 and 300 sections are recommended. Students may also choose to complete MUS 115, 215, or 315.

The following courses are strongly recommended as supportive electives for the Music Industry Option:

ART 229INTRO TO GRAPHIC DESIGN3
BIS 230WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT3
BIS 332SPREADSHEET MODELING AND ANALYTICS3
MUS 330AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC3