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Music - Concentration in Performance, B.A.

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Curriculum

General Education - 36 Credits

Directions: The following General Education courses are required for the major.

MUS 216 - The African American in Music Credits: 3

Major Requirements - 35 Credits

Core Courses I - 24 Credits

MUS 103 - Aural Skills I Credits: 1
MUS 104 - Aural Skills II Credits: 1
MUS 108 - Music Theory I: Introduction to Functional Harmony Credits: 2
MUS 109 - Music Theory II: Diatonic Harmony Credits: 2
MUS 203 - Aural Skills III Credits: 1
MUS 204 - Aural Skills IV Credits: 1
MUS 208 - Music Theory III: Chromatic Harmony Credits: 2
MUS 209 - Music Theory IV: Chromatic and Post-Tonal Music Credits: 2
MUS 110 - Piano Class for Beginners I Credits: 1
MUS 111 - Piano Class for Beginners II Credits: 1
MUS 305 - Music History I Early through Classical Credits: 3
MUS 306 - Music History II Classical to Contemporary Credits: 3
MUS 307 - A Study of Non-Western Music Credits: 1
MUS 309 - Form and Analysis Credits: 3

Core Courses II - 0 Credits

Complete Six (6) Semesters of Recital Attendance. MUS 101 may be repeated.

MUS 101 - Student Recitals Credits: 0

Core Electives - 11 Credits

Core Electives I - 6 Credits

Select six (6) credit hours from the courses below. MUSA courses may be repeated.
5 Applied and 1 Applied Senior Recital

MUSA 311 - Applied Piano Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 325 - Applied Voice Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 339 - Applied Flute Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 343 - Applied Oboe Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 348 - Applied Clarinet Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 354 - Applied Bassoon Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 358 - Applied Alto Saxophone Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 362 - Applied Trumpet Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 366 - Applied Baritone Horn Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 370 - Applied Trombone Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 390 - Applied French Horn Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 394 - Applied Tuba Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 333 - Applied Percussion Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 374 - Applied Violin Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 375 - Applied Viola Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 376 - Applied Cello Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 377 - Applied Double Bass Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 388 - Applied Guitar Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA ###R Applied Music Capstone Credits: 1

Core Electives II - 4 Credits

Select four (4) credits of large ensembles. The courses below may be repeated.

MUS 200 - University Marching Band Credits: 0 or 1
MUS 201 - University Concert Band Credits: 0 or 1
MUS 260 - Orchestra Credits: 0-1
MUS 300 - University Choir Credits: 0 or 1
MUS 401 - University Symphonic Wind Ensemble Credits: 0 or 1

Core Electives III - 1 Credit

MUS 205 - University Basketball Band Credits: 0 or 1
MUS 210 - Brass Ensemble Credits: 0 or 1
MUS 220 - Woodwind Ensemble Credits: 0 or 1
MUS 221 - String Chamber Ensemble Credits: 1
MUS 230 - Percussion Ensemble Credits: 0 or 1
MUS 240 - Collegians (Jazz Ensemble) Credits: 0 or 1
MUS 310 - Choral Ensemble Credits: 0 or 1
MUS 429 - Piano Accompanying Credits: 1

Concentration Requirements - 18 Credits

Concentration Core - 5 Credits

MUS 116 - Introduction to Music Industry Studies Credits: 3
MUS 438 - Special Topics in Music with Emphasis in Performance Credits: 1-2
MUS 301 - Junior Recital Credits: 1

Concentration Electives I - 8 Credits

Select eight (8) credits from the courses below. MUSA courses below may be repeated.

MUSA 311 - Applied Piano Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 325 - Applied Voice Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 339 - Applied Flute Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 343 - Applied Oboe Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 348 - Applied Clarinet Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 354 - Applied Bassoon Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 358 - Applied Alto Saxophone Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 362 - Applied Trumpet Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 366 - Applied Baritone Horn Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 370 - Applied Trombone Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 390 - Applied French Horn Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 394 - Applied Tuba Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 333 - Applied Percussion Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 374 - Applied Violin Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 375 - Applied Viola Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 376 - Applied Cello Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 377 - Applied Double Bass Credits: 1 or 2
MUSA 388 - Applied Guitar Credits: 1 or 2

Concentration Electives II - 1 Credit

Select one (1) credit from the courses below.

MUS 123 - Voice Class Credits: 1
MUS 231 - String Class Credits: 1
MUS 357 - String Pedagogy Credits: 1
MUS 345 - Brass Class Credits: 1
MUS 346 - Woodwind Class Credits: 1
MUS 347 - Percussion Class Credits: 1
MUS 430 - Piano Pedagogy Credits: 1

Concentration Electives III - 1 Credit

Select one (1) credit from the courses below.

MUS 336 - Instrumental Techniques and Conducting Credits: 1
MUS 337 - Choral Techniques and Conducting Credits: 1

Concentration Electives IV - 3 Credits

Select three (3) credits from courses that begin with the prefix MUS or MUSA.

Free Electives - 31 Credits

Special Note: Students must register for the same applied music based on their area of study.

Special Note: Piano students with advisement may register for piano pedagogy.

Special Note: Performance majors must register for related course within their discipline/concentration for core electives.

Note 1: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses listed under sections B and C, above.

Note 2: Students taking guitar or piano as their primary applied instrument may enroll in MUS 240 : Collegians Jazz Ensemble to complete the large ensemble requirement.

Curriculum Guide: B. A. in Music with Concentration in Performance

Freshman Year

First Semester

MUS 101 - Student Recitals Credits: 0 (1) P/F
MUSA Applied Music (1-2) Credits: 2
MUS Large Ensemble (1) Credits: 1
MUS 103 - Aural Skills I Credits: 1
MUS 108 - Music Theory I: Introduction to Functional Harmony Credits: 2
MUS 110 - Piano Class for Beginners I Credits: 1 ( Applied piano substitute with MUS Elec)
ENGL 102 - Composition I Credits: 3
Natural Science: Math Elective 2 Credits: 3
HLTH 185 - Health Concepts Credits: 2
UNIV 110 - Freshman Seminar I Credits: 1

Subtotal: 16

Second Semester

MUS 101 - Student Recitals Credits: 0
(2) P/F
MUSA Applied Music (3-4) Credits: 2
MUS Large Ensemble (2) Credits: 1
MUS 104 - Aural Skills II Credits: 1
MUS 109 - Music Theory II: Diatonic Harmony Credits: 2
MUS 111 - Piano Class for Beginners II Credits: 1 Applied piano substitute with MUS Elec) Credits: 1
ENGL 103 - Composition II Credits: 3
Social and Behavioral Science Elective (1) Credits: 3
Physical Education Activity Credits: 1
UNIV 120 - Freshman Seminar II Credits: 1

Subtotal: 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

MUS 101 - Student Recitals Credits: 0 (3)
MUSA Applied Music (5-6) Credits: 2
MUS Large Ensemble (3) Credits: 1
MUS 116 - Introduction to Music Industry Studies Credits: 3
MUS 203 - Aural Skills III Credits: 1
MUS 208 - Music Theory III: Chromatic Harmony Credits: 2
Natural Science and Lab 4 Credits: 4
ENGL 201 - World Literature I Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 202 - World Literature II Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Second Semester

MUS 101 - Student Recitals Credits: 0 (4) P/F
MUSA Applied Music (7-8) Credits: 2
MUS Large Ensemble (4) Credits: 1
MUS 204 - Aural Skills IV Credits: 1
MUS 209 - Music Theory IV: Chromatic and Post-Tonal Music Credits: 2
MUS 216 - The African American in Music Credits: 3
HIST 140 - History of World Civilization, Prehistoric to 1500 Credits: 3
OR
HIST 141 - History of World Civilization, 1500 - to the Present Credits: 3
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3
Social and Behavioral Science Elective (2) Credits: 3

Subtotal: 18

Junior Year

First Semester

MUS 101 - Student Recitals Credits: 0 (5)
MUSA Applied Music (9-10) Credits: 2
MUS Small Ensemble (1) Credits: 1
MUS 123 - Voice Class Credits: 1
OR
MUS 126 - Voice Diction Credits: 1
OR
MUS 231 - String Class Credits: 1
OR
MUS 357 - String Pedagogy Credits: 1
OR
MUS 345 - Brass Class Credits: 1
OR
MUS 346 - Woodwind Class Credits: 1
OR
MUS 347 - Percussion Class Credits: 1
OR
MUS 430 - Piano Pedagogy Credits: 1
MUS 305 - Music History I Early through Classical Credits: 3
MUS 307 - A Study of Non-Western Music Credits: 1
Free Electives (1-5) Credits: 5

Subtotal: 13

Second Semester

MUS 101 - Student Recitals Credits: 0 (6) P/F
MUSA Applied Music (11-12) Credits: 2
MUS 301 - Junior Recital Credits: 1
MUS 309 - Form and Analysis Credits: 3
MUS 306 - Music History II Classical to Contemporary Credits: 3
Free Electives (6-10) Credits: 5

Subtotal: 14

Senior Year

First Semester

MUS 438 - Special Topics in Music with Emphasis in Performance Credits: 1-2
MUS 336 - Instrumental Techniques and Conducting Credits: 1
OR
MUS 337 - Choral Techniques and Conducting Credits: 1
MUSA Applied Music (13-14) Credits: 1
Music Electives (1-3) Credits: 3
Free Electives (11-19) Credits: 9

Subtotal: 15

Second Semester

MUSA R Applied Music Capstone (14 of 14) Credits: 1
Free electives (20-31) Credits: 12

Subtotal: 13

All music students must earn a “C” or better. In lieu of vocal diction, student may opt to select MUS 125 , MUS 231 , MUS 357 , MUS 345 , MUS 346 , MUS 347 or MUS 430 .

Music students are encouraged to continue piano study via applied lessons.

Academic Catalog

Music - Concentration in Performance, B.A.

Curriculum

General Education - 36 Credits

Major Requirements - 35 Credits

Core Courses I - 24 Credits

Core Courses II - 0 Credits

Core Electives - 11 Credits

Core Electives I - 6 Credits

Core Electives II - 4 Credits

Core Electives III - 1 Credit

Concentration Requirements - 18 Credits

Concentration Core - 5 Credits

Concentration Electives I - 8 Credits

Concentration Electives II - 1 Credit

Concentration Electives III - 1 Credit

Concentration Electives IV - 3 Credits

Free Electives - 31 Credits

Curriculum Guide: B. A. in Music with Concentration in Performance

Freshman Year

First Semester

Subtotal: 16

Second Semester

Subtotal: 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Subtotal: 16

Second Semester

Subtotal: 18

Junior Year

First Semester

Subtotal: 13

Second Semester

Subtotal: 14

Senior Year

First Semester

Subtotal: 15

Second Semester

Subtotal: 13

Subtotal: 120