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Music, Bachelor of Arts

The music major requires 49-55 hours of credit, depending on the student’s emphasis, and leads to a bachelor of arts degree.

Music Major Requirements

Core Courses

MUED 324Choral Rehearsal Techniques

2
MUED 357Elementary Music Methods

2
MUSG 100Recital Class

0.25
MUSG 209Music Listening

2
MUSG 221Elementary Conducting

2
MUSG 309Music History I

3
MUSG 310Music History II

3
MUSG 418PSenior Recital

1
MUTH 103Written Theory I

3
MUTH 103EAural Skills I

1
MUTH 104Written Theory II

3
MUTH 104EAural Skills II

1
MUTH 203Written Theory III

3
MUTH 203EAural Skills III

1
MUTH 204Written Theory IV

3
MUTH 204EAural Skills IV

1
6 credits of ensemble (4 must be a large ensemble)

6

MUSG 100: 25 cr – every semester on campus

Selection of an emphasis (10-16 cr)

Composition Emphasis

MUED 281Strings Class

1
MUED 282Percussion Class

1
MUED 291Brass Methods Class

1
MUED 292Woodwind Methods Class

1
MUTH 230Introduction to Composition

2
MUSG 260Introduction to Music Technology

2
MUTH 320Orchestration and Arranging

2
MUTH 330Form and Analysis

2
Applied Lessons

4

Instrumental (Non-Piano) Emphasis

MUAP 101Class Piano I

1
MUAP 102Class Piano II

1
MUAP 103Class Piano III

1
MUAP 104Class Piano IV

1
Applied Lessons, two of which must be upper division

6-8

Piano Emphasis

MUAP 315Accompanying

1
MUSG 316Pedagogy and Literature

3
12-16 additional credits of Applied Lessons, two of which must be upper division

12-16

Voice Emphasis

MUAP 101Class Piano I

1
MUAP 102Class Piano II

1
MUAP 103Class Piano III

1
MUAP 104Class Piano IV

1
MUAP 314Foreign Language Diction

1
MUSG 316Pedagogy and Literature

3
Applied Lessons, two of which must be upper division

6-8
MUSIC REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Type of Credit Required Credits
General Education (For B.A.)* 55
Major 39
Composition Emphasis 16
Instrument (Non-Piano) Emphasis 10
Piano Emphasis 16
Voice Emphasis 14
Elective 16-22
Total Credits to Earn Degree 126
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits.