Music
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We offer two degrees in music. Students in the bachelor of music (BM) program can pursue a concentration in composition, performance, pre-certification choral or pre-certification instrumental. Pre-certification graduates continue on to ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù's master of arts in teaching (MAT) program with a concentration in choral music education or instrumental music education that leads to teacher certification (students training to become teachers must pursue the dual degree program BM/MAT in order to earn teacher certification).
Acceptance into the music programs is highly competitive. In addition to applying for admission to ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù, you must also apply to the music program and complete an entrance audition.
Bachelor of music
The primary emphasis is on developing the skills and knowledge to function as a teacher, performer or composer. Areas of concentration include choral and instrumental pre-certification, composition, and performance.
Bachelor of arts
Provides fundamental knowledge of written and aural skills, the history and development of music, and performance. The concentration in music studies serves students seeking a broad program of general education rather than intense specialization in the undergraduate years. The concentration in creative studies is designed for those interested in music technology and interdisciplinary studies.
ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Students majoring in Music who complete all requirements earn the degree of BA, Music.
Core
- APP MUSC 131 - Applied Music
- APP MUSC 132 - Applied Music
- APP MUSC 231 - Applied Music
- APP MUSC 232 - Applied Music
- MUSC 014 (four semesters)
- Eight credits in:
- MUSC 101 - Wind Ensemble
- MUSC 102 - University Orchestra
- MUSC 105 - Chamber Choir
- MUSC 106 - Women’s Chorus
- MUSC 111
- MUSC 112 - Marching Band
- MUSC 114 - University Band
- MUSC 117 - Men’s Chorus
- Four semesters of piano
- MUSC 012 - Performance Attendance (eight semesters)
- MUSC 492 - Music Capstone Project
Electives
- Six credits of upper-level music electives
- Six credits of upper-level, non-music electives
- Nine credits of upper- or lower-level non-music electives
- MUSC 125 - Elementary Improvisation Skills
- MUSC 200 - Music Technology
- MUSC 209 - Elementary Ear Training
- MUSC 210 - Elementary Ear Training
- MUSC 211 - The Tonal System
- MUSC 212 - Tonal Harmony and Voice Leading
- MUSC 303 - History of Western Music
- MUSC 304 - History of Western Music
- MUSC 305W - History of Western Music
- MUSC 306 - Global Transformations: “World Music” and the “World”
- MUSC 309 - Advanced Ear Training
- MUSC 310 - Advanced Ear Training
- MUSC 311 - Chromatic Harmony
- MUSC 312 - Extended Tonal Techniques and Atonality
- Select one:
- MUSC 314 - Principles of Choral Conducting
- MUSC 316 - Principles of Instrumental Conducting
- Select one:
- PHIL 201 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
- PHIL 202 - Modern Philosophy
- PHIL 207 - Ethical Issues in Business: A Critical Thinking Approach
- PHIL 304 - Ethics and Current Value Questions
- PHIL 337 - Radical Evil and the Philosophy of Law
- PHIL 376 - Environmental Ethics
- PHIL 384 - Medical Ethics
- RSTD 337 - Religion and Ecology
- Three credits in FNAR
- Three credits in THEA
Students majoring in Music with a concentration in Pre-Certification in Choral Music who complete all requirements earn the degree of BM, Music.
- MUSC 125 - Elementary Improvisation Skills
- MUSC 200 - Music Technology
- MUSC 209 - Elementary Ear Training
- MUSC 210 - Elementary Ear Training
- MUSC 211 - The Tonal System
- MUSC 212 - Tonal Harmony and Voice Leading
- MUSC 303 - History of Western Music I
- MUSC 304 - History of Western Music
- MUSC 305W - History of Western Music
- MUSC 306 - Global Transformations: “World Music” and the “World”
- MUSC 309 - Advanced Ear Training
- MUSC 310 - Advanced Ear Training
- MUSC 311 - Chromatic Harmony
- MUSC 312 - Extended Tonal Techniques and Atonality
- MUSC 314 - Principles of Choral Conducting
- MUSC 401W - Seminar in Music Bibliography
- MUSC 220 - Brass Instrument Techniques
- MUSC 230 - Woodwind Instrument Techniques
- MUSC 240 - Percussion Techniques
- MUSC 250 - String Instrument Techniques
- MUSC 265 - Foreign Language Diction I
- MUSC 266 - Foreign Language Diction II
- One 200-level course in French, German or Italian
- MUSC 415 - Orchestration
- MUSC 496 - Vocal Pedagogy
- MUSC 510 - Foundations of Music Education
- MUSC 520 - Choral Literature and Conducting
- MUSC 580 - Jazz Ensemble Techniques
- APP MUSC 131-132 - Applied Music
- APP MUSC 231-232 - Applied Music
- APP MUSC 331-332 - Applied Music
- APP MUSC 431-432 - Applied Music: Senior Recital
- Eight credits in any of the following:
- MUSC 105 - Chamber Choir
- MUSC 106 - Women’s Chorus
- MUSC 117 - Men’s Chorus
- MATH 125 - Elementary Statistics
- Select one:
- PSYC 207 - Lifespan Development
- PSYC 208 - Child Development
- PSYC 312 - Educational Psychology
- SOCL 314 - Education, Culture and Society
- CPSC 110 - Introduction to Computing
- THEA 230 - Practical Acting: From Broadway to Boardroom
- Four semesters of piano
- One credit of electives, in or outside of MUSC
- Eight semesters in MUSC 012 - Performance Attendance and MUSC 014 - Masterclass
Students majoring in Music with a concentration in Composition who complete all requirements earn the degree of BM, Music.
- MUSC 125 - Elementary Improvisation Skills
- MUSC 200 - Music Technology
- MUSC 209 - Elementary Ear Training
- MUSC 210 - Elementary Ear Training
- MUSC 211 - The Tonal System
- MUSC 212 - Tonal Harmony and Voice Leading
- MUSC 303 - History of Western Music I
- MUSC 304 - History of Western Music
- MUSC 305W - History of Western Music
- MUSC 306 - Global Transformations: “World Music” and the “World”
- MUSC 309 - Advanced Ear Training
- MUSC 310 - Advanced Ear Training
- MUSC 311 - Chromatic Harmony
- MUSC 312 - Extended Tonal Techniques and Atonality
- Select one:
- MUSC 314 - Principles of Choral Conducting
- MUSC 316 - Principles of Instrumental Conducting
- MUSC 401W - Seminar in Music Bibliography
- MUSC 411 - Post-Tonal Theory
- MUSC 413 - Counterpoint
- MUSC 415 - Orchestration
- APP COMP 131-132 and APP COMP 231-232
- APP MUSC 131-132 and APP MUSC 231-232 (non-composition); four semesters of MUSC 014 - Masterclass
- APP COMP 331-332 and APP COMP 431-432; four semesters of MUSC 014 - Masterclass
- MUSC 220 - Brass Instrument Techniques
- MUSC 230 - Woodwind Instrument Techniques
- MUSC 240 - Percussion Techniques
- MUSC 250 - String Instrument Techniques
- Twelve credits of electives within or outside of MUSC
- Eight credits in:
- MUSC 101 - Wind Ensemble
- MUSC 102 - University Orchestra
- MUSC 105 - Chamber Choir
- MUSC 106 - Women’s Chorus
- MUSC 111
- MUSC 112 - Marching Band
- MUSC 114 - University Band
- MUSC 117 - Men’s Chorus
- Four semesters of piano
- Eight semesters in MUSC 012 - Performance Attendance
Students majoring in Music with a concentration in Pre-Certification in Instrumental Music who complete all requirements earn the degree of BM, Music.
- MUSC 125 - Elementary Improvisation Skills
- MUSC 200 - Music Technology
- MUSC 209 - Elementary Ear Training
- MUSC 210 - Elementary Ear Training
- MUSC 211 - The Tonal System
- MUSC 212 - Tonal Harmony and Voice Leading
- MUSC 303 - History of Western Music I
- MUSC 304 - History of Western Music
- MUSC 305W - History of Western Music
- MUSC 306 - Global Transformations: “World Music” and the “World”
- MUSC 309 - Advanced Ear Training
- MUSC 310 - Advanced Ear Training
- MUSC 311 - Chromatic Harmony
- MUSC 312 - Extended Tonal Techniques and Atonality
- MUSC 316 - Principles of Instrumental Conducting
- MUSC 401W - Seminar in Music Bibliography
- MUSC 220 - Brass Instrument Techniques
- MUSC 230 - Woodwind Instrument Techniques
- MUSC 240 - Percussion Techniques
- MUSC 250 - String Instrument Techniques
- MUSC 260 - Voice Techniques
- MUSC 415 - Orchestration
- MUSC 510 - Foundations of Music Education
- MUSC 580 - Jazz Ensemble Techniques
- Select one depending on area of concentration:
- MUSC 530 - Wind Literature and Conducting
- MUSC 540 - Orchestral Literature and Conducting
- APP MUSC 131-132 - Applied Music
- APP MUSC 231-232 - Applied Music
- APP MUSC 331-332 - Applied Music
- APP MUSC 431-432 - Applied Music: Senior Recital
- Eight credits in any of the following:
- MUSC 101 - Wind Ensemble
- MUSC 102 - University Orchestra
- MUSC 111 -
- MUSC 112 - Marching Band (four credits of MUSC 112 are required for band emphasis)
- MUSC 114 - University Band
- MATH 125 - Elementary Statistics
- Select one:
- PSYC 207 - Lifespan Development
- PSYC 208 - Child Development
- PSYC 312 - Educational Psychology
- SOCL 314 - Education, Culture and Society
- CPSC 110 - Introduction to Computing
- THEA 230 - Practical Acting: From Broadway to Boardroom
- Four semesters of piano
- Eight semesters in MUSC 012 - Performance Attendance and MUSC 014 - Masterclass
- Four credits of chamber ensembles (MUSC 124 for percussion)
- One credit of electives in or outside of MUSC
Students majoring in Music with a concentration in Performance who complete all requirements earn the degree of BM, Music.
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Keyboard, Strings, Voice
- MUSC 125 - Elementary Improvisation Skills
- MUSC 200 - Music Technology
- MUSC 209 - Elementary Ear Training
- MUSC 210 - Elementary Ear Training
- MUSC 211 - The Tonal System
- MUSC 212 - Tonal Harmony and Voice Leading
- MUSC 303 - History of Western Music I
- MUSC 304 - History of Western Music
- MUSC 305W - History of Western Music
- MUSC 306 - Global Transformations: “World Music” and the “World”
- MUSC 309 - Advanced Ear Training
- MUSC 310 - Advanced Ear Training
- MUSC 311 - Chromatic Harmony
- MUSC 312 - Extended Tonal Techniques and Atonality
- Select one:
- MUSC 314 - Principles of Choral Conducting
- MUSC 316 - Principles of Instrumental Conducting
- Instrumentalists select one:
- MUSC 391 - String Literature and Pedagogy
- MUSC 394 - Keyboard Literature and Pedagogy
- MUSC 396 - Woodwind Literature and Pedagogy
- MUSC 39
- MUSC 398 - Percussion Literature and Pedagogy
- Vocalists must take:
- MUSC 261 - Opera Workshop
- MUSC 265 - Foreign Language Diction I
- MUSC 266 - Foreign Language Diction II
- MUSC 450 - Vocal Literature
- MUSC 496 - Vocal Pedagogy
- THEA 230 - Practical Acting: From Broadway to Boardroom
- One 200-level course in French, German or Italian
- Keyboardists must take an upper-level music elective, and all instrumentalists must take an upper-level elective that is writing intensive
- Twelve credits of electives within or outside of MUSC
- APP MUSC 133-134 - Applied Music
- APP MUSC 233-234 - Applied Music
- APP MUSC 333-334 - Applied Music: Junior recital)
- APP MUSC 433-434 - Applied Music: Senior recital)
- Eight credits in:
- MUSC 101 - Wind Ensemble
- MUSC 102 - University Orchestra
- MUSC 111
- MUSC 112 - Marching Band
- MUSC 114 - University Band
- Four credits of chamber ensembles for instrumentalists (for percussion take MUSC 124 - Percussion Ensemble)
- Four for keyboardists
- Eight credits in:
- MUSC 105 - Chamber Choir
- MUSC 106 - Women's Chorus
- MUSC 117 - Men's Chorus
- One credit in MUSC 107 - Opera ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù for vocalists
- Four semesters of piano (keyboardists must take MUSC 216 - Advanced Keyboard Skills II)
- Eight semesters in MUSC 012 - Performance Attendance and MUSC 014 - Masterclass