Bachelor of Arts in Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a liberal arts degree program serving those who have specific musical or professional goals that are best served by the broad scope of the BA degree. Typically, the student choosing a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree will combine a major in music with a second major or minor in another field of study. With the foreign language requirement and the broad scope of education, this degree provides excellent preparation for graduate study or joining the work force.

General Education Requirements: 34 hours

Tier Two Requirements:  21 - 24 hours

Music Major:  40 hours

Academic Core Requirements (27 hours)

MU107 The Theory and Practice of Music I (3)
MU108 The Theory and Practice of Music II (3)
MU117 Aural Skills I (2)
MU118 Aural Skills II (1)
MU150 Introduction to Western Music (2)
MU207 The Theory and Practice of Music III (3)
MU217 Aural Skills III (1)
MU321 Music History I (3)
MU322 Music History II (3)
MU423 American Music (2) (Capstone)
MU465 Form and Analysis (2) (Capstone)

One from the following:

MU314 Advanced Conducting - Choral (2)
MU317 Advanced Conducting - Instrumental (2)
MU335 Instrumentation (2)
MU337 Choral Arranging (2)
MU471 Composition I (2) 

Applied Study (9 hours)

ML_ 100/300 Applied Lessons (4)
MU010 Recital Attendance (0) – corequisite of Applied Lessons (required every semester of enrollment)
MU129 Guitar Techniques (1)
MU131 Keyboard Techniques I (1)
MU132 Keyboard Techniques II (1)
MU214 Basic Conducting (2)

Major Ensemble (4 hours)

            Must be enroll and successfully participate in a major ensemble each semester of full-time attendance