BA in Music

• Students will demonstrate competency in fundamental musical skills through sight-playing/sight-singing and functional piano playing.
• Students will demonstrate competency in the application of knowledge of music theory through analysis, vocal/instrumental arranging, and composition. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
• Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in writing on topics in the field of music history through the purposeful use of educational resources, critical thinking, and supporting details.(Cross-curricular Skills: Inquiry and Analysis; Information Literacy)
• Students will demonstrate skills in preparation for and performance of musical works that exhibit effective artistic expression. (Cross-curricular Skill: Foundational Lifelong Learning Skills)
• Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate skills and knowledge acquired over the course of an undergraduate education, particularly within the major, for a specific purpose that has value in the discipline. (Cross-curricular Skills: Intercultural Knowledge; Integrative Learning)

First Year Fall

• IDL 190, Freshman Seminar 2
• MUS 110, Basic Music Theory I 4
• MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
• Musical Performance Major area 2
• MUS 115, Class Keyboard^ 1
• Ensemble 1
• SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech* 3
• ENGL 101, Composition I 3

First Year Spring

• MUS 111, Basic Music Theory II 4
• MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
• Musical Performance Major area 2
• MUS 115, Class Keyboard^ 1
• Ensemble 1
• HIST 121, Western Civilization I 3
• Behavioral/Social Sciences Course 3
• MATH 114/L, College Algebra* 3-4

Second Year Fall

• MUS 210, Advanced Music Theory I 4
• MUS 332, History of Music I 2
• MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
• Musical Performance Major area 2
• Musical Performance Secondary area 1
• Ensemble(s) 1
• MUS 115, Class Keyboard^ 1
• Foreign Language Course 4
• Natural Science with Lab Course 3-4

Second Year Spring

• MUS 211, Advanced Music Theory II 4
• MUS 333, History of Music II 2
• MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
• Musical Performance Major area 2
• Musical Performance Secondary area 1
• Ensemble(s) 1
• MUS 115, Class Keyboard^ 1
• ENGL 201, English Composition II 3
• Behavioral/Social Sciences Course 3

Third Year Fall

• MUS 432, History of Music III 2
• MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
• Musical Performance Major area 2
• Ensemble(s) 0 Musical Performance Major area 2
• Musical Performance Secondary area 1
• Foreign Language Course 4
• Arts and Humanities Course: Literature 3
• THEA 100, Introduction to Theatre* 3
• HIST 122, Western Civilization II 3

Third Year Spring

• MUS 434, History of Music IV 2
• MUS 313, Form and Analysis 2
• MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
• Ensemble(s) 0
• Musical Performance Secondary area 1
• Foreign Language Course 3-4
• MUS 420, Orchestration and Arranging 2
• Natural Science with Lab Course 3-4

Fourth Year Fall

• Musical Performance Major area 2
• MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
• Music Elective Course 2 Senior Recital 0
• Ensemble(s) 0
• Human Values Course 3
• Music Elective Course 2
• Musical Performance Secondary area 1
• ARTH 100, Art Appreciation 3

Fourth Year Spring

• MUS 424, Music Composition 2
• Human Values Course 3
• MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
• Music Elective Course 2
• Musical Performance Major area 1-2
• Behavioral/Social Sciences Course 3
• Ensemble(s) 0
• Musical Performance Secondary area 1

*Fulfills a General Education Requirement. Other course options may be available.
**Fulfills a major requirement. Other course options may be available.
***Fulfills a general elective. Other course options may be available.
^Program requirements vary depending on prior piano experience.

This plan of study is not an official document. Depending on placement scores, developmental courses may be required. Course rotations may change. Please visit with a professional advisor at least once a semester to review appropriate course choices and plan updates.

We’re happy to offer career planning assistance so you can make informed and satisfying decisions related to your career and educational goals.

Potential careers include elementary, secondary, and collegiate level teacher, private studio instructor, music supervisor, church musician, composer/arranger, music librarian, conductor, music or television/radio industry worker, music technician, and sound technician.

Internships

Internships are not required for this program.