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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music - Performance Emphasis (Music B.M.)


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Major in Music - Performance Emphasis


(Major Code: 222)

University Core Curriculum Requirements


Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

From Creative Arts - Code 50 (3 hours)


Note: Music majors cannot receive core credit for MUSI 1306 . One hour from MUSI 1208  or MUSI 1209  will count toward Component Area Option.

From Component Area Option - Code 90 (1 of 6 hours)


Music Core Requirements


Private study of piano, voice, organ, string, brass, woodwind, percussion instruments, composition and conducting is available to all students of the University on both beginning and advanced levels of instruction. The fee is $30 per semester (for one credit hour) for a half 

Required Music Courses for Emphases


Instrumental Emphasis


MUAP 10XX (two credit hours for each of four semesters)

MUAP 30XX (three credit hours for each of four semesters)

Six one-hour enrollments in piano with a grade of “C” or better from:

Six semester hours band/orchestra

Nine semester hours music electives (one hour advanced)

Applied minor instrument MUAP 10XX (one credit hour for each of four semesters)

Applied minor instrument MUAP 30XX (one credit hour for each of two semesters)

Six semester hours major ensemble

Nine semester hours of music electives (three hours advanced)

Applied minor instrument MUAP 10XX (one credit hour for each of four semesters)

Applied minor instrument MUAP 30XX (one credit hour for each of two semesters)

Six semester hours major ensemble

Eight semester hours of music electives

Organ Option

After four semesters of secondary instruction at the 1000 level, students in the degree programs bachelor of music (B.M.) in piano performance and B.M. in piano performance with emphasis in piano pedagogy will have the option of registering for two semesters of organ at the 1000 level.

Other Requirements


  • A minimum of eight semesters of major ensemble.
  • Recital, concert, weekly seminar and departmental meeting attendance.
  • Satisfactory senior recital performance before graduation.
  • Four non-MUAP/MUSI/MUEN hours are needed.

Note:


For more information about the master of arts (M.A.) degree in music, the master of music (M.M.) degree in performance or the Harrington Certificate in String Quartet Performance, refer to the “Graduate School” section of this catalog.

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides


The following Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides (suggested course sequence) are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

  • Music Performance - Instrumental Emphasis B.M.
  • Music Performance - Keyboard Emphasis B.M.
  • Music Performance - Piano Pedegogy B.M.
  • Music Performance - VOice Emphasis B.M.

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