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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music B.M.


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Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Degree


Requirements


(See core requirements below.)

Major in Music


(Major Code: 203)

University Core Curriculum Requirements


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

Note:


Music majors cannot receive core credit for MUSI 1306 . MUSI 1208  and MUSI 1209  satisfies “Visual and Performing Arts” in the core curriculum.

All-Level Certification


(Major Code: 452)

Required Music Courses for Emphases


Four one-hour enrollments in:

Two hours music electives

Other Requirements


  • A minimum of eight semesters of major ensemble.
  • Recital, concert, weekly seminar and departmental meeting attendance.
  • Satisfactory senior recital performance before graduation.
  • Students majoring in music (all-level certification) are encouraged to attend at least one summer school session to allow greater freedom during regular semesters to participate in unrequired but valuable courses, such as small ensembles.
  • Requirements for piano must be completed before the semester of student teaching.

Major in Music (with Elective Studies in Business)


(Major Code: 213)

University Core Curriculum Requirements


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

Note:


Music majors cannot receive core credit for MUSI 1306 . MUSI 1208  and MUSI 1209  satisfies “Visual and Performing Arts” in the core curriculum.

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


MUAP 30XX (two credit hours for each of two semesters)


Six semester hours of major ensemble credit


Two semester hours of:


MUSI 1180 or MUAP 1069  (one credit hour each semester). Two semesters of piano with a grade of “C” or higher are required for graduation.

Note:


*Can be taken as part of the core curriculum requirements.

Other Requirements


  • A minimum of eight semesters of major ensemble.
  • Recital, concert, weekly seminar and departmental meeting attendance.
  • Satisfactory senior recital performance before graduation.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)


Major in Music—All-Level Certification, Instrumental Emphasis

First Year


Second Year


Semester 1: 16 hours


Third Year


Fourth Year


Fifth Year


Summer Sessions: 11 hours


  • Lab science** 4
  • Lab science** 4
  • Core 3

Note:


*Required of all music majors—Section 44 (1 hour) for students not required to take IDS by the University; Section 56 (3 hours) for students required to take IDS by the University.

**Recommended to be taken during summer sessions because of scheduling conflicts with afternoon music classes and science labs.

***Prerequisite 54 hours, pass TSI, minimum GPA of 2.5.

****Prerequisite EDPD 3340 , minimum GPA of 2.5, admission into WTAMU Teacher Education Program.

†Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1372 .

††Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1373 .

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)


Major in Music—All-Level Certification, Keyboard Emphasis

First Year


Second Year


Third Year


Fourth Year


Fifth Year


Summer Sessions: 8 hours


  • Lab science** 4
  • Lab science** 4

Note:


*Required of all music majors—Section 44 (1 hour) for students not required to take IDS by the University; Section 56 (3 hours) for students required to take IDS by the University.

**Recommended to be taken during summer session because of scheduling conflicts with afternoon music classes and science labs.

***Prerequisite 54 hours, pass TSI, minimum GPA of 2.5, admission into WTAMU Teacher Education Program.

****Prerequisite EDPD 3340 , minimum GPA of 2.5, admission into WTAMU Teacher Education Program.

†Should be taken concurrently with MUSI.

††Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1373 .

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)


Major in Music—All-Level Certification, Voice Emphasis

First Year


Second Year


Third Year


Fourth Year


Summer Session: 8 hours


  • Lab science** 4
  • Lab science** 4

Note:


*Required of all music majors—Section 44 (1 hour) for students not required to take IDS by the University; Section 56 (3 hours) for students required to take IDS by the University.

**Recommended to be taken during summer session because of scheduling conflicts with afternoon music classes and science labs.

***Prerequisite 54 hours, pass TSI, minimum GPA of 2.5.

****Prerequisite EDPD 3340 , minimum GPA of 2.5, admission into WTAMU Teacher Education Program.

†Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1372 .

††Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1373 .

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)


Major in Music (with Elective Studies in Business)

First Year:


Second Year


Semester 1: 15 hours


Semester 2: 15 hours


Third Year


Fourth Year


Note:


*Required of all music majors—Section 44 (1 hour) for students not required to take IDS by the University; Section 56 (3 hours) for students required to take IDS by the University.

**Recommended to be taken during summer session because of scheduling conflicts with afternoon music classes and science labs.

***Prerequisite 54 hours, pass TSI, minimum GPA of 2.5.

***Prerequisite EDPD 3340 , minimum GPA of 2.5, admission into WTAMU Teacher Education Program.

†Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1372 .

††Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1373 .

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