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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Performance B.M.

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Major in Performance

(Major Code: 202)  

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.

Music Core Requirements

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:
Eight semester hours from:
Six semester hours band/orchestra
Nine semester hours music electives (one hour advanced)

Keyboard Emphasis

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)
Eight semester hours from:
Six semester hours major ensemble
Nine semester hours of music electives (three hours advanced)

Piano Pedagogy Emphasis

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)
Eight semester hours from:
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.

Voice Emphasis

Six one-hour enrollments in piano with a grade of “C” or better from:
Six semester hours from:
Four semester hours of 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.
  • 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.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Performance—Instrumental Emphasis

First Year

Semester 1: 16-18 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Second Year

Semester 1: 14 hours

Semester 2: 14 hours

Third Year

Semester 1: 17 hours

Choose four credits from the following:

Semester 2: 17 hours

Choose four credits from the following:

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 14 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

  • Senior recital
  • MUAP 30XX 3
  • Major ensemble 1
  • MUSI RCTL 0
  • MUSI elective (1 hour upper level) 3
  • Lab science 4
  • Non-MUAP/MUSI/MUEN elective 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 sessions because of scheduling conflicts with afternoon music classes and science labs.

†Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1372 .

††Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1373 .

NOTE: Enrollment in core curriculum courses, which should be completed as early as possible, during intersessions and summer sessions will reduce course loads during fall and spring semesters.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Performance—Keyboard Emphasis

First Year

Semester 1: 16-18 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Second Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Third Year

Semester 1: 18 hours

Choose four credits from the following:

Semester 2: 17 hours

Choose four credits from the following:

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 16 hours

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.

†Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1372 .

††Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1373 .

NOTE: Enrollment in core curriculum courses, which should be completed as early as possible, during intersessions and summer sessions will reduce course loads during fall and spring semesters.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Performance—Piano Pedagogy Emphasis

First Year

Semester 1: 16-18 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Second Year

Semester 1: 14 hours

Semester 2: 17 hours

Third Year

Semester 1: 17 hours

Semester 2: 17 hours

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 17 hours

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.

†Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1372 .

††Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1373 .

NOTE: Enrollment in core curriculum courses, which should be completed as early as possible, during intersessions and summer sessions will reduce course loads during fall and spring semesters.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Performance—Voice Emphasis

First Year

Semester 1: 14-16

Semester 2: 15 hours

Second Year

Semester 1: 17 hours

Semester 2: 16 hours

Third Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Choose four credits from the following:

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 17 hours

Semester 2: 17 hours

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.

†Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1372 .

††Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1373 .

NOTE: Enrollment in core curriculum courses, which should be completed as early as possible, during intersessions and summer sessions will reduce course loads during fall and spring semesters.

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