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Music B.M.

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.

Music Core Requirements

Four semester hours from:

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

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

Four semester hours major ensemble

All-Level Certification

(Major Code: 452)

Required Music Courses for Emphases

Instrumental Emphasis

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

Eight semester hours from:

MUSI 3233 - Woodwind Class 2
MUSI 3234 - Brass Class 2
MUSI 3037 - Percussion Class 1-2 (two hours)
MUSI 3238 - String Class 2

Four one-hour enrollments in:

MUAP 1081 - Applied Music — Voice

Two hours music electives

Four hours from:

MUSI 3117 - German Diction for Singers 1
MUSI 3119 - French Diction for Singers 1
MUSI 3162 - Opera Workshop 1 (maximum of two hours)
MUSI 4212 - Song Literature 2

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

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.

Music Core Requirements

Eight semester hours structured electives in music

being sure to complete the 39 hours of required 3000- to 4000-level course work, of which one course must be taken from:

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

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

Two semester hours selected from:

Six semester hours of major ensemble credit

Two semester hours of:

MUSI 1181

and

MUSI 1182

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

Required Courses from Other Departments

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

Semester 1: 16-18 hours

MUAP 10XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I 1
MUSI 1208 - Literature I 2 †
MUSI 1372 - Theory I 3
MUSI 1071 3 *
ENGL 1301 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Argumentation 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3

Semester 2: 15 hours

MUAP 10XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II 1
MUSI 1209 - Literature II 2 ††
MUSI 1373 - Theory II 3
ENGL 1302 - Research and Rhetoric 3
SCOM 1315 3

Second Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Third Year

Semester 1: 14 hours

MUAP 30XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3105 - Baton Technique 1
MUSI 3347 - Music History from Antiquity to 1750 3
MUSI 3233 - Woodwind Class 2 or
MUSI 3234 - Brass Class 2
MUSI 3256 - Jazz Theory and Practice 2 or
MUSI 3263 - Form and Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3264 - Orchestration 2 or
MUSI 3265 - 18th-Century Counterpoint 2 or
MUSI 3266 - Choral Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3267 - 20th-Century Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3268 - Band Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3269 - Advanced Ear Training 2 or
MUSI 3270 - 16th-Century Counterpoint 2
MUSI 3135 - Voice Class 1
EDPD 3340 - Educational Foundations 3 ***

Semester 2: 15 hours

MUAP 30XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3037 - Percussion Class 1-2 or
MUSI 3238 - String Class 2
MUSI 3129 - Secondary School Band Repertoire 1
MUSI 3207 - Instrumental Conducting 2
MUSI 3343 - Computer Assisted Electronic Music 3 or
EDT 3343 - Educational Technology 3
MUSI 3349 - Music History from 1750 to Present 3
EPSY 3341 - Educational Psychology 3 ****

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 14 hours

MUAP 30XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 4326 - Elementary Music Methods 3
MUSI 3256 - Jazz Theory and Practice 2 or
MUSI 3263 - Form and Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3264 - Orchestration 2 or
MUSI 3265 - 18th-Century Counterpoint 2 or
MUSI 3266 - Choral Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3267 - 20th-Century Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3268 - Band Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3269 - Advanced Ear Training 2 or
MUSI 3270 - 16th-Century Counterpoint 2
Core 3
EDRD 4304 - Reading Skills in the Content Field 3

Semester 2: 14 hours

Senior recital
MUAP 30XX 3
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3037 - Percussion Class 1-2 or
MUSI 3238 - String Class 2
MUSI 4327 - Instrumental Methods 3
Core 3
Core 3

Fifth Year

Semester 1: 9 hours

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

Semester 1: 15-17 hours

MUAP 1069 - Applied Music — Piano
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 1208 - Literature I 2 †
MUSI 1372 - Theory I 3
IDS 1071 - Elementary Group Dynamics 1-3 *
ENGL 1301 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Argumentation 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3

Semester 2: 14 hours

Second Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

Semester 2: 14 hours

Third Year

Semester 1: 18 hours

MUAP 3069 - Applied Music — Piano
MUAP 1081 - Applied Music — Voice
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3105 - Baton Technique 1
MUSI 3347 - Music History from Antiquity to 1750 3
MUSI 3256 - Jazz Theory and Practice 2 or
MUSI 3263 - Form and Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3264 - Orchestration 2 or
MUSI 3265 - 18th-Century Counterpoint 2 or
MUSI 3266 - Choral Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3267 - 20th-Century Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3268 - Band Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3269 - Advanced Ear Training 2 or
MUSI 3270 - 16th-Century Counterpoint 2
EDPD 3340 - Educational Foundations 3 ***
MUSI 4242 - Elementary Piano Pedagogy 2 or
MUSI 4252 - Piano Literature 2
MUSI 4312 - Vocal Pedagogy 3 or
Core 3

Semester 2: 14 hours

MUAP 3069 - Applied Music — Piano
MUAP 1081 - Applied Music — Voice
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3207 - Instrumental Conducting 2 or
MUSI 3209 - Choral Conducting 2
MUSI 3037 - Percussion Class 1-2 (odd year)
MUSI 3349 - Music History from 1750 to Present 3
EPSY 3341 - Educational Psychology 3

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

MUAP 3069 - Applied Music — Piano
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3256 - Jazz Theory and Practice 2 or
MUSI 3263 - Form and Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3264 - Orchestration 2 or
MUSI 3265 - 18th-Century Counterpoint 2 or
MUSI 3266 - Choral Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3267 - 20th-Century Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3268 - Band Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3269 - Advanced Ear Training 2 or
MUSI 3270 - 16th-Century Counterpoint 2
EDRD 4304 - Reading Skills in the Content Field 3
MUSI 4242 - Elementary Piano Pedagogy 2 or
MUSI 4252 - Piano Literature 2
MUSI 4312 - Vocal Pedagogy 3 or
Core 3

Semester 2: 14 hours

Senior recital
MUAP 3069 - Applied Music — Piano
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI elective 3
MUSI 3343 - Computer Assisted Electronic Music 3 or
EDT 3343 - Educational Technology 3
Core 3
Core 3

Fifth Year

Semester 1: 9 hours

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

Semester 1: 14-16 hours

MUAP 1081 - Applied Music — Voice
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 1161 - Diction for Singers 1
MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I 1
† MUSI 1208 - Literature I 2 †
MUSI 1372 - Theory I 3
ENGL 1301 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Argumentation 3
IDS 1071 - Elementary Group Dynamics 1-3 *

Semester 2: 16 hours

MUAP 1081 - Applied Music — Voice
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 1160 - Italian Diction for Singers 1
MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II 1
MUSI 1209 - Literature II 2 ††
MUSI 1209 - Literature II
3
MUSI 1373 - Theory II 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3

Second Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

MUAP 1081 - Applied Music — Voice
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 2181 - Piano Class III 1
MUSI 2372 - Theory III 3
COMM 1315 - Basic Speech Communication 3
Core 3
Core 3

Semester 2: 15 hours

Third Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

MUAP 3081 - Applied Music — Voice
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3105 - Baton Technique 1
MUSI 3117 - German Diction for Singers 1 or
MUSI 3162 - Opera Workshop 1
MUSI 3347 - Music History from Antiquity to 1750 3
MUSI 3256 - Jazz Theory and Practice 2 or
MUSI 3263 - Form and Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3264 - Orchestration 2 or
MUSI 3265 - 18th-Century Counterpoint 2 or
MUSI 3266 - Choral Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3267 - 20th-Century Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3268 - Band Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3269 - Advanced Ear Training 2 or
MUSI 3270 - 16th-Century Counterpoint 2
MUSI 4312 - Vocal Pedagogy 3
EDPD 3340 - Educational Foundations 3

Semester 2: 14 hours

MUAP 3081 - Applied Music — Voice
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3037 - Percussion Class 1-2 or
MUSI 3232 - Instrument Techniques 2
MUSI 3119 - French Diction for Singers 1 or
MUSI 3162 - Opera Workshop 1
MUSI 3209 - Choral Conducting 2
MUSI 3349 - Music History from 1750 to Present 3
EPSY 3341 - Educational Psychology 3 ***

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 15-16 hours

MUAP 3081 - Applied Music — Voice
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3162 - Opera Workshop 1 or
MUSI 4212 - Song Literature 2
MUSI 4326 - Elementary Music Methods 3 (or MUSI 4327 in spring)
MUSI 3256 - Jazz Theory and Practice 2 or
MUSI 3263 - Form and Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3264 - Orchestration 2 or
MUSI 3265 - 18th-Century Counterpoint 2 or
MUSI 3266 - Choral Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3267 - 20th-Century Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3268 - Band Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3269 - Advanced Ear Training 2 or
MUSI 3270 - 16th-Century Counterpoint 2
EDRD 4304 - Reading Skills in the Content Field 3
Core 3

Semester 2: 17 hours

Senior recital
MUAP 3081 - Applied Music — Voice
Major ensemble 1
MUSI 3037 - Percussion Class 1-2 or
MUSI 3238 - String Class 2
MUSI 3343 - Computer Assisted Electronic Music 3 or
EDT 3343 - Educational Technology 3
MUSI 4327 - Instrumental Methods 3 (or MUSI 4326 in fall)
Core 3
Core 3

Fifth Year: 9 hours

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:

Semester 1: 16-18 hours

MUAP 10XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I 1
MUSI 1208 - Literature I 2 †
MUSI 1372 - Theory I 3
IDS 1071 - Elementary Group Dynamics 1-3 *
MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business and Economics I 3
Core 3

Semester 2: 15 hours

MUAP 10XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II 1
MUSI 1209 - Literature II 2 ††
MUSI 1373 - Theory II 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Core 3

Second Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

MUAP 10XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 2372 - Theory III 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics 3
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Accounting I 3
Core 1

Semester 2: 15 hours

MUAP 10XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 2373 - Theory IV 3
ACCT 2302 - Principles of Accounting II 3
Core 3
Core 3

Third Year

Semester 1: 17 hours

MUAP 30XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3105 - Baton Technique 1
MUSI 3233 - Woodwind Class 2 or
MUSI 3234 2 (fall) or
MUSI 3037 - Percussion Class 1-2 or
MUSI 3238 - String Class 2 (spring)
MUSI 3256 - Jazz Theory and Practice 2 or
MUSI 3263 - Form and Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3264 - Orchestration 2 or
MUSI 3265 - 18th-Century Counterpoint 2 or
MUSI 3266 - Choral Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3267 - 20th-Century Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3268 - Band Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3269 - Advanced Ear Training 2 or
MUSI 3270 - 16th-Century Counterpoint 2 or
MUSI 3347 - Music History from Antiquity to 1750 3 or
MUSI 3349 - Music History from 1750 to Present 3
FIN 3320 - Business Finance 3
Core 3
Core 3

Semester 2: 14 hours

MUAP 30XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3207 - Instrumental Conducting 2 or
MUSI 3209 - Choral Conducting 2
MUSI 3380 - Survey of Music Business 3 (spring of even years)
MGT 3330 - Principles of Management 3
Core 3

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 17-18 hours

MUAP 30XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3256 - Jazz Theory and Practice 2 or
MUSI 3263 - Form and Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3264 - Orchestration 2 or
MUSI 3265 - 18th-Century Counterpoint 2 or
MUSI 3266 - Choral Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3267 - 20th-Century Analysis 2 or
MUSI 3268 - Band Arranging 2 or
MUSI 3269 - Advanced Ear Training 2 or
MUSI 3270 - 16th-Century Counterpoint 2 or
MUSI 3347 - Music History from Antiquity to 1750 3 or
MUSI 3349 - Music History from 1750 to Present 3
Music elective 2-3
MKT 3340 3
Core 3
Lab science 4

Semester 2: 11-12 hours

Senior recital
MUAP 30XX 2
Major ensemble 1
MUSI RCTL 0
MUSI 3381 - Seminar in Music Business 3 (spring odd year)
MKT 4342 - Principles of Advertising 3
Music elective 2-3
Lab science 4

Fifth Year: 6 hours

MUSI 4698 - Internship in Music Business 6

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 .

Advising Services Degree Checklists

The following Degree Checklists are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

Music - All-Level Certification - Instrumental Emphasis B.M.
Music - All Level Certification - Keyboard Emphasis B.M.
Music - All-Level Certification - Voice Emphasis B.M.
Music - Composition B.M.
Music with Elective Studies in Business B.M.