2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Performance (BMus)


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This program leads to a BMus degree and is designed for those who desire a performance career in piano, organ, voice, or an orchestral instrument. Requirements vary slightly due to piano competency and applied major. All non-keyboard majors must take piano lessons (class or private) until the piano proficiency exam is passed. The piano proficiency exam must be passed prior to enrollment in MUS 590 Senior Recital.

Total Credits: 136


University Core - Credits: 58


  • Literature Elective Credits: 3
  • Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
  • Natural Science Elective Credits: 3

Program Requirements - Credits: 78


  • Applied Music Lessons
    8 Semesters/Credits: 22
  • Composition/Arranging Elective Credits: 2
  • Conducting Elective Credits: 2
  • Ensemble Electives
    4 Semesters/Credits: 4
  • Music Electives Credits: 7
  • Music History Electives Credits: 8

Applied Majors


In addition to the courses listed above, courses required for each particular applied major are listed below.

Instrumental

  • Music Elective Credits: 1
Organ

  • Ensemble Electives
    4 Semesters/Credits: 4
  • Vocal Ensembles
    2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Piano

  • Ensemble Electives
    2 Semesters/Credits: 2
  • Music Elective Credits: 1
  • Vocal Ensembles
    2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Voice

  • Music Elective Credits: 1

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