2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Performance (BMus)


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Upon successful completion of this program, the student receives a BMus degree. The program 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


  • Exegesis and Theology Elective Credits: 3
    (Any course with a code of BIB 47x)
  • 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: 6

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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