Music Major, B.A.

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(55 credits)

The music major is a general liberal arts curriculum for the student with a strong interest in music who does not plan to pursue a performance career. The student may wish to continue their education in a specific master’s degree program or pursue a different career option. If the student is planning to complete both the B.A. in music and the M.A. in Instruction degree leading to teaching licensure, the B.A. in music electives must include all of the required music education course work. Contact the music education program director for specific details.

A. Music Core:

(34 credits)

Please Note:

MU130 Music Fundamentals I and MU131 Music Fundamentals II , or equivalent proficiency are prerequisites for MU160 Music Theory I . All students take an initial placement exam to determine theory proficiency.

B. Performance Studies:

(11–14 credits)

Applied Lessons: minimum of seven semesters of private lessons taken for credit on a major instrument or voice.
Ensembles: minimum of seven semesters of participation in one or more vocal or instrumental ensembles.

C. Both of the following:

D. Minimum of six music electives credits

May reflect individual interest and career goals.

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