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Music: Music, B.A.

All music majors, before completion of their degree program, must demonstrate an acceptable proficiency in keyboard, aural, and sight singing skills. Specific details about these requirements can be found in the Music Study Handbook.

The Music Study Handbook also contains details about the requirements for MUS 001 (Performance Attendance); MUS 186, MUS 286, MUS 386, and MUS 486 (Private lessons), and also necessary information about the senior presentation. The handbook is presented to all music majors at the beginning of each year. It is considered an addendum to the University Bulletin.

Opportunities for individual performance are available through regularly scheduled student recitals. They are included as a part of Music at Midweek, a weekly series of professional and non-professional performances. Attendance at these and other designated campus performances is required of all music students. Unsatisfactory attention to this requirement can delay or deny graduation.

Students choosing to work toward the Bachelor of Arts in music will complete their studies with a senior presentation supervised by a faculty member. The selection of a topic and work toward that completion will begin during the junior year.

University Core Requirements -- 39 hours

College Requirements, B.A. -- 21-24 hours

Hrs.
3	Effective Communication (CST 100, CST 107, CST 307, ENG 107, or ENG 311)
3	Metaphysics (One course from 331-337)
15	Credits of upper-division hours outside of primary major, 9 of which must come from 3 different disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences. This requirement is not fulfilled by the University core.
0-12	Intermediate level of one language

Major Requirements -- 39-40 hours

Hrs.
3	MUS 101 - Music Theory I
3	MUS 102 - Music Theory II
1	MUS 103 - Aural Skills I
1	MUS 104 - Aural Skills II
3	MUS 201 - Music Theory III
3	MUS 202 - Music Theory IV
3	MUS 301 - Music History I
3	MUS 302 - Music History II
3	MUS 309 - World Music
3	MUS 331 - Conducting
1	MUS 131 - Introduction to Piano (may be waived by instructor)
1	MUS 231 - Piano Skills (must be completed by sophomore year)
6 semesters minimum; required every semester in residence:
6	MUS 286/486 - Private Lessons (MUS 235, Group Voice Workshop, substitutes for the first semester of private voice lessons)
6 semesters minimum; required every semester in residence:
1	MUS 243/443 - Wind Symphony
1	MUS 244/444 - University Singers
1	MUS 245/445 - University Orchestra
1	MUS 252 - Women's Chorale
6 semesters minimum; required every semester in residence:
0	MUS 001 - Performance Attendance

Emphasis Requirements

Instrumental Performance Emphasis -- 11 hours
Students require faculty permission to enter this track. A decision will be made at the end of the sophomore year.
4	MUS 447 - Chamber Ensemble or MUS 253/453 - Jazz Ensemble
1	MUS 498 - Senior Capstone
Music Electives -- 6 hours (upper division, including at leas one 3-credit classroom course)
General Electives -- 0-13 hours
Total Credit Hours -- 123

Vocal Performance Emphasis -- 11 hours
Students require faculty permission to enter this track. A decision will be made at the end of the sophomore year.
3	MUS 336 - Diction
3	MUS 445 - Musical Theatre Workshop or MUS 491 - Opera Workshop
1	MUS 498 - Senior Capstone, a research paper and recital
Music Electives -- 4 hours(upper division, including at leas one 3-credit classroom course)
General Electives -- 0-13 hours
Total Credit hours -- 123

General Emphasis -- 11 hours
3	MUS 3/4xx - Music Elective classroom course
1	MUS 498 - Senior Capstone, a research paper and presentation
Music Electives -- 4 hours(upper division, including at leas one 3-credit classroom course)
General Electives -- 4-17 hours
Total Credit Hours -- 120

Private Lessons (MUS 286/486): $300 per semester hour

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