Academic Program

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine and Performing Arts Music Concentrataion
Minor in Music
Professional Certificate in Jazz Studies

BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE (Full Curriculum - pdf, opens a new window)

In addition to successful completion of all general education and degree studies requirements (see index), the degree requires successful completion of one of the following concentrations:

1. Select one from each department: THEA 210G*, FNAR 201G*, 202G*;
2. MUSC 401W and either MUSC 407W or 490W;
3. MUSC 207G*, 208G*, 209-210, 211-212, 303-304- 305, 309-310, 311-312, 314 or 316, 315 and 413;
4. Either MUSC 391, 392, 394, 396, 397, or 398, depending on area of concentration. Vocalists must take also MUSC 302, 450 and 495;
5. APP MUSC 133-134, 233-234, 333-334 (junior recital), and 432-434 (senior recital);
6. Eight credits in MUSC 101 or MUSC 102 (MUSC 111 for guitarists) and four credits of chamber ensembles for instrumentalists; eight credits in MUSC 100, MUSC 105 or 106, and one credit in MUSC 107 for vocalists;
7. Four semesters of piano; successful completion of the piano proficiency examination;
8. Eight semesters in MUSC 012 (Performance/Lecture Attendance);
9. Completion of the entrance and exit examinations in music theory, ear training, keyboard, and music history;
10. Successful completion of the language proficiency examination in either German, French, or Italian for vocalists.

* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part, certain general education and degree studies requirements. For details, see your academic advisor.

1. Select one from each department: THEA 210G*, FNAR 201G*, 202G*;
2. MUSC 401W AND MUSC 407W;
3. MUSC 207G*, 208G*, 209-210, 211-212, 303-304-305, 309-310, 311-312, 314 or 316, 315 and 413;
4. Three credits in MUSC at the 300-400 level;
5. FREN or GERM 201*-202*;
6. APP MUSC 131-132 and 231-232;
7. MUSC 490W (Falk Seminar in Music Historical Research);
8. MUSC 499 (3 credits in research and 3 credits in thesis);
9. Eight credits in either MUSC 100, 101, 102, 105, 106, or 111;
10. Four semesters of piano; successful completion of the piano proficiency examination;
11. Eight semesters in MUSC 012 (Performance/Lecture Attendance);
12. Completion of the entrance and exit examinations in music theory, ear training, keyboard, and music history.

* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part, certain general education and degree studies requirements. For details, see your academic advisor.

1. Select one from each department: THEA 210G*, FNAR 201G*, 202G*;
2. MUSC 401W and either MUSC 407W or 490W;
3. MUSC 207G*, 208G*, 209-210, 211-212, 303-304-305, 309-310, 311-312, 314 or 316, 315, and 413;
4. MUSC 415;
5. MUSC 220, 230, 240, 250, and 260;
6. Three credits in MUSC electives at the 300-400 level;
7. APP MUSC 131-132 and 231-232;
8. APP MUSC 331-332 (theory) and MUSC 499 (research and thesis); or APP MUSC 331-332 (composition) and 431-432 (composition and recital);
9. PHYS 103*, 104* and 105L*;
10. Eight credits in MUSC 100, 101, 102, 105, 106 or 111;
11. Four semesters of piano; successful completion of the piano proficiency examination;
12. Eight semesters in MUSC 012 (Performance/Lecture Attendance);
13. Completion of the entrance and exit examinations in music theory, ear training, keyboard, and music history.

* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part, certain general education and degree studies requirements. For details, see your academic advisor.

1. Select one from each department: THEA 210G*, FNAR 201G*, 202G*;
2. MUSC 401W and either MUSC 407W or 490W;
3. MUSC 207G*, 208G*, 209-210, 211-212, 303-304-305, 309-310, 311-312, 315, 316, and 413;
4. MUSC 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, and 337 [MAT - 537 replaces 337];
5. Either MUSC 430 (band) or 440 (orchestra), depending on area of concentration [MAT - 530 (band) or 540 (orchestra) replaces 430 (band) or 440 (orchestra)];
6. APP MUSC 131-132, 231-232, 331-332, and 431-432 (recital);
7. Eight credits in either MUSC 101, 102, or 111 depending on area of concentration;
8. MATH 125*, PSYC 210*, 211*, and COMM 201*;
9. Four semesters of piano; successful completion of the piano proficiency examination;
10. Eight semesters in MUSC 012 (Performance/Lecture Attendance);
11. Completion of the entrance and exit examinations in music theory, ear training, keyboard, and music history.
12. MAT--additional courses taken with the BM include PSYC 312, SOCL 314, MUSC 570, and APP COND 533.

* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part, certain general education and degree studies requirements. For details, see your academic advisor.

1. Select one from each department: THEA 210G*, FNAR 201G*, 202G*;
2. MUSC 401W and either MUSC 407W or 490W;
3. MUSC 207G*, 208G*, 209-210, 211-212, 303-304-305, 309-310, 311-312, 314, 315, and 413;
4. MUSC 220, 230, 240, 250, and 337 [MAT - 537 replaces 337];
5. MUSC 302 and 392;
6. APP MUSC 131-132, 231-232, 331-332, 431-432 (recital);
7. Eight credits in MUSC 100, 105 or 106;
8. MATH 125*, PSYC 210*, 211*, and COMM 201*;
9. Four semesters of piano; successful completion of the piano proficiency examination;
10. Eight semesters in MUSC 012 (Performance/Lecture Attendance);
11. Completion of the entrance and exit examinations in music theory, ear training, keyboard, and music history;
12. Successful completion of the language proficiency examination in German, Italian, or French;
13. MAT--additional courses taken with the BM include PSYC 312, SOCL 314, MUSC 520, 595, and APP COND 533.

* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part, certain general education and degree studies requirements. For details, see your academic advisor.

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS (Full Curriculum - pdf, opens new window)

In addition to requiring successful completion of all general education and degree studies requirements (see index), the Bachelor of Arts degree in fine and performing arts with a concentration in music requires successful completion of the following courses:

1. Select one from each department: THEA 210G*, FNAR 201G*, 202G*;
2. MUSC 401W and either MUSC 407W or 490W;
3. MUSC 207*, 208G*, 209-210, 211-212, 303-304-305, 309-310, 311-312, 314 or 316, 315, and 413;
4. APP MUSC 131-132 and 231-232;
5. Eight credits in MUSC 100, 101, 102, 105, 106 or 111, depending on area of concentration;
6. Four semesters of piano; successful completion of the piano proficiency examination;
7. Eight semesters in MUSC 012 (Performance/Lecture Attendance);
8. COMM 201* and PHIL 304;
9. Sixteen additional credits in courses outside of music;
10. Completion of the entrance and exit examinations in music theory, ear training, keyboard, and music history.

* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part, certain general education and degree studies requirements. For details, see your academic advisor.

The minor in music requires successful completion of a minimum of eighteen credits in music above the 100 level. The minor program in music requires four semesters of MUSC 012; MUSC 209-210; MUSC 211-212; MUSC 207G, 208G; APP MUSC 131-132 and 231-232; and four semesters of ensemble.

The music program offers the Professional Certificate in Jazz Studies for students who possess a strong interest and talent in jazz performance. The following curriculum is designed to offer students the basic courses and performance experience required for entry into jazz performance and jazz education. The required courses include: four semesters of MUSC 103 and MUSC 108, APP IMPROV 131-132 and 231-232, MUSC 280 or MUSC 290, MUSC 315, MUSC 408, and MUSC 416. A student must present a sixty-minute recital at the completion of APP IMPROV 232 or at the highest level beyond APP IMPROV 232 that he/she successfully completes. A minimum grade of C- must be earned in each course.