Please note: This is NOT the most current catalog.

Requirements for BA Music Degrees

Bachelor of Arts General Music Major
Bachelor of Arts Music Major with History-Literature Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts Music Major with Theory-Composition Emphasis

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE MAJOR

 

DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS

BA General Music (worksheet)

BA Music: Theory-Composition Emphasis (worksheet)

BA Music:
History Literature Emphasis
(worksheet)

 

Admission to the music major application
principal-instrument/voice audition repertoire
• music knowledge and keyboard skills screenings

Additional
admissions requirements:

none complete application
• consult and register with theory-composition faculty

• complete application
• consult and register with a music history faculty member by end of junior year, preferably earlier

General Education

Comprehensive Graduation Requirements (General Education)

Core Music Courses 111, 112, 113, 114, 211, 212, 213, 214
241, 242
• one of: 341, 342, 343, 344, 345
Additional Music Courses • one of: 222, 223, 237, 313, 314, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345 • 221, 223, 225
• two of: 222, 313, 314, 324 (may be repeated), 325
• three of: 237, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345
• one of: 222, 313, 314
Performance Studies 6 semesters (0.25 each); 4 in the same instrument/voice. 6 semesters; 4 in the same instrument/voice. Vocalists may count 164 as the first semester of voice study. 6 semesters; 4 in the same instrument/voice. Vocalists may count 164 as the first semester of voice study.
Additional non-course requirements     Senior Writing Portfolio: 3 Level III music papers, one revised with faculty supervision.
Keyboard Proficiency Level II Level II Level II

Performance
(principal instrument/voice)

• 2 solo performances on official student recitals; one must be in junior or senior year.

Official Ensemble Participation 4 semester
Concert Attendance (see music handbook)
Documented attendance at 60 concerts.