Requirements for:

Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE MAJOR

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS BM Elective Studies (worksheet)
Admission to the music major

• application
• principal-instrument/voice audition
• music knowledge and keyboard skills screenings
Additional Entrance Requirements

• applicants must be already-enrolled music majors (BA or BM) & may apply as early as first year, spring semester; application packets available in the music office (CHM 101) (due October 15, March 15)
• identify music and elective studies advisors
• application portfolio including explanation of intended integration between music and the area of elective studies, list of proposed elective courses and other learning experiences, draft proposal for synthesis project
• performance audition
• academic review, interview
Program Continuance

• at the end of 3rd semester in the program, not later than Junior year, spring semester
• students not approved for continuance are no longer in the BM Elective Studies program
General Education Comprehensive graduation requirements for all BM degrees
Core Music Courses

• 112, 114, 212, 214
• 237, 241, 242, 251
• one of: 341, 342, 343, 344, 345
Additional Music Courses

• TWO from 222, 223, 313, 314, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345
• THREE courses in music electives (or fractional equivalent)
• IS 298 Synthesis Project
Additional Courses from other departments • 5-6 courses in the area of Elective Studies
Performance Studies: Principal • every semester once admitted to the program (minimum of 6 semesters, at least 4 of which must be at the 0.5 credit level)
Keyboard Proficiency Level IV
Performance (principal instrument/voice)

• 2 solo performances on principal instrument in official student recitals; one must be in junior or senior year.
Official Ensemble Participation every semester once admitted
Concert Attendance (see music handbook) Documented attendance at 60 concerts