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Mar 27, 2025
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2009-2010 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]
Music, B.A.
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Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a B.A. in Music should be able to …
- perform musical works in a variety of musical styles and in a variety of musical contexts, including solo, chamber, and full ensemble settings.
- engage in public performance of a wide variety of music styles as members of ensembles, including chamber and large group contexts.
- demonstrate fundamental knowledge of music theory and history from the Antiquity through modern times.
- demonstrate fundamental piano proficiency skills.
- demonstrate fundamental knowledge of teaching methods and educational practices used in music classroom settings.
- demonstrate use of effective teaching methods and techniques in authentic music classroom settings.
Curriculum
See School of Music for information about entrance requirements, progression requirements, and special academic opportunities.
Additional information is available in the “Academic Regulations ” chapter of this bulletin, the School of Music’s Handbook for Undergraduate Students, or from the Office of Music Studies. |
Degree Requirements (120 Hours)
1. General Education Requirements (32-41 Hours)
Writing (6 Hours)
Must be passed with a grade of C or higher. Foreign Languages (0-9 Hours):
Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimal passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required Other (3 Hours):
- History other than American or European (3 hours)
Numerical and Analytical Reasoning (6 Hours)
Natural Sciences (8 Hours)
Philosophical Reasoning (3 Hours):
- Course in philosophy, excluding PHIL 110, 111 (3 Hours)
2. Distribution Requirements (21 Hours)
Humanities (12 Hours):
- Fine Arts (3 hours)
- Literature (200 or higher) (3 hours)
Courses selected from (6 Hours):
Social Sciences (9 Hours):
At least two fields must be represented by courses selected from: 3. Cultural Awareness Requirements (9 Hours)
Students must complete the specified number of courses in each of these areas but may use these courses to satisfy other degree requirements except where specifically restricted. A minimum of three courses, with at least one course from each of the following:
- a course treating in some specific way the culture of the student’s foreign language
- a course in North American studies (excluding HIST 111, 112)
- a course in a culture other than American or Western European.
4. Major Requirements (49 Hours)
Applied music courses (12 Hours)
Electives (6 Hours)
- MUED 155 , MUED 156 , or demonstration of piano proficiency is required
- Students whose primary medium is voice must complete MUSC 278 .
5. Cognate or Minor (12-18 Hours)
6. Electives (nonmusic) (0-6 Hours)
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