Bachelor of Arts

Music: Applied Concentration

Objective

Designed for students interested in music performance and private studio teaching, and those who plan to pursue graduate work in performance, pedagogy, or theory.  

Administrator: Chair, Department of Music

Requirements: 50-52 credits: 26 core credits and the requirements for an applied concentration (24-26)

Core Courses: 26 credits

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
26

Additional Music Major Requirements:

  1. Participate in a minimum of one large ensemble each semester
  2. Study privately in their primary performance medium each semester (voice or instrument) (additional fee required)
  3. Complete a juried examination in their performance medium each semester
  4. Pass the Keyboard Proficiency Exam MUSC2000 (Piano skills assessed during the first semester).  Applied piano may be required (additional fee required)
  5. Complete 8 semesters of Concert Recital Attendance (MUSC0250)

Applied Piano Concentration: 26 credits

Required Courses: 20 credits

Item #
Title
Credits
13
Sub-Total Credits
20


Electives - 6 credits from the following:

Item #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

Applied Voice Concentration: 24 credits

Required Courses: 21 credits

Item #
Title
Credits
12
Sub-Total Credits
21


Electives - 3 credits from the following:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3


Applied Instrumental Concentration: 24 credits

Required Courses: 18 credits

Item #
Title
Credits
12
Sub-Total Credits
18


Electives - 6 credits from the following:

Item #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
6


Applied Theory/Composition Concentration: 24-25 credits

Required Courses: 22 credits

Item #
Title
Credits
8
Sub-Total Credits
22


Electives - 2-3 credits from the following:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
2-3.00
Total Credits
50-52