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: 53-55 credits: 32 core credits and the requirements for an applied concentration (21-23)

Core Courses: 32 credits

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
32

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 (Piano skills assessed during the first semester).  Applied piano may be required (additional fee required)
  5. Complete Concert Recital Attendance each semester (MUSC0250)

Applied Piano Concentration: 23 credits

Required Courses: 17 credits

Item #
Title
Credits
Major performance medium: 13 credits  +
13
Recital during junior and senior years  +
Sub-Total Credits
17


Electives - 6 credits from the following:

Item #
Title
Credits
Three credits in music numbered above 2999  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

Applied Voice Concentration: 21 credits

Required Courses: 18 credits

Item #
Title
Credits
Major performance medium: 12 credits  +
12
Recital during junior and senior years  +
Sub-Total Credits
18


Electives - 3 credits from the following:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3


Applied Instrumental Concentration: 21 credits

Required Courses: 15 credits

Item #
Title
Credits
Major performance medium: 12 credits  +
12
Recital during junior and senior years  +
Sub-Total Credits
15


Electives - 6 credits from the following:

Item #
Title
Credits
Three credits in music numbered above 2999  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
6


Applied Theory/Composition Concentration: 21-22 credits

Required Courses: 17 credits

Item #
Title
Credits
Major performance medium: 8 credits  +
8
Recital and/or project during senior year  +
Sub-Total Credits
19


Electives - 2-3 credits from the following:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
2-3
Total Credits
53-55