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Music, B.A. major

Required Credits: 47
Required GPA: 2.25

I REQUIRED COURSES

Complete the following course (required 7 semesters):

Complete the following courses:
(Completion of the following courses with a grade of
"C" or better is required for all music degrees.)

Complete the following courses:

GENERAL PROGRAM

REQUIRED APPLIED AREA
Select 4 semester credits from MUS 2000 level or higher

Select 2 semester credits from MUS 3000 level or higher

REQUIRED ELECTIVES IN MUSIC
Select 12 semester credits from the following. Three
of these credits must be at the 3000 level or above.

Program Learning Outcomes| Music, B.A.

1. Applied Study: Students will demonstrate the technical skills necessary for independent musical expression in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate to their area of emphasis and career objectives. Students will also demonstrate an understanding of a range of musical styles through performance of repertoire across a wide range of eras, genres, and cultural sources.

2. Conducting: Students will understand and demonstrate conducting and rehearsal skills according to their major or field of emphasis.

3. Keyboard Skills: Each student will demonstrate the keyboard competency at a level appropriate to his or her area of emphasis.

4. Music History: Students will demonstrate an understanding of music in historical and cultural contexts. They will be able to analyze a broad range of repertory both verbally and aurally and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the repertory within their specialty.

5. Music Technology: Students will understand and apply basic knowledge of music technology within their major or field of emphasis.

6. Music Theory: Students will understand and apply knowledge of undergraduate Music Theory including aural, verbal, and visual analyses. Students will also demonstrate sight-reading skills and the ability to take aural dictation.

7. Musical Ensembles: Students will demonstrate leadership skills, collaborative abilities, broad knowledge of repertoire, and overall musical artistry through their participation in small and large ensembles.

8. Pedagogy: Students will develop the appropriate teaching skills as required by their licensure programs or fields of emphasis.