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Music, B.Mus major
Instrumental Performance Emphasis

 

**This program is offered pending approval from MinnState**.

The Bachelor of Music (B.MUS) at BSU is designed for students to prepare for performance at the highest level. Students will have the opportunity to perform in a wide variety of ensembles and refine their craft with intensive applied studies and courses designed to bolster an understanding of musical styles and cultures, as well as to prepare them for success as professional performing musicians.

Required Credits: 71
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:

INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS

REQUIRED COURSES

a. Required Applied Area
Complete 24 credits of 40x1 or 41x1 applied courses

Must pass both barrier juries (levels 1 MUS 4190 and
2 MUS 4191) before presenting degree recital.

b. Required Major Ensemble (8 credits)
Note: All music majors are required to participate in a
major ensemble every semester they are enrolled.

c. Required Courses
Choose 4 credits from any of the following courses:

Select 3 of the following courses: