Music, B.A.

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The BA in Music is a broad liberal arts degree with a 58-credit core music curriculum. Majors have the freedom to explore the potential for future careers in the music and arts industry such as arts management, entrepreneurship, and audio technology.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Music Core: 40 Credits

Students must complete at least one ensemble per semester enrolled, total 8.

MUSC 0200 - Music Convocation Credits: 0
All music majors must enroll in and successfully complete Convocation each semester they are enrolled, maximum of 8.
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I Credits: 1
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III Credits: 3
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III Credits: 1
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I Credits: 3
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II Credits: 3
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives III Credits: 3
MUSC 2390 - Piano Literacy Exam Credits: 0
The Piano Literacy Exam must be completed by the end of Sophomore year. It may be substituted by passing Class Piano 1 and 2 with a B or higher.
MUSC 3255 - Sophomore Qualifying Performance Jury Credits: 0
Students must be enrolled in instrument specific lessons every semester they are enrolled. They must complete the following:

MUSC 2*** Applied Lessons II, 2 credits

MUSC 3*** Applied Lessoons III, 2 Credits

MUSC 4*** Applied Lessons IV, 2 Credits

MUSC 5*** Applied Lessons V, 2 Credits Credits / Units: 8

Upper Division Electives: 18 Credits

MUSC 3015 - Introduction to the Music of the World’s Peoples Credits: 3
MUSC 3025 - Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4000 - Careers in Music Credits: 2
MUSC 4020 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4025 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credits: 2
MUSC 4040 - Composition Credits: 2
MUSC 4315 - America’s Ethnic Music Credits: 3
MUSC 4330 - Undergraduate Seminar Credits: 3
MUSC 4350 - History and Literature of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSC 4380 - Jazz Techniques Credits: 2
MUSC 4490 - History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSC 4590 - Senior Recital Credits: 2
MUSC 4650 - Keyboard Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4651 - String Solo Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4750 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 1
MUSC 4780 - Instrumental Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4790 - Choral Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4990 - Topics in: Credits: 1‑12
MUSC 5035 - Advanced Theory Credits: 3

A&S Core

A&S Diversity - 3 Credits

A&S Global - 3 Credits