Music (BA)
Majors may choose one of two concentrations in Music. The Department recommends the Honors track for students interested in pursuing graduate study in music.
Academic Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and Techniques of Music I | 3 | |
| Materials and Techniques of Music II | 3 | |
| One additional course in Materials and Techniques at the 20xxx level | 3 | |
| Music Histories and Cultures I | 3 | |
| Music Histories and Cultures II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethnomusicology | 3 | |
| MUS Elective credits, 30xxx and above | 12 | |
| MUS Elective credits, 10xxx and above | 6 | |
| Ensemble Participation (2 semesters) | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Performance Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and Techniques of Music I | 3 | |
| Materials and Techniques of Music II | 3 | |
| One additional course in Materials and Techniques at the 20xxx level | 3 | |
| Music Histories and Cultures I | 3 | |
| Music Histories and Cultures II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethnomusicology | 3 | |
| MUS Elective credits, 30xxx and above | 6 | |
| MUS Elective credits, 10xxx and above or additional applied lessons/performance electives | 3 | |
| Applied Lessons | 10 | |
| Capstone | 2 | |
| Ensemble Participation (4 semesters) | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
Honors in Music
Students of exceptional academic standing and/or artistic merit may be invited to pursue Honors in Music with the honors tracks corresponding to their respective concentration. Invited students must consult with their advisors about their Honors project.
Academic Honors in Music
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Additional MUS Elective credits, 30xxx+ | 3 | |
| Honors Thesis | 3 | |
Honors in Music Performance
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Additional MUS Elective credits, 30xxx+ | 3 | |
| Additional Applied lessons/performance electives | 2 | |
| Honors Recital | 1 | |