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Bachelor of Music in Performance
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| B.M. MAJOR - 65 Hours, 2.0 GPA | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| MU 160 | Introduction to Music Theory | 3 hrs |
| MU 161 | Music Theory | 3 hrs |
| MU 240 | Advanced Music Theory I | 3 hrs |
| MU 241 | Advanced Music Theory II | 3 hrs |
| MU 345 | Music History: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque | 3 hrs |
| MU 346 | Music History: Classic, Romantic and Modern | 3 hrs |
Total |
18 hrs | |
| Applied (Piano) | ||
| Applied Music B (2 hrs per semester) | 16 hrs | |
| Performance Class (1 hr per semester) | 8 hrs | |
| Collaboration (Years 1 & 2: 1 cr. per semester. Years 3 & 4: 2 crs. per semester | 2 hrs | |
| Chamber Music (4 hrs over eight semester) | 4 hrs | |
| Musicianship Development (1 hr per semester-repeat six times) | 6 hrs | |
| Music Management (1 hr) | 1 hr | |
Total |
47 hrs | |
| Applied (Strings) | ||
| Applied Music B (2 hrs per semester) | 16 hrs | |
| Performance Class (1 hr per semester) | 8 hrs | |
| Chamber Music (4 hrs over eight semesters) | 4 hrs | |
| Orchestra (1 hr per semester) | 8 hrs | |
| Orchestral Repertoire ( 1 hr. per semester 3rd & 4th years) | 4 hrs | |
| Musicianship Development (1 cr. per semester-repeat six times) | 6 hrs | |
| Music Management (1 hr) | 1 hrs | |
Total |
47 hrs | |
| B.M. MINOR - 21 Hours, 2.0 GPA | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| MU 160 | Introduction to Music Theory | 3 hrs |
| MU 161 | Music Theory | 3 hrs |
| MU | Applied Music A | 8 hrs |
| Music Electives | 7 hrs | |
Courses
MU 105
Ensemble
The study and performance of music for instrumental or vocal groupings. May be repeated for credit. 1:0:1
MU 131,132,231,232,331,332,431,432
Performance (majors only)
Opportunity to perform in a simulated concert environment with critical feedback. 1:0:1
May be repeated for credit.
MU 160 Music
Music Theory I
A study of the fundamentals of harmony and basic elements of sight-singing, melodic dictation, rhythmic dictation, keyboard, timbre, texture, and form used both in aural and visual analysis. 3:2:3
MU 161 Music
Music Theory II
A continuation of the fundamentals of harmony and basic elements of sight-singing, melodic dictation, rhythmic dictation, keyboard timbre, texture, and form used both in aural and visual analysis. 3:2:3
MU 151,152,251,252,351,352,451,452
Orchestra (majors only)
Study and performance of music for orchestra 1:0:1
MU 171,271,371,471
Chamber Music (majors only)
Study and performance of music for chamber orchestra 1:0:1
MU 175,176,275,276
Collaboration (majors only)
Developing skills of playing with other musician's 1:0:1
MU 181,181,281,282,381,382,481,482
Applied Music A (non-majors)
Individual lessons offered in voice, piano, and classical guitar. 1/2:5:1
MU 191,192,291,292,391,3921,491,492
Applied Music B (majors-only)
Individual lessons offered in piano, violin, viola, and cello. 1:10:2
MU 210 (GE)
Music in a Global Society
Study of the role that music and musicians have played voluntarily or otherwise in politics, religion and social issues. Specific works ranging from instrumental music through opera, liturgical music, music theatre, folk music, and popular music are discussed. 3:0:3
MU 234,235,334,335,434,435
Musicianship Development (majors only)
This course offers students a greater insight into enhancing listening and perceptive skills by attending concerts, preparing aural and written critiques, and observing applied lessons with faculty outside their primary instrument. 1:0:1
MU 240
Music Theory III
A continuation of MU 160 and MU161, with a further study and analysis of modulation, altered chords, modes, chromaticism, and devices used in contemporary music. Studies will be applied to written, aural, and keyboard skills. 3:2:3
MU 241
Music Theory IV
A continuation of MU 241, with a further study and analysis of modulation, altered chords, modes, chromaticism, and devices used in contemporary music. Further studies will be applied to written, aural, and keyboard skills. 3:2:3
MU 345 (LL)
Music History: Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque
A study of music literature from ancient times to 1700. 3:0:3
MU 346 (LL)
Music History: Classic, Romantic and Modern
A study of music literature from 1700 to the present. 3:0:3
MU 355, 356
Orchestral Repertoire (majors only)
The study, rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire 1:0:1
MU 360
Special Topics
Intensive study of an area of music selected by the instructor on the basis of student need or current issues. 1-3 hours
MU 365
Orchestration
A study of the orchestral instrument families with exercises in writing scores for instrument families with exercises in writing scores for instrumental ensembles. Emphasis is placed upon full orchestra with secondary attention given to small ensembles. 3:0:3
MU 374
Directed Study
(for all other pedagogy needs) 1-3 hours
MU 375,376,475,476
Collaboration (majors only)
Developing skills of playing with other musicians. 1:0:2
MU 415
Independent Study in Music
Prerequisite: permission of artistic director
This course offers a student the opportunity to research a focused topic in music, to compose a significant musical work, or significant work or set of works. The final product will be a fully developed research paper, a finished original musical score, or a significant performance. 3:0:3
MU 449
Music Management Workshop
Students will be exposed to the processes in advising, representing, and furthering careers of artists, focusing on the establishment of mutually beneficial working relationships with management. Topics include the mechanics of talent booking and contracting, union and government relations, fee/com mission structures, and contractual considerations. 1:0:1
MU 455,456
Orchestral Repertoire
The study, rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire 1:0:2
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