B.A. Major in Music
Program Coordinator: Dr. Alan Kinningham
For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation
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126 HOURS
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Desirable High School Requirements:
The student desiring to major in music should make the following preparations: Have private lessons in voice or major instrument; participate in vocal/instrumental ensembles; acquire a working knowledge of the piano; and have a knowledge of music theory and sight singing.
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I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements:
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34 hours
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Listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core
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II. Major Requirements*:
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39 hours
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MUS 102
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Sight Singing and Ear Training
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3
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MUS 200
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Introduction to Music Technology
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3
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MUS 201
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Music Theory I
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3
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MUS 202
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Music Theory II
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3
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MUS 214
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The Development of American Music
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3
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MUS 310
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Principles of Conducting
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3
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MUS 311
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Music History I (W)
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3
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MUS 312
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Music History II (W)
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3
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MUS 316
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Instrumentation and Orchestration (W)
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3
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MUS 324
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Survey of Music Literature (W)
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3
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MUS 400
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Form Analysis
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3
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MUS
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Applied Music (Upper-division)**
(Proficiencies must be passed by junior year.)
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4
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MUS
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Private Voice*** OR
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2
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MUS
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Private Piano***
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(2)
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IV. Electives (including additional Bible):
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53 hours
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*Participation in an organized performance ensemble or approved music group, approved by the Department of Fine Arts, or accompanying is required of all majors each semester (except the student teaching semester).
**Applied Music: Students should take four (4) hours of applied music (upper division) in their chosen area (instrument/voice). (Student teaching may waive one (1) hour of upper-division applied music.)
***Students will also take two (2) hours of either piano or voice outside of their chosen area.
Requirements for Teaching Licensure in Music
1. Completion of the B.A. major in music as outlined above with one exception - only three (3) hours of applied music must be upper-division.
2. Required professional education courses (see Department of Education entry)
3. Complete the required additional courses: MUS 200 Introduction to Music Technology, MUS 318 Introduction to Digital Music Production I, MUS320 Introduction Digital Music Production II, and MUS 410 Music Education for Schools.