Program Overview

Music, Bachelor of (B.M.) with a concentration in performance/strings ## Overview The Bachelor of Music is the initial professional degree in music. Its primary emphasis is on development of the skills, concepts and sensitivities essential to the professional life of the musician. At the center of the instructional program for this degree is the music core curriculum, comprising 27 credits of instruction in aspects of musicianship fundamental to all music degree programs. Included are courses in music theory, aural skills, music history and conducting. ## Student learning outcomes Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following. - Demonstrate professional performance skills - Demonstrate comprehensive musicianship - Acquire supporting competencies - Develop artistic/intellectual mission ## Degree requirements for Music, Bachelor of (B.M.) with a concentration in performance/strings The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120. ### Course Requirements Course | Title | Hours ---|---|--- General education | | 30 - Select 30 credits of general education courses in consultation with an adviser. Major requirements | | - Major core requirements - APPL 311 | Applied Lessons: (principal performing medium) | 2 - APPL 312 | Applied Lessons: (principal performing medium) | 2 - APPL 313 | Applied Lessons: (principal performing medium) | 2 - APPL 314 | Applied Lessons: (principal performing medium) | 2 - APPL 415 | Applied Lessons: (principal performing medium) | 2 - APPL 416 | Applied Lessons and Junior Recital: (principal performing medium) | 2 - APPM 199 | Recital/Convocation Attendance (four semesters) | 0 - APPM 299 | Master Class (eight semesters) | 0 - APPM 381 | Conducting | 2 - MHIS 120 | Music in Culture | 2 - MHIS 145 | Theory and Aural Skills I | 4 - MHIS 146 | Theory and Aural Skills II | 4 - MHIS 245 | Theory and Aural Skills III | 4 - MHIS 322 | Classical Music Survey II | 2 - Additional major requirements - APPL 320 | Applied Lessons Secondary Instrument: (three semesters) | 3 - APPL 417 | Applied Lessons: (principal performing medium) | 2 - APPL 418 | Applied Lessons and Senior Recital: (principal performing medium) | 2 - APPM 173 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 - APPM 174 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 - APPM 273 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 - APPM 355 | Orchestra (eight semesters) | 8 - APPM 463 | Pedagogy | 2 - APPM 492 | Senior Project: Portfolio Review | 1 - MHIS 305 | Form and Analysis I | 2 - MHIS 321 | Classical Music Survey I | 2 - MHIS 380 | Survey of the Music Industry | 3 - Ensemble elective (audition may be required): Select four credits from the following: - APPM 367 | Piano Ensemble - APPM 368 | Woodwind Ensemble - APPM 371 | String Chamber Music - Music electives: 14 - Select from any AMPT, APPL, APPM, ARTS, MHIS, MUED, or MUSC courses not otherwise required for the degree. - Open electives: 14 - Select any course. ### Plan of Study What follows is a sample plan that meets the prescribed requirements within a four-year course of study. #### Freshman year - Fall semester - APPL 311 | Applied Lessons: (principal instrument) | 2 - APPM 173 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 - APPM 199 | Recital/Convocation Attendance | 0 - APPM 299 | Master Class (principal instrument) | 0 - APPM 355 | Orchestra | 1 - APPM 3XX ensemble elective | 1 - MHIS 145 | Theory and Aural Skills I | 4 - UNIV 111 | Introduction to Focused Inquiry: Investigation and Communication | 3 - General education course | 3 - Spring semester - APPL 312 | Applied Lessons: (principal instrument) | 2 - APPM 174 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 - APPM 199 | Recital/Convocation Attendance | 0 - APPM 299 | Master Class (principal instrument) | 0 - APPM 355 | Orchestra | 1 - APPM 3XX ensemble elective | 1 - MHIS 146 | Theory and Aural Skills II | 4 - UNIV 112 | Focused Inquiry II | 3 - General education course | 3 #### Sophomore year - Fall semester - APPL 313 | Applied Lessons: (principal instrument) | 2 - APPM 199 | Recital/Convocation Attendance | 0 - APPM 273 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 - APPM 299 | Master Class (principal instrument) | 0 - APPM 355 | Orchestra | 1 - MHIS 120 | Music in Culture | 2 - MHIS 245 | Theory and Aural Skills III | 4 - UNIV 200 | Advanced Focused Inquiry: Literacies, Research and Communication | 3 - General education course | 3 - Spring semester - APPL 314 | Applied Lessons: (principal instrument) | 2 - APPL 320 | Applied Lessons Secondary Instrument: | 1 - APPM 199 | Recital/Convocation Attendance | 0 - APPM 299 | Master Class (principal instrument) | 0 - APPM 355 | Orchestra | 1 - APPM 3XX ensemble elective | 1 - General education course | 3 - General elective course | 3 - Music elective | 2 - Open elective | 2 #### Junior year - Fall semester - APPL 320 | Applied Lessons Secondary Instrument: | 1 - APPL 415 | Applied Lessons: (principal instrument) | 2 - APPM 299 | Master Class (principal instrument) | 0 - APPM 355 | Orchestra | 1 - APPM 381 | Conducting | 2 - APPM 3XX ensemble elective | 1 - MHIS 305 | Form and Analysis I | 2 - MHIS 321 | Classical Music Survey I | 2 - Open elective | 3 - Spring semester - APPL 320 | Applied Lessons Secondary Instrument: | 1 - APPL 416 | Applied Lessons and Junior Recital: (principal instrument) | 2 - APPM 299 | Master Class (principal instrument) | 0 - APPM 355 | Orchestra | 1 - APPM 463 | Pedagogy | 2 - MHIS 322 | Classical Music Survey II | 2 - Music electives | 6 #### Senior year - Fall semester - APPL 417 | Applied Lessons: (principal instrument) | 2 - APPM 299 | Master Class (principal instrument) | 0 - APPM 355 | Orchestra | 1 - MHIS 380 | Survey of the Music Industry | 3 - General education course | 3 - General education course | 3 - Music elective | 3 - Spring semester - APPL 418 | Applied Lessons and Senior Recital: (principal instrument) | 2 - APPM 299 | Master Class (principal instrument) | 0 - APPM 355 | Orchestra | 1 - APPM 492 | Senior Project: Portfolio Review | 1 - Open electives | 9 - Music elective | 3 Total Hours: 120