Bachelor of Arts, Music
Administrator: Chair, Department of Music
Requirements for Applied, Commercial, and General Music: : 46-59 credits: 30 core credits, and the requirements for one area of emphasis (16-29)
Core Courses: 30 credits
MU 120. Beginning Music Theory I (3)
MU 121. Beginning Music Theory Laboratory I (1)
MU 122. Beginning Music Theory II (3)
MU 123. Beginning Music Theory Laboratory II (1)
MU 131. Digital Music and Technology (3)
MU 220. Intermediate Music Theory I (3)
MU 221. Intermediate Music Theory Laboratory I (1)
MU 222. Intermediate Music Theory II (3)
MU 223. Intermediate Music Theory Lab II (1)
MU 326. Music History: Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque (3)
An acceptable level of keyboard proficiency (determined by examination) is required in all emphases. A student may acquire needed skills by taking available piano courses.
Additionally all music majors are required to:
- participate in a minimum of one ensemble each semester;
- participate four semesters in the major ensemble appropriate for their primary performance medium;
- study privately each semester in their primary performance medium (voice or instrument) (additional fee required);
- pass a juried examination in their performance medium each semester. A minimum of six examinations must be on file to qualify for graduation in music. Exceptions will only be by permission from the chair of the Music Department.
- attend ten recitals or concerts during each semester.
Familiarization and compliance with music program policies as outlined in the Music Program Handbook is the student’s responsibility. Copies are available in the department office.
Applied Emphasis
Designed for students interested in music performance and private studio teaching, and those who plan to pursue graduate work in performance, pedagogy, or theory.
Track I Requirements (Piano): 23 credits
Major performance medium: 13 credits
Three credits in music numbered above 299 (3)
Recital during junior and senior years
Track II Requirements (Voice): 21 credits
Major performance medium: 12 credits
Recital during junior and senior years
Track III Requirements (Instrumental): 21 credits
Major performance medium: 12 credits
MU 399. Directed Study - Methods (3)
Three credits in music numbered above 299 (3)
Recital during junior and senior years
Track IV Requirements (Theory): 19 credits
Major performance medium: 8 credits
MU 361. Instrumental Conducting (2)
Recital and/or project during junior and senior years
Commercial Music Emphasis
Designed for students interested in pursuing a career in commercial music avenues.
Requirements: 29 credits
MU 395. Field Experience in Music Management (1)
MU 495B. Internship in Audio Engineering (1-3) (3 required) (may be repeated)
MU 498. Seminar in Music Business Management (3)
Half recital during the senior year.
Business Courses:
Communication Studies Courses:
General Music Emphasis
Designed to give the student a general background in music and a working knowledge of its elements.
Requirements: 16 credits
MU 101. A Survey of Art and Music (3)
MU 375. Symphonic Literature (1)
Six credits in music numbered above 299 (6)
Worship and Music Ministry Emphasis
Designed for students interested in pursuing a career in music ministry, through church music leadership.
Requirements: 51 credits
Modified Core Courses: 21 credits
MU 120. Beginning Music Theory I (3)
MU 121. Beginning Music Theory Laboratory I (1)
MU 122. Beginning Music Theory II (3)
MU 123. Beginning Music Theory Laboratory II (1)
MU 131. Digital Music and Technology (3)
MU 221. Intermediate Music Theory Laboratory I (1)
MU 326. Music History: Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque (3); or,
Additional Music Courses: 19 credits
MU 320. Practicum in Worship Planning and Leadership (2)
MU 353. Church Music Resources and Materials (3)
MU 361. Instrumental Conducting (2)
MU 451. Music in Worship and Ministry (3)
MU 495A. Internship in Church Music (1-3) (3 required)
Half Recital in the senior year
Visual Media and Technology courses: 4 credits
Religion Courses: 7 credits
Additionally Worship and Music Ministry Majors are required to:
- participate in a minimum of one ensemble each semester;
- participate four semesters in the major ensemble appropriate for their primary performance medium;
- study privately each semester in their primary performance medium (voice or instrument) (additional fee required);
- pass a juried examination in their performance medium each semester; (A minimum of six examinations must be on file to qualify for graduation in music. Exceptions will only be by permission from the chair of the Music Department.)
- attend ten recitals or concerts during each semester.
Familiarization and compliance with music program policies as outlined in the Music Program Handbook is the student’s responsibility. Copies are available in the department office.