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Nov 22, 2024
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Performance Major BM, Percussion/Wind/String Specialization
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Student advancement through performance levels (164-464) is determined by jury examination.
Program Requirements
All music majors must earn a grade of C or higher in each music course required for their respective degree.
Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- MUS1 (Music Theory) demonstrate music theory knowledge and aural skills sufficient to analyze and interpret a substantial body of music literature.
- MUS2 (Music History, Culture, and Literature) demonstrate historical and contemporary knowledge of genres, styles, artists, and works within Western and non-Western music, and the research skills to enhance that knowledge.
- MUS3 (Individual Applied Music) interpret, prepare, and perform a variety of musical works on a primary instrument or voice sufficient to the requirements of their major.
- MUS4 (Collaborative Applied Music) interpret, prepare, and perform a variety of musical works through collaboration in musical ensembles sufficient to the requirements of their major.
- MUS5 (Specialized Music Study) exhibit competencies specific to their major, including advanced performance skills, pedagogical skills, composition and improvisation skills, and/or the competencies for teacher certification.
- MUS6 (Musical Disposition) engage as active participants in the musical community of the university and region through event attendance, performance, teaching, creative and/or service activity.
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BM Performance Core Requirements
Music Theory - Credits: 21
Students must pass an online fundamental exam with 75% ($10 fee) or take and pass (75%) an online fundamental course ($99 fee) to enroll in MUS144. Students must take a placement exam to waive any of the following courses. Concurrent enrollment of the following is required: (MUS 144, 144A, 152A), (MUS 145, 145A, 153A), and (MUS 146, 146A, 154A). A grade of C or better is required in both the written and aural components to continue in the theory sequence. Class Piano - Credits: 3
A waiver of this requirement can be obtained by demonstrating sufficient keyboard skills to designated piano faculty members. Applied Music - Credits: 29
- Individual Instruction - (MUS 164, 264, and 364) Credits: (18)
Upper-division Music Theory - Credits: 3
Music History - Credits: 11
Upper-division Music Theory - Credits: 3
Additional Courses Credits: 12
- Music Electives - Credits: (6)
- MUS 425 - Pedagogy (Studio) Credits: (3) C, D, E, or G, Pedagogy (Studio)
(G) In appropriate performance area: C=string, D=woodwinds, E=brass, G=percussion. - MUS 426 - Literature (Studio) Credits: (3) C, D, E, or G, Literature (Studio)
In appropriate performance area: C=string, D=woodwinds, E=brass, G=percussion.
Ensembles - Credits: 30
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Large Ensemble Credits: (20-24) Only the following are designated as large ensembles: Wind Ensemble, MUS 266/466; Choir, MUS 267/467; Chamber Choir, MUS 268/468; Symphonic Winds MUS 269/469; Orchestra, MUS 277/477; Marching and Concert Band, MUS 287/487 (fall quarter only); Symphonic Band, MUS 288/488. Enrollment in either Women’s Choir (MUS 211/411) or Men’s Choir (MUS 228/428) can be substituted for enrollment in a choral large ensemble for a maximum of three quarters.
Chamber Ensemble Credits: (6-10)
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