2024-2025 University 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.
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Music Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- MUS1 (Music Theory) apply music theory knowledge and aural skills to the analysis and interpretation of music literature.
- MUS2 (Music History, Culture, and Literature) acquire and apply historical and contemporary knowledge of genres, styles, artists, and works within Western and non-Western music, and utilize research skills to enhance that knowledge.
- MUS3 (Individual Applied Music) develop foundational technique in order to 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.
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
Primary Ensembles - Credits: (20-24)
Primary Ensembles must correspond to the student’s primary applied area.
Chamber Ensembles Credits: (6-10)
Secondary Ensembles - Credits: (0-4)
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)
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.
College and Department Information
Music Department
College of Arts and Humanities
Program Codes
Major plan codes: MUSIBM, MUSIBMP
Specialization plan code: WPS
Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.
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