BA in Music

The BA in Music is designed to prepare musicians with a high level of musical skill and a strong foundation in music theory, history, and applied performance.

Objectives:

On completion, students should be able to:

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  Perform at a collegiate level as a vocalist or instrumentalist.
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  Apply knowledge of music theory and the historical context of music to musical performance.
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  Demonstrate functional vocal and accompanying skills.

MAJOR53 Hours

Music Theory19

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  MUS2010 Music Theory I3
  Continuation from Music Fundamentals, including study of chords in major and minor keys, voice leading, beginning four-part writing, and harmonic progressions.

  Prerequisite: Successful music theory placement exam, two semesters of applied piano, or consent of the instructor.
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  MUS2011 Aural Skills I1
  Study and practice to develop the skill of accurately sight-reading melodies through the solfege system and melodic dictation.

  Prerequisite: Successful music theory placement exam, two semesters of applied piano, or consent of the instructor.
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  MUS2012 Music Theory II3
  Continuation of MUS2020, including study of cadences, phrases and periods, non-chord tones, diatonic seventh chords, and secondary dominant chords.

  Prerequisite: MUS2010 with a grade of C or higher
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  MUS2013 Aural Skills II1
  Continuation of MUS2011.

  Prerequisite: MUS2011 with a grade of C or higher.
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  MUS3010 Music Theory III3
  Continuation of Music Theory II. Modulatory techniques, mode mixtures, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, and enharmonic modulations.

  Prerequisite: MUS2012 with a grade of C or higher.
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  MUS3011 Aural Skills III1
  Continuation of MUS2013.

  Prerequisite: MUS2013 with a grade of C or higher.
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  MUS3012 Music Theory IV3
  Continuation of Music Theory III.

  Prerequisite: MUS3010 with a grade of C or higher.
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  MUS3013 Aural Skills IV1
  Continuation of MUS3011.

  Prerequisite: MUS3011 with a C or higher
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  MUS4010 Musical Form and Analysis3
  Structural principles and forms of homophonic music, particularly Baroque and Classical forms.

  Prerequisite: MUS3010 with a C or higher

Music History9

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  MUS3310 Survey of Music History I* (Humanities)3
  Survey of Western art music from Antiquity through the Renaissance Era.

   
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  MUS3320 Survey of Music History II3
  Survey of Western art music in the Baroque and Classical Eras.

   
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  MUS3430 Survey of Music History III3
  Survey of Western art music in the Romantic Era and Twentieth Century.

   

*This course may be applied to the GenEd Humanities requirement.

Music Performance25

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  1000-level Major Applied Study4
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  3000-level Major Applied Study6
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  1000-level Secondary Applied Study Piano or Voice is recommended3
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  Ensemble Electives7
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  MUS1099 Recital (8 semesters)0
  Attendance at on- and off-campus musical performances. Appreciation of a variety of musical literature and concert formats, and observation of elements that help create an effective performance.

   
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  MUS4099 Senior Recital1
  Public performance of at least 50 minutes of music from a variety of historic and stylistic genera. Literature should be appropriate to the requirements for senior-level study and should include ensemble repertoire.

   
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  MUS4011 Conducting I2
  Conducting patterns with an emphasis on establishing a clear and communicable style to direct an ensemble. Students analyze and direct music using a variety of meters, dynamics, and styles.

  Prerequisite: MUS2010 with a C or higher

Choose one of the following:

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  MUS4012 Choral Conducting2
  Conducting techniques for leading choral ensembles, score analysis, study of diction, and musical styles. Expressive conducting of music selected from a broad repertory.

  Prerequisite: MUS4011
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  MUS4013 Instrumental Conducting2
  Instrumental conducting techniques, literature, and materials.

  Prerequisite: MUS4011