Music, B.M.A.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Credit Hours: 120
Major Hours: 56
Minimum Upper-Division Hours: 40
Upper-Division Hours Within Major: 24
Overall GPA - Combined and OU: 2.50
Program Code: B704
Major Requirements
A grade of C or better is required in all courses taken within the School of Music. Audition is required for admission to the degree program. All coursework must be letter graded; P/NP may not count toward degree.
Major Area
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| XXXX 2020, Applied Lesson | 8 | |
| MUTE 2000 | Sophomore Barrier 1 | 0 |
| XXXX 4020, Primary Instrument 1 | 4 | |
| MUTE XXXX, Major Performance Ensembles 2 | 4 | |
| MUTE XXXX, Major Performance Ensembles (3000-4000) 3,4 | 2 | |
| MUTE 1000 | Freshman/Transfer Music Orientation (1 semester) | 0 |
| MUTE 1010 | Recital Attendance (3 semesters) | 0 |
| SRRE 4020 | Senior Recital | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
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A passing grade in MUTE 2000 Sophomore Barrier is required for admission to upper-division applied study.
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Major performance ensembles on the primary instrument/voice are: Wind Symphony, Symphony Band, University Marching Band, University Orchestra, University Chorale, Men's Glee Club, or Women’s Chorus. Six semesters required. Students whose primary applied area is a wind or percussion instrument may participate in University Marching Band for up to 1 semester toward the degree; the remaining 5 semesters must be in Wind Symphony, Symphony Band, or University Orchestra. Exceptions require the submission of a Major Ensemble Petition to the School of Music Undergraduate Studies Committee.
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At least 4 of the 6 hours must be taken from major performing ensembles.
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BMA piano majors must take MUTE 3110 as a small ensemble experience for two semesters in the third and fourth year of piano major study.
Music Support
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theory | ||
| MUTH 1512 | Musical Structures I | 2 |
| MUTH 1612 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| MUTH 1522 | Musical Structures II | 2 |
| MUTH 1622 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUTH 2512 | Musical Structures III (Core IV) | 2 |
| MUTH 2612 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUTH 2522 | 20th- and 21st-Century Musical Structures | 2 |
| MUTH 2621 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| Musicology and Music Literature | ||
| MUSC 1312 | Music in Culture (Core IV) | 2 |
| MUSC 2313 | Ancient Times to 1700 (Core IV) | 3 |
| MUSC 2323 | Late Baroque Through Romantic Period (Core IV) | 3 |
| MUSC 3333 | Post-Romantic Period to the Present (Core IV) | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| MUTE 3242 | Instrumental Conducting I | 2 |
| or MUTE 3262 | Choral Conducting I | |
| MUTE 4512 | Professional Preparation and Capstone Project | 2 |
| Choose one of the following groups: 1 | 4 | |
| Group Piano: | ||
| Group Piano I | ||
| Group Piano II | ||
| Group Piano III | ||
| Group Piano IV | ||
| Functional Piano Skills: | ||
| Functional Piano Skills I (piano majors only) | ||
| Functional Piano Skills II (piano majors only) | ||
| Advised Music Electives 3-4000 level | 4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 38 | |
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Students who have prior piano background may be eligible for the proficiency exam for one or more of the group piano courses. These hours then become free electives. Or, the student may elect to receive advanced standing credit for the group piano course(s). See the Coordinator for Group Piano for information. BMA piano majors must take MUTE 1332 and MUTE 1342, Functional Piano Skills I and II, rather than Group Piano I - IV.
Major Support Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Area | ||
| Choose one of the following tracks: | 33 | |
| Track 1 Secondary Emphasis in Music: | ||
Choose 18 hours outside the School of Music | ||
Choose 15 hours in a focused area of concentration in music 1, 2 | ||
| Track 2 Secondary Emphasis outside Music: | ||
Choose 24 hours in a focused area of concentration outside the School of Music 1 | ||
Choose 9 hours in any college or department including the School of Music 2 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
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The proposed area of concentration must be approved by the Assistant Director for Undergraduate Curriculum and Scholarships in the School of Music. If it is an official minor offered by the university, it must be formally declared in the appropriate college advising office.
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Recommended to complete at least 7 hours of upper division music electives in order to complete minimum of 24 upper division hours required for the degree.
Note: A minimum of 40 upper-division hours is required for the degree. Students should utilize "Secondary Area" to reach this total.
General Education and College Requirements
Courses used to fulfill General Education and/or major requirements may not fulfill electives. Some courses that fulfill General Education requirements are listed in other areas on this sheet and are indicated by the appropriate Core numbers.
Courses designated as Core I, II, III, IV, or V are part of the General Education curriculum. Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of General Education courses, chosen from the approved list, including at least one upper-division Gen. Ed. course outside of the student's major. Courses graded P/NP will not apply.
UNIVERSITY-WIDE GENERAL EDUCATION (MINIMUM 40 HOURS) AND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Area I: Symbolic and Oral Communication | ||
| English Composition | ||
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) | 3 |
| ENGL 1213 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) | 3 |
| or EXPO 1213 | Expository Writing | |
| Language | ||
| This requirement is not mandatory if the student successfully completed 2 years of the same language in high school —2 courses (Core I) | 0-10 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Choose one course (Core I) 1 | 3 | |
| Core Area II: Natural Science | ||
| Choose two courses from different disciplines; one must include a laboratory | 7-8 | |
| Core Area III: Social Science | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| Core Area IV: Arts and Humanities | ||
| Artistic Forms | ||
| The following are satisfied in Musicology and Music Theory requirements (4 hours) | 0 | |
| Music in Culture | ||
| Musical Structures III | ||
| Western Culture | ||
| HIST 1483 | United States to 1865 (Core IV) | 3 |
| or HIST 1493 | United States, 1865 to the Present | |
| The following are satisfied in Musicology requirements (9 hours): | 0 | |
| Ancient Times to 1700 | ||
| Late Baroque Through Romantic Period | ||
| Post-Romantic Period to the Present | ||
| World Culture | ||
| Choose one course (upper-division) | 3 | |
| Core Area V: First-Year Experience | ||
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 31-42 | |
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MATH 1473 is recommended.
Suggested Semester Plan of Study
At least 24 hours of upper-division Music credit must be earned in residence as a declared major.
A grade of C or better is required in all courses taken within the School of Music. Unless otherwise stated on the degree sheet, the College of Fine Arts does not permit coursework to fulfill more than one degree requirement.
Two college-level courses in a single world language are required; this may be satisfied by successful completion of 2 years in a single world language in high school. Students who must take language at the University will have an additional 6-10 hours of coursework.
Degree Completion Responsibility: Although the Dean’s Office checks each student’s records, the responsibility for meeting degree requirements lies with the student and not with the advisor or the Dean. Each student should obtain a copy of the requirements for graduation and check it regularly as they complete their degree program.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| XXXX 2020, Applied Lessons | 2 | |
| MUTE 1311 | Group Piano I | 1 |
| MUTH 1512 | Musical Structures I | 2 |
| MUTH 1612 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| MUTE Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUTE 1000 | Freshman/Transfer Music Orientation | 0 |
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) | 3 |
| MATH (Core I) 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| XXXX 2020, Applied Lessons | 2 | |
| MUTE 1321 | Group Piano II | 1 |
| MUTH 1522 | Musical Structures II (Core IV) | 2 |
| MUTH 1622 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUTE Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUTE 1010 | Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUSC 1312 | Music in Culture (Core IV) | 2 |
| ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) or Expository Writing | 3 |
| First-Year Experience (Core V) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| First Semester | ||
| XXXX 2020, Applied Lessons | 2 | |
| MUTE 2311 | Group Piano III | 1 |
| MUTH 2512 | Musical Structures III (Core IV) | 2 |
| MUTH 2612 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUTE Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUTE 1010 | Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUSC 2313 | Ancient Times to 1700 (Core IV) | 3 |
| Natural Science (Core II) | 3-4 | |
| Secondary Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| XXXX 2020, Applied Lessons | 2 | |
| MUTE 2321 | Group Piano IV | 1 |
| MUTH 2522 | 20th- and 21st-Century Musical Structures | 2 |
| MUTH 2621 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUTE Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUTE 1010 | Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUTE 2000 | Sophomore Barrier | 0 |
| MUSC 2323 | Late Baroque Through Romantic Period (Core IV) | 3 |
| Natural Science with Lab (Core II) | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Junior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| XXXX 4020, Applied Lessons | 2 | |
| MUTE Ensemble (3000-4000 level) | 1 | |
| MUSC 3333 | Post-Romantic Period to the Present (Core IV) | 3 |
| HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 | United States to 1865 (Core IV) or United States, 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| Secondary Emphasis Elective | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| XXXX 4020, Applied Lessons | 2 | |
| MUTE Ensemble (3000-4000 level) | 1 | |
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government (Core III) | 3 |
| Secondary Emphasis Elective | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MUTE 3242 or MUTE 3262 | Instrumental Conducting I or Choral Conducting I | 2 |
| MUTE 4512 | Professional Preparation and Capstone Project | 2 |
| Advised Music Electives 3-4000 level 2 | 2 | |
| Social Science (Core III) | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis Elective | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| SRRE 4020 | Senior Recital | 0 |
| Advised Music Electives 3-4000 level 2 | 2 | |
| World Culture— (Core IV) | 3 | |
| Secondary Emphasis Elective | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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MATH 1473 is recommended.
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Applied Music 4020 is suggested.