Degrees

Applied Music (17 hours)

MUSIC 250/450 (six semesters of two credit lessons) (12 hours)

Students must pass MUSIC 131, 132 Piano Class and MUSIC 231, 232 Intermediate Piano Class with a "C" or better or pass the piano proficiency examination.

MUSIC 191/391 each semester for seven semesters

Music Theory (16 hours)

A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses listed above.

New freshmen are given a placement test in music theory to determine whether they have sufficient background to enter MUSIC 111 Aural Skills and Theory I. Those lacking this background are advised to elect MUSIC 109 Aural Skills and Theory Fundamentals, 4 hours.

Music History and Literature (8 hours)

Music Ensembles (8 hours)

Instrumental
Wind or percussion majors take MUSIC 156, 356 Band (___), string majors take MUSIC 176, 376 Orchestra, keyboard majors choose between MUSIC 156, 356 Band, MUSIC 176, 376 Orchestra or MUSIC 187, 387 University Choir (minimum requirement). Required each semester for each full-time student.
Vocal
MUSIC 187/387 University Choir (minimum requirement) (8 hours)

Required each semester for each full-time student.

Foreign Language (10 hours)

10 hours in one language required for BA degree

General Education (41-46 hours)

Some general education courses are met by major requirements listed above.

Required Minor (20 hours)

Each student must select one minor of at least 20 semester hours
Electives (0-4 hours)

TOTAL MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED (124-125 hours)