Music Major

Students majoring in music (B.A.) must complete 42 semester hours in the major. Courses include Music Theory, Sightsinging and Dictation, Music Literature, Music History, Conducting, Form and Analysis and Applied Music (private instruction in voice and/or instrument). Participation for eight semesters in a vocal and/or instrumental ensemble is also required. Additional information may be viewed here from the university catalogue.

Major Requirements

• 54 hours of music courses: MUSC 200, 201, 202, 203, 210, 211, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 310, 400, 401, 420
• 8 hours in applied music
• 9 semesters of participation in a vocal and/or instrumental ensemble
• Pass applied music examination at the end of each semester
• Pass a piano proficiency examination before the senior year
• Present a recital or write a thesis in major area of concentration during the senior year
• Recital attendance (minimum of 40 recitals)
• A 2.000 cumulative average must be attained in the music course