Undergraduate - Fayette

Bachelor of Arts in Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a liberal arts degree program serving those who have specific musical or professional goals that are best served by the broad scope of the BA degree. Typically, the student choosing a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree will combine a major in music with a second major or minor in another field of study. With the foreign language requirement and the broad scope of education, this degree provides excellent preparation for graduate study or joining the work force.

General Education Requirements: 40-43 Hours

Courses required for the major may simultaneously fulfill requirements of the general education program. Credit hours may not be double counted.

Additional Degree Requirements: 6 Hours

Music Major: 35-44 Hours

Music Academic Core Requirements (27 Hours)

MU117Aural Skills I

1

MU120Music Theory I

3

MU118Aural Skills II

1

MU220Music Theory II

3

MU217Aural Skills III

1

MU221Music Theory III

3

MU219Aural Skills IV

1

MU320Music Theory IV

2

MU321Music History I

3

MU322Music History II

3

MU423American Music

2

MU465Form and Analysis

2

MU423 and MU465: Capstone.

One from the following:

MU314Advanced Choral Conducting

2

MU317Advanced Conducting Instrumental

2

MU335Instrumentation

2

MU337Choral Arranging

2

MU471Composition I

2

Applied Study (8 Hours)

ML_100/300
Applied Lessons

4

MU010Recital Attendance

0

MU131Keyboard Techniques I

1

MU132Keyboard Techniques II

1

MU214Basic Conducting

2

MU010: Corequisite of Applied Lessons.

Major Ensemble (0-8 Hours)

Must be enroll and successfully participate in a major ensemble each semester of full-time attendance

Electives or Minor to Complete Min. 120 Hours.