B.A. Degree in Music
B.A. Degree in Music
Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Music is designed for the student who seeks a general focus on music within a broadly based liberal arts framework. It is a flexible degree allowing a variety of interest concentrations. It is sometimes combined with a major in another area such as English, History, or Psychology. To receive the B.A. Degree in Music, the student must meet the minimum university requirements and specific requirements for the program. Completion of 120 credits is required for this degree which includes the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core (42 credits). A grade of C- or higher required in all coursework for the program.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a sufficient level of technique in their primary performance medium to artistically perform standard undergraduate level repertoire.
- Understand the common elements and organizational patterns in music to demonstrate knowledge of forms, processes, structure, context, and styles including diverse cultural sources, from historical and theoretical perspectives.
- Show competency in secondary performing areas including piano and conducting.
- Complete a capstone writing project in music.
Core Requirements
MUS 107A Music Theory I (2)
MUS 107B Aural Skills I (1)
MUS 108A Music Theory II (2)
MUS 108B Aural Skills II (1)
MUS 207A Music Theory III (2)
MUS 207B Aural Skills III (1)
MUS 208 Music Theory IV (2)
MUS 240 American Music (3)
MUS 303 History of Western Music to 1750 (3)
MUS 304 History of Western Music since 1750 (3)
MUS 300 Basic Conducting (2)
MUS 316 World Music (3)
MUS 374 Instrumental/Choral Arranging (2)
Note: 3 credits will be awarded for MUS 107A, MUS 108A, and MUS 207A effective Fall 2016.
Program Requirements
In addition to the listed course, students must earn eight credits in ensemble and eight credits in performance study, two credits of which must be at the 200 level or above. Students must also earn two credits in piano performance or Class Piano III and IV. A piano proficiency exam is required for students studying piano as their primary instrument.
MUS 391 Writing Seminar in Music (1)
Related Requirements
( 23 credits )
Students must earn at least 23 credits in courses in addition to the requirements of the MSUM Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum and the previously listed BA requirements and electives. Acceptable courses are those with a liberal arts focus, and/or extra LASC courses. Courses with the MUS rubric may not be used to complete this requirement.
Restricted Electives
Students will complete 8-9 credits of courses chosen from the list below.
MUS 215 History of Jazz (3)
MUS 217 Pop/Rock Music for Non-Majors (3)
MUS 342 Seminar in Pop/Rock (2)
MUS 343 Seminar in Jazz (2)
MUS 345 Women in Musical Culture (3)
MUS 346 Sex, Sexuality and Music (3)
MUS 364 Survey of Film Music (3)
MUS 440 Music Literature: Solo Song (2)
MUS 442 Music Literature: Choral (2)
MUS 446 Music Literature: Opera (2)
MUS 447 Music Literature: Percussion (2)