Music, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in music provides for the study of music within the context of the liberal-arts curriculum. Most students earning the B.A. degree are interested in a broad education that includes general education, music courses, and elective study outside of music.

General Education (58 semester hours)

The General Education core curriculum, described in the Academic Programs and Policies section of this Bulletin, applies to all students pursuing the B.A. in Music with the following exceptions:

Computer Applications: Take MUS 228
Humanities & Fine Arts: Take MUS 342

B.A. Music Core (26 semester hours)

Applied Studies (10 semester hours)

MUP-6 semesters private instrumental or vocal study (admission by audition only)
MUP-4 semesters choral or instrumental ensemble

Secondary Instrument (2 semester hours)

MUP 129 - Class Piano I
MUP 130 - Class Piano II
Note: Students who demonstrate proficiency in this area will take 2 additional elective hours.

Advanced Studies (8 semester hours)

Choose 8 hours from the following areas depending on primary instrument: Diction, Pedagogy, Literature, Keyboard, History, Theory, Conducting.

Area Studies (16 semester hours)

Minor and General Elective Studies (limit 3 hours MUS/MUP)