Undergraduate Degrees
PVAMU’s Music Program offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music with the following concentrations: EC-12 Teacher Certification, General and Performance for voice, instrumental, and piano majors. Strings are excluded from the Performance concentration. For more information, please see the university catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Music General
The Bachelor of Art in Music curricula is designed for those seeking a broad-based education in music and requires that students complete a minor in another program. In addition to the below semester credit hour requirements, students are required to perform one solo recital which is evaluated by a faculty panel, pass a piano proficiency exam, and attend a set number of seminars. Students are also evaluated at the end of the sophomore year in music theory and applied performance in order to qualify for upper-level courses in music.
Core Curriculum | 42 | |
Major Requirements | 34 | |
MUSC 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
MUSC 2116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
MUSC 1311 | Music Theory (Theory I) | 3 |
MUSC 1312 | Music Theory (Theory II) | 3 |
MUSC 1341 | Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 1117 | Sight Singing III | 1 |
MUSC 2117 | Sight Singing IV | 1 |
MUSC 2311 | Music Theory (Theory III) | 3 |
MUSC 2312 | Music Theory (Theory IV) | 3 |
MUSC 1307 | Music Literature | 3 |
MUSC 3220 | Analysis of Music (Analysis I) | 2 |
MUSC 3222 | Analysis of Music (Analysis II) | 2 |
MUSC 3331 | Music History (Music History I) | 3 |
MUSC 3332 | Music History (Music History II) | 3 |
MUSC 4202 or MUSC 4203 | Choral Conducting 3 or Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
Large Ensemble: Select one course from each group below according to your area of focus and take each course twice 3 | 8 | |
MUSC 1111 or MUSC 1121 or MUSC 1161 or MUSC 1177 or MUSC 1178 |
University Band University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 2111 or MUSC 2112 or MUSC 2161 or MUSC 2177 or MUSC 2178 |
University Band University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 3111 or MUSC 3112 or MUSC 3161 or MUSC 3177 or MUSC 3178 |
University Band University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 4111 or MUSC 4112 or MUSC 4161 or MUSC 4177 or MUSC 4178 |
University Band University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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Music General – Voice Concentration | 36 | |
MUSC 2162 | French Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
MUSC 2160 | German Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
MUSC 1160 | Italian Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
MUSC 1164 | English Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
Applied Music: Take each course below twice | 14 | |
MUSC 1165 | Voice (2 hours) | |
MUSC 2263 | Voice (4 hours) | |
MUSC 3261 | Voice (4 hours) | |
MUSC 4261 | Voice (4 hours) | |
Minor 2 | 18 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
2 Depending upon the chosen field, the minor requirements may exceed 18 SCH. Students must consult the department in which the minor field is chosen and must fulfill all SCH hours required for that minor.
3 Consult with faculty advisor to ensure you select the appropriate course for your area of focus.
Core Curriculum | 42 | |
Major Requirements | 34 | |
MUSC 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
MUSC 1117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
MUSC 1311 | Music Theory (Theory I) | 3 |
MUSC 1312 | Music Theory (Theory II) | 3 |
MUSC 1341 | Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 2116 | Sight Singing III | 1 |
MUSC 2221 | Sight Singing IV | 1 |
MUSC 2311 | Music Theory (Theory III) | 3 |
MUSC 2312 | Music Theory (Theory IV) | 3 |
MUSC 1307 | Music Literature | 3 |
MUSC 3220 | Analysis of Music (Analysis I) | 2 |
MUSC 3222 | Analysis of Music (Analysis II) | 2 |
MUSC 3331 | Music History (Music History I) | 3 |
MUSC 3322 | Music History (Music History II) | 3 |
MUSC 4202 or MUSC 4203 | Choral Conducting 3 or Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
Large Ensemble: Select one course from each group below according to your area of focus and take each course twice 3 | 8 | |
MUSC 1111 or MUSC 1112 or MUSC 1161 or MUSC 11177 or MUSC 1178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 2111 or MUSC 2112 or MUSC 2161 or MUSC 2177 or MUSC 2178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 3111 or MUSC 3112 or MUSC 3161 or MUSC 3177 or MUSC 3178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 4111 or MUSC 4112 or MUSC 4161 or MUSC 4177 or MUSC 4178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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Music General – Instrumental Concentration | 36 | |
Applied Music: Select the appropriate course for your area of focus from each group below and take each course twice (4 hours required in each group) 3 | 16 | |
MUSC 1362 or MUSC 1271 or MUSC 1281 or MUSC 1291 |
Strings Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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MUSC 2362 or MUSC 2271 or MUSC 2281 or MUSC 2291 |
Strings Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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MUSC 3362 or MUSC 3271 or MUSC 3181 or MUSC 3291 |
Strings Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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MUSC 4362 or MUSC 4271 or MUSC 4281 or MUSC 4291 |
Strings Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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Music Electives | 2 | |
Minor 2 | 18 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
2 Depending upon the chosen field, the minor requirements may exceed 18 SCH. Students must consult the department in which the minor field is chosen and must fulfill all SCH hours required for that minor.
3 Consult with faculty advisor to ensure you select the appropriate course for your area of focus.
Core Curriculum | 42 | |
Major Requirements | 34 | |
MUSC 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
MUSC 11117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
MUSC 1311 | Music Theory (Theory I) | 3 |
MUSC 1312 | Music Theory (Theory II) | 3 |
MUSC 1341 | Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 2116 | Sight Singing III | 1 |
MUSC 2117 | Sight Singing IV | 1 |
MUSC 2311 | Music Theory (Theory III) | 3 |
MUSC 2312 | Music Theory (Theory IV) | 3 |
MUSC 1307 | Music Literature | 3 |
MUSC 3220 | Analysis of Music (Analysis I) | 2 |
MUSC 3222 | Analysis of Music (Analysis II) | 2 |
MUSC 3331 | Music History (Music History I) | 3 |
MUSC 3332 | Music History (Music History II) | 3 |
MUSC 4202 or MUSC 4203 | Choral Conducting 3 or Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
Large Ensemble: Select one course from each group below according to your area of focus and take each course twice 3 | 8 | |
MUSC 1111 or MUSC 1112 or MUSC 1161 or MUSC 1177 or MUSC 1178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 2111 or MUSC 2112 or MUSC 2161 or MUSC 2177 or MUSC 2178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 3111 or MUSC 3112 or MUSC 3161 or MUSC 3177 or MUSC 3178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 4111 or MUSC 4112 or MUSC 4161 or MUSC 4177 or MUSC 4178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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Music General – Piano Concentration | 36 | |
Applied Music: Take each course below twice | 16 | |
MUSC 1251 | Piano (4 hours) | |
MUSC 2251 | Piano (4 hours) | |
MUSC 3251 | Piano (4 hours) | |
MUSC 4251 | Piano (4 hours) | |
Music Electives | 2 | |
Minor 2 | 18 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
2 Depending upon the chosen field, the minor requirements may exceed 18 SCH. Students must consult the department in which the minor field is chosen and must fulfill all SCH hours required for that minor.
3 Consult with faculty advisor to ensure you select the appropriate course for your area of focus.
Bachelor of Arts in Music EC-12 Teacher Certification
The Bachelor of Arts in Music EC-12 Teacher Certification concentration is intended for those seeking careers in music teaching. In addition to the below semester credit hour requirements, students are required to perform one solo recital which is evaluated by a faculty panel, pass a piano proficiency exam, and attend a set number of seminars. Students are also evaluated at the end of the sophomore year in music theory and applied performance in order to qualify for upper-level courses in music.
Core Curriculum | 42 | |
Major Requirements | 34 | |
MUSC 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
MUSC 1117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
MUSC 1311 | Music Theory (Theory I) | 3 |
MUSC 1312 | Music Theory (Theory II) | 3 |
MUSC 1341 | Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 2116 | Sight Singing III | 1 |
MUSC 2117 | Sight Singing IV | 1 |
MUSC 2311 | Music Theory (Theory III) | 3 |
MUSC 2312 | Music Theory (Theory IV) | 3 |
MUSC 2333 | Music Literature | 3 |
MUSC 3220 | Analysis of Music (Analysis I) | 2 |
MUSC 3222 | Analysis of Music (Analysis II) | 2 |
MUSC 3331 | Music History (Music History I) | 3 |
MUSC 3332 | Music History (Music History II) | 3 |
MUSC 4202 or MUSC 4203 | Choral Conducting 3 or Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
Large Ensemble: Select one course from each group below according to your area of focus and take each course twice 3 | 8 | |
MUSC 1111 or MUSC 1221 or MUSC 1161 or MUSC 1177 or MUSC 1178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 2111 or MUSC 2112 or MUSC 2161 or MUSC 2177 or MUSC 2178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 3111 or MUSC 3112 or MUSC 3161 or MUSC 3177 or MUSC 3178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 4111 or MUSC 4112 or MUSC 4161 or MUSC 4177 or MUSC 4178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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Music EC-12 Teacher Certification – Voice Concentration | 36 | |
MUSC 2161 | French Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
MUSC 2160 | German Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
MUSC 1160 | Italian Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
MUSC 1164 | English Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
MUSC 2141 | String Instruments | 1 |
MUSC 2142 | Brass Instruments | 1 |
MUSC 3247 | Choral Literature and Techniques | 2 |
MUSC 4256 | Music in the Elementary School | 2 |
Applied Music: Take each course below twice | 8 | |
MUSC 1165 | Voice | |
MUSC 2165 | Voice | |
MUSC 3165 | Voice | |
MUSC 4165 | Voice | |
Professional Development | ||
CUIN 3300 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
CUIN 3301 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
CUIN 4310 | Instructional Planning and Assessment | 3 |
CUIN 4311 | Instructional Methodology and Classroom Management | 3 |
CUIN 4641 | Student Teaching/Elementary I | 6 |
Total Hours | 120 |
2 Depending upon the chosen field, the minor requirements may exceed 18 SCH. Students must consult the department in which the minor field is chosen and must fulfill all SCH hours required for that minor.
3 Consult with faculty advisor to ensure you select the appropriate course for your area of focus.
Core Curriculum | 42 | |
Major Requirements | 34 | |
MUSC 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
MUSC 2116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
MUSC 1312 | Music Theory (Theory I) | 3 |
MUSC 1243 | Music Theory (Theory II) | 3 |
MUSC 1341 | Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 1117 | Sight Singing III | 1 |
MUSC 2117 | Sight Singing IV | 1 |
MUSC 2311 | Music Theory (Theory III) | 3 |
MUSC 2312 | Music Theory (Theory IV) | 3 |
MUSC 1307 | Music Literature | 3 |
MUSC 3220 | Analysis of Music (Analysis I) | 2 |
MUSC 3222 | Analysis of Music (Analysis II) | 2 |
MUSC 3331 | Music History (Music History I) | 3 |
MUSC 3332 | Music History (Music History II) | 3 |
MUSC 4202 or MUSC 4203 | Choral Conducting 3 or Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
Large Ensemble: Select one course from each group below according to your area of focus and take each course twice 3 | 8 | |
MUSC 1111 or MUSC 1121 or MUSC 1161 or MUSC 1177 or MUSC 1178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 2111 or MUSC 2112 or MUSC 2161 or MUSC 2177 or MUSC 2178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 3111 or MUSC 3112 or MUSC 3161 or MUSC 3177 or MUSC 3178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 4111 or MUSC 4112 or MUSC 4161 or MUSC 4177 or MUSC 4178 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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Music EC-12 Teacher Certification – Instrumental Concentration | 36 | |
MUSC 1612 or MUSC 1622 | Voice Class or Voice Class | 2 |
MUSC 2141 | String Instruments | 1 |
MUSC 2142 | Brass Instruments | 1 |
MUSC 2143 | Woodwind Instruments | 1 |
MUSC 2144 | Percussion Instruments | 1 |
MUSC 3246 | Instrumental Literature and Techniques | 2 |
MUSC 4256 | Music in the Elementary School | 2 |
Applied Music: Select the appropriate course for your area of focus below and take each course twice 3 | 8 | |
MUSC or MUSC 1170 or MUSC 1180 or MUSC 1191 |
Strings Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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MUSC or MUSC 2171 or MUSC 2181 or MUSC 2191 |
Strings Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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MUSC or MUSC 3171 or MUSC 3181 or MUSC 3191 |
Strings Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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MUSC or MUSC 4171 or MUSC 4181 or MUSC 4191 |
Strings Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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Professional Development | ||
CUIN 3300 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
CUIN 3301 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
CUIN 4310 | Instructional Planning and Assessment | 3 |
CUIN 4311 | Instructional Methodology and Classroom Management | 3 |
CUIN 4641 | Student Teaching | 6 |
Total Hours | 120 |
2 Depending upon the chosen field, the minor requirements may exceed 18 SCH. Students must consult the department in which the minor field is chosen and must fulfill all SCH hours required for that minor.
3 Consult with faculty advisor to ensure you select the appropriate course for your area of focus.
Core Curriculum | 42 | |
Major Requirements | 34 | |
MUSC 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
MUSC 1117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
MUSC 1311 | Music Theory (Theory I) | 3 |
MUSC 1312 | Music Theory (Theory II) | 3 |
MUSC 1341 | Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 2116 | Sight Singing III | 1 |
MUSC 2117 | Sight Singing IV | 1 |
MUSC 2311 | Music Theory (Theory III) | 3 |
MUSC 2312 | Music Theory (Theory IV) | 3 |
MUSC 2333 | Music Literature | 3 |
MUSC 3220 | Analysis of Music (Analysis I) | 2 |
MUSC 3222 | Analysis of Music (Analysis II) | 2 |
MUSC 3331 | Music History (Music History I) | 3 |
MUSC 3332 | Music History (Music History II) | 3 |
MUSC 4202 or MUSC 4203 | Choral Conducting 3 or Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
Large Ensemble: Select one course from each group below according to your area of focus and take each course twice 3 | 8 | |
MUSC 1111 or MUSC 1121 or MUSC 1161 or MUSC 1771 or MUSC 1781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 2111 or MUSC 2121 or MUSC 2161 or MUSC 2771 or MUSC 2781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 3111 or MUSC 3121 or MUSC 3161 or MUSC 3771 or MUSC 3781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 4111 or MUSC 4121 or MUSC 4161 or MUSC 4771 or MUSC 4781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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Music EC-12 Teacher Certification – Piano Concentration | 36 | |
MUSC 1612 | Voice Class | 2 |
MUSC 2411 | String Instruments | 1 |
MUSC 2421 | Brass Instruments | 1 |
MUSC 2431 | Woodwind Instruments | 1 |
MUSC 2441 | Percussion Instruments | 1 |
MUSC 3462 | Instrumental Literature and Techniques | 2 |
MUSC 4562 | Music in the Elementary School | 2 |
Applied Music: Take each course below | 8 | |
MUSC 1531 | Piano | |
MUSC 2511 | Piano | |
MUSC 3511 | Piano | |
MUSC 4511 | Piano | |
Professional Development | ||
CUIN 3003 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
CUIN 3013 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
CUIN 4103 | Instructional Planning and Assessment | 3 |
CUIN 4113 | Instructional Methodology and Classroom Management | 3 |
CUIN 4403 | Student Teaching/Elementary I | 3 |
CUIN 4813 | Student Teaching Secondary – All Level | 3 |
Total Hours | 120 |
2 Depending upon the chosen field, the minor requirements may exceed 18 SCH. Students must consult the department in which the minor field is chosen and must fulfill all SCH hours required for that minor.
3 Consult with faculty advisor to ensure you select the appropriate course for your area of focus.
Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance
The Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance concentration curricula is designed for those preparing for a career as a performing musician. In addition to the below semester credit hour requirements, students are required to perform two solo recitals which is evaluated by a faculty panel, pass a piano proficiency exam, and attend a set number of seminars. Students are also evaluated at the end of the sophomore year in music theory and applied performance in order to qualify for upper-level courses in music.
Core Curriculum | 42 | |
Major Requirements | 34 | |
MUSC 1211 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
MUSC 1221 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
MUSC 1233 | Music Theory (Theory I) | 3 |
MUSC 1243 | Music Theory (Theory II) | 3 |
MUSC 1413 | Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 2211 | Sight Singing III | 1 |
MUSC 2221 | Sight Singing IV | 1 |
MUSC 2213 | Music Theory (Theory III) | 3 |
MUSC 2223 | Music Theory (Theory IV) | 3 |
MUSC 2323 | Music Literature | 3 |
MUSC 3212 | Analysis of Music (Analysis I) | 2 |
MUSC 3222 | Analysis of Music (Analysis II) | 2 |
MUSC 3313 | Music History (Music History I) | 3 |
MUSC 3323 | Music History (Music Histoy II) | 3 |
MUSC 4022 or MUSC 4032 | Choral Conducting 3 or Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
Large Ensemble: Select one course from each group below according to your area of focus and take each course twice 3 | 8 | |
MUSC 1111 or MUSC 1121 or MUSC 1161 or MUSC 1771 or MUSC 1781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 2111 or MUSC 2121 or MUSC 2161 or MUSC 2771 or MUSC 2781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 3111 or MUSC 3121 or MUSC 3161 or MUSC 3771 or MUSC 3781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 4111 or MUSC 4121 or MUSC 4161 or MUSC 4771 or MUSC 4781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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Music Performance – Voice Concentration | 36 | |
MUSC 1611 | French Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
MUSC 1621 | German Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
MUSC 1631 | Italian Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
MUSC 1641 | English Diction/Song Literature | 1 |
MUSC 3233 | Counterpoint | 3 |
MUSC 3632 | Opera | 2 |
MUSC 4633 | Vocal Pedagogy | 3 |
Applied Music: Take each course below twice | 24 | |
MUSC 1613 | Voice | |
MUSC 2613 | Voice | |
MUSC 3613 | Voice | |
MUSC 4613 | Voice | |
Total Hours | 120 |
2 Depending upon the chosen field, the minor requirements may exceed 18 SCH. Students must consult the department in which the minor field is chosen and must fulfill all SCH hours required for that minor.
3 Consult with faculty advisor to ensure you select the appropriate course for your area of focus.
Core Curriculum | 42 | |
Major Requirements | 34 | |
MUSC 1211 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
MUSC 1221 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
MUSC 1233 | Music Theory (Theory I) | 3 |
MUSC 1243 | Music Theory (Theory II) | 3 |
MUSC 1413 | Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 2211 | Sight Singing III | 1 |
MUSC 2221 | Sight Singing IV | 1 |
MUSC 2213 | Music Theory (Theory III) | 3 |
MUSC 2223 | Music Theory (Theory IV) | 3 |
MUSC 2323 | Music Literature | 3 |
MUSC 3212 | Analysis of Music (Analysis I) | 2 |
MUSC 3222 | Analysis of Music (Analysis II) | 2 |
MUSC 3313 | Music History (Music History I) | 3 |
MUSC 3323 | Music History (Music Histoy II) | 3 |
MUSC 4022 or MUSC 4032 | Choral Conducting 3 or Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
Large Ensemble: Select one course from each group below according to your area of focus and take each course twice 3 | 8 | |
MUSC 1111 or MUSC 1121 or MUSC 1161 or MUSC 1771 or MUSC 1781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 2111 or MUSC 2121 or MUSC 2161 or MUSC 2771 or MUSC 2781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 3111 or MUSC 3121 or MUSC 3161 or MUSC 3771 or MUSC 3781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 4111 or MUSC 4121 or MUSC 4161 or MUSC 4771 or MUSC 4781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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Music Performance – Instrumental Concentration | 36 | |
MUSC 2551 | Functional Piano III | 1 |
MUSC 2561 | Functional Piano IV | 1 |
MUSC 3233 | Counterpoint | 3 |
MUSC 4212 | Studies in Instrumental Pedagogy | 2 |
MUSC 4312 | Studies in Instrumental Repertoire | 2 |
Applied Music: Select the appropriate course for your area of focus from each group below and take each course twice 3 | 24 | |
MUSC 1713 or MUSC 1813 or MUSC 1913 |
Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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MUSC 2713 or MUSC 2813 or MUSC 2913 |
Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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MUSC 3713 or MUSC 3813 or MUSC 3913 |
Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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MUSC 4713 or MUSC 4813 or MUSC 4913 |
Brass Woodwinds Percussion |
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Music Elective | 3 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
2 Depending upon the chosen field, the minor requirements may exceed 18 SCH. Students must consult the department in which the minor field is chosen and must fulfill all SCH hours required for that minor.
3 Consult with faculty advisor to ensure you select the appropriate course for your area of focus.
Core Curriculum | 42 | |
Major Requirements | 34 | |
MUSC 1211 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
MUSC 1221 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
MUSC 1233 | Music Theory (Theory I) | 3 |
MUSC 1243 | Music Theory (Theory II) | 3 |
MUSC 1413 | Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 2211 | Sight Singing III | 1 |
MUSC 2221 | Sight Singing IV | 1 |
MUSC 2213 | Music Theory (Theory III) | 3 |
MUSC 2223 | Music Theory (Theory IV) | 3 |
MUSC 2323 | Music Literature | 3 |
MUSC 3212 | Analysis of Music (Analysis I) | 2 |
MUSC 3222 | Analysis of Music (Analysis II) | 2 |
MUSC 3313 | Music History (Music History I) | 3 |
MUSC 3323 | Music History (Music Histoy II) | 3 |
MUSC 4022 or MUSC 4032 | Choral Conducting 3 or Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
Large Ensemble: Select one course from each group below according to your area of focus and take each course twice 3 | 8 | |
MUSC 1111 or MUSC 1121 or MUSC 1161 or MUSC 1771 or MUSC 1781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 2111 or MUSC 2121 or MUSC 2161 or MUSC 2771 or MUSC 2781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 3111 or MUSC 3121 or MUSC 3161 or MUSC 3771 or MUSC 3781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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MUSC 4111 or MUSC 4121 or MUSC 4161 or MUSC 4771 or MUSC 4781 |
University Band (2 hours) University Choir University Orchestra Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble |
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Music Performance – Piano Concentration | 36 | |
MUSC 3233 | Counterpoint | 3 |
MUSC 3532 | Accompanying | 2 |
MUSC 4532 | Piano Literature | 2 |
MUSC 4533 | Piano Pedagogy | 3 |
Applied Music: Take each course below twice | 24 | |
MUSC 1513 | Piano | |
MUSC 2513 | Piano | |
MUSC 3513 | Piano | |
MUSC 4513 | Piano | |
Music Elective | 2 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
2 Depending upon the chosen field, the minor requirements may exceed 18 SCH. Students must consult the department in which the minor field is chosen and must fulfill all SCH hours required for that minor.
3 Consult with faculty advisor to ensure you select the appropriate course for your area of focus.
Music as a Minor
Music Minors are welcome! Students are encouraged to become involved in the Music Program as a complement to their academic major. All Minors must be advised by the Music Program Director before registering for Music courses. Students who wish to minor in music must consult with a music faculty advisor for information before enrolling in music courses. Previous participation in band and choir is desirable, but not mandatory.
Applied Music (2 hr. private lessons in voice, piano, woodwinds, strings, brass, percussion) | 4 | |
Select one of the following | 6 | |
MUSC 1253 and MUSC 1263 | Musicianship I and Musicianship II | |
MUSC 1233 and MUSC 1243 | Music Theory and Music Theory | |
MUSC 2323 or MUSC 2333 | Music Literature or Afro-American Music | 3 |
Ensemble (Each ensemble course earns 1 SCH per semester) | 4 | |
Piano 1 | 2 | |
Total Hours | 19 |
1 Since two credit hours of piano is required for all music minors, minors whose applied area is piano must choose an additional two semester credit hour music course in consultation with a faculty advisor.