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
MUSC 2111
or MUSC 2112
or MUSC 2161
or MUSC 2177
or MUSC 2178
University Band
University Choir
University Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
MUSC 3111
or MUSC 3112
or MUSC 3161
or MUSC 3177
or MUSC 3178
University Band
University Choir
University Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
MUSC 4111
or MUSC 4112
or MUSC 4161
or MUSC 4177
or MUSC 4178
University Band
University Choir
University Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
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
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
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
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
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
MUSC 2362
or MUSC 2271
or MUSC 2281
or MUSC 2291
Strings
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
MUSC 3362
or MUSC 3271
or MUSC 3181
or MUSC 3291
Strings
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
MUSC 4362
or MUSC 4271
or MUSC 4281
or MUSC 4291
Strings
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MUSC
or MUSC 2171
or MUSC 2181
or MUSC 2191
Strings
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
MUSC
or MUSC 3171
or MUSC 3181
or MUSC 3191
Strings
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
MUSC
or MUSC 4171
or MUSC 4181
or MUSC 4191
Strings
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MUSC 2713
or MUSC 2813
or MUSC 2913
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
MUSC 3713
or MUSC 3813
or MUSC 3913
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
MUSC 4713
or MUSC 4813
or MUSC 4913
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
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
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
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
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
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.

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