Music (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts in Music is tailored to students who intend to continue their studies in graduate school, pursue a music-related career, or perform professionally. Within this program, students with special interests are encouraged to develop individualized fields of study. Students have opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning, and internships with local non-profit organizations. Students in the BA Music program may, but are not required, to choose one of five concentrations to further refine their musical expertise and prepare for future careers in the field of music. Each concentration includes a career readiness component. The concentrations are Music Ministry, Music Technology, Music Business, Music Performance, and Music Composition.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-099 | Seminar (every semester enrolled) | 0 |
| Take 7 semester credits of University Choir or Symphonic Band | 7 | |
| University Choir | ||
or MUS-117 | Symphonic Band | |
| MUS-145 | Creating Music in the 21st Century | 3 |
| MUS-201 & MUS-202 | Music Theory, Analysis & Aural Skills I and Music Theory, Analysis, Aural Skills II | 6 |
| MUS-301 & MUS-302 | Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills III and Music Theory, Analysis and Aural Skills IV | 6 |
| MUS-319 | Conducting | 3 |
| MUS-325 & MUS-326 | Music History I and Music History II | 6 |
| Select seven semester credits of applied music in the same instrument or voice: | 7 | |
| Applied Lessons and Applied Lessons | ||
| MUS-221 & MUS-222 | Piano Techniques I and Piano Techniques II | 2 |
| MUS-319 | Conducting | 3 |
| MUS-324 | Music Technology | 1 |
| MUS-403 | Senior Capstone | 2 |
| Total Credits | 46 | |
Optional Concentrations
The courses below are taken in addition to the major requirements. Concentrations may only be added to the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Music.
Requirements for a Concentration in Music Ministry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-309 | Music Liturgy | 3 |
| MUS-203 | Applied Lessons 1 | 4 |
| EXPL-202 | Experiential Learning - Internship | 1 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Church: Sacraments and Spirituality Spirituality | ||
| Sacred Texts and Political Power | ||
| Historical Theology: Tapping the Tradition | ||
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 1
A, B or C. Vocal students take piano or organ, pianists/organists take vocal lessons; this done in addition to primary performance area.
Requirements for a Concentration in Music Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-180 | Introduction to Audio Recording, Editing, and Live Sound Engineering | 3 |
| COMM-224 | Multimedia Production | 4 |
| THTR-217 | Lighting & Sound Production | 1 |
| EXPL-202 | Experiential Learning - Internship | 1 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Requirements for a Concentration in Music Business
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT-201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MKTG-209 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT-210 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| EXPL-202 | Experiential Learning - Internship | 1 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Requirements for a Concentration in Performance and Pedagogy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-203 | Applied Lessons 1 | 4 |
| MUS-303 | Applied Lessons 2 | 3 |
| MUS-242 | Studio Teaching Lab | 1 |
| MUS-304 | Junior Recital | 2 |
| EXPL-202 | Experiential Learning - Internship | 1 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
- 1
4 more credits above the BA Music requirement for a total of 8
- 2
3 more credits above the the BA Music requirement for a total of 6
Requirements for a Concentration in Music Composition
Additional 4 credits: The Applied Lessons in MUS-203 Applied Lessons, MUS-303 Applied Lessons, and MUS-403 Senior Capstone courses listed in the BA above need to be MUS-203 Applied Lessons-U, MUS-303 Applied Lessons-U, MUS-403 Senior Capstone-U. Students need to take an additional 4 credits of MUS-203 Applied Lessons on a voice or an instrument.