Bachelor of Musical Arts degree (B.M.A.)

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Bachelor of Musical Arts

32 Total Credits Required
17 Music Courses Required

Core Requirements (13 Credits)

Music Scholarship (3 Credits)

• MUS 140, Music Theory and Musicianship I (1 credit)
• MUS 141, Music Theory and Musicianship II (1 credit)
• Any MUS 290 or MUS 390 musicology topics course (1 credit) – fulfills the Writing in the Major requirement

Applied Music (4 Credits)

• MUS BAS-VOC Applied Music (2 credits; .5-credit lessons for four semesters on the same instrument, voice, or composition)
• Ensembles (2 credits)
• Large Ensemble (1 credit; .5-credit instrumental rotation, MUS 272, or choir with lab, MUS 276 or 277, for two consecutive semesters in an academic year participating on primary instrument)
• MUS 282 or MUS 289 Chamber Ensemble (.5 credit; two semesters)
• Additional Ensemble(s) (.5 credit)
• Additional Ensemble credit may be completed by participating in the large instrumental ensemble rotation or choir with lab (.5 credit), chamber ensemble (.25 credit), single large ensemble (.25 credit: MUS 272 B/C/D, MUS 274, MUS 276, or MUS 277), or a combination of ensembles

Music Creation (3 Credits)

Choose 3 different 200-level courses from the following:

• MUS 200, Improvisation (1 credit)
• MUS 203, Composition (1 credit)
• MUS 205, Orchestration and Film Scoring (1 credit)
• MUS 210, Digital Musicianship Through Technology (1 credit)

Leadership/Interdisciplinary (3 Credits)

• MUS 300, Music and the Related Arts (1 credit)
• MUS 310, Building Musical Lives and Communities (1 credit)
• MUS 450, Senior Seminar, or 454, Senior Performance/Creation Recital Capstone (1 credit)

Music Electives (4 Credits)

• One course must be at the 300- or 400-level unless a MUS 390 musicology topics course is chosen

Non-music Courses (15 credits)

Discrete Competency (5 credits)

University General Education Requirements (10 credits)

NOTE: Students must audition for the BMA - either prior to matriculation or prior to major declaration in the spring semester of their sophomore year

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Bachelor of Musical Arts

36 Credits Required

Core Music Courses (9.5 Credits)

• MUS 105—Introduction to Theory and Musicianship (.5) OR Music Elective (.5) if exempted by placement exam
• MUS 111—Theory I (.5)
• MUS 112—Theory II (.5)
• MUS 211—Theory III (.75)
• MUS 212—Theory IV (.75)
• MUS 121—Musicianship I (.75)
• MUS 122—Musicianship II (.75)
• MUS 221—Musicianship III (.5)
• MUS 222—Musicianship IV (.5)
• MUS 110—Introduction to Music Technology (.5)
• MUS 360—Conducting I (.5)
• MUS 265—History of Western Music I (1)
• MUS 266—History of Western Music II
• (1)MUS 390—Music History Topics (1)

Applied Lessons (6 Credits)

• Applied lessons on the primary instrument every semester (.5 credit for first four semesters, 1 credit for final four semesters)

Ensembles (2.5-3.5 Credits)

• MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, 276—Vox Animae, 277—Chamber Singers, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)
• Participation every semester in residence

Instrumental

• MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5; .25 credit per semester applicable toward degree)

Vocal

• MUS 282—Music for the Stage (.5)

First-Year Seminar (1 Credit)

CLA Courses (9 Credits)

• CLA Electives (4)
• CLA Courses in Discrete Competency (5)

Free Electives – SOM Or CLA (4.25-5.25 Credits)

• Instrumental (4.25)
• Vocal (5.25)

Note: Ensemble courses (271, 272, 273, 276, 277, 278, 282, and 289) cannot be counted as electives.

Capstone Projects (1 Credit)

• MUS 450—Senior Seminar (1)

Other

• Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam – Students who do not complete the piano proficiency exam must enroll in class piano or lessons until the exam is passed.  Piano classes and lessons taken prior to the completion of the exam do not count toward the 36 credits needed to graduate.
• One “W” certified and one “S” certified course (may overlap with above requirements)
• 1 credit in PPD course(s)—Course(s) taken to fulfill this requirement may count toward required CLA courses if taken in the CLA, and/or toward other Music requirements if taken in the SOM.
• Goals and objectives for the Discrete Competence in the liberal arts curriculum (i.e., courses outside the School of Music) must be articulated in writing in conjunction with the Academic Advisor and approved by the Associate Dean of the School of Music.  The goals and objectives are to be submitted to the Associate Dean by the end of the fall semester of the junior year. Two of the five courses must be at the 300-400 level. 
• 2 Extended Studies Experiences
• MUS 001—Concert Attendance is required every semester in residence. 

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Bachelor of Musical Arts with a Second Major

36 Credits Required

Core Music Courses (9.5 Credits)

• MUS 105—Introduction to Theory and Musicianship (.5) OR Music Elective (.5) if exempted by placement exam
• MUS 111—Theory I (.5)
• MUS 112—Theory II (.5)
• MUS 211—Theory III (.75)
• MUS 212—Theory IV (.75)
• MUS 121—Musicianship I (.75)
• MUS 122—Musicianship II (.75)
• MUS 221—Musicianship III (.5)
• MUS 222—Musicianship IV (.5)
• MUS 110—Introduction to Music Technology (.5)
• MUS 360—Conducting I (.5)
• MUS 265—History of Western Music I (1)
• MUS 266—History of Western Music II (1)
• MUS 390—Music History Topics (1)

Applied Lessons (6 Credits)

• Applied lessons on the primary instrument every semester (.5 credit for first four semesters, 1 credit for final four semesters)

Ensembles (2.5-3.5 Credits)

• MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, 276—Vox Animae, 277—Chamber Singers, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)

Participation every semester in residence

Instrumental

• MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5; .25 credit per semester applicable toward degree)

Vocal

• MUS 282—Music for the Stage (.5)

First-Year Seminar (1 Credit)

CLA Courses (10 Credits)

• Second Major Courses/CLA Electives (10)

Free Electives – SOM Or CLA (3.25-4.25 Credits)

• Instrumental (3.25)
• Vocal (4.25)

Note: Ensemble courses (271, 272, 273, 276, 277, 278, 282, and 289) cannot be counted as electives.

Capstone Projects (1 Credit)

• MUS 450—Senior Seminar (1)

Other

• Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam – Students who do not complete the piano proficiency exam must enroll in class piano or lessons until the exam is passed.  Piano classes and lessons taken prior to the completion of the exam do not count toward the 36 credits needed to graduate.
• One “W” certified and one “S” certified course (may overlap with above requirements)
• 1 credit in PPD course(s)—Course(s) taken to fulfill this requirement may count toward required CLA courses if taken in the CLA, and/or toward other Music requirements if taken in the SOM.
• 2 Extended Studies Experiences
• MUS 001—Concert Attendance is required every semester in residence.

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Bachelor of Musical Arts with an Emphasis in Business

36 Credits Required

Core Music Courses (9.5 Credits)

• MUS 105—Introduction to Theory and Musicianship (.5) OR Music Elective (.5) if exempted by placement exam
• MUS 111—Theory I (.5)
• MUS 112—Theory II (.5)
• MUS 211—Theory III (.75)
• MUS 212—Theory IV (.75)
• MUS 121—Musicianship I (.75)
• MUS 122—Musicianship II (.75)
• MUS 221—Musicianship III (.5)
• MUS 222—Musicianship IV (.5)
• MUS 110—Introduction to Music Technology (.5)
• MUS 360—Conducting I (.5)
• MUS 265—History of Western Music I (1)
• MUS 266—History of Western Music II (1)
• MUS 390—Music History Topics (1)

Applied Lessons (6 Credits)

• Applied lessons on the primary instrument every semester (.5 credit for first four semesters, 1 credit for final four semesters)

Ensembles (2.5-3.5 Credits)

• MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, 276—Vox Animae, 277—Chamber Singers, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)

Participation every semester in residence

Instrumental

• MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Ensembles (1.5; .25 credit per semester applicable toward degree)

Vocal

• MUS 282—Music for the Stage (.5)

First-Year Seminar (1 Credit)

CLA Courses (7 Credits)

• ECON 100—Introduction to Economics (1)
• ECON 220—Introduction to Financial Accounting (1)
• ECON 280—Managerial Accounting (1)
• PSY 100—Introduction to Psychology (1)
• PSY 364—Industrial and Organizational Psychology (1)
• CLA Electives (2)

Free Electives – SOM Or CLA (1.25-2.25 Credits)

• Instrumental (1.25)
• Vocal (2.25)

Note: Ensemble courses (271, 272, 273, 276, 277, 278, 282, and 289) cannot be counted as electives.

Career-Related Electives (5 Credits)

• At least 4 credits must be in the College of Liberal Arts

Capstone Projects (1 Credit)

• MUS 450—Senior Seminar (1)

Other

• Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam – Students who do not complete the piano proficiency exam must enroll in class piano or lessons until the exam is passed.  Piano classes and lessons taken prior to the completion of the exam do not count toward the 36 credits needed to graduate.
• One “W” certified and one “S” certified course (may overlap with above requirements)
• 1 credit in PPD course(s)—Course(s) taken to fulfill this requirement may count toward required CLA courses if taken in the CLA, and/or toward other Music requirements if taken in the SOM.
• 2 Extended Studies Experiences
• MUS 001—Concert Attendance is required every semester in residence.

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Bachelor of Musical Arts

36 Credits Required

Core Music Courses (7.75 Credits)

• MUS 111—Theory I (.5)
• MUS 112—Theory II (.5)
• MUS 211—Theory III (.75)
• MUS 212—Theory IV (.75)
• MUS 121—Musicianship I (.75)
• MUS 122—Musicianship II (.75)
• MUS 221—Musicianship III (.5)
• MUS 222—Musicianship IV (.5)
• MUS 360—Conducting I (.5)
• MUS 265—History of Western Music I (.75)
• MUS 266—History of Western Music II (.75)
• MUS 390—Music History Topics (.75)

Applied Lessons (6 Credits)

• Applied lessons on the primary instrument every semester (.5 credit for first four semesters, 1 credit for final four semesters)

Ensembles (2.5-3.5 Credits)

• MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, 275—University Chorus, 276—Vox Animae, 277—Chamber Singers, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)

Participation every semester in residence

Instrumental

• MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)

Note: .25 credit per semester

Vocal

• MUS 282—Music for the Stage, 283—Performing Opera, or 284—Performing Musical Theatre (.5) *

Note: .25 credit per semester

• * Prior to Fall 2021: MUS 283—Performing Opera (.25) and 284—Performing Musical Theatre (.25)

CLA Electives (4)

CLA Courses in Discrete Competency (5)

Free Electives – SOM Or CLA (3.5-4.5 Credits)

• Instrumental (3.5)
• Vocal (4.5)

Note: Ensemble courses (271, 272, 273, 275, 276, 277, 278, 282, 283, 284, 288, and 289) cannot be counted as electives.

Capstone Projects (1 Credit)

• MUS 450—Senior Seminar (1)

Other

• Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam – Students who do not complete the piano proficiency exam must enroll in class piano or lessons until the exam is passed.  Piano classes and lessons taken prior to the completion of the exam do not count toward the 36 credits needed to graduate.
• One “W” certified and one “S” certified course (may overlap with above requirements)
• Goals and objectives for the Discrete Competence in the liberal arts curriculum (i.e., courses outside the School of Music) must be articulated in writing in conjunction with the Academic Advisor and approved by the Associate Dean of the School of Music.  The goals and objectives are to be submitted to the Associate Dean by the end of the fall semester of the junior year. Two of the five courses must be at the 300-400 level. 
• 2 Extended Studies Experiences
• MUS 001—Concert Attendance is required every semester in residence 

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Bachelor of Musical Arts with a Second Major

36 Credits Required

Core Music Courses (7.75 Credits)

• MUS 111—Theory I (.5)
• MUS 112—Theory II (.5)
• MUS 211—Theory III (.75)
• MUS 212—Theory IV (.75)
• MUS 121—Musicianship I (.75)
• MUS 122—Musicianship II (.75)
• MUS 221—Musicianship III (.5)
• MUS 222—Musicianship IV (.5)
• MUS 360—Conducting I (.5)
• MUS 265—History of Western Music I (.75)
• MUS 266—History of Western Music II (.75)
• MUS 390—Music History Topics (.75)

Applied Lessons (6 Credits)

• Applied lessons on the primary instrument every semester (.5 credit for first four semesters, 1 credit for final four semesters)

Ensembles (2.5-3.5 Credits)

• MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, 275—University Chorus, 276—Vox Animae, 277—Chamber Singers, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)
• Participation every semester in residence

Instrumental

• MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)

Note: .25 credit per semester

Vocal

• MUS 282—Music for the Stage, 283—Performing Opera, or 284—Performing Musical Theatre (.5)*

Note: .25 credit per semester

• *Prior to Fall 2021: MUS 283—Performing Opera (.25) and 284—Performing Musical Theatre (.25)

First-Year Seminar (1 Credit)

CLA Courses (10 Credits)

• Second Major Courses/CLA Electives (10)

Free Electives – SOM Or CLA (2.5-3.5 Credits)

• Instrumental (2.5)
• Vocal (3.5)

Note: Ensemble courses (271, 272, 273, 275, 276, 277, 278, 282, 283, 284, 288, and 289) cannot be counted as electives.

Capstone Projects (1 Credit)

• MUS 450—Senior Seminar (1)

Other

• Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam – Students who do not complete the piano proficiency exam must enroll in class piano or lessons until the exam is passed.  Piano classes and lessons taken prior to the completion of the exam do not count toward the 36 credits needed to graduate.
• One “W” certified and one “S” certified course (may overlap with above requirements)
• 2 Extended Studies Experiences
• MUS 001—Concert Attendance is required every semester in residence 

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Bachelor of Musical Arts with an Emphasis in Business

36 Credits Required

Core Music Courses (7.75 Credits)

• MUS 111—Theory I (.5)
• MUS 112—Theory II (.5)
• MUS 211—Theory III (.75)
• MUS 212—Theory IV (.75)
• MUS 121—Musicianship I (.75)
• MUS 122—Musicianship II (.75)
• MUS 221—Musicianship III (.5)
• MUS 222—Musicianship IV (.5)
• MUS 360—Conducting I (.5)
• MUS 265—History of Western Music I (.75)
• MUS 266—History of Western Music II (.75)
• MUS 390—Music History Topics (.75)

Applied Lessons (6 Credits)

• Applied lessons on the primary instrument every semester (.5 credit for first four semesters, 1 credit for final four semesters)

Ensembles (2.5-3.5 Credits)

• MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, 275—University Chorus, 276—Vox Animae, 277—Chamber Singers, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)

Participation every semester in residence

Instrumental

• MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Ensembles (1.5)

Note: .25 credit per semester

Vocal

• MUS 282—Music for the Stage, 283—Performing Opera, or 284—Performing Musical Theatre (.5)*

Note: .25 credit per semester

• *Prior to Fall 2021: MUS 283—Performing Opera (.25) and 284—Performing Musical Theatre (.25)

First-Year Seminar (1 Credit)

CLA Courses (7 Credits)

• ECON 100—Introduction to Economics (1)
• ECON 220—Introduction to Financial Accounting (1)
• ECON 280—Managerial Accounting (1)
• PSY 100—Introduction to Psychology (1)
• PSY 364—Industrial and Organizational Psychology (1)

CLA Electives (2)

Free Electives – SOM Or CLA (.5-1.5 Credits)

• Instrumental (.5)
• Vocal (1.5)

Note: Ensemble courses (271, 272, 273, 275, 276, 277, 278, 282, 283, 284, 288, and 289) cannot be counted as electives.

Career-Related Electives (5 Credits)

• At least 4 credits must be in the College of Liberal Arts

Capstone Projects (1 Credit)

• MUS 450—Senior Seminar (1)

Other

• Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam – Students who do not complete the piano proficiency exam must enroll in class piano or lessons until the exam is passed.  Piano classes and lessons taken prior to the completion of the exam do not count toward the 36 credits needed to graduate.
• One “W” certified and one “S” certified course (may overlap with above requirements)
• 2 Extended Studies Experiences
• MUS 001—Concert Attendance is required every semester in residence