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Bachelor of Music (B.M.)

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Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.)

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

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a Major in Music

Minors in Music

The Bachelor of Music is ideal for the student who wishes to pursue music as a career. The B.M. is the most common professional degree in music and the most music-intensive of all options, with approximately two-thirds of all coursework in music and one-third in liberal arts courses. With careful planning, students in the B.M. program may also complete a second major in a liberal arts discipline or add an emphasis in business.

 

Class of 2026 and Later

 

Class of 2025 and Earlier

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS OF 2026 AND Later

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE: STRINGS, WINDS, BRASS AND PERCUSSION

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 semester)

ENSEMBLES (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)
    • Participation every semester in residence
  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)
    • .25 credits per semester applicable toward degree

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (1 CREDIT)

  • MUS 343—Symphonic Literature (.5)
  • MUS 399—Pedagogy for primary instrument (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (9 CREDITS)

  • Electives (9)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (3.75 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

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.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE WITH AN EMPHASIS IN BUSINESS: STRINGS, WINDS, BRASS AND PERCUSSION

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 (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)
    • Participation every semester in residence
  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)
    • .25 credits per semester applicable toward degree

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (1 CREDIT)

  • MUS 343—Symphonic Literature (.5)
  • MUS 399—Pedagogy for primary instrument (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (5 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)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (2.75 CREDITS)

  • 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 (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

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.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE WITH A SECOND MAJOR: STRINGS, WINDS, BRASS, AND PERCUSSION

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 semester)

ENSEMBLES (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)
    • Participation every semester in residence
  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)
    • .25 credits per semester applicable toward degree

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (1 CREDIT)

  • MUS 343—Symphonic Literature (.5)
  • MUS 399—Pedagogy for primary instrument (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (10 CREDITS)

  • Courses in Second Major/Electives (10)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (2.75 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

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.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE: ORGAN

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

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)
  • MUS 345—Organ Design and Repertoire (.5)
  • MUS 346—The Organ in the Church Service (.5)
  • MUS 399—Organ Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (9 CREDITS)

  • Electives (9)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (2.75 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam—Organ majors will take the exam on their principal instrument whenever they are deemed prepared by their primary instructor.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE WITH AN EMPHASIS IN BUSINESS: ORGAN

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

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)
  • MUS 345—Organ Design and Repertoire (.5)
  • MUS 346—The Organ in the Church Service (.5)
  • MUS 399—Organ Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (5 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)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • 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 (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam—Organ majors will take the exam on their principal instrument whenever they are deemed prepared by their primary instructor.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE WITH A SECOND MAJOR: ORGAN

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

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)
  • MUS 345—Organ Design and Repertoire (.5)
  • MUS 346—The Organ in the Church Service (.5)
  • MUS 399—Organ Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (10 CREDITS)

  • Courses in Second Major/Electives (10)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (1.75 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam—Organ majors will take the exam on their principal instrument whenever they are deemed prepared by their primary instructor.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE: PIANO

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

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)
  • MUS 347—Keyboard Literature I (.5)
  • MUS 348—Keyboard Literature II (.5)
  • MUS 397—Piano Teaching Methods I (.5)
  • MUS 398—Piano Teaching Methods II (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (9 CREDITS)

  • Electives (9)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (2.25 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam—Piano majors will take the exam whenever they are deemed prepared by their primary instructor.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE WITH AN EMPHASIS IN BUSINESS: PIANO

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

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)
  • MUS 347—Keyboard Literature I (.5)
  • MUS 348—Keyboard Literature II (.5)
  • MUS 397—Piano Teaching Methods I (.5)
  • MUS 398—Piano Teaching Methods II (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (5 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)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (1.25 CREDITS)

  • 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 (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam—Piano majors will take the exam whenever they are deemed prepared by their primary instructor.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE WITH A SECOND MAJOR: PIANO

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

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)
  • MUS 347—Keyboard Literature I (.5)
  • MUS 348—Keyboard Literature II (.5)
  • MUS 397—Piano Teaching Methods I (.5)
  • MUS 398—Piano Teaching Methods II (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (10 CREDITS)

  • Courses in Second Major/Electives (10)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (1.25 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam—Piano majors will take the exam whenever they are deemed prepared by their primary instructor.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE: VOICE

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 CREDITS)

  • MUS 276—Vox Animae or 277—Chamber Singers (2)
    • Participation every semester in residence
  • MUS 282—Music for the Stage (.5)

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 191—Italian Diction (.5)
  • MUS 192—German Diction (.5)
  • MUS 193—French Diction (.5)
  • MUS 194—English Diction (.5)
  • MUS 336—Solo Vocal Literature I (.5)
  • MUS 337—Solo Vocal Literature II (.5)
  • MUS 399—Vocal Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (9 CREDITS)

  • Electives (6)
  • French Language (1)
  • Italian Language (1)
  • German Language (1)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (2.25 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

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.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

 BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE WITH AN EMPHASIS IN BUSINESS: VOICE

36 CREDITS REQUIRED; THOUGH 36 COURSE CREDITS IS THE MINIMUM REQUIRED BY THIS DEGREE FOR GRADUATION FROM DEPAUW, THIS MAJOR REQUIRES MORE CREDITS.

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 360—Conducting I (.5)
  • MUS 110—Introduction to Music Technology (.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 CREDITS)

  • MUS 276—Vox Animae or 277—Chamber Singers (2)
    • Participation every semester in residence
  • MUS 282—Music for the Stage (.5)

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 191—Italian Diction (.5)
  • MUS 192—German Diction (.5)
  • MUS 193—French Diction (.5)
  • MUS 194—English Diction (.5)
  • MUS 336—Solo Vocal Literature I (.5)
  • MUS 337—Solo Vocal Literature II (.5)
  • MUS 399—Vocal Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (8 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)
  • French Language (1)
  • Italian Language (1)
  • German Language (1)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (.75 CREDIT)

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

CAREER-RELATED ELECTIVES (5 CREDITS)

  • At least 1 credit must be in the College of Liberal Arts

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

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.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE WITH A SECOND MAJOR: VOICE

36 CREDITS REQUIRED; THOUGH 36 COURSE CREDITS IS THE MINIMUM REQUIRED BY THIS DEGREE FOR GRADUATION FROM DEPAUW, THIS MAJOR REQUIRES MORE CREDITS.

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 CREDITS)

  • MUS 276—Vox Animae or 277—Chamber Singers (2)
    • Participation every semester in residence
  • MUS 282—Music for the Stage (.5)

21CM COURSES (1.75 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)
  • MUS 335—Career Development (.5)
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities (.5)

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 191—Italian Diction (.5)
  • MUS 192—German Diction (.5)
  • MUS 193—French Diction (.5)
  • MUS 194—English Diction (.5)
  • MUS 336—Solo Vocal Literature I (.5)
  • MUS 337—Solo Vocal Literature II (.5)
  • MUS 399—Vocal Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (13 CREDITS)

  • Courses in Second Major/Electives (10)
  • French Language (1)
  • Italian Language (1)
  • German Language (1)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (.75 CREDIT)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)
  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

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.
  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam
  • 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.

 

Requirements for class of 2025 and earlier

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in Performance: String, Wind, Brass and Percussion

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 semester)

ENSEMBLES (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)

    • Participation every semester in residence

  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)

    • .25 credits per semester

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (1 CREDITS)

  • MUS 343—Symphonic Literature (.5)

  • MUS 399—Pedagogy for primary instrument (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (9 CREDITS)

  • Electives (9)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (3 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

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.

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in Performance with an Emphasis in Business: STRING, WIND, BRASS AND PERCUSSION

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 (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)

    • Participation every semester in residence

  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)

    • .25 credits per semester

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (1 CREDITS)

  • MUS 343—Symphonic Literature (.5)

  • MUS 399—Pedagogy for primary instrument (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (5 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)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (2 CREDITS)

  • 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 (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

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.

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in Performance With a Second Major: STRING, WIND, BRASS AND PERCUSSION

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 semester)

ENSEMBLES (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (2)

    • Participation every semester in residence

  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)

    • .25 credits per semester

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (1 CREDITS)

  • MUS 343—Symphonic Literature (.5)

  • MUS 399—Pedagogy for primary instrument (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (10 CREDITS)

  • Courses in Second Major/Electives (10)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (2 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

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.

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.

 

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in performance: ORGAN

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 (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

  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)

    • .25 credits per semester

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)

  • MUS 345—Organ Design and Repertoire (.5)

  • MUS 346—The Organ in the Church Service (.5)

  • MUS 399—Organ Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (9 CREDITS)

  • Electives (9)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (2 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam—Organ majors will take the exam on their principal instrument whenever they are deemed prepared by their primary instructor.

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in Performance with an emphasis in business: ORGAN

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 (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

  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)

    • .25 credits per semester

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)

  • MUS 345—Organ Design and Repertoire (.5)

  • MUS 346—The Organ in the Church Service (.5)

  • MUS 399—Organ Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (5 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)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (1 CREDIT)

  • 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 (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam—Organ majors will take the exam on their principal instrument whenever they are deemed prepared by their primary instructor.

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in Performance with a Second Major: ORGAN

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 (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

  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)

    • .25 credits per semester

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)

  • MUS 345—Organ Design and Repertoire (.5)

  • MUS 346—The Organ in the Church Service (.5)

  • MUS 399—Organ Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (10 CREDITS)

  • Courses in Second Major/Electives (10)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (1 CREDIT)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam—Organ majors will take the exam on their principal instrument whenever they are deemed prepared by their primary instructor.

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.

 

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in Performance: PIANO

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 (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

  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)

    • .25 credits per semester

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)

  • MUS 347—Keyboard Literature I (.5)

  • MUS 348—Keyboard Literature II (.5)

  • MUS 397—Piano Teaching Methods I (.5)

  • MUS 398—Piano Teaching Methods II (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (9 CREDITS)

  • Electives (9)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (1.5 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in Performance with an Emphasis in Business: PIANO

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 (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

  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)

    • .25 credits per semester

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)

  • MUS 347—Keyboard Literature I (.5)

  • MUS 348—Keyboard Literature II (.5)

  • MUS 397—Piano Teaching Methods I (.5)

  • MUS 398—Piano Teaching Methods II (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (5 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)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (.5 CREDITS)

  • 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 (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in Performance with a Second Major: Piano

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 (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

  • MUS 289A-Z—Chamber Music (1.5)

    • .25 credits per semester

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (2.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 313—Advanced Keyboard Skills (.5)

  • MUS 347—Keyboard Literature I (.5)

  • MUS 348—Keyboard Literature II (.5)

  • MUS 397—Piano Teaching Methods I (.5)

  • MUS 398—Piano Teaching Methods II (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (10 CREDITS)

  • Courses in Second Major/Electives (10)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (.5 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

OTHER

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.

 

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in Performance: Voice

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 CREDITS)

  • MUS 275—University Chorus, 276—Vox Animae, or 277—Chamber Singers (2)

    • Participation every semester in residence

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

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

 

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 191—Italian Diction (.5)

  • MUS 192—German Diction (.5)

  • MUS 193—French Diction (.5)

  • MUS 194—English Diction (.5)

  • MUS 336—Solo Vocal Literature I (.5)

  • MUS 337—Solo Vocal Literature II (.5)

  • MUS 399—Vocal Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (9 CREDITS)

  • Electives (6)

  • French Language (1)

  • Italian Language (1)

  • German Language (1)

MUSIC ELECTIVES (1.5 CREDITS)

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

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

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.

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in Performance with an Emphasis in Business: Voice

36 CREDITS REQUIRED; THOUGH 36 COURSE CREDITS IS THE MINIMUM REQUIRED BY THIS DEGREE FOR GRADUATION FROM DEPAUW THIS MAJOR REQUIRES MORE CREDITS.

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 CREDITS)

  • MUS 275—University Chorus, 276—Vox Animae, or 277—Chamber Singers (2)

    • Participation every semester in residence

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

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

 

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 191—Italian Diction (.5)

  • MUS 192—German Diction (.5)

  • MUS 193—French Diction (.5)

  • MUS 194—English Diction (.5)

  • MUS 336—Solo Vocal Literature I (.5)

  • MUS 337—Solo Vocal Literature II (.5)

  • MUS 399—Vocal Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (8 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)

  • French Language (1)

  • Italian Language (1)

  • German Language (1)

CAREER-RELATED ELECTIVES (5 CREDITS)

  • At least 1 credit must be in the College of Liberal Arts

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

 

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.

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) in Performance with a Second Major: Voice

36 CREDITS REQUIRED; THOUGH 36 COURSE CREDITS IS THE MINIMUM REQUIRED BY THIS DEGREE FOR GRADUATION FROM DEPAUW THIS MAJOR REQUIRES MORE CREDITS.

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 CREDITS)

  • MUS 275—University Chorus, 276—Vox Animae, or 277—Chamber Singers (2)

    • Participation every semester in residence

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

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

 

21CM COURSES (4.25 CREDITS)

  • MUS 130—Musicking (.75)

  • MUS 240—State of the Art (1)

  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship (.5)

  • MUS 440—Practicum (.5)

  • 21CM Electives (1.5)

    • Students may take any 21CM Topics courses (MUS 380), or may repeat MUS 440 Practicum up to a total of 1.5 credits

DEGREE SPECIFIC COURSES (3.5 CREDITS)

  • MUS 191—Italian Diction (.5)

  • MUS 192—German Diction (.5)

  • MUS 193—French Diction (.5)

  • MUS 194—English Diction (.5)

  • MUS 336—Solo Vocal Literature I (.5)

  • MUS 337—Solo Vocal Literature II (.5)

  • MUS 399—Vocal Pedagogy (.5)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)

CLA COURSES (13 CREDITS)

  • Courses in Second Major/Electives (8-10)

  • French Language (1)

  • Italian Language (1)

  • German Language (1)

CAPSTONE PROJECTS (.5 CREDIT)

  • MUS 385—Junior Recital (.25)

  • MUS 485—Senior Recital (.25)

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.

  • Completion of Sophomore Proficiency Exam

  • 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.