Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Bulletin 
    
2019-2020 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music BSM


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The Bachelor of Science in Music degree provides a strong foundation in both music and the sciences and is especially designed for those interested in pursuing professional degrees in medical fields, such as medicine or dentistry. Students ordinarily complete this program in 4 years.

Total Credits - 124


Ensemble - 8


Performance - 8


Additional Requirements


  • A minimum of 4 credits in applied music must be taken as upper-division credits.
  •   - Recital Attendance Credits: 0 every semester.
  • At least one course other than ensemble or applied music must be taken in residence.
  • Attendance required each semester in major area master classes.
  • Piano Proficiency.

Student Learning Outcomes


Graduates of this program will:

  • Exhibit effective technical and artistic skills in music performance of repertoire from a broad range of stylistic periods.
  • Learn and apply pedagogical methods, techniques and tools related to their area of expertise as appropriate to their degree track.
  • Demonstrate basic proficiency in the theoretical foundations of Western music through aural skills, analysis, composition, and improvisation.
  • Demonstrate understanding of music history—including the development of musical styles and the contextual forces that shaped their development, primarily in the context of Western music, but also to a basic extent in American and world music.
  • Demonstrate basic competencies in music technology (including digital notation and sequencing) and music research.
  • Hone critical thinking skills by consciously making informed interpretation choices, connecting theoretical and historical understanding to musical performance, and developing a personal and discerning philosophy of music.
  • Apprentice in a spirit of artistic community.
  • Integrate faith and learning by hymnology/worship and music.
  • Apprentice in a spirit of service.

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