Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music BA


The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a liberal arts program with a strong emphasis in music. It is a viable option for a double major. The orientation of the Music BA is toward a broad coverage of music rather than intensive concentration on a single specialization. However, an emphasis can be chosen. The Music BA may fulfill the requirements for entrance into a Master of Music program. Students ordinarily complete the 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.

Cognates - 4


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.
  • 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.