| |
Dec 26, 2024
|
|
|
|
|
2023-2024 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music BA
|
|
 Return to: Programs by Degree
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.
|
Ensemble - 8
- 8 credits of ensemble (must be in a large instrumental or choral ensemble: University Singers, Chorale, Wind Symphony or Symphony Orchestra).
- Keyboard focus (piano or organ): Must take 1 credit of and 1 credit of as part of 8 credits of ensemble. Remaining 6 credits must be taken in one of the large ensembles.
Performance - 8
- 6-7 credits of , , , or in area of focus
- 1-2 credits of or
Additional Requirements
- A minimum of 4 credits in applied music must be taken as upper-division credits.
- 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.
- 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.
|
Return to: Programs by Degree
|
|
