The Bachelor of Arts/Science in Music is a liberal arts degree with a significant component of electives designed for students who desire a broad base of knowledge. The Bachelor of Arts in Music includes foreign language requirements.
Total Program Credits: 120
Matriculation Requirements: | |||
1. Pass performance audtion and interview with music faculty. 2. Complete music theory diagnostic exam, Students who do not earn at least 80% on the music department theory diagnostic exam must complete MUSC 1105 and MUSC 1110. |
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General Education Requirements: | 33 Credits | ||
ENGL 1010 |
Introduction to Academic Writing CC |
3 | |
or | ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5) | |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 | |
Choose one of the following: (A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement.) | 3 | ||
MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) | ||
MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
Choose one of the following: | 3 | ||
POLS 1000 | American Heritage SS (3) | ||
HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 AS (3) | ||
and | HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 AS (3) | |
HIST 1700 | American Civilization AS (3) | ||
HIST 1740 | US Economic History AS (3) | ||
POLS 1100 | American National Government AS (3) | ||
Complete the following: | |||
PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 | |
HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE (2) | ||
or | EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
Distribution Courses: | |||
Biology | 3 | ||
Physical Science | 3 | ||
PHYS 1750 | The Acoustics of Music PP (3) (recommended) | ||
Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | ||
Humanities Distribution (Fulfilled by completing Foreign Language Course 202G/2020) | 4 | ||
Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
Discipline Core Requirements: | 59 Credits | ||
Musicianship Courses | |||
MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I | 3 | |
MUSC 1115 | Music Notation and Score Preparation | 1 | |
MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 | |
MUSC 1130 | Aural Skills I | 1 | |
MUSC 1140 | Aural Skills II | 1 | |
MUSC 1390 | Survey of Recording Techniques | 1 | |
MUSC 2110 | Music Theory III | 3 | |
MUSC 2125 | Music Theory IV | 3 | |
MUSC 2130 | Aural Skills III | 1 | |
MUSC 2140 | Aural Skills IV | 1 | |
MUSC 349G | Global Musical Styles and Ideas GI | 3 | |
MUSC 3450 | Music History and Literature I | 3 | |
MUSC 3451 | Music History and Literature II | 3 | |
Complete 8 credits of MUSC courses not already required for the degree (at least 6 credits must be upper-division) | 8 | ||
Individual Musicianship Studies | |||
MUSC 250R |
Private Lessons for Music Majors (Repeated 4 times on major instrument or voice) (Includes completion of sophomore review) |
4 | |
MUSC 251R |
Performance Class (Repeated 4 times on major instrument or voice) (Includes completion of sophomore review) |
4 | |
MUSC 450R | Private Lessons for Music Majors (Repeated 4 times on major instrument or voice) | 4 | |
MUSC 451R | Performance Class (Repeated 4 times on major instrument or voice) | 4 | |
Student must pass the Departmental Keyboard Proficiency Examination or complete MUSC 1150, MUSC 1160, MUSC 2150, and MUSC 2160 | |||
Ensembles | |||
Complete 8 credits from the following: | 8 | ||
MUSC 322R | Chamber Choir (1) | ||
MUSC 327R | Deep Green - Tenor/Bass Choir (1) | ||
MUSC 328R | Emerald Singers-Soprano/Alto Choir (1) | ||
MUSC 330R | Wind Symphony (1) | ||
MUSC 332R | Jazz Orchestra (1) | ||
MUSC 370R | Symphony Orchestra (1) | ||
Elective Requirements: | 28 Credits | ||
One Foreign Language | 12 | ||
Complete any courses 1000 level or higher (may not include MUSC courses) (at least 9 credits must be upper-division, see graduation requirements) | 16 |
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Context CC | 3 |
MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning QL or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | 3 |
HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
MUSC 1130 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
MUSC 1150 | Group Piano I (or exam equivalent) | 1 |
MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
Large Ensemble | 1 | |
Concert Attendance | ||
Semester total: | 16 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
American Institutions | 3 | |
MUSC 1115 | Music Notation and Score Preparation | 1 |
MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 |
MUSC 1140 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
MUSC 1160 | Group Piano II (or exam equivalent) | 1 |
MUSC 1390 | Survey of Recording Techniques | |
MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
Large Ensemble | 1 | |
Concert Attendance | ||
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
Biology Distribution | 3 | |
MUSC 2110 | Music Theory III | 3 |
MUSC 2130 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
MUSC 2150 | Group Piano III (or exam equivalent) | 1 |
MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
MUSC Elective (lower division) | 2 | |
Large Ensemble | 1 | |
Concert Attendance | ||
Semester total: | 16 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Physical Science Distribution (PHYS 1750 recommended) | 3 | |
MUSC 2125 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
MUSC 2140 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
MUSC 2160 | Group Piano IV (or exam equivalent) | 1 |
MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
MUSC 349G | Global Musical Styles and Ideas GI | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Large Ensemble | 1 | |
Concert Attendance | ||
Semester total: | 17 | |
Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Humanities Distribution (Fulfilled by completing Foreign Language Course 202G/2020) | 4 | |
MUSC 3450 | Music History and Literature I WE | 3 |
MUSC 450R | Advanced Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
MUSC 451R | Performance Class | 1 |
MUSC Elective (upper division) | 3 | |
Elective | 1 | |
Large Ensemble | 1 | |
Concert Attendance | ||
Semester total: | 14 | |
Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Foreign Language | 4 | |
MUSC 3451 | Music History and Literature II WE | 3 |
MUSC 450R | Advanced Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
MUSC 451R | Performance Class | 1 |
MUSC Elective (upper division) | 3 | |
Large Ensemble* | 1 | |
Concert Attendance | ||
Semester total: | 13 | |
Semester 7 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Third Science Distribution | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 4 | |
MUSC 450R | Advanced Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
MUSC 451R | Performance Class | 1 |
Large Ensemble | 1 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 13 | |
Semester 8 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 4 | |
MUSC 450R | Advanced Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
MUSC 451R | Performance Class | 1 |
Large Ensemble | 1 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 16 | |
Degree total: | 120 |
The Music department is in the School of the Arts. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Music department, visit their website.
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