Music, BA

The Music, BA program provides focused instruction in music within the context of a traditional liberal arts education. The degree is flexible enough to accommodate students with broad or nascent academic interests, and often leads to graduate study. It is ideal for students who wish to pursue a double major or enter the dual-baccalaureate program.

The optional Music Industry Specialization combines a core music curriculum with courses in business, management, marketing, and music technology. It culminates in an internship experience and hands-on project. The specialization is designed for students interested in artist management, music production, music publishing, and event promotion.

Liberal Studies: 40-42

As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements with the following specifications:

Fine Arts:

MUHI 102 - Music and Literature Survey Credits: 3

Humanities Literature:

Fulfilled by MUHI 102

Mathematics:

MATH 101 - Foundations of Mathematics Credits: 3 or other Liberal Studies Mathematics

Natural Science:

Option II recommended

PHYS 105 - The Physics of Light and Sound Credits: 3 recommended

Social Science:

PSYC 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Liberal Studies Elective: 3

MUHI 302 - Music History II Credits: 3
No courses with MUSC prefix

Major: 42

Core Courses: 15-18

APMU 427 - Capstone Jury: Primary Instrument Credits: 0
MUHI 301 - Music History I Credits: 3 OR
MUHI 333 - History of Popular Music Since 1945 Credits: 3
MUSC 111 - Ear Training I Credits: 2
MUSC 112 - Ear Training II Credits: 2
MUSC 115 - Music Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC 116 - Music Theory II Credits: 3
MUSC 120-140 Music Ensembles Credits: 0-3
MUSC 180 - Technology for General Musicianship Credits: 2
MUSC 475 - Music Lab Credits: 0 (recital attendance)
Complete EITHER the Additional Required Courses or the Music Industry Specialization.

Free Electives: 36-38 (1)

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) Students in the Music, BA program are encouraged to consider minor and certificate programs, for example those in Audio Production, Business Administration, Communications Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing, and Popular Music Studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Music, BA will:

1. Examine, interpret, and model the materials and form of Western music. Skills

(Students must earn a C or better on the final singing and dictation exams in MUSC 112 Ear Training II, as well as the final exam in MUSC 116 Music Theory II.)

2. Understand broad trends in the history of Western music and discover diverse musical works. Knowledge

(Students must earn a C or better on any of the formal writing assignments in MUHI 301 Music History I, MUHI 302 Music History II, or MUSC 333 History of Popular Music Since 1945.)

3. Demonstrate proficiency with voice or a musical instrument. Skills

(Students must pass the performance jury that occurs during their final semester of applied music study. APMU 427 Capstone Jury: Primary Instrument is used to record the jury score.)

4. Develop and defend musical judgements, especially in writing. Capabilities

(Students must earn a passing score or better on two or more of the response papers in MUSC 116 Music Theory II, MUSC 215 Music Theory III, or MUSC 216 Music Theory IV.)