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Nov 22, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music, Music Theatre Emphasis, B.M.
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Bachelor of Music Degree
The Bachelor of Music degree offers six specialized majors: performance, composition, music industry, music education, jazz studies and music theatre. All music majors must complete the General Education program and a 30 credit hour core program of music courses common to all the majors’ curricula. The remaining hours are specified under each of the various majors and concentrations.
All undergraduate music majors must perform on the primary instrument in one assigned ensemble each semester when one or more of the following indicators applies:
- They are enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours on campus.
- They are enrolled for applied lessons on the primary instrument.
- They have not completed all of the requirements in the music major.
- They are not enrolled in an off-campus internship or in student teaching.
While students are required to participate in only one ensemble each semester, they are encouraged to take advantage of the many performance opportunities offered by the School of Music by participating in more than one ensemble. For information regarding the ensemble audition process, see the Undergraduate Music Student Handbook.
If piano is the primary instrument, see the specific requirements in the Undergraduate Music Student Handbook.
All music students should enroll in class piano each semester until they meet the keyboard skills requirements appropriate to their specific degree or concentration. Graduating seniors must participate in assessment activities including assessment day, as represented by MUS 220 .
Another vital aspect of the programs is attendance at recitals and concerts. Attending these events contributes to the breadth of students’ knowledge of music literature. Hearing performances also allows students to observe performing techniques from the student to the professional levels. Consequently, undergraduate music majors must attend a minimum of 10 recitals per semester for six semesters, totaling 60 attendances during their degree studies. Students must continue to register for MUS 195 until they fulfill this requirement.
Required Courses
- General Education courses 35-41 Credit Hours 1
- Core music program courses 30 Credit Hours
- Major concentration courses and electives 54-62 Credit Hours
Total: 128-131 Credit Hours
Footnote
1 The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. The number of credit hours necessary to fulfill these requirements may vary. Choose one of the following: 1 Credit Hour
Written Music Theory Path One: 6 Credit Hours
Choose this path if you have passed the music theory diagnostic exam. None of the courses in this section may be repeated for credit.
Choose two of the following courses: 6 Credit Hours
None of the courses in this section may be repeated for credit. Path One Total: 12 Credit Hours
Written Music Theory Path Two: 9 Credit Hours
Choose this path if you have not successfully passed the music theory diagnostic exam. None of the courses in this section may be repeated for credit.
Choose one of the following: 3 Credit Hours
None of the courses in this section may be repeated for credit. Path Two Total: 12 Credit Hours
Recommended Schedule for First Year Majors
The first year of study shares a common curriculum for all concentrations. The year is devoted to courses from the basic music core requirements, General Education courses, ensemble participation and applied study in the major applied area. Choose one of the following (According to placement decision): 1 Credit Hour
Total: 15-16 Credit Hours
Choose one of the following: 1 Credit Hour
Total: 14-15 Credit Hours
Additional Information
For a recommended eight-semester outline of curricular requirements for each major concentration, see the School of Music’s Undergraduate Music Student Handbook. Bachelor of Music with an Emphasis in Music Theatre
Director of Opera and Music Theatre: Dr. Don Rierson
Phone: (540) 568-4164 Required Courses
- General Education courses 38-41 Credit Hours 1
- Core music program courses 30 Credit Hours
- Major concentration courses and electives 54 Credit Hours
Total: 122-125 Credit Hours
Footnote
1 The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. The number of credit hours necessary to fulfill these requirements may vary. Major and Emphasis Requirements
Courses
Additional requirements: Admission to this concentration by successful completion of performance audition, no sooner than end of first year as approved music major. Choose one of the following: 3 Credit Hours
Choose one of the following courses: 2-3 Credit Hours
Choose two of the following: 4-5 Credit Hours
Choose two dance classes of appropriate level from modern, ballet, ballroom, jazz or tap: 4 Credit Hours
Footnotes
2 Approved music electives may not be fulfilled by additional ensemble credits.
3 Bachelor of Music in music theatre majors must participate in MUAP 343. Opera Theatre , in an on-stage capacity for at least three semesters. They may elect to fill the ensemble requirement in their remaining semesters by taking any of the credited vocal ensembles of the school – Men’s or Women’s Chorus; Treble Chamber Choir; Chorale; Madison Singers; Opera Theatre. A minimum of one credit of ensemble must be selected each semester. |
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