Music (BA)
Hours - 39-71 Credit Hours
Effective Aug. 2015
Last Revision 5/22/2020
Concentration Requirements
General Music Concentration (39-53 Credits)
Music Theory Core Requirements — 12 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 111 | Music Theory I | F, W | 3.0 |
| MUSC 111L | Elementary Musicianship I Lab | F, W | 1.0 |
| MUSC 112 | Music Theory II | W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 112L | Elementary Musicianship II Lab | W, S | 1.0 |
| MUSC 211 | Music Theory III | F | 3.0 |
| MUSC 211L | Elementary Musicianship III Lab | F | 1.0 |
Music History Core Requirements — 9 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 384 | Music History I: Antiquity to 1750 | F | 3.0 |
| MUSC 385 | Music History II: 1750 to 1900 | W | 3.0 |
| MUSC 386 | Music History III: Music since 1900 | S | 3.0 |
Conducting — 2 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 202 | Conducting | S | 2.0 |
Individual Instruction — 4-12 Credits
Required each semester even if hour requirement is reached
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 160R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-3.0 |
| MUSC 160R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-3.0 |
| MUSC 260R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-3.0 |
| MUSC 260R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-3.0 |
Ensemble Participation — 6-12 Credits
Required each semester even if hour requirement is reached
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC | F, W, S | 2.0 /1.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 2.0 /1.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 2.0 /1.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 2.0 /1.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 2.0 /1.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 2.0 /1.0 |
Electives Courses — 6 Credits
Any music course (no double dipping)
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
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SENIOR PROJECT — Pass or Fail
Student must complete a Senior Project which can be a scholarly work, a performance, or a composition. This project is part of your final Individual Instruction course.
CONCERT ATTENDANCE — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed this area by attending 6 (six) semesters of 7 concert events as required by the Music Program.
PIANO PROFICIENCY TEST — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed and passed the Piano Proficiency Test.
Test Date:
Concentration Requirements
Instrumental Performance Concentration (39-53 Credits)
Music Theory Core Requirements — 12 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 111 | Music Theory I | F, W | 3.0 |
| MUSC 111L | Elementary Musicianship I Lab | F, W | 1.0 |
| MUSC 112 | Music Theory II | W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 112L | Elementary Musicianship II Lab | W, S | 1.0 |
| MUSC 211 | Music Theory III | F | 3.0 |
| MUSC 211L | Elementary Musicianship III Lab | F | 1.0 |
Music History Core Requirements — 9 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 384 | Music History I: Antiquity to 1750 | F | 3.0 |
| MUSC 385 | Music History II: 1750 to 1900 | W | 3.0 |
| MUSC 386 | Music History III: Music since 1900 | S | 3.0 |
Conducting — 2 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 202 | Conducting | S | 2.0 |
Individual Instruction — 8-18 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 160R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-3.0 |
| MUSC 160R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-3.0 |
| MUSC 260R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-3.0 |
| MUSC 260R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-3.0 |
| MUSC 360R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-3.0 |
| MUSC 360R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-3.0 |
| MUSC 460R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-3.0 |
| MUSC 460R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 4.0 |
Ensemble Participation — 6-12 Credits
(MUSC 238R, 239R, 240R, 241R, 242R, 243R, 244R, 246R, 247R, 248R) Students are expected to participate in an ensemble each semester, even if requirements have been met.
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 |
Coursework — 4 Credits
(note: each student will enroll in courses relevant to their specific instrumental major)
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC | Variable | 1.0 | |
| MUSC | Variable | 1.0 | |
| MUSC | Variable | 1.0 | |
| MUSC | Variable | 1.0 |
SENIOR PROJECT — Pass or Fail
Student must complete a Senior Project which can be a scholarly work, a performance, or a composition. This project is part of your final Individual Instruction course. Must be approved by piano coordinator.
CONCERT ATTENDANCE — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed this area by attending 6 (six) semesters of 7 concert events as required by the Music Program.
PIANO PROFICIENCY TEST — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed and passed the Piano Proficiency Test.
Test Date:
Evaluation Date:
Concentration Requirements
Piano Performance Concentration (72 Credits)
Music Theory Core Requirements — 12 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 111 | Music Theory I | F, W | 3.0 |
| MUSC 111L | Elementary Musicianship I Lab | F, W | 1.0 |
| MUSC 112 | Music Theory II | W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 112L | Elementary Musicianship II Lab | W, S | 1.0 |
| MUSC 211 | Music Theory III | F | 3.0 |
| MUSC 211L | Elementary Musicianship III Lab | F | 1.0 |
Music History Core Requirements — 9 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 384 | Music History I: Antiquity to 1750 | F | 3.0 |
| MUSC 385 | Music History II: 1750 to 1900 | W | 3.0 |
| MUSC 386 | Music History III: Music since 1900 | S | 3.0 |
Conducting — 2 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 202 | Conducting | S | 2.0 |
Individual Instruction — 19 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 160R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 160R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 260R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 260R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 360R or 460R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 360R or 460R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 4.0 |
Ensemble Participation — 12 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 344R | Collaborative Arts for Pianists | F | 2.0 |
| MUSC 344R | Collaborative Arts for Pianists | F | 2.0 |
| MUSC 250R | Piano Accompanying Ensemble | F, W, S | 2.0 |
| MUSC 250R | Piano Accompanying Ensemble | F, W, S | 2.0 |
| MUSC 250R | Piano Accompanying Ensemble | F, W, S | 2.0 |
| MUSC 250R | Piano Accompanying Ensemble | F, W, S | 2.0 |
Piano Area Coursework — 17 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 161 | Introduction to Piano Technique | F | 2.0 |
| MUSC 191 | Keyboard Harmony I | S-even | 2.0 |
| MUSC 291 | Keyboard Harmony II | S-odd | 2.0 |
| MUSC 333 | Introduction to Piano Pedagogy I | W-odd | 3.0 |
| MUSC 333L | Supervised Teaching, Piano | W-odd | 2.0 |
| MUSC 464 | Keyboard Literature I | F-even | 3.0 |
| MUSC 465 | Keyboard Literature II | W-even | 3.0 |
CONCERT ATTENDANCE — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed this area by attending 6 (six) semesters of 7 concert events as required by the Music Program.
PIANO PROFICIENCY TEST — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed and passed the Piano Proficiency Test.
Test Date:
SENIOR RECITAL — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed and passed the Senior Recital. This recital is part of your final Individual Instruction course.
Concentration Requirements
Vocal Performance Concentration (54-60 Credits)
Music Theory Core Requirements — 12 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 111 | Music Theory I | F, W | 3.0 |
| MUSC 111L | Elementary Musicianship I Lab | F, W | 1.0 |
| MUSC 112 | Music Theory II | W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 112L | Elementary Musicianship II Lab | W, S | 1.0 |
| MUSC 211 | Music Theory III | F | 3.0 |
| MUSC 211L | Elementary Musicianship III Lab | F | 1.0 |
Music History Core Requirements — 9 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 384 | Music History I: Antiquity to 1750 | F | 3.0 |
| MUSC 385 | Music History II: 1750 to 1900 | W | 3.0 |
| MUSC 386 | Music History III: Music since 1900 | S | 3.0 |
Conducting — 2 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 202 | Conducting | S | 2.0 |
Individual Instruction — 8 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 160R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0 |
| MUSC 160R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0 |
| MUSC 260R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0 |
| MUSC 260R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0 |
| MUSC 360R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0 |
| MUSC 360R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0 |
| MUSC 460R or 360R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0 |
| MUSC 460R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0 |
Ensemble Participation — 6-12 Credits
(MUSC 110R, 215R, 225R, 235R, 238R, 239R, 240R, 241R, 243R, 244R, 246R, 247R, 250R)
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 | |
| MUSC | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 |
Vocal Area Coursework — 17 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEA 123 | Acting I | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 276 | Diction for Singers: English and Italian | F-even | 2.0 |
| MUSC 277 | Diction for Singers: German | W-odd | 1.0 |
| MUSC 278 | Diction for Singers: French | W-odd | 1.0 |
| MUSC 328R | Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop | S-odd | 1.0 |
| MUSC 363 | Vocal Pedagogy | W-odd | 3.0 |
| MUSC 364 | Contemporary Vocal Methods | S-even | 2.0 |
| MUSC 466 | Vocal Literature I | F-odd | 2.0 |
| MUSC 467 | Vocal Literature II | W-even | 2.0 |
CONCERT ATTENDANCE — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed this area by attending 6 (six) semesters of 7 concert events as required by the Music Program.
PIANO PROFICIENCY TEST — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed and passed the Piano Proficiency Test.
Test Date:
JUNIOR RECITAL — Pass or Fail
Contingent upon completion of the above-listed courses, we certify that this student meets all major requirements. Student has successfully completed and passed the junior recital.
Test Date:
Evaluation Date:
SENIOR RECITAL — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed and passed the Senior Recital. This recital is part of your final Individual Instruction course.
Concentration Requirements
World Music Studies Concentration (42-55 Credits)
Western Music Theory — 8 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 111 | Music Theory I | F, W | 3.0 |
| MUSC 111L | Elementary Musicianship I Lab | F, W | 1.0 |
| MUSC 112 | Music Theory II | W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 112L | Elementary Musicianship II Lab | W, S | 1.0 |
World History & Culture — 6 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 110 | Intercultural Communications | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| ANTH 105 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | F, W, S | 3.0 |
Music Survey Courses — 9 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 101 | Introduction to Music Literature | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 102 | World Music Cultures | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| MUSC 301 | History of Popular Music | Variable | 3.0 |
Individual Instruction — 4-8 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 159R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 |
| MUSC 159R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 |
| MUSC 160R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 |
| MUSC 160R | Individual Instruction | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 |
Ensemble Participation — 6-15 Credits
(6 courses)---(1 course each for 6 semesters)
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HWST 285R-2 | Hawaiian Hula and Mele | W- Alt. | 3.0 |
| HWST 285R-4 | Hawaiian Implements and Instruments | F- Alt. | 3.0 |
| HWST 285R-5 | Hawaiian Music; Ki ho’alu (Slack Key Guitar) | F,W | 3.0 |
| MUSC 199R | Service Leadership Internship in Music | Variable | 1.0-3.0 |
| MUSC 110R | University Chorale | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 |
| MUSC 225R | Concert Choir | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 |
| MUSC 238R | Symphonic Band | F, W | 1.0-2.0 |
| MUSC 244R | Jazz Ensemble | S | 1.0-2.0 |
| MUSC 239-248R | Chamber Ensembles | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 |
| MUSC 250R | Piano Accompanying Ensemble | F, W, S | 1.0-2.0 |
Area Coursework — 9 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 263 | Choral Methods and Materials | Variable | 3.0 |
| MUSC 264 | Percussion Methods and Materials | Variable | 3.0 |
| MUSC 402 | Seminar in Ethnomusicology | Variable | 3.0 |
*Even-year or Odd-year listing of Winter courses determined by course start-date.
No grade lower than a C-is allowed within the major requirements.
CONCERT ATTENDANCE — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed this area by attending 6 (six) semesters of 7 concert events as required by the Music Program.
PIANO PROFICIENCY TEST — Pass or Fail
Student has successfully completed and passed the Piano Proficiency Test.
Test Date:
Evaluation Date:
Program Outcomes:
Upon completing a major in Music, students will:
- Understand basic musical processes and structures.
- Demonstrate the facility to notate harmonic, rhythmic and melodic structures of tonal music.
- Demonstrate basic competency in sight-singing and foundational keyboard skills.
- Demonstrate an increased sensitivity to a diversity of musical styles, ranging from Western-Art Music to World Music(s).
- Have a basic understanding of music technology in order to supplement studio teaching, research or compositionally-based creative projects.
- Perform collaboratively in ensemble settings.
- Demonstrate accomplishment in solo performance, including technical expertise in the principal area of study (vocal or instrumental) and the ability to communicate musical ideas to an audience.
- Learn to listen critically and evaluate musical performance.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of how to teach music to others.