Bachelor of Musical Arts, BMA

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

   English Composition and Oral Communication
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   Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

   Humanities and the Arts
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   Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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   Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

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University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US    ____________
International Perspective       ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120 - Seminar in Research Writing                                   

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36                      

Required Music Core Courses

(28-29 Hours)

• MUCT 1510 - Theory I
• MUCT 1520 - Theory II
• MUCT 2510 - Theory III
• MUCT 2520 - Theory IV
• MUCT 1410 - Aural Skills I
• MUCT 1420 - Aural Skills II
• MUCT 2410 - Aural Skills III
• MUCT 2420 - Aural Skills IV
• MUCT 2610 - Music History I *
• MUCT 2620 - Music History II
• MUCT 3610 - Music History III
• MUCT 2360 - Area Studies in World Music

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• MUSP 2190 - Jazz Pedagogy

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• MUCT 2370 - Jazz

Electives in Music

(Choose 5 courses) (10-12 Hours)

• MUCT 1160 - Fundamentals of Composition
• MUCT 1250 - Exploring Music of World Cultures *
• MUCT 1020 - Exploring Global Popular Music
• MUCT 1170 - Survey of Music Industry
• MUCT 4100 - Contemporary Music Pro-Seminar
• MUCT 4130 - Form and Analysis
• MUCT 4320 - Proseminar in World Music Contact Hours: 3
• MUCT 4080 - Chamber Music Literature
• MUCT 4090 - Symphonic Literature
• MUCT 4120 - Opera Literature
• MUCT 4310 - Aesthetics of Black Music
• MUSP 3110 - Vocal Repertoire I
• MUSP 4010 - History and Literature of Jazz
• MUSP 3670 - Piano Pedagogy I
• MUSP 3700 - Vocal Pedagogy
• MUSP 4520 - Percussion Repertoire and Pedagogy
• MUSP 4530 - Brass Pedagogy
• MUSP 4540 - Woodwind Pedagogy
• MUSP 4580 - String Pedagogy
• MUSP 4670 - Guitar Pedagogy
• MUSP 4020 - Jazz Composition
• MUED 4590 - Examination and Performance of Choral Repertoire
• Other: Academic Music Course to be approved by an Advisor

Performance Studies

(21-22 Hours)

• Major Ensembles Contact Hours: 8
• MUSP 3050 - Conducting I
• Major Performance Area (Applied Study) Contact Hours: 8

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• MUED 1500 - Introductory Class Piano and
• MUED 1510 - Class Piano I (Proficiency I)

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• MUED 1540 - Accelerated Class Piano I (Proficiency I)

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• MUS 4500 - BMA Capstone Project

Electives In/Out of Music

(1-3 Hours)

Other

(Students MUST successfully complete 6 semesters of MUS 99 )

• MUS 99 - Recital Attendance

Minor

(15-30 Hours)

Choose any minor in the university in consultation with the advisor.

Total Hours: 122 Minimum

*GSW 1110, GSW 1120, MUCT 1250 , and MUCT 2610  may count for BGP credit

• Students must successfully complete six semesters of MUS 99 - Recital Attendance . Students are also required to attend biweekly seminars according to major applied medium.

UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG: All degree requirements are stated in the UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG. You are responsible for knowing them, so please read the catalog carefully. Highlights from that document appear below.

THEORY: Some students may be required to enroll in MUCT 1130  or MUCT 1150  pending results of the Freshman Placement Examination.

WRITING PROFICIENCY: Please see the catalog regarding placement and/or prerequisites to WRIT 1120 .

CAPSTONE PROJECT: The capstone project (MUS 4500 ) is required for the degree. Refer to the capstone handbook for details. Student selects two faculty from different disciplines to advise work on a research or creative project that reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the Bachelor of Musical Arts degree. At least one of the two faculty members must be from the College of Musical Arts. Prerequisite: senior class standing and consent of the Assistant Dean.

SPECIAL SCHEDULING CONSIDERATIONS: A number of courses required for the degree are only offered once a year or every other year and must be carefully scheduled by students in consultation with the advisor.