Bachelor of Music
Each student who is a candidate for the Bachelor of Music degree must carry a major in
- Musicology,
- Music theory,
- Music composition,
- Music performance, including Jazz or
- Piano pedagogy.
The Bachelor of Music degree requires 120 credit hours (45 at the Jr/Sr level 300+) and is designed to further the student's knowledge, practice, and experience in their chosen major. To graduate, a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 in all major courses and a minimum average of 2.0 in all course work.
Students will study with faculty members who are nationally and internationally recognized. Courses in music theory and musicology are part of the exploration of music as are private instruction, ensemble and chamber music opportunities. All students pursuing the B.M. degree will perform a senior recital on their primary instrument/voice. In addition, performance majors will also complete a junior recital and music composition majors will also give a music composition recital. With this degree, students can go on to pursue graduate studies in music, establish private studios, audition for music ensembles, or create their own paths in music or music-related endeavors.
The School of Music
The School of Music at the University of Kansas ranks among the finest in America, offering comprehensive programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.
The school nurtures and advances the art of music through creation, performance, scholarly inquiry, entrepreneurship, and enhancement of the artistic skills and experiences of the university and regional cultural communities.
The school is a major contributor to the arts community through the student, faculty, and professional performances in Swarthout Recital Hall, Bales Organ Recital Hall, the Robert Baustian Theatre, and the Lied Center of Kansas.
The School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The entrance and graduation requirements in this catalog conform to the published guidelines of that organization.
Undergraduate Admission to the School of Music
Students who wish to major in music must audition. All students academically approved for admission to the School of Music are admitted contingent upon demonstration by audition of satisfactory level proficiency in their areas of applied music. Further information about specific applied music areas can be found on the School of Music's Audition Information website; if you do not see your particular area of study listed there, please contact the Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator to inquire about availability. Music audition and application information is available on the School of Music website. There is a limit of two times a prospective student may request an audition for entrance into one of the School's undergraduate degree programs. The second request must be within 12 months of the first and may be as early as 1 month following the first audition. The limitation also applies to students within the School auditioning from one program into another.
First-year and current KU students
Once admitted academically, first-year students should enter the School of Music directly after a successful audition. Students may transfer to the School from other KU Schools or the College if they have at least a 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and are eligible to return to the college or university last attended in addition to completing a successful audition. Other students can be admitted only with the permission of the dean. Send applications to the Office of Admissions. Visit the Office of International Admissions for information about international admissions.
Transfer Students
Students may transfer to the school from other institutions or from other KU Schools if they have at least a 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), are eligible to return to the college or university last attended and complete a successful audition. Only grades of C or higher are accepted in transfer credit toward degrees offered by the School of Music. Students who wish to transfer performance credit from another institution toward any music degree at KU must validate this credit by audition.
Keyboard Skills Placement Examination:
If a student has a background in keyboard playing, they may choose to take one or more Piano Quiz-Out tests. Successfully passing a Quiz-Out will exempt a student from having to take a particular class in the PIAN sequence (PIAN 144, PIAN 148, PIAN 284, and PIAN 310). Students should check with their advisor about how this will impact their particular degree requirements.
Freshmen and transfer students with no previous piano study experience should enroll in PIAN 144. No examination or permission number is necessary. Students should check with their advisor about their particular degree requirements.
More information about the Keyboard Skills Placement Examination including deadlines is available on the School of Music website.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Music B.M.
A total of 120 hours (45 at the Jr/Sr level 300+) is required for all B.M. concentrations.
Music Core Required Courses
Music Core Courses require 24-25 hours (depending on the concentration) as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Music Core Courses | ||
| Music Theory Sequence | ||
| MTHC 105 | Theory I (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC 106 | Aural Skills I (fall only) | 1 |
| MTHC 115 | Theory II (spring only) | 3 |
| MTHC 116 | Aural Skills II (spring only) | 1 |
| MTHC 205 | Theory III (fall only) | 3 |
| For all BM concentrations EXCEPT Jazz: | ||
| MTHC 315 | Theory IV (spring only) | 3 |
| For Jazz concentration ONLY: | ||
| JAZZ 410 | Jazz Theory and Performance IV | 3 |
| Music History Sequence | ||
| MUSC 320 | Music History I (fall only) | 3 |
| MUSC 340 | Music History II (spring only) | 3 |
| MUSC 360 | Music History III (fall only) | 3 |
| Conducting | ||
| For all BM concentrations EXCEPT Jazz: | ||
| COND 245 | Conducting I (one semester) | 1 |
| For Jazz concentration ONLY: | ||
| JAZZ 435 | Jazz Pedagogy (one semester) | 2 |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| REC 100 | Laboratory in Music Performance (Two semesters with a grade of "S" (Satisfactory) | 0 |
Concentration in Bassoon Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Bassoon Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| BASN 121 | Bassoon (two semesters) | 4 |
| BASN 221 | Bassoon (two semesters) | 4 |
| BASN 622 | Bassoon (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Electives, two level 300+ Music Theory classes | 6 | |
| Chamber Ensembles | ||
| CHAM 216 | Chamber Music (two semesters) | 2 |
| CHAM 336 | Chamber Music (two semesters) | 2 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| W&P 325 | Wind and Percussion Pedagogy | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| BASN 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Minimum two semesters of Reed Making of either: | 2 | |
| Bassoon Reed Making (OR) | ||
| Bassoon Reed Making | ||
| Additional Electives (can include additional Reed Making classes) | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Clarinet Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Clarinet Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| CLAR 121 | Clarinet (two semesters) | 4 |
| CLAR 221 | Clarinet (two semesters) | 4 |
| CLAR 622 | Clarinet (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Electives, two level 300+ Music Theory classes | 6 | |
| Chamber Music | ||
| CHAM 216 | Chamber Music (two semesters) | 2 |
| CHAM 336 | Chamber Music (two semesters) | 2 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| W&P 325 | Wind and Percussion Pedagogy | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| CLAR 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Double Bass Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Double Bass Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| DBBS 121 | Double Bass (two semesters) | 4 |
| DBBS 221 | Double Bass (two semesters) | 4 |
| DBBS 622 | Double Bass (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Elective, one level 300+ Music Theory class | 3 | |
| Chamber Music | ||
| CHAM 216 | Chamber Music (four semesters) | 4 |
| CHAM 336 | Chamber Music (four semesters) | 4 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| One Pedagogy Class, either: | 1 | |
| String Pedagogy: _____ (OR) | ||
| Approaches to String Pedagogy | ||
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| DBBS 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Euphonium Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Euphonium Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| EUPH 121 | Euphonium (two semesters) | 4 |
| EUPH 221 | Euphonium (two semesters) | 4 |
| EUPH 622 | Euphonium (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Electives, two level 300+ Music Theory classes | 6 | |
| Chamber Ensembles | ||
| TUEU 252 | Tuba-Euphonium Consort (four semesters) | 4 |
| TUEU 652 | Tuba-Euphonium Consort (four semesters) | 4 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| W&P 325 | Wind and Percussion Pedagogy | 1 |
| W&P 630 | Orchestral Repertoire | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| EUPH 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Flute Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Flute Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| FLUT 121 | Flute (two semesters) | 4 |
| FLUT 221 | Flute (two semesters) | 4 |
| FLUT 622 | Flute (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Electives, two 300+ Music Theory classes | 6 | |
| Chamber Ensembles | ||
| CHAM 216 | Chamber Music (two semesters) | 2 |
| CHAM 336 | Chamber Music (two semesters) | 2 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| W&P 325 | Wind and Percussion Pedagogy | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| FLUT 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in French Horn Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in French Horn Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| FRHN 121 | French Horn (two semesters) | 4 |
| FRHN 221 | French Horn (two semesters) | 4 |
| FRHN 622 | French Horn (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Electives, two level 300+ Music Theory classes | 6 | |
| Chamber Ensembles | ||
| FRHN 252 | Horn Ensemble (four semesters) | 4 |
| FRHN 652 | Horn Ensemble (four semesters) | 4 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| W&P 325 | Wind and Percussion Pedagogy | 1 |
| W&P 630 | Orchestral Repertoire | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| FRHN 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Harp Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Harp Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| HARP 121 | Harp (two semesters) | 4 |
| HARP 221 | Harp (two semesters) | 4 |
| HARP 622 | Harp (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Elective, one level 300+ Music Theory class | 3 | |
| Chamber Music | ||
| CHAM 216 | Chamber Music (four semesters) | 4 |
| CHAM 336 | Chamber Music (four semesters) | 4 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| One Pedagogy Class, either: | 1 | |
| String Pedagogy: _____ (OR) | ||
| Approaches to String Pedagogy | ||
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| HARP 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Jazz Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Jazz Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| 121 level lessons in student's instrument (two semesters) | 4 | |
| 221 level lessons in student's instrument (two semesters) | 4 | |
| JAZZ 622 | Studio Instruction (four semesters, final semester taken with JAZZ 623) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| JAZZ 408 | Jazz Ensemble (eight semesters) | 8 |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| JAZZ 405 | Jazz Theory and Performance I | 3 |
| JAZZ 406 | Jazz Theory and Performance II | 3 |
| JAZZ 407 | Jazz Theory and Performance III | 3 |
| JAZZ 430 | Introduction to Jazz Piano | 2 |
| JAZZ 459 | Jazz Arranging | 2 |
| MTHC Elective, one level 300+ Music Theory class | 3 | |
| Jazz Combos | ||
| JAZZ 409 | Jazz Combo (eight semesters) | 8 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| JAZZ 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
Concentration in Music Composition
Additional required for a Concentration in Music Composition:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required, 8 total credit hours | 8 | |
| APPLIED LESSONS OPTION 1: Keyboard Emphasis | ||
| Piano (two semesters, 4 credits total) | ||
| Piano (two semesters, 4 credits total) | ||
| APPLIED LESSONS OPTION 2: Non-Keyboard Emphasis, includes Piano Skills Sequence (if needed) | ||
Either 121 level lessons in student's non-keyboard instrument or VOIC 121 Voice (two semesters, 2 credits total) | ||
Either 221 level lessons in student's non-keyboard instrument or VOIC 221 Voice (two semesters, 2 credits total) | ||
| Elementary Keyboard Skills I | ||
| Elementary Keyboard Skills II | ||
| Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | ||
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC 471 | Tonal Counterpoint (fall only) | 3 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| MTHC 252 | Introduction to Composition (fall only) | 2 |
| MTHC 253 | Composition | 2 |
| MTHC 433 | Advanced Analysis of Contemporary Music (spring only) | 3 |
| MTHC 442 | Modal Counterpoint (spring only) | 3 |
| MTHC 474 | Orchestration I (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC 476 | Orchestration II (spring, odd years only) | 3 |
| MTHC 477 | Electro-Acoustic Composition I (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC 480 | Electro-Acoustic Composition II (spring only) | 3 |
| MTHC 583 | Composition (three semesters) | 6 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| MTHC 498 | Undergraduate Recital | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Music Theory
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Music Theory:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| 121 level lessons in student's instrument (two semesters) | 4 | |
| 221 level lessons in student's instrument (two semesters) | 4 | |
| 321 level lessons in student's instrument (two semesters) | 4 | |
| 421 level lessons in student's instrument (one semester) | 2 | |
| 421 level lessons in student's instrument (one semester) OR 422 level lessons in student's instrument (Senior Recital, on semester) | 2 | |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Either PIAN 100 Piano or PIAN 300 Piano (one semester) | 2 | |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC 471 | Tonal Counterpoint (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC 252 | Introduction to Composition (fall only) | 2 |
| MTHC 253 | Composition | 2 |
| MTHC 432 | Introduction to the Analysis Contemporary Music | 3 |
| MTHC 442 | Modal Counterpoint (spring only) | 3 |
| MTHC 474 | Orchestration I (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC 476 | Orchestration II (spring odd years only) | 3 |
| MTHC 477 | Electro-Acoustic Composition I (fall only) | 3 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| MTHC 499 | Senior Research Project (two semesters) | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Musicology
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Musicology:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| 121 level lessons in student's instrument (two semesters) | 4 | |
| 221 level lessons in student's instrument (two semesters) | 4 | |
| 321 level lessons in student's instrument (two semesters) | 4 | |
| 422 level lessons in student's instrument (two semesters) | 4 | |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skill Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| One semester of either: | 3 | |
| Modal Counterpoint (spring only) (OR) | ||
| Tonal Counterpoint (fall only) | ||
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| Four semesters of 400+ level Musicology classes | 12 | |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| MUSC 499 | Senior Thesis (two semesters, one semester at 1 credit and one semester at 2 credits) | 3 |
| Foreign Language | ||
| Foreign Language (three semesters of same language) | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Oboe Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Oboe Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| OBOE 121 | Oboe (two semesters) | 4 |
| OBOE 221 | Oboe (two semesters) | 4 |
| OBOE 622 | Oboe (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Electives, two level 300+ Music Theory classes | 6 | |
| Chamber Ensembles | ||
| CHAM 216 | Chamber Music (two semesters) | 2 |
| CHAM 336 | Chamber Music (two semesters) | 2 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| W&P 325 | Wind and Percussion Pedagogy | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| OBOE 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Minimum two semesters of Reed Making of either: | 2 | |
| Oboe Reed Making (OR) | ||
| Oboe Reed Making | ||
| Additional Electives (can include additional Reed Making classes) | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Organ and Church Music
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Organ and Church Music:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| ORGN 121 | Organ (two semesters) | 4 |
| ORGN 221 | Organ (two semesters) | 4 |
| ORGN 622 | Organ (four semesters, final semester taken with 623) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles, four of the eight in CHUR 422 Bales Chorale | 8 | |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC 471 | Tonal Counterpoint (fall only) | 3 |
| Secondary Instrument(s) | ||
| PIAN 100 or PIAN 300 Piano Lesson | 2 | |
| HPCD 100 or HPCD 300 Harpsichord Lesson | 2 | |
| VOIC 100 or VOIC 300 Voice Lesson | 2 | |
| Advanced Conducting | ||
| COND 345 | Conducting II | 2 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| ORGN 301 | Organ Literature and Design I: Renaissance and Baroque | 1 |
| ORGN 302 | Organ Literature and Design II: Johann Sebastian Bach | 1 |
| ORGN 303 | Organ Literature and Design III: France from the 19th Century to the Present | 1 |
| ORGN 304 | Organ Literature and Design Outside of France from the 19th Century to the Present | 1 |
| CHUR 301 | Service Playing I | 1 |
| CHUR 302 | Service Playing II | 1 |
| CHUR 303 | The History and Study of Hymnody | 1 |
| CHUR 304 | The History of Church Music | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| ORGN 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Foreign Language | ||
| Foreign Language (two semesters of same language) | 10 | |
| Elective(s) | ||
| Elective(s) | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Percussion Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Percussion Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| PCUS 121 | Percussion (two semesters) | 4 |
| PCUS 221 | Percussion (two semesters) | 4 |
| PCUS 622 | Percussion (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Electives, two level 300+ Music Theory classes | 6 | |
| Chamber Ensembles | ||
| PENS 252 | Percussion Ensemble (four semesters) | 4 |
| PENS 652 | Percussion Ensemble (four semesters) | 4 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| W&P 325 | Wind and Percussion Pedagogy | 1 |
| W&P 630 | Orchestral Repertoire | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| PCUS 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Piano Pedagogy
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Piano Pedagogy:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| PIAN 121 | Piano (two semesters) | 4 |
| PIAN 221 | Piano (two semesters) | 4 |
| PIAN 622 | Piano (three semesters at 3 credits each, last semester at 2 credits) | 11 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Three semesters of ensembles | 3 | |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC 471 | Tonal Counterpoint (fall only) | 3 |
| Chamber Music | ||
| Two semesters of either: | 2 | |
| Chamber Music for Pianists (or CHAM 216) (OR) | ||
| Chamber Music for Pianists (or CHAM 336) | ||
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| Two semesters of either: | 2 | |
| Performance Class in Accompanying (OR) | ||
| Performance Class Accompanying | ||
| PIAN 310 | Advanced Keyboard Skills (fall only) | 2 |
| PIAN 443 | Piano Repertoire I | 3 |
| PIAN 444 | Piano Repertoire 2 | 3 |
| PIAN 450 | Piano Pedagogy I | 3 |
| PIAN 452 | Piano Pedagogy II | 3 |
| PIAN 454 | Piano Pedagogy III | 3 |
| PIAN 456 | Piano Pedagogy IV | 3 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| PIAN 423 | Senior Pedagogy Project | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Foreign Language, one semester | 5 | |
| Additional electives | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Piano Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Piano Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| PIAN 121 | Piano (two semesters) | 4 |
| PIAN 221 | Piano (two semesters) | 4 |
| PIAN 622 | Piano (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Three semesters of ensembles | 3 | |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC 471 | Tonal Counterpoint (fall only) | 3 |
| Chamber Music | ||
| Two semesters of either: | 2 | |
| Chamber Music for Pianists (OR) | ||
| Chamber Music for Pianists (OR) | ||
| Chamber Music (OR) | ||
| Chamber Music | ||
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| Two semesters of either: | 2 | |
| Performance Class in Accompanying (OR) | ||
| Performance Class Accompanying | ||
| PIAN 310 | Advanced Keyboard Skills (fall only) | 2 |
| PIAN 443 | Piano Repertoire I | 3 |
| PIAN 444 | Piano Repertoire 2 | 3 |
| PIAN 447 | Piano Repertoire 3 | 3 |
| PIAN 448 | Piano Repertoire 4 | 3 |
| PIAN 450 | Piano Pedagogy I | 3 |
| PIAN 452 | Piano Pedagogy II | 3 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| PIAN 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Foreign Language | ||
| Foreign Language (one semester) | 5 | |
| Additional Electives | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Saxophone Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Saxophone Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| SAXO 121 | Saxophone (two semesters) | 4 |
| SAXO 221 | Saxophone (two semesters) | 4 |
| SAXO 622 | Saxophone (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Electives, two level 300+ Music Theory classes | 6 | |
| Chamber Music | ||
| CHAM 216 | Chamber Music (two semesters) | 2 |
| CHAM 336 | Chamber Music (two semesters) | 2 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| W&P 325 | Wind and Percussion Pedagogy | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| SAXO 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Trombone Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Trombone Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| TROM 121 | Trombone (two semesters) | 4 |
| TROM 221 | Trombone (two semesters) | 4 |
| TROM 622 | Trombone (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Electives, two level 300+ Music Theory classes | 6 | |
| Chamber Ensembles | ||
| TROM 252 | Trombone Choir (four semesters) | 4 |
| TROM 652 | Trombone Choir (four semesters) | 4 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| W&P 325 | Wind and Percussion Pedagogy | 1 |
| W&P 630 | Orchestral Repertoire | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| TROM 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Trumpet Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Trumpet Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| TRUM 121 | Trumpet (two semesters) | 4 |
| TRUM 221 | Trumpet (two semesters) | 4 |
| TRUM 622 | Trumpet (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Electives, two level 300+ Music Theory classes | 6 | |
| Chamber Ensembles | ||
| TRUM 252 | Trumpet Ensemble (four semesters) | 4 |
| TRUM 652 | Trumpet Ensemble (four semesters) | 4 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| W&P 325 | Wind and Percussion Pedagogy | 1 |
| W&P 630 | Orchestral Repertoire | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| TRUM 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Tuba Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Tuba Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| TUBA 121 | Tuba (two semesters) | 4 |
| TUBA 221 | Tuba (two semesters) | 4 |
| TUBA 622 | Tuba (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Electives, two level 300+ Music Theory classes | 6 | |
| Chamber Ensembles | ||
| TUEU 252 | Tuba-Euphonium Consort (four semesters) | 4 |
| TUEU 652 | Tuba-Euphonium Consort (four semesters) | 4 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| W&P 325 | Wind and Percussion Pedagogy | 1 |
| W&P 630 | Orchestral Repertoire | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| TUBA 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Viola Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Viola Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| VIOA 121 | Viola (two semesters) | 4 |
| VIOA 221 | Viola (two semesters) | 4 |
| VIOA 622 | Viola (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Elective, one level 300+ Music Theory class | 3 | |
| Chamber Music | ||
| CHAM 216 | Chamber Music (four semesters) | 4 |
| CHAM 336 | Chamber Music (four semesters) | 4 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| One Pedagogy Class, either: | 1 | |
| String Pedagogy: _____ | ||
| Approaches to String Pedagogy | ||
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| VIOA 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Violin Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Violin Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| VION 121 | Violin (four semesters) | 4 |
| VION 221 | Violin (four semesters) | 4 |
| VION 622 | Violin (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Elective, one level 300+ Music Theory class | 3 | |
| Chamber Music | ||
| CHAM 216 | Chamber Music (four semesters) | 4 |
| CHAM 336 | Chamber Music (four semesters) | 4 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| One Pedagogy Class, either: | 1 | |
| String Pedagogy: _____ | ||
| Approaches to String Pedagogy | ||
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| VION 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| VIOA 300 | Viola | 2 |
| Additional Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Violoncello Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Violoncello Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| VNCL 121 | Violoncello (two semesters) | 4 |
| VNCL 221 | Violoncello (two semesters) | 4 |
| VNCL 622 | Violoncello (four semesters) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MTHC 410 | Form and Analysis (fall only) | 3 |
| MTHC Elective, one level 300+ Music Theory class | 3 | |
| Chamber Music | ||
| CHAM 216 | Chamber Music (four semesters) | 4 |
| CHAM 336 | Chamber Music (four semesters) | 4 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| One Pedagogy Class, either: | 1 | |
| String Pedagogy: _____ | ||
| Approaches to String Pedagogy | ||
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| VNCL 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Concentration in Voice Performance
Additional courses required for a Concentration in Voice Performance:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons Sequence | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| VOIC 121 | Voice (two semesters) | 4 |
| VOIC 221 | Voice (two semesters) | 4 |
| VOIC 622 | Voice (four semesters, final semester taken with 623) | 12 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Eight semesters of ensembles | 8 | |
| Piano Skills Sequence | ||
| PIAN 144 | Elementary Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| PIAN 148 | Elementary Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| PIAN 284 | Intermediate Keyboard Skills I | 2 |
| Other Course(s) in Major Field | ||
| VOIC 120 | Vocal Performance in English and Italian | 1 |
| VOIC 405 | Vocal Literature I | 1 |
| VOIC 406 | Vocal Literature II | 1 |
| VOIC 408 | Vocal Pedagogy | 1 |
| VOIC 470 | Lyric Diction: French & German (French & German) | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| 3.0 GPA Required | ||
| VOIC 623 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Foreign Language | ||
| GERM 104 | Elementary German I | 5 |
| GERM 108 | Elementary German II | 5 |
| ITAL 110 | Elementary Italian I | 5 |
| ITAL 120 | Elementary Italian II | 5 |
| Theatre | ||
| THR 106 | Acting I | 3 |
| Elective(s) | ||
| Elective (ensemble recommended) | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Sample 4-year plans for the Bachelor degree in Music with the following concentrations can be found here: concentration in Bassoon Performance, concentration in Clarinet Performance, concentration in Double Bass Performance, concentration in Euphonium Performance, concentration in Flute Performance, concentration in French Horn Performance, concentration in Harp Performance, concentration in Jazz Performance, concentration in Music Composition, concentration in Music Theory, concentration in Musicology, concentration in Oboe Performance, concentration in Organ Performance, concentration in Percussion Performance, concentration in Piano Pedagogy, concentration in Piano Performance, concentration in Saxophone Performance, concentration in Trombone Performance, concentration in Trumpet Performance, concentration in Tuba Performance, concentration in Viola Performance, concentration in Violin Performance, concentration in Violoncello Performance, concentration in Voice Performance, or by using the left-side navigation.