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B.A. in Music

The bachelor of arts degree with a major in music is designed for students who wish to pursue studies in theory/composition or an individualized program of study in musicology, church music, music therapy, music technology, or other areas. It includes the general education requirements, the music core, and additional courses in music and other fields. In the individual concentration, students may specialize in one area of music by taking music courses as electives, or they may pursue a broader program by including electives in other fields. Both concentrations include a senior project as a capstone experience.

B.A. in Music with an Individual Concentration
Music Courses
Music Theory: MUS 135, 136, 235, 236
Music History: MUS 343, 344
Applied music: six terms for credit
Band, Orchestra, or Choir: one each term, with or without credit
Two courses from: MUS 335, 395, or 396
One course from: MUS 215, 218, or 310
MUS 492 Independent Study and Research

Individual Focus Courses
At least four courses in any one concentration determined by the student and their faculty advisor. Concentrations can include music courses, non-music courses, or a combination of both (but not applied lessons or ensembles). Focus might include music technology, music history/literature, foreign language, or any other area of particular interest to the student.

B.A. with a Concentration in Theory/Composition
Music Core
Music Theory: MUS 135, 136, 235, 236
Music History: MUS 343, 344
MUS 492 Independent Study and Research (senior composition recital for composers)
Applied music: six terms for credit
Band, Orchestra, or Choir: one each term, with or without credit

Theory/Composition Courses
AMC 101-201 Composition (three terms for credit)
MUS 220 MIDI Theory and Applications
MUS 335 Orchestration and Composition
Three terms applied lessons from:
AMA 101-201 (or 011) Arranging and Scoring
AML 101-201 (or 011) MIDI/Electronic Composition
AMC 202-302 (or 011) Composition
Two courses from:
MUS 395 Special Studies in Music Theory
MUS 396 Special Studies in Music History
MUS 395 may be taken twice: once as Form and Analysis and once as Counterpoint

Cognate Courses
MUS 369 Conducting I
One full course or two half courses from:
PHL 309 Philosophy of Art
PSY 423 Sensation and Perception
MUS 251 Woodwind Techniques
MUS 252 Percussions Techniques
MUS 253 Vocal Techniques
MUS 254 Brass Techniques
MUS 255 String Techniques
One elective course chosen from:
MUS 120 Jazz Fundamentals I
MUS 215 Music in the Christian Church
MUS 218 The Making of Jazz
MUS 310 Varieties of World Music