Music, Bachelor of Music (B.M.) with a concentration in performance/brass, percussion, woodwind
The Bachelor of Music is the initial professional degree in music. Its primary emphasis is on development of the skills, concepts and sensitivities essential to the professional life of the musician. At the center of the instructional program for this degree is the music core curriculum, comprising 27 credits of instruction in aspects of musicianship fundamental to all music degree programs. Included are courses in music theory, aural skills, music history and conducting.
Degree requirements for Music, Bachelor of Music (B.M.) with performance/brass, percussion, woodwind concentration
Learning outcomesUpon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following: Students will
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| General Education requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Education Curriculum (minimum 21 credits) | |
| UNIV 111 Focused Inquiry I | 3 |
| UNIV 112 Focused Inquiry II | 3 |
| UNIV 200 Writing and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Approved humanities/fine arts | 3 |
| Approved natural/physical sciences | 3-4 |
| Approved quantitative literacy | 3-4 |
| Approved social/behavioral sciences | 3-4 |
| Additional School of the Arts requirements (9 credits) | |
|---|---|
| HIST 101 or 102 Survey of European History or HIST 103 or 104 Survey of American History | 3 |
| General education courses from the College of Humanities and Sciences | 6 |
| Major requirements (84 credits) | |
| APPL 311-314, 415-418 Applied Lessons (principal performing medium) | 16 |
| APPL 320 Applied Lessons Secondary Instrument | 3 |
| APPM 173-174, 273 Keyboard Skills | 3 |
| APPM 199 Recital/Convocation Attendance (four semesters) | 0 |
| APPM 299 Master Class (eight semesters) | 0 |
| APPM 381 Conducting | 2 |
| APPM 394 Junior Recital | 0 |
| APPM 463 Pedagogy | 2 |
| APPM 492 Senior Project: Portfolio Review (capstone) | 1 |
| APPM 494 Senior Recital | 0 |
| MHIS 120 Introduction to World Musical Styles | 3 |
| MHIS 145-146, 245-246 Theory and Aural Skills I-IV | 16 |
| MHIS 305 Form and Analysis I | 2 |
| MHIS 321, 322 Music History I, II | 6 |
| MHIS 380 Survey of the Music Industry | 3 |
| Ensemble requirement (audition may be required) | 8 |
| Select from the following options: | |
| APPM 355 Orchestra | |
| APPM 356 Symphonic Winds | |
| APPM 357 University Band | |
| Ensemble elective (audition may be required) | 4 |
| Select from the ensemble requirements or the additional options below: | |
| APPM 363 Flute Choir | |
| APPM 368 Woodwind Ensemble | |
| APPM 369 Percussion Ensemble | |
| APPM 371 String Chamber Music | |
| APPM 372 Brass Ensemble | |
| Music electives | 15 |
| Select from APPM 365, 366 Aural Skills V, VI and any MHIS or MUSC 300- and 400-level courses not otherwise required in the curriculum. | |
| Open electives (6 credits) | 6 |
| Total minimum requirement | 120 |
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Applied music achievement levels
Eight achievement levels have been established for applied instrumental and vocal study. These levels are explicit in terms of expected repertoire, musicianship/style, technique and sight-reading. While freshmen normally earn Level I at their first semester juries, transfer students may be awarded a higher level based on their entrance auditions. The table below indicates the achievement levels required for graduation with a Bachelor of Music.
Performance: VIII