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2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music, BA


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To declare a Music Major:

  • A student must complete , , , &   
  • Two hours of lessons in one performance medium
  • Participate in an ensemble for one year
  • Demonstrate sophomore-level performance skill on an instrument
  • Have a 2.75 minimum GPA in all music courses
  • Demonstrate academic/performance potential relative to goals
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Major credit requirements:

  • At least 40 total credits in the major.
  • At least 15 credits in residence of 300 level or above courses.
  • Attend five recitals or concerts and participate in a performing ensemble each semester in residence
  • Exit cumulative GPA of 2.75 in major.

A Music Major consists of 40 credits from the following:


Applied Lessons and Ensembles


At least 8 credits of private lessons/recital. 

One major ensemble each semester. Ensembles may be audited with the director’s permission. If a music major audits an ensemble but does not meet the ensemble requirements, the director reserves the right to deny the audit at the end of the semester. 

Demonstrate piano proficiency.

General Education Core Curriculum


Professional Development


Approaches to Individual and Social Questions


Intercultural Knowledge and Competence


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