Music, Bachelor of Arts
Offerings in music are designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to read, understand, perform, and create music. The curriculum accommodates students who are preparing for careers in the teaching of music and church music ministry. Ensemble and individual performing experiences are provided at all levels. The combined academic and performance skills developed should ideally enhance a student’s aesthetic appreciation of music.
Requirements
Major requirements
Applied Music Requirements for B.A. or B.S. with a Major in Music
If Piano is main applied subject (20 hours)*--Applied Piano & Lab
If Voice is main applied subject (24 hours)*--Applied Voice & Lab
Music majors who are enrolled as full-time students during any given semester must participate in MU 104 (Chorale), and those enrolled as part-time students must take a minimum of six semesters of MU 104 as scheduled by their advisor.
All music majors must take a piano proficiency exam by the end of the second year of study to indicate expertise in piano to continue in the music program or continue to take lessons until able to complete the proficiency examination before graduation.
*Music Education and Worship Leadership majors: Please see degree plans for the Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Music for Applied Music requirements for those degrees.
Total Credit Hours: 129-140