Program Outcomes
Musical Literacy & Analysis: Students will demonstrate the ability to read, analyze, and interpret music using appropriate theoretical, historical, and stylistic frameworks.
Artistic Expression & Performance: Students will exhibit foundational proficiency in vocal or instrumental performance, communicating musical ideas with technical competence, stylistic awareness, and expressive intent.
Historical & Cultural Understanding: Students will explain how music reflects and shapes cultural, historical, and global contexts, and articulate the role of music within diverse societies and traditions.
Collaborative Performance Skills: Students will perform effectively in ensemble settings, demonstrating responsive listening, musical leadership, and the ability to blend, balance, and collaborate with others.
Communication & Professionalism: Students will effectively communicate about music in written, oral, and digital formats, and demonstrate professional skills applicable to a range of post-graduation pathways in music and the arts.
Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)
Required
| CCC100 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| CCC102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| MATH100 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts | 4 |
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| MATH101 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
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| Scientific Inquiry | 4 |
| MUS399 | Professional Internship | 1-12 |
Great Conversation Series
Required
| GCON110 | Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life | 3 |
| GCON120 | Great Conversation: Western Civilization | 3 |
| GCON130 | GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization | 3 |
| GCON140 | GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art | 3 |
| GCON150 | GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen | 3 |
Music B.A. Core (24 hours)
Required
Music History Electives (6 hours)
Choose 6 hours required from the following:
| MUS316 | Music History Before 1750 | 3 |
| MUS318 | Music from 1750 to 1880 | 3 |
| MUS319 | Music History After 1880 | 3 |
Applied Music Core (8 hours)
Complete 4 credits of Applied Music (MUS220-MUS249) and 4 credits of Upper Level Applied Music (MUS419-MUS449) in the student’s principal instrument. (Note: Majors whose primary instrument is piano choose 4 hours of music electives in place of MUS115, MUS206, MUS215, and MUS216
Music Ensemble Core (7 hours)
Choose 7 hours required from the following:
Four Year Plan
Fall - First Year
| MUS100 | Foundations in Music Studies | 2 |
| MUS115 | Keyboard I | 1 |
MUS2XX
| Applied Music | 1 |
| CCC100 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
Spring - First Year
| MUS118 | Musicianship I | 3 |
MUS2XX
| Applied Music | 1 |
| CCC102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
Fall - Second Year
| MUS250 | Musicianship II | 3 |
| MUS215 | Keyboard III | 1 |
MUS2XX
| Applied Music | 1 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
Spring - Second Year
| MUS350 | Musicianship III | 3 |
| MUS216 | Keyboard IV | 1 |
MUS2XX
| Applied Music | 1 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
Fall - Third Year
| MUS455 | Musicianship IV | 3 |
MUS/300ELEC
| Music History Course 300 Level | 3 |
MUS4XX
| Upper-Level Applied Music | 1 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
Spring - Third Year
MUS/300ELEC
| Music History Course 300 Level | 3 |
MUS4XX
| Upper-Level Applied Music | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
Fall - Fourth Year
| MUS399 | Professional Internship | 1-12 |
MUS4XX
| Upper-Level Applied Music | 1 |
SCI/ELEC
| Scientific Inquiry Elective with Lab | 4 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
Spring - Fourth Year
| MUS410 | Capstone: Senior Recital | 1 |
| Or | |
| MUS450 | Senior Music Project | 1 |
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| MUS320W | Music of the East | 3 |
MUS4XX
| Upper-Level Applied Music | 1 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |
MUS/ELEC
| Music Elective Ensemble | 1 |