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School of Music Majors
BA Music (57-76 hours*)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this major.
The bachelor of arts degree offers a broad liberal arts education
with a concentration in music. It also provides excellent
preparation for a variety of professional music careers or graduate
work in theory or musicology.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center to obtain information
concerning official acceptance into a specific degree program.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 222, 235, 293, 294,
295, 296, 297, 298.
- Complete one of the following options:
- Instrumentalists complete the following:
- Music 260R (8 hours).
- Vocalists complete the following:
- Music 161, 260R (6 hours).
- Complete 1 hour of ensemble each semester for four
semesters, including 2–3 hours from Category 1: Approved
Large Ensembles (see General Information above) and 1–2
hours from the following Category 2 ensembles:
Music 316R, 317R, 318R, 319R, 323R, 330R, 331R, 332R,
333R (Vocal Jazz), 333R (Jazz Ensemble), 334R, 335R, 339R,
341R, 342R, 343R, 344R, 345R, 346R, 347R, 348R, 441R.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete 3–20 prerequisite hours in foreign language studies
as required to meet the GE Languages of Learning
requirement. (Prerequisite courses may be waived for those
students who have equivalent language experience.) ASL may
not be used.
- Complete one course from a GE Arts or Letters requirement
outside music (in addition to the GE requirement) or one
humanities course approved by faculty advisor.
- Complete two of the following music elective courses:
Music 203, 204, 206, 481, 483, 500, 503, 581, 583, 595, 596.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.

BFA Music
Dance Theatre (76.5 hours*)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring program admissions
approval. Please see the College of Fine Arts and Communications
Advisement Center for information regarding requirements for
admission to this major.
The BFA in music dance theatre (MDT) is an interdisciplinary
degree offered by the College of Fine Arts and Communications
through the cooperative involvement of its School of Music and
Department of Theatre and Media Arts and the College of Health
and Human Performance's Department of Dance.
Major Requirements
- Live and taped auditions for entrance into the MDT major are
held in the January preceding fall registration. Students may
begin the MDT major in the fall only.
- Pass a proficiency examination in each of the three areas at the
end of each semester.
- Complete at least 40 hours in residence at BYU.
- Dance technique courses require a grade of B– for
advancement to the next level.
- Complete the following:
- Music 113, 161, 261, 290.
- Complete 4 hours of the following:
- Music 260R.
- Complete 4 hours of the following:
- Music 360R.
- Complete the following:
Dance 131, 135, 231, 235, 241R, 243R, 244R, 290, 291R, 331,
361, 390R.
- Complete the following:
- TMA 114, 121, 123, 124, 223, 229, 267, 421, 427.
- Complete the following MDT Seminar courses:
- Music 328.
- Dance 328.
- TMA 328.
- Complete the following History of Music Dance Theatre
courses:
- Music 300.
- Dance 300.
- TMA 300.
- Complete the following Senior Performance Project courses:
- Music 426.
- Dance 426.
- TMA 426.
- Complete 9.5 hours of electives from the following music,
dance, or theatre courses:
Music 186, 319R, 360R, 363, 386R, 399R, 402A,B, 472.
Dance 335, 340R, 362, 363, 368R, 390R, 391R, 393R, 399R,
429R, 440R, 462, 468R, 490R, 494R, 495R, 498R, 540R,
562R, 563R.
TMA 100, 215R, 223, 224, 225, 236, 322, 324, 325, 329, 336,
399R, 420R, 422, 424, 425, 429, 443R, 515R.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.

BM Jazz Studies
(79 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this major.
The bachelor of music degree in jazz studies prepares the student
with a broadbased music preparation and specialized course work
leading to graduate studies in jazz or a career in jazz-related
performing, arranging, or studio teaching.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree
program.
- Present two recitals: Music 249R should be the culmination to
Music 260R, and Music 349R should be taken concurrently
with the second semester of Music 360R. A prerecital hearing
is required at least three weeks before juried recitals. Contact
the Harris Fine Arts Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south
lobby of de Jong Concert Hall) for further information.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 222, 235, 293, 294,
295, 296, 297, 298.
- Complete one of the following options:
- Instrumentalists complete the following:
- Music 260R (8 hours).
- Vocalists complete the following:
- Music 161, 260R (6 hours).
- Complete 4 hours of the following:
- Music 360R.
- Complete at least 1 hour of Category 1: Approved Large
Ensemble (see General Information above) each semester for
four semesters.
- Complete 4 hours of the following:
- Music 333R, 334R; 347R (up to one semester).
- Complete four semesters of the following:
- Music 331R, 335R.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 186, 284, 384, 391, 394, 468, 485.
- Complete 5 hours of music electives. Music 203, 210R (finale
section), and 286 are recommended. See faculty advisor.
Recommended Courses
The following are recommended jazz-related GE courses:
Music 204.
Phscs 167.

BM Media Music Studies
(75 hours*)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this major.
A major in media music studies prepares the student for music
industry opportunities in creating and managing music for the
media (radio, TV, records, film). The program combines rigorous
grounding in traditional repertoires with preprofessional course
work and project experience in current industry models and
musical styles.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into the degree program.
- Present a juried recital (Music 349R) during the junior year.
Recital: Enroll in 349R (0.0 credit hours) for the semester
during which a recital is to be presented. Consultation with
the division coordinator is required. A prerecital hearing is
required at least three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the
Harris Fine Arts Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south lobby
of de Jong Concert Hall) for further information.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 222, 235, 293, 294,
295, 296, 297, 298.
- Complete one of the following options:
- Instrumentalists
- Music 260R (8 hours).
- Vocalists
- Music 161, 260R (6 hours).
- Complete 1 hour of ensemble each semester for four
semesters, including 2–3 hours fro Category 1: Approved
Large Ensembles (see General Information above) and 1–2
hours from the following Category 2 ensembles:
Music 316R, 317R, 318R, 319R, 323R, 330R, 331R, 332R,
333R (Vocal Jazz), 333R (Jazz Ensemble), 334R, 335R, 339R,
341R, 342R, 343R, 344R, 345R, 346R, 347R, 348R, 441R.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following specialized courses:
- Music 186, 286, 386R, 389.
- Complete 4 hours of the following:
- Music 399R.
- Complete 8 hours from the following:
- Music 188, 251, 284, 287, 351, 352, 355R, 391, 489.
- TMA 102.
Note: Music 251, 355R, 489, and TMA 102 are strongly
recommended.
- Complete 2 hours from the following preprofessional
instruction:
- Music 360R—songwriting
- Music 360R—synthesizer
- Complete 6 hours from the following:
- Music 203, 204, 210R (finale section), 288, 481, 482, 483, 485.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.

BM Music Composition
(78 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this major.
The BM in composition degree program teaches young composers
to write with modern and experimental music vocabularies (for
artistic expression) as well as historic vocabularies (for
accompanying theatrical or cinematic productions), write for
diverse color combinations (including orchestral and
electroacoustic), and recruit and rehearse players to perform their
music.
The music composition major prepares the student for graduate
study in composition and theory or may lead to a professional
career in composing, arranging, or related fields.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree
program.
- Present a juried composition recital (Music 449R) during the
senior year.
Recital: Enroll in 449R (1 credit hour) for the semester during
which a recital is to be presented. A prerecital hearing is
required at least three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the
Harris Fine Arts Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south lobby
of de Jong Concert Hall) for further information.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 222, 235, 293, 294,
295, 296, 297, 298.
- Complete one of the following options:
- Instrumentalists complete the following:
- Music 260R (8 hours).
- Vocalists complete the following:
- Music 161, 260R (6 hours).
- Complete 1 hour of ensemble each semester for four
semesters, including 2–3 hours from Category 1: Approved
Large Ensembles (see General Information above) and 1–2
hours from the following Category 2 ensembles:
Music 316R, 317R, 318R, 319R, 323R, 330R, 331R, 332R,
333R (Vocal Jazz), 333R (Jazz Ensemble), 334R, 335R, 339R,
341R, 342R, 343R, 344R, 345R, 346R, 347R, 348R, 441R.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following lower-division composition courses:
- Music 188, 287, 288.
- Complete 8 hours of the following upper-division composition
seminar:
- Music 387R.
- Complete the following:
- Music 481, 483, 581, 583.
- After consulting with faculty advisor, complete 4 hours of
music electives.

BM Music Education: K–12
Choral Emphasis
(87 hours, including licensure hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
A degree in music education prepares the student for K–12
licensure as a public school music teacher with a choral emphasis.
The degree program is a composite of music and education.
Graduates may obtain a teaching position, pursue graduate work,
or use the degree as professional preparation for other fields of
endeavor.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center and enroll in Music 176
winter semester or summer term. This course is prerequisite to official
acceptance into music education.
- Proficiency requirements: All professional education courses
(below) and Music 260R, 262, 263, and 363 credits must be
completed before student teaching (Sc Ed 476R). Twenty
minutes of solo performance time and ten minutes of chamber
music performance time are required, which may be
accomplished through master classes, recitals, juries, or in-class
performances in Sc Ed 276R and 476R. Students opting
for a juried recital must register for Music 349R.
- Complete the following lower-divison music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 235, 293, 294, 295,
296, 297, 298.
- Complete the following:
- Music 161, 260R (6 hours).
- Music education majors must enroll in at least 1 hour of large
ensemble each semester for seven semesters within student's
area of specialization. At least 1 hour must be the 311R
evening section.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 176, 276, 363, 374, 376A,B, 482.
- Complete the Professional Education Component:
- Complete the following:
- Sc Ed 276R, 350, 353, 375.
Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed
prior to enrolling in Sc Ed 375.
- Complete 12 hours of student teaching:
- Sc Ed 476R.

BM Music Education:
K–12 Instrumental Emphasis
(92 hours, including licensure hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
A degree in music education prepares the student for K–12
licensure as a public school music teacher with an instrumental
emphasis. The degree program is a composite of music and
education. Graduates may obtain a teaching position, pursue
graduate work, or use the degree as professional preparation for
other fields of endeavor.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center and enroll in Music 176
winter semester or summer term. This course is prerequisite to
official acceptance into music education.
- Proficiency requirements: All professional education courses
(below) and Music 260R and 360R requirements in a
woodwind, brass, string, or percussion instrument must be
completed before student teaching (Sc Ed 476R). Twenty
minutes of solo performance time and ten minutes of chamber
music performance time are required, which may be
accomplished through master classes, recitals, juries, or in-class
performances in Sc Ed 276R and 476R. Students opting
for a juried recital must register for Music 349R.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 235, 293, 294, 295,
296, 297, 298.
- Complete 8 hours of the following:
- Music 260R.
- Complete 4 hours of the following:
- Music 360R.
- Music education majors must enroll in at least 1 hour of large
ensemble each semester for seven semesters. Those who play
woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments must enroll in
one semester of marching band, which may be counted
toward the 7-hour large ensemble requirement if it is
completed after the student has been officially accepted as a
degree candidate in instrumental music education (after
freshman year).
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 176, 276, 372A,B, 373A,B, 374, 375A,B, 377A,B.
Note: Percussionists complete Music 273A, B instead of 374.
- Complete the Professional Education Component:
- Complete the following:
- Sc Ed 276R, 350, 353, 375.
Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed
prior to enrolling in Sc Ed 276R.
- Complete 12 hours of student teaching:
- Sc Ed 476R.

BM Music Education:
Elementary Music Specialist Emphasis
(117.5 hours*, including licensure hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
A five-year program, the degree offers a dual major in elementary
music education and elementary education. It will also prepare
the student for licensure as an elementary classroom teacher and
as an elementary music specialist. Graduates may obtain a
teaching position in either area or a combination of both, pursue
graduate work, or use the degree as preparation for other fields of
endeavor.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree
program.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
- Complete one of the following options:
- Instrumentalists
- Music 111R.
- Vocalists
- Music 161.
- Complete 6 hours of the following in your major instrument or
voice:
- Music 260R.
- Complete at least 1 hour of large ensemble each semester for
four semesters. Piano and vocal emphasis majors should
participate in choral ensembles. At least one choral ensemble
experience is recommended for instrumental emphasis majors.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 271, 272, 371, 471.
- See the Education Advisement and Certification Office for the
application procedure for official acceptance into elementary
education and complete the professional education
component.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.

BM Music Performance:
Brass Emphasis (77 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
The bachelor of music degree in performance prepares the student
for professional work as a performer, a studio teacher, or a
combination of both. Some will pursue advanced work on the
graduate level to prepare for a performance career or college
teaching.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree
program.
- Present a juried recital (Music 349R) during the junior year. A
juried senior recital (Music 449R) is also required.
Recital: Enroll in 349R (0.0 credit hours) or 449R (1.0 credit
hour) for the semester during which a recital is to be
presented. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate performance
instruction is required. A prerecital hearing is required at least
three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts
Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south lobby of de Jong
Concert Hall) for further information.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 222, 235, 293, 294,
295, 296, 297, 298.
- Complete 8 hours of the following:
- Music 260R.
- Complete 12 hours of the following:
- Music 460R.
- Complete 1 hour of Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles
(see General Information above) each semester for eight
semesters.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 368, 405.
- Complete 4 hours from the following:
- Music 331R, 341R.
- Complete 5 hours of music electives (Music 407 is
recommended). See faculty advisor.

BM Music Performance:
Combined Piano and Organ Emphasis (77 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
The bachelor of music degree in performance prepares the student
for professional work as a performer, a studio teacher, or a
combination of both. Some will pursue advanced work on the
graduate level to prepare for a performance career or college
teaching.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree
program.
- Present a juried recital (Music 249R) during the sophomore
year. A juried senior recital (Music 449R) is also required.
Recital: Enroll in 249R (0.0 credit hours) or 449R (1.0 credit
hour) for the semester during which a recital is to be
presented. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate performance
instruction is required. A prerecital hearing is required at least
three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts
Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south lobby of de Jong
Concert Hall) for further information.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 235, 293, 294, 295, 296,
297, 298.
- Complete 8 hours of the following divided between piano and
organ:
- Music 260R.
- Complete 8 hours of the following divided between piano and
organ:
- Music 360R.
- Complete 1 hour of ensemble each semester for six semesters,
including 2 or 4 hours from Category 1: Approved Large
Ensembles (see General Information above) and 2 or 4 hours
of the Category 2 ensemble Music 344R; each 2 hours of 344R
must be taken in consecutive fall and winter semesters.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 166, 264, 265, 364, 365, 366, 466R.
- Complete 2 hours of the following:
- Music 470R.
- Complete the following:
- Music 469.
- Complete three courses from the following:
- Music 403A,B, 404A,B.

BM Music Performance:
Organ Emphasis (78 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
The bachelor of music degree in performance prepares the student
for professional work as a performer, a studio teacher, or a
combination of both. Some will pursue advanced work on the
graduate level to prepare for a performance career or college
teaching.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree
program.
- Present a juried recital (Music 249R) during the sophomore
year. A juried senior recital (Music 449R) is also required.
Recital: Enroll in 249R (0.0 credit hours) or 449R (1.0 credit
hour) for the semester during which a recital is to be
presented. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate performance
instruction is required. A prerecital hearing is required at least
three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts
Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south lobby of de Jong
Concert Hall) for further information.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 235, 293, 294, 295, 296,
297, 298.
- Complete 8 hours of the following:
- Music 260R.
- Complete 4 hours of the following:
- Music 360R.
- Complete 6 hours of the following:
- Music 460R.
- Complete 1 hour of Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles
(see General Information above) each semester for four
semesters. The Category 2 ensemble Music 344R may
substitute for 2 of these 4 hours, but the 2 hours must be
in consecutive fall and winter semesters.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 166, 264, 265, 364, 366, 404A,B, 466R (twice).
Note: Two semesters of Music 466R must be taken in
consecutive winter and fall semesters.
- Complete 2 hours of the following:
- Music 470R.
- Complete the following:
- Music 469.
- Complete one course from the following:
- Music 481, 483.

BM Music Performance:
Percussion Emphasis (76 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
The bachelor of music degree in performance prepares the student
for professional work as a performer, a studio teacher, or a
combination of both. Some will pursue advanced work on the
graduate level to prepare for a performance career or college
teaching.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree
program.
- Present a juried recital (Music 349R) during the junior year. A
juried senior recital (Music 449R) is also required.
Recital: Enroll in 349R (0.0 credit hours) or 449R (1.0 credit
hour) for the semester during which a recital is to be
presented. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate performance
instruction is required. A prerecital hearing is required at least
three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts
Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south lobby of de Jong
Concert Hall) for further information.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 222, 235, 293, 294,
295, 296, 297, 298.
- Complete 8 hours of the following:
- Music 260R.
- Complete 12 hours of the following:
- Music 460R.
- Complete 1 hour of Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles
(see General Information above) each semester for eight
semesters.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 273A,B, 405.
- Complete 5 hours from the following:
- Music 330R, 331R, 345R.
- Complete 5 hours of music electives. See faculty advisor.

BM Music Performance:
Piano Emphasis (78 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
The keyboard performance degree prepares students for
professional work as performers and studio teachers. The degree
includes a strong pedagogy emphasis, including supervised
teaching. Many performance majors continue their studies on the
graduate level to further prepare for a performance career or
college teaching.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree
program.
- Present a juried recital (Music 249R) during the sophomore
year. A juried senior recital (Music 449R) is also required.
Recital: Enroll in 249R (0.0 credit hours) or 449R (1.0 credit
hour) for the semester during which a recital is to be
presented. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate performance
instruction is required. A prerecital hearing is required at least
three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts
Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south lobby of de Jong
Concert Hall) for further information.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 235, 293, 294, 295, 296,
297, 298.
- Complete 8 hours of the following:
- Music 260R.
- Complete 4 hours of the following:
- Music 360R.
- Complete 6 hours of the following:
- Music 460R.
- Complete 1 hour of ensemble each semester for six semesters,
including 2 or 4 hours from Category 1: Approved Large
Ensembles (see General Information above) and 2 or 4 hours
of the Category 2 ensemble Music 344R; each 2 hours of 344R
must be taken in consecutive fall and winter semesters.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 264, 265, 364, 365, 403A,B.
- Complete 2 hours of the following:
- Music 470R.
- Complete the following:
- Music 469.
- Complete 4 hours of the following:
- Music 115, 116R, 260R (organ).
- Complete one course from the following:
- Music 481, 483.

BM Music Performance:
String Emphasis (77 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
The bachelor of music degree in performance prepares the student
for professional work as a performer, a studio teacher, or a
combination of both. Some will pursue advanced work on the
graduate level to prepare for a performance career or college
teaching.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree
program.
- Present a juried recital (Music 349R) during the junior year. A
juried senior recital (Music 449R) is also required.
Recital: Enroll in 349R (0.0 credit hours) or 449R (1.0 credit
hour) for the semester during which a recital is to be
presented. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate performance
instruction is required. A prerecital hearing is required at least
three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts
Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south lobby of de Jong
Concert Hall) for further information.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 222, 235, 293, 294,
295, 296, 297, 298.
- Complete 8 hours of the following:
- Music 260R.
- Complete 12 hours of the following:
- Music 460R.
- Complete 1 hour of Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles
(see General Information above) each semester for eight
semesters.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 369 (A, B, or C depending on instrument), 406, 469.
- Complete one course from the following:
- Music 405, 407.
- Complete 2 hours of the following:
- Music 470R.
- Complete 4 hours from the following:
- Music 331R, 343R, 346R.
Recommended Electives
Music 462R, 473.

BM Music Performance:
Vocal Emphasis (76 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
The vocal performance degree program prepares students for
professional work as performers and studio teachers. The degree
includes a strong pedagogy emphasis, including supervised
teaching. Many students in this program continue their studies on
the graduate level to further prepare for a performing career or
college teaching.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree
program.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 222, 235, 293, 294,
295, 296, 297, 298.
- Complete the following:
- Music 161, 260R (6 hours).
- Complete 8 hours of the following:
- Music 360R.
- Perform a juried junior recital (Music 349R) and a juried senior
recital (Music 449R).
Recital: Enroll in 349R (0.0 credit hours) or 449R (1.0 credit
hour) for the semester during which a recital is to be
presented. Concurrent enrollment in Music 360R is required. A
prerecital hearing is required at least three weeks before juried
recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts Center Scheduling Office
(C-358, south lobby of de Jong Concert Hall) for further
information.
- Complete 1 hour of ensemble each semester for eight
semesters, including 2–6 hours from Category 1: Approved
Large Ensembles (see General Information above) and 2–6
hours of the following Category 2 ensembles:
- Music 316R, 317R, 318R.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 363, 402A, 472.
- Complete 8 hours from the following:
- Fren 101, 102.
- Germ 101, 102.
- Ital 101, 102.
Recommended Electives
Dance 164.
Music 259, 261.
Phscs 167.
Students intending to enter graduate school in voice should
complete:
Fren 101.
Germ 101.
Ital 101.

BM Music Performance:
Woodwind Emphasis (77 hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
The bachelor of music degree in performance prepares the student
for professional work as a performer, a studio teacher, or a
combination of both. Some will pursue advanced work on the
graduate level to prepare for a performance career or college
teaching.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree
program.
- Present a juried recital (Music 349R) during the junior year. A
juried senior recital (Music 449R) is also required.
Recital: Enroll in 349R (0.0 credit hours) or 449R (1.0 credit
hour) for the semester during which a recital is to be
presented. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate performance
instruction is required. A prerecital hearing is required at least
three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts
Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south lobby of de Jong
Concert Hall) for further information.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 222, 235, 293, 294,
295, 296, 297, 298.
- Complete 8 hours of the following:
- Music 260R.
- Complete 12 hours of the following:
- Music 460R.
- Complete 1 hour of Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles
(see General Information above) each semester for eight
semesters.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following:
- Music 367, 405.
- Complete 4 hours from the following:
- Music 331R (saxophone only), 348R.
- Complete 5 hours of music electives (Music 407 is
recommended). See faculty advisor.

BM Sound Recording
Technology (77 hours*)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this major.
Students majoring in sound recording technology prepare for
engineering opportunities in the recording industry and related
fields such as broadcasting and video sweetening. This degree
gives students theoretical and practical experience in the
recording of music in an acoustical environment and also includes
course work in the digital recording and digital editing
procedures that characterize the recording field today. The
program combines rigorous grounding in traditional repertoires
with preprofessional course work and project experience in
recording.
Major Requirements
- See the college advisement center for the application
procedure for official acceptance into the degree program.
- Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
Music 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 221, 222, 235, 293, 294,
295, 296, 297, 298.
- Complete one of the following options:
- Instrumentalists
- Music 260R (8 hours).
- Vocalists
- Music 161, 260R (6 hours).
- Complete 1 hour of ensemble each semester for four
semesters, including 2–3 hours from Category 1: Approved
Large Ensembles (see General Information above) and 1–2
hours from the following Category 2 ensembles:
Music 316R, 317R, 318R, 319R, 323R, 330R, 331R, 332R,
333R (Vocal Jazz), 333R (Jazz Ensemble), 334R, 335R, 339R,
341R, 342R, 343R, 344R, 345R, 346R, 347R, 348R, 441R.
- Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
- Music 301, 302, 303, 304, 395.
- Complete the following specialized courses:
- Music 251, 252, 256, 257, 286, 351, 352.
- Phscs 167.
- Complete three sections of the following:
- Music 355R (stereo mixing projects, surround mixing
projects, sound design).
- Complete 4 hours of the following:
- Music 399R.
- Complete 6 hours from the following:
- Music 186, 203, 204, 360R (synthesizer), 386R, 389.
- TMA 102, 568.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
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