B.A. in Music - Instrumental Track

Location(s): Montgomery Campus

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Core Curriculum 50 hours

Christian Literacy 18 hours

Cultural Heritage Literacy 9 hours

Information and Communication Literacy 9 hours

Mathematical and Scientific Literacy 7 hours

Mathematics Requirement

MH 1338 - Finite Math (or higher)

Natural or Physical Science Requirement

One science with accompanying lab

Personal and Social Literacy 7 hours

Personal

Social

Choose from several departments in conversation with advisor

Foreign Language* 6 hours

Two continuous foreign language courses

Professional Literacy 57 hours

Discipline Required Courses 57 hours

MU 1151 - Sight Singing & Ear Training I
MU 1152 - Sight Singing & Ear Training II
MU 1153 - Class Piano I
MU 1154 - Class Piano II
MU 2151 - Sight Singing & Ear Training III
MU 2152 - Sight Singing & Ear Training IV
MU 2231 - Music Literature
MU 2341 - Music Theory I
MU 2342 - Music Theory II
MU 3010 - Piano Proficiency Exam
MU 3243 - Orchestration and Arranging
MU 3331 - Music History I
MU 3332 - Music History II
MU 3341 - Music Theory III
MU 3342 - Music Theory IV
MU 3352 - Instrumental Conducting
MU 4010 - Senior Recital
MU 4331 - Christian Aesthetics and Philosophies of Fine Arts
MU 4360 - Music Internship
MU 11xx - 21xx Lower-Level Private Applied Lessons*
MU 32xx - 42xx Upper-Level Private Applied Lessons*
MU 1184 - 2185 Lower-Level Ensemble University Band**
MU 3184 - 4185 Upper-Level Ensemble University Band**

General Electives 11 hours

Total Hours: 124

All incoming freshmen must complete FAF 1111 . Students transferring more than 12 semester hours will take FAF 2111 in lieu of FAF 1111 .

The university requires at least 36 upper-level hours for all bachelor’s degrees. Some programs may require more.

* Private Applied Lessons: 12 hours are required, of which at least 8 hours must be upper division.

** Ensemble Requirement: 8 hours are required, of which at least 4 hours must be upper division.

Credit earned through membership in ensembles not sanctioned by the Department of Music will not be counted toward graduation

Note for baccalaureate degrees

Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.