Bachelor of Music
This degree is designed for students committed to the achievement of excellence in the field of performance. Students pursue this program in one of the following performance areas: percussion, piano, string instruments, voice or wind instruments. This degree program also includes extensive students in music literature, pedagogical techniques, and theory. Students are assigned a staff accompanist at no extra fee.
Note: For students who have a strong interest in composition but are majoring in another area, the School of Music offers the Concentration in Composition. Completion of the Concentration will be noted on the student’s transcript. Course requirements (6 credits minimum): Composition (1.5 credits minimum): Introduction to Music Composition 111 (.5 credit) and Free Composition 307 (.5 credit per semester, can be repeated for credit). Fundamentals of Conducting 227 (.5 credit). Orchestration 309 (1 credit). Tonal Counterpoint 301 or Advanced Analysis 302 (1 credit). Electroacoustic Music 313 (1 credit). History of Musical Style VI: Post-World-War II to the Present 358 (1 credit).
A minimum of 35 course units of credit are required for completion of the Bachelor of Music degree. The basic requirements are further specified as follows:
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Piano Performance 1) Major in Piano Performance: 35 Units General Education (9 Units)
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Course Units |
| Applied Major - Piano 181, 183, 291, 293, 391, 393, 491, 493 |
7 |
| Applied Minor 100, 100 |
.5 |
| Theory 103, 104, 203, 204 |
4 |
| Survey of Music History 201, 202 |
1 |
| Keyboard Harmony 207, 208 |
1 |
| Fundamentals of Conducting 227 |
.5 |
| Piano Pedagogy 366, 367 |
2 |
| Keyboard Literature 360, 361 |
2 |
| Upper Division Theory choose from 301, 302, 304, 309 |
1 |
| Upper Division Music History choose from 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358 |
2 |
| Ensembles (8 semesters) Accompanying, (031), or appropriate ensembles (at least 1 unit (4 semesters) must be Accompanying) |
2 |
| Music Electives |
3 |
| Music 15X: Experiencing the Live Performance of Concert Repertoire (7 semesters) |
NC |
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35 Units General Education (9 Units)
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| Applied Major - Voice 181, 183, 291, 293, 391. 393, 491, 493 |
7 |
| Applied Minor 100, 100, 100, 100 |
1 |
| Vocal Diction and Lit. from 185, 186, 187, 188 |
1.5 |
| Theory 103, 104, 203, 204 |
4 |
| Survey of Music History 201, 202 |
1 |
| Keyboard Basics (or proficiency) 100A, 100B |
NC |
| Functional Piano 205, 206 |
1 |
| Fundamentals of Conducting 227 |
.5 |
| Upper Division Theory choose from 301, 302, and 309 |
1 |
| Upper Division Music History choose from 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358 |
2 |
| Opera Theatre |
.5 |
| Ensembles (8 semesters) |
2 |
| Music Electives |
4.5 |
| Music 15X: Experiencing the Live Performance of Concert Repertoire (7 semesters) |
NC |
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3) Major in Orchestral Instruments: 35.5 Units General Education (9 Units)
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| Applied Major 181, 183, 291, 293, 391. 393, 491, 493 |
7 |
| Applied Minor 100, 100, 100, 100 |
1 |
| Theory 103, 104, 203, 204 |
4 |
| Survey of Music History 201, 202 |
1 |
| Keyboard Basics (or proficiency) 100A, 100B |
NC |
| Functional Piano 205, 206 |
1 |
| Conducting 227, 328 |
1 |
| Upper Division Theory choose from 301 or 302 |
1 |
| Upper Division Music History choose from 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358 |
2 |
| Orchestration 309 |
1 |
| Chamber Music (2 semesters) |
.5 |
| Ensembles (8 semesters) |
2 |
| Music Electives |
5 |
| Music 15X: Experiencing the Live Performance of Concert Repertoire (7 semesters) |
NC |
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This degree places strong emphasis on private composition study as well as on other areas of critical importance to composers: applied instrumental and vocal instruction, music history, theory, conducting, and music technology/computer music. This program is aimed at developing young composers' aesthetic sensitivities, practical skills and inner ears in ways that will make it possible for them to create music of significance and meaning. 35 Units General Education (9 Units)
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| Applied Concentration |
3.5 |
| Theory 103, 104, 203, 204 |
4 |
| Survey of Music History 201, 202 |
1 |
| Keyboard Basics (or proficiency) 100A, 100B |
NC |
| Functional Piano 205, 206 |
1 |
| Composition 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412 |
6 |
| Upper Division Music History 358 plus one from 353, 354, 355, 356, 357 |
2 |
| Tonal Counterpoint 301 |
1 |
| Advanced Analysis 302 |
1 |
| Orchestration 309 |
1 |
| Electroacoustic Music 313 |
1 |
| Conducting 227, and 328 or 329 |
1 |
| Ensembles (8 semesters) |
2 |
| Music Electives |
1.5 |
| Music 15X: Experiencing the Live Performance of Concert Repertoire (7 semesters) |
NC |
All students pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree in Performance must present both junior and senior recitals of acceptable quality for completion of the applied music requirements for the respective levels. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in composition shall present a public recital of original work during the senior year.