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Music, BM (44-472) - Music Technology and Commercial Music Option (MU08) (120 hours)

Major, Bachelor of Music Degree (44-472)

The graduate with a Bachelor of Music degree will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

  • Interpret and analyze music through historical, cultural, and theoretical study, and communicate findings in discipline-specific formats.
  • Perform, improvise, and create in individual and collaborative settings with technique, musicality, and artistry.
  • Integrate current technology and software applications in the study and practice of music and the sonic arts.
  • Demonstrate functional piano performance skills.

Music, BM (44-472) - Music Technology and Commercial Music Option (MU08) (4 Year Guide)  

Major Core Requirements: 30 Semester Hours

Music Technology and Commercial Music Option Requirements: 51-53 Semester Hours

Electives in Music Scholarship, Composition, and Arranging from the following: 12 Semester Hours

Focus: Select 20 Semester Hours

Capstone Course: 1 - 3 Semester Hours

Note:

Keyboard Competency is demonstrated by passing MUS 2502 - Piano Class IV (1)  with a grade of B or better, or passing the piano proficiency examination.

General Education Requirements: 33-36 Semester Hours

All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements  for the full listing of requirements. The following general education courses are required by this major:

Free Electives: 1-6 Semester Hours

Minimum Total: 120 Semester Hours

*This course has a prerequisite not listed in the program if admission by examination is not sufficient.

Note: MUS 1210 - Experiencing Music GE (3)  cannot be counted in the Music Degree Major courses or General education courses for this degree.