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2016-2017 Academic Catalogue 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

Music Performance, B.Mus.


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General Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree


A Minimum of 31 Course Credits


No more than two 100-level courses may be taken in the senior year without the permission of the Academic Standing Committee. No more than four All-College Independent Study course credits may be counted toward satisfying the minimum credit requirement for this degree. No more than two full credit in 500-level adjunct courses may be counted toward satisfying the minimum 31 credits.

A Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 or Higher


A Minimum of 10 Courses from Outside the Music Department


To include a writing-designated course (W) and three humanities courses (not counting the W course) from at least two of the following groupings: (1) English and Foreign Language; (2) History; (3) Philosophy; (4) Religion; (5) Art or Theatre; and (6) Education.

One Elective Course Credit in Music History or Theory


Selected from

Receive a Passing Grade (P) for a Minimum of Five Semesters


(see “Music Performance Seminar ”)

A Grade of “Pass” on All Parts of the Piano Proficiency Requirement


All majors are required to pass the Piano Proficiency Requirement by the end of the sophomore year. Music Education majors must pass the Piano Proficiency Requirement before application for Student Teaching placement.

A Grade of “Pass” on All Parts of the Aural Skills Proficiency Requirement


(Four levels)

Music Ensemble


At least one music ensemble each semester for eight semesters, as arranged by the student, the faculty advisor, and the ensemble conductor (see “Ensemble Participation ”).

Completion of a Senior Capstone Experience


There are Three Categories from Which to Choose:


Note:


Students may choose more than one of these options. Students who plan to complete MUS 485  as their capstone must submit a description of the proposed project for departmental approval by October 1 of their senior year.

Requirements


Students who intend to major in Performance must audition before the Department of Music by the second semester of their sophomore year.

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