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Aug 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue
Contemporary and Commerical Music, B. A.
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James Martin, Chris Nakielski, Jama Stilwell (chair)
Cornell College offers majors in Music within the framework of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Special Studies degrees. The Department of Music also oversees the Bachelor of Music degree, with majors in either Performance or in Music Education (see Bachelor of Music Degree, alongside the Bachelor of Arts Degree under Degree Programs).
The Bachelor of Arts allows the student with a strong interest in music the opportunity to explore various musical pursuits within the general liberal arts program of the College. There are two tracks from which to choose: Music and Contemporary Commercial Music. Instruction in a performing medium and participation in solo performance and ensemble are required components of both tracks.
Note: Students are not allowed to earn both a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Music degree.
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Requirements
A minimum of 12 course credits in Music, which include: One elective course from the following list:
MUS Solo Performance courses.
1 1/2 course credits (selected from 731-793), of which one course credit must be in one medium Pass the CCM Piano Proficiency Requirement
Pass the CCM Aural Skills Proficiency Requirement
Receive a passing grade in MUS 701 for a minimum of four semesters
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