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ARCHIVED 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music, B.M.
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To major in music, students must pass an audition in the principal performance area and take a music aptitude examination. Based on the audition and examination, MUS 105, 108, 118 may be required. These courses do not count toward degree requirements. If a student fails MUS 108 or MUS 118 twice, the student shall be ineligible to continue in a music program.
All music majors must pass a junior qualifying examination or recital in the principal applied area before a degree will be granted. All students on the B.S.Ed. degree plan must pass a senior performance examination or recital in the principal applied area. MUS 171, 172, 173, 371, 372, 373 must (unless exempted) reflect the applied study area; only one will count per semester.
All wind and percussion majors in the B.A. program must include a minimum of 1 hour in marching band; those in the B.S.Ed. program must include an additional hour of marching band (2 hours total).
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Major Requirements
The major requires 38 hours as follows: - MUS 107 - Applied Major Credits: (2, R6)
(Two semesters required) - MUS 148 - Piano Class I Credits: (1)
- MUS 149 - Piano Class II Credits: (1)
- MUS 171 - Chorus Credits: (1, R8)
and/or - MUS 172 - Concert Choir Credits: (1, R8)
or - MUS 173 - Band Credits: (1, R8)
(For a total of 4 semesters in 171, 172, or 173) - MUS 207 - Applied Major Credits: (2, R6)
(Two semesters required) - MUS 208 - Aural Skills II: Basic Tonal Functions Credits: (1)
- MUS 218 - Music Theory II: Tonal Harmony Credits: (3)
- MUS 248 - Piano Class III Credits: (1)
- MUS 249 - Piano Class IV Credits: (1)
- MUS 308 - Aural Skills III: Advanced Tonal Functions Credits: (1)
- MUS 309 - Aural Skills IV: Jazz and Commercial Music Credits: (1)
- MUS 318 - Music Theory III: Advanced Forms and Chromaticism Credits: (3)
- MUS 319 - Music Theory IV: Twentieth Century Styles Credits: (3)
- MUS 329 - Fundamentals of Conducting Credits: (2)
- MUS 358 - Performance Laboratory Credits: (0)
(Six semesters required) - MUS 371 - University Chorus Credits: (1, R8)
and/or - MUS 372 - Concert Choir Credits: (1, R8)
or - MUS 373 - Band Credits: (1, R8)
(For a total of 2 semesters in 371, 372, or 373) - MUS 418 - Music History I: Music Before 1750 Credits: (3)
- MUS 419 - Music History II: Music after 1750 Credits: (3)
Commercial and Electronic Music Hours: 26
And one of the following:
And eleven hours of music electives selected from:
Additional Requirements
The program also requires the following:
- 6 hours in MFL (must be in one language)
- 4 hours of MUS 175 and/or MUS 375 Credits: (1, R12)
General Electives
Five hours of general university electives are required to complete the program. Twelve hours selected from the following groups:
Pedagogy, Literature, and Improvisation: 3 hours
Advanced studies in music: 6 hours
Three additional hours from either group above:
- voice majors must substitute:
Additional Requirements
The program also requires the following:
- 6 hours in MFL (must be in one language)
- 4 hours of MUS 175 and/or MUS 375 Credits: (1, R12)
General Electives
Five hours of general university electives are required to complete the program. Musical Theatre Hours: 26
- 13 hours of approved courses in Dance (excluding 258, 301, 302, 307), of which five hours must be at the upper level.
Additional Requirements
The program also requires the following:
- 4 hours of MUS 176 and/or MUS 376 Musical Theatre Scenes and Shows Credits: (1, R12)
General Electives
Three hours of general university electives are required to complete the program. Additional Information
Visit the department’s website at http://music.wcu.edu/ to view the 8 semester curriculum guide. |
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