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ARCHIVED 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music, B.A.


Total number of hours for program: 120.

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 public recital in the last semester of principal applied lessons before a degree will be granted. MUS 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 semester in marching band.

 

Liberal Studies Hours: 42


Liberal Studies Program Requirements 

Major Requirements


The major requires 45 hours as follows:

  • Eight hours of Applied Music courses taken in one of the following combinations:
    • Two Semester (each) of MUS 107 (2, R6) and MUS 207 (2, R6)
    • Two semesters (each) of MUS 106 (1, R3), 206 (1, R3), 306 (1, R3), 406 (1, R3)
    • Any combination of the above as approved by the student’s advisor

Additional Requirements


To complete the program, 33 hours, including a minimum of 7 hours at the junior-senior level and 6 hours of MFL 101-102, are required. One of the following options or concentrations must be completed:

Minor, Second Major, or Approved Program Hours & Electives (33 hours)


or


Music Industry Option & Electives (33 hours)


Additional Information


Visit the department’s website at http://music.wcu.edu/ to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.