Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Music

Program

The B.A. in Music is designed to train well-rounded musicians who are also interested in pursuing studies in other academic disciplines. Students may choose either a performance track or church music track within their major, and they must choose either an outside minor or complete at least 20 credit hours of course work outside the field of music.

8 semesters of major ensemble participation (0 hours credit)

Students may elect to take for credit

Select one Concentration

Performance Concentration

  • Applied Major Lessons (16 credit hours) 
  • MUS 151 Studio Class (8 semesters) - Must be taken concurrently with private applied lessons
  • Applied Secondary/Class Piano (4 credit hours) - Students with limited or no keyboard experience must complete a 4-semester class piano sequence
  • MUA 300 or 400 (capstone) 25-minute or 50-minute Recital Music Electives (4 credit hours)

Church Music Concentration

  • Applied Primary (4 semesters/8 credit hours) MUS 151 Studio Class (8 semesters) -Must be taken concurrently with private applied lessons
  • Applied Secondary/Class Piano (4 credit hours)- Students with limited or no keyboard experience must complete a 4-semester class piano sequence
  • MUS 302 Advanced Conducting
  • MUS 430 Church Music Administration 
  • MUS 431 Structure of Worship
  • MUS 432 Congregational Song MUS 433 Internship (capstone) Composition Studies (choose one)
  • MUA 210 Composition
  • MUS 310 Counterpoint
  • MUS 411 Orchestration and Arranging
Sub-Total Credits
24

Outside Electives

Students may choose an official outside minor or any non-music courses of interest

Sub-Total Credits
20

General Education Curriculum

General Education courses required in the major

  • 2-semester foreign language sequence (6 credit hours) 
    Arts Experience outside the field of music (3 credit hours)
Total Credits
120