2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Jan 30, 2025  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Music Major with Concentrations in Merchandising or Business Administration - Bachelor of Science


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(85 credits)

Music Core (60 credits):


 

History and Literature (12 credits):


 

Other Basic Musicianship Courses (1 credit):


 

Secondary Piano (2 credits):


Note: Piano and organ principals are excused from this requirement but must take two additional hours of music electives.

Performance (8 credits):


 

Choose 2 credits from the following:


 

Choose 2 credits from the following:


 

Ensembles (4 credits):


 

Choose 2 credits from the following:


 

Choose two additional credits from other ensembles


 

Professional Practice (12 credits):


Note: Before students in the music business major may participate in the Professional Practice Program, they must pass the Keyboard Proficiency Examination and have a grade point average of at least 2.5 in all music courses and in all University work.

All students must choose one of the following concentrations along with the cores:


 

Business Administration Concentration (9 credits)


 

OR


 

Music Merchandising Concentration (9 credits):


 

Keyboard Proficiency


Before beginning their Professional Practice, all music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination. Music education majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site. 

Event Attendance


A large number of concerts and recitals representing a broad spectrum of musical styles and genres occurs every semester. This resource of musical events is an integral part of a musician’s training. All music majors and minors must attend a specified number of concerts, recitals, and Contemporary Music Festival events before graduation. Information concerning this requirement is available in the school office.

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