Music Performance, B.A.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Glenn Pohland, D.M.A., Chair

General Education	36-39 credits
Major	41-45 credits
General Electives	36-43 credits

The music program offers two major degree programs: (1) Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education ; (2) Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. Both concentrations require successful completion of a piano proficiency examination. Related music minor program concentrations are listed below. The music program also offers a minor in Liturgical Music , in cooperation with the religious studies department.

Student Learning Outcomes - Music

Students will demonstrate the technical and artistic skills necessary for independent musical expression in a major performance area.
Students will perform both collaboratively and effectively through participation in musical ensembles.
Students will apply musical theoretical concepts to analyze harmonic and formal structures and create musical examples using appropriate tools.
Students will understand music in historical and cultural contexts.
Students will demonstrate piano proficiency.
Students will communicate musical ideas in both written and oral contexts.
Students will demonstrate fundamental aural proficiency.
Students will demonstrate conducting and rehearsal skills.

General Education Requirements

Requirements for the major in Music Performance (B.A.):

Successful completion of the piano proficiency is required either by taking 4 semesters of applied keyboard or class piano, or by the successful completion of the preliminary keyboard assessment. Two performance projects (a Junior and a Senior recital) are required for completion of the degree. Students in this concentration must complete the following courses with a C or higher.

L.MUS 101 - Music Theory I-EC Credits: 3
L.MUS 102 - Music Theory II Credits: 3
L.MUS 103 - Aural Skills I Credits: 1
L.MUS 104 - Aural Skills II Credits: 1
L.MUS 203 - Music Theory III Credits: 3
L.MUS 205 - Aural Skills III Credits: 1
L.MUS 215 - Western European Music History from Antiquity through 1750 Credits: 3
L.MUS 216 - Western European Music History from 1750 through Today Credits: 3
L.MUS 230 - Basic Conducting Credits: 2
L.MUS 214 - World Music and Cultures-EI Credits: 3
Applied Music: Major area from L.MUS 110 to L.MUS 160 Credits: 9*
Applied Music: Minor area from L.MUS 121 - Piano Credits: 0-4**
Music Ensembles: From L.MUS 181 to L.MUS 188 Credits: 8***
L.MUS 450 - Senior Capstone-IN Credits: 1
Junior Recital Credits: 0
Senior Recital Credits: 0
Piano Proficiency Credits: 0

Notes:

* Students must enroll in two credits in the Applied Music major area during the semester of their senior recital.
**See requirements for the major regarding piano proficiency.
***Students must be enrolled for credit to fulfill this requirement (i.e., the 0-credit option cannot count towards the completion of the B.A. in Music Performance).

Music Courses