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Music (BM), Keyboard Performance Emphasis


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Music (BM)


  • Program Prerequisite: Audition required for admission to program.
  • Minor: Not required.
  • Grade Requirement: A grade of “C” or better in courses required for these majors (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation.
  • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 52 credit hours is required within the major for the Bachelor of Music in Performance and a minimum of 58 credit hours is required within the major for the Bachelor of Music in Keyboard Pedagogy, Stringed Instrument Pedagogy, or Vocal Pedagogy. A total of 40 upper-division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above); 18-28 of these are required within the major.
  • Program Code: Music (3122BM) with one of the following emphases: Keyboard Performance (3097), Vocal Performance (3098), Instrumental Performance (3099), Keyboard Pedagogy (3100), Stringed Instrument Pedagogy (3101), Vocal Pedagogy (3102)
  • CIPC: Music (500903), Keyboard Performance (500903), Vocal Performance(500903), Instrumental Performance (500903), Keyboard Pedagogy (500912), Stringed Instrument Pedagogy (500912), Vocal Pedagogy (500912)​

Advisement

Music majors should meet with an advisor prior to registration. For current advisor listing please refer to School of Music Advisors.

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Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). All students in these Bachelor of Music programs must audition with the appropriate area head prior to admission to the program.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements for Bachelor of Music requirements. 

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Employ writing and research skills to examine and communicate ideas about music.
  • Demonstrate competency as performers through the preparation of repertoire and technical studies.
  • Synthesize skills of performance, aural analysis, score analysis, technology, musicology, improvisation and composition.

School of Music Policies and Procedures

Refer to the School of Music Policies and Procedures  in this catalog.

Large Ensemble (2 credit hours)


Choose two courses from the following to be taken over two semesters:

Chamber Lessons (2 credit hours)


To be taken over two semesters for a total of 2 credits:

Applied Lessons (16 credit hours)


Minimum of 8 classes required. Courses may be repeated for credit.

Other Required Support Courses (10 credit hours)


Elective Courses (6 credit hours)


Choose 6 credits from the following:

Foreign Language


See Foreign Language Requirements in the Music Area procedures and policies.

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