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2013-2014 General Catalog (Spring 2014) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Music - BM
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Caine College of the Arts
Department of Music
Students must complete the General Education requirements
Students must also complete the University Studies requirements
- Two courses having CI designation (such as , , , or or will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement
- One course having a QI designation will fulfill the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement
- Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) and Social Sciences (DSS)
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Music Core Curriculum Requirements (37 credits)
All majors in the department must complete the music core curriculum. Although it is possible to complete the degree if these courses are begun after the first year of study, the department strongly recommends that students begin the core curriculum during the first year, completing the courses in the following recommended sequence. Note:
1 MUSC 2350 is not required for the Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy Emphases.
2 MUSC 3180 is not required for the Vocal Performance Emphasis. Degree Composite Major in Music Education
Music majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Music courses. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all core and emphasis classes. A 2.75 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. Additional requirements, such as piano proficiency, concert attendance, etc., are stipulated in the Department of Music’s Student Handbook. Emphasis Area
Students must select one area of emphasis and complete the required coursework for that emphasis. The student’s transcript will show the area of emphasis selected by the student from those listed below. Please note that all music majors are required to participate in major departmental ensemble organizations each semester. The student and an advisor will determine the organizations in which the student will participate. Music Education (Band) (35-40 credits)
Small Ensembles (2 credits)
Select 2 credits from the following: Individual Instruction (7 credits)
Students should complete 7 credits from the following on their major instrument. Music Education (Orchestra) (31-36 credits)
Individual String Instruction (7 credits)
Select 7 credits from the following: Music Education (Choral) (35-40 credits)
Music Education (Guitar) (39-47 credits)
Bachelor of Music Degree (Performance Emphases) (2.75 cumulative GPA; 3.00 GPA in Music courses)
The Bachelor of Music Degree with one of the performance emphases requires completion of University Studies Requirements, Core Requirements, and Emphasis Area Requirements. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all core and emphasis classes. Music Core Curriculum Requirements (37 credits)
All of the Music Core Curriculum courses are required, with the following exceptions:
MUSC 3180 is not required for the Vocal Performance Emphasis. Emphasis Area
Students must select one area of emphasis and complete the required coursework for that emphasis. The student’s transcript will show the area of emphasis selected by the student from those listed below. Please note that all music majors are required to participate in major departmental ensemble organizations each semester. The student and an advisor will determine the organizations in which the student will participate. Harp Performance (50-51 credits)
Piano Performance (57 credits)
String Performance (45 credits)
Individual String Instruction (8 credits)
See note 1
Students must complete 8 credits from one of the following: Vocal Performance (55 credits)
Note:
All students selecting the Vocal Performance Emphasis must complete performance level 5 in piano or MUSC 2490 until level requirement is met. Wind/Brass/Percussion Performance (52-56 credits)
Individual Instruction (8 credits)
See note 1
Students must complete 8 credits from one of the following three groups of courses in their area (Individual Woodwind Instruction or Individual Brass Instruction or Individual Percussion Instruction). Individual Woodwind Instruction
Individual Brass Instruction
Individual Percussion Instruction
Large Ensembles (8 credits)
See note 2
Select 8 credits from the following: Small Ensembles (4 credits)
Select 4 credits from the following six courses: Additional Courses (32-36 credits)
Guitar Performance (53 credits)
Bachelor of Music Degree (Piano Pedagogy Emphasis) (2.75 cumulative GPA; 3.00 GPA in Music courses)
The Bachelor of Music Degree with an emphasis in Piano Pedagogy requires completion of University Studies Requirements, Core Requirements, Pedagogy Emphasis, and Electives. Music majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 in Music courses. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all core and emphasis classes. A 2.75 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. Additional requirements, such as piano proficiency, concert attendance, etc., are stipulated in the Department of Music’s Student Handbook. Music Core Curriculum Requirements (37 credits)
Students in the Piano Pedagogy emphasis must complete the 37 credit music core curriculum . Pedagogy Emphasis Requirements (56-57 credits)
Note:
1A student in this program will study privately each semester of residency.
2 A student in this program will participate in a large ensemble for each semester of residency.
3 Choose 2 credits from: MUSC 2470 , MUSC 2490 , MUSC 2750 , MUSC 2760 , MUSC 2770 , MUSC 2780 , MUSC 2790 , MUSC 2850 , MUSC 2860 , MUSC 2870 , MUSC 2880 , MUSC 2890 .
4 At least 3 credits must be from a course that is designated as Communications Intensive and at least 3 credits must be from a course that is designated as Quantitative Intensive. Minimum University Requirements
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