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Music: Composition - BA

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Program Overview

Program Requirements

Minimum University Requirements

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Program Learning Outcomes

Total Credits Required In Program Coursework

66

Total Credits Required To Earn This Credential

120
Completion requirement

Musicianship courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher. Minimum GPA for all required program courses is 3.0.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
AND
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:

All individual instruction courses must be passed with a grade of B- or better. All other music courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. Major requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis. Minimum GPA for all required courses is a 3.0.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

  • Must be on same instrument/voice; must include 1 semester past barrier jury.

  • Register for 1 or 2 credits per major instrument area requirement.

Complete the following:

  • MUSC 1/2/3/4XXX Individual Instruction (4 semesters)

AND

Upper-division large ensembles are recommended for fulfillment of 40 upper-division credit requirement.

Complete the following:

  • MUSC 2/3/4XXX Large Ensemble

AND

Capstone project proposal to be submitted to the program director by week 12, two semesters prior to registering for course.

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
AND
Complete the following:

  • One class from ART, ARTH, or THEA department.

AND

Complete the following:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

• Other classes approved by BA faculty mentor.

Complete the following as needed:

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your  Academic Advisor for details.

Complete the following:

To graduate, students are required to attend a minimum of 80 concerts or recitals. Recital and concert attendance is monitored and recorded in the Music Student Services office. Students should turn in programs after attending concerts and recitals for documentation of attendance.