Music (BA.MUS)

Students completing their baccalaureate degree in Music will:

• Demonstrate technical proficiency and artistry on their primary instrument or voice.
• Effectively teach music in a variety of areas such as applied instruction, classroom
• education and ensemble direction.
• Understand music in depth through the study of music literature, history, theory and research.
• Enrich their community through music performance, education and/or scholarly activity.

All students majoring in music must complete the courses listed below, each with a grade of "C" or better.

They must also demonstrate proof of keyboard skills by passing a piano proficiency test administered by the Music Department.

In their senior year, students are encouraged to complete one of the following activities: perform a major solo in a Department Recital, perform a major solo with a department performance ensemble, or submit a culminating project.  (Note that this does not apply to students with a concentration in Performance or concentration in Musical Theater, as such students perform a Senior Recital.)