Music - General Music Studies Option

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The General Music Studies option is designed for students interested in a liberal arts education with an emphasis in music.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN MUSIC - GENERAL MUSIC STUDIES OPTION:

General Education - Credits: 39

See General Education Requirements .

Specific Departmental Requirements:

Music Literature/Concert Attendance - Credits: 0
Major Ensemble - Credits: 8
Applied Music - Credits: 8

MU 128 - Theory and Musicianship I Credits: 5
MU 129 - Theory and Musicianship II Credits: 5
MU 228 - Theory and Musicianship III Credits: 5
MU 229 - Theory and Musicianship IV Credits: 5
MU 331 - Music History I Credits: 3
MU 332 - Music History II Credits: 3
MU 350 - Conducting II Credits: 2
MU 423 - Orchestration Credits: 1
MU 496 - Senior Seminar Credits: 2

Subtotal Specific Departmental Requirements - Credits: 49

Additional Requirements:

Students must present a half recital of at least 30 minutes duration during the junior year.

Total Major Requirements - Credits: 49

Free Electives (variable)

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - CREDITS: 120

Note to transfer and former students: If you have taken any of your major requirements and received a different number of credits than listed above, you may need to complete additional major credit requirements.