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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music, Jazz Emphasis, B.A.


B.A. in Music


As a music major, a student concentrates in one of six emphases: performance, performance/musicology, composition, jazz, music technology or music education. These emphases range from 56 to 86 credits. A grade of “C” or better in any course counts toward the major, except where otherwise specified. All music majors, regardless of emphasis, take the following courses:

Select one course: 3 Credits


Note:


Students planning graduate work are strongly recommended to complete the study of a language pertinent to their area of research through the 202 level.

Proficiency in Keyboard Skills


All students must pass a proficiency test, at each level, in keyboard skills or take four semesters of keyboard skills classes consisting of:

Note:


A grade of “B” or better is required in MUSC 179 . Students will be placed at the appropriate level. [4]

Total: 54 Credits


Note:


In addition to the core requirements, students must complete the requirements for one of the following emphases:

Jazz Emphasis


Applied Music:


Select one course: 2-3 Credits


Additional Information:


The following courses are to be taken in place of the core requirements of MUSC 225  and MUSC 226 :

Select one course: 3 Credits


Note:


All students must complete a junior and a senior recital. Note: The jazz emphasis is available only for instrumentalists, not for vocalists.