Music Performance: Instrumental, B.M.

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Bachelor of Music Degree

Admission to music study as a major is by audition only. Requirements vary from degree to degree and instrument to instrument. See the AU Music Handbook for details. All prospective music majors, including transfers, must successfully complete the following in addition to all other AU entrance requirements: (1) Audition application (including an essay and two recommendations), (2) Performance for and interview with a committee of AU music faculty, (3) Theory placement test (incoming freshmen), (4) Music sight reading test. Auditionees may be admitted unconditionally, admitted with specific conditions, or denied admission.

Incoming freshmen and transfers who are denied admission may re-audition on any regular audition day prior to May 1 of the year in which they intend to begin study at AU. Those who have not passed the audition by May 1 and who still wish to study music at AU must do the following: (1) Enroll in the theory class determined by the theory placement test, (2) Enroll in the most basic level of applied instruction offered for their primary instrument; (3) Enroll in the major ensemble required for their major and instrument if they are qualified, (4) Re-audition on a regularly scheduled audition day during the fall semester of their freshman year or first semester as a transfer student. Students who are not accepted for music study at this point will not be allowed to enroll in classes intended specifically for music majors.

Recommended Course Sequence

The Bachelor of Music degree in Performance is designed for students who wish to focus their career on performance and private teaching. This degree requires intensive study in individual and ensemble performance and supporting music courses. It provides excellent preparation for graduate study in music.

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and specified electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

Major Applied Area 16 Cr. Hrs.
Minor Applied Area 2 Cr. Hrs.
Primary Ensemble 8 Cr. Hrs.
Secondary Ensemble 4 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 090 - Recital Hour 0 Cr. Hrs. (7 semesters)
MUS 215 - Introduction to Music Technology 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 316 - Studio Pedagogy 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 317 - Basic Conducting 2 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 101 - Theory and Musicianship I 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 103 - Theory and Musicianship II 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 201 - Theory and Musicianship III 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 203 - Theory and Musicianship IV 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 301 - Theory and Musicianship V 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 303 - Counterpoint 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 326 - Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Literature 3 Cr. Hrs.
or
MUH 327 - Guitar Literature and Pedagogy 3 Cr. Hrs.
or
MUH 410 - Piano Literature 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 370 - Music History I 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 371 - Music History II 3 Cr. Hrs.
Non-applied music electives 9 Cr. Hrs.

Choose One:

MUH 210 - Musical Masterworks: Listening for Musicians 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 211 - Survey of World Music 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 212 - History of Jazz 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 213 - Survey of American Popular Music 3 Cr. Hrs.

Recitals:

MUR 300 - Junior Recital with Accompanist 0 Cr. Hrs.
OR
MUR 301 - Junior Recital without Accompanist 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUR 400 - Senior Recital with Accompanist 0 Cr. Hrs.
OR
MUR 401 - Senior Recital without Accompanist 0 Cr. Hrs.

Note

Other courses include the general education requirements of the University and 17-19 hours of electives. All music majors are required to comply with the policies and procedures itemized in the Music Handbook, including the keyboard proficiency exam.

Degree Requirements

First Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Primary Applied 2 Cr. Hrs.
Sec. Applied 1 Cr. Hrs.
Primary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 090 - Recital Hour 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 101 - Theory and Musicianship I 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 101 - Composition and Communication I 3 Cr. Hrs.
MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
Higher
FYE 101 - Journey 1 - Foundations for the Journey 1 Cr. Hrs.
Natural Science 3 Cr. Hrs.

Second Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Primary Applied 2 Cr. Hrs.
Sec. Applied 1 Cr. Hrs.
Primary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 090 - Recital Hour 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 103 - Theory and Musicianship II 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 102 - Composition and Communication II 3 Cr. Hrs.
Natural Science (Lab) 4 Cr. Hrs.

Choose One:

HIS 161 - United States History 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
HIS 162 - United States History 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
HIS 181 - Foundations of the Modern World 3 Cr. Hrs.
HIS 182 - The Modern World 3 Cr. Hrs.

Third Semester (19 Cr. Hrs.)

Primary Applied 2 Cr. Hrs.
Primary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
Secondary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 090 - Recital Hour 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 201 - Theory and Musicianship III 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 215 - Introduction to Music Technology 3 Cr. Hrs.
One of 210-213 3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
Literature 3 Cr. Hrs.

Fourth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Primary Applied 2 Cr. Hrs.
Primary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
Secondary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 090 - Recital Hour 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 203 - Theory and Musicianship IV 3 Cr. Hrs.
FA 200 - Experiencing the Arts 3 Cr. Hrs.
Electives 6 Cr. Hrs.

Fifth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Primary Applied 2 Cr. Hrs.
Primary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
Secondary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 090 - Recital Hour 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 301 - Theory and Musicianship V 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 370 - Music History I 3 Cr. Hrs.
Foreign Language 101 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 317 - Basic Conducting 2 Cr. Hrs.

Sixth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Primary Applied 2 Cr. Hrs.
Primary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
Secondary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 090 - Recital Hour 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 371 - Music History II 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUR 300 - Junior Recital with Accompanist 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 303 - Counterpoint 3 Cr. Hrs.
Foreign Language 102 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 105 - Introduction to the Bible 3 Cr. Hrs.
Non-Music Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.

Seventh Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Primary Applied 2 Cr. Hrs.
Primary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 090 - Recital Hour 0 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 305 - Christian Worldview and Contemporary Application 3 Cr. Hrs.
Social Science 3 Cr. Hrs.

Choose One:

MUH 326 - Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Literature 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 327 - Guitar Literature and Pedagogy 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 410 - Piano Literature 3 Cr. Hrs.

Eighth Semester (14-16 Cr. Hrs.)

Primary Applied 2 Cr. Hrs.
Primary Ensemble 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUR 400 - Senior Recital with Accompanist 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 316 - Studio Pedagogy 3 Cr. Hrs.
Electives 4-6 Cr. Hrs.
KIN 135 - Lifetime Wellness 2 Cr. Hrs.