Programs of Study (BA Music)Programs of Study (BA Music)
The Bachelor of Arts in Music
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music is offered for the purpose of training qualified students whose career goals include performance, teaching, or church music. A broad and thorough foundation is provided in music theory and music history and literature. Artistic achievement is stressed in the student’s major applied area through the development of performance skills and general musicianship. Through participation in various types of ensembles, the student develops ensemble skills and is given a number of performance opportunities. In addition, the student is exposed to a broad spectrum of musical styles and forms. The degree is offered with a choice of concentrations: Vocal Performance, Piano or Organ Performance, or Instrumental Performance.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJORS
- An audition and admission interview with the music faculty will be scheduled prior to the first semester registration. Early audition during the senior year of high school is preferable. However, placement interviews and auditions will be held during New Student Orientation when arranged with the music faculty in advance. For specific information concerning interviews, auditions, repertoire, scholarships or department requirements, contact the Music Department in writing or call the Music Faculty (706-245-7226 or 800-860-8800).
- Students who wish to be considered for a music scholarship must complete the audition my March 31st. (See the Financial Aid section of this catalog for specific information on music scholarships.)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJORS
- Complete an audition in the primary and secondary applied music areas, for the purpose of classification.
- Take a written placement test in music theory. Any student scoring below 75% will be required to complete appropriate sections of a programmed text in music fundamentals and/or complete appropriate music fundamentals exercises at the computer as required by the instructor.
- Complete a minimum of 128 semester hours for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music, depending on the particular emphasis.
- Maintain a minimum grade of a “B” in applied music courses and a minimum grade of a “C” in all other music courses. If a student scores lower in either area, he or she is placed on probation and allowed one semester to rectify the situation.
- Perform in Music Seminar and Music Department Student Recitals as scheduled (refer to section on recitals for specific requirements).
- Perform a final exam jury in each applied music course for which the student has registered (refer to section on juries for specific requirements).
- Pass a piano proficiency exam. Students should be able to demonstrate facility in the following areas: sight-reading, technique (scales, arpeggios & chord progressions), transposition, harmonization of a melody and score reading. The music faculty recommends that the proficiency exam be taken after four semesters of piano study. Students who fail the exam initially may have two opportunities to retake.
BASIC CORE CURRICULUM: 48 hours
MAJOR LOWER & UPPER LEVEL COURSES
| MU 140, 141,240, 241(Music Theory I, II, III, IV) |
12hrs. |
| MU 142, 143, 242, 243 (Sight Singing & Ear Training) |
4hrs. |
| MU 220, 230 (Music History & Literature I, II) |
6hrs. |
| MU 401, 402 (Choral Conducting & Instrumental Conducting) |
4hrs. |
| MU 340 (Counterpoint) |
2hrs. |
| MU 350 Orchestration & Arranging |
1hr. |
| MU 490 (Music Ministry) |
2hrs. |
| MU 495 (Senior Recital) |
1hr. |
| Applied Music (Primary Instrument, 16 hours; Secondary Instrument, 4 hours) |
20 hrs. |
| Large Ensemble (College Chorale or Instrumental Ensemble*) |
8 hrs. |
| Small Ensemble* |
1-3hrs. |
| MU 330 Vocal Literature**(Opera & Art Song) |
3hrs. |
| MU 470 Vocal Pedagogy** |
3hrs. |
| MU 325***(Piano Literature) |
3hrs. |
| MU 460***(Piano Pedagogy) |
3hrs. |
| FR 112, 213 (Elementary French I & II) |
8hrs. |
| General Electives* |
0-6hrs. |
TOTAL HOURS IN MAJOR, DEPENDING ON EMPHASIS: 128
*Vocal Performance Majors may count Musical Theatre as 1 Large Ensemble credit.
**Vocal Perfromance Emphasis
***Piano Performance Emphasis
ADDITIONAL MUSIC REQUIREMENTS: Music Seminar (MU 099), Recital Attendance, and Recital Performance.Enrollment and attendance in Music Seminar is required each semester the student is enrolled in applied music.The number of seminars and recitals is determined by the Music Faculty with regard to the number of events and Cultural Awareness Concerts scheduled for the semester. UNAVOIDABLE job or class conflicts must be excused in writing by the Music Faculty.
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