Academics: Degree Requirements
Summary
of Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Concentration
in Music
- Completion
of the College
Requirements
- Music
Theory: MUR 111, 112, 211, 212
- Musicianship:
MUR 109 (if needed), 113, 114, 115
Music concentrators normally begin their musicianship work with MUR 113. At the discretion of the faculty member supervising musicianship courses, a student can be directed to begin with another course.
- Music
History: MUR 221, 222, 223, 224
- Ensemble:
participation in one or more faculty-directed ensembles sponsored by the College Music Department: Men's Glee Club, Women's Glee Club, Chamber Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Gamelan.
Concentrators are encouraged to participate in one or more ensembles beyond the minimum requirement, although no more than 8 credits can be applied toward the degree. Concentrators can also participate in Gospel Choir and/or Chamber Ensembles, but neither of those ensembles will count toward fulfillment of the ensemble requirement.
- Private
Instruction: Studio instruction at the Eastman School of Music.
Minimum standards of proficiency are established by the various Eastman departments, and B.A. concentrators are strongly encouraged to continue their private study beyond the required number of semesters. No more than 16 credits can be applied toward the degree.
- Music
Electives: Credits may be chosen from any MUR course numbered 120 or higher and/or Eastman courses numbered 200 or higher (except Eastman MHS 421-6). Unless stated otherwise in the requirements for the track, no ensemble or private instruction credits may be included.
- Keyboard Skills: students must demonstrate keyboard facility prior to graduation either by completing MUR 116 and 117, or by passing the equivalent proficiency test for each course.
Minimum
Graduation Requirement: 128 hours
Note: Music concentrators must maintain a 2.0 average in the theory and history courses. No one will be admitted to the major until he or she has completed one semester of music history and has completed, or is concurrently enrolled in, MUR 211.
Click here to download a PDF version of the degree requirements.
Click here to download a PDF version of the old (pre-2006) degree requirements.
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Requirements
for the Major
A concentration in music (54-66 credits) will include these core requirements:
- Music
Theory - 16 credits; MUR 111, 112, 211, 212
- Musicianship
- 2-6 credits; MUR 109, 113, 114, 115
- Music
History - 20 credits; MUR 221, 222, 223, 224
- Keyboard Skills- 2 credits; MUR 116, 117
Basic Track: core requirements plus 4 semesters studio lessons, 4 semesters ensemble, 8 elective credits (not lessons or ensembles). 61 credits total.
Composition Track: core requirements plus 4 semesters studio lessons or composition instruction, 4 semesters ensembles, and 12 credits of composition and/or theory electives. 65 credits total. Entrance threshold: portfolio of compositions. Capstone: recital of compositions.
Conducting Track: core requirements plus 4 semesters of studio lessons, 6 semesters ensembles, 6CND211 and 212, and 12 credits of conducting electives. 71 credits total. Entrance threshold: audition for conducting faculty. Capstone: conduct an ensemble performance.
History/Theory Track: core requirements plus 2 semesters of studio lessons, 4 semesters ensembles, and 12 credits of electives in history and/or theory. 61 credits total. Entrance threshold: minimum 3.0 GPA in required music history and theory courses. Capstone: analytical or research paper.
Music in World Cultures Track: core requirements plus 2 semesters of studio lessons, 2 semesters world music ensemble, 2 semesters of ensemble of student's choice, MUR 121 (or equivalent 6MHS course), Intro to Ethnomusicology, and 4 elective credits of anthropologically-oriented courses. 61 credits total. Entrance threshold: completion of World Musics with B or better. Capstone: field study project or senior essay.
Musical Theater Track: core requirements plus 4 semesters studio voice lessons, 2 semesters ensembles, MUR 133, 233, 135, and 4 credits of electives. 67 credits total. Entrance threshold: admission into MUR 133. Capstone: senior recital or musical theater performance.
Performance Track: core requirements plus at least 6 semesters (16 credits) studio lessons, 6 semesters ensembles, and 8 elective credits which may include additional studio instruction and ensembles. 71 credits total. Entrance threshold: qualification for 4 credit lessons, support of ESM studio instructor, audition at end of freshman year for ESM instructor and College Music Department track advisor. Capstone: senior recital.
Popular Music/Jazz Track: core requirements plus 2 semesters studio instruction, 4 semesters ensembles, and 12 elective credits in popular music courses. 61 credits total. Entrance threshold: minimum 3.0 GPA in required theory and history courses.
In
accordance with University policy, no more than 80 credit hours may
be taken in a student's concentration. Although the requirements
of the concentration in music can be met in three years, any student
who is considering a music concentration is urged to begin the Music
Theory sequence in the fall semester of the freshman year. The theory
placement exam is given during summer orientation. Students with
limited background in music who do not qualify for MUR
111 (Theory I) will be asked to enroll in MUR
110 (Introduction to Music Theory) during the freshman year.
For more complete information concerning the tracks within a music concentration, please download a PDF version of these requirements.
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Requirements
for the Minor
28 credit are required, with 8 of those credits specifically designated:
- Music
Theory - 4 credits; MUR
111
- Introduction
to Music History: Style and Genre - 4 credits; MUR
134
The remaining 20 credits are to be chosen from among MUR courses numbered 120 or higher, and/or ESM courses numbered 200 or higher. No more than 8 credits of the credits can be derived from studio instruction or ensembles.
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