Music, BS or BA

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The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Music degree provides the groundwork in musical arts without a specialization. The curriculum equips students with a foundation in creativity, music theory, aural training, music culture, individual music coaching, and a cooperative ensemble performing experience. The BA/BS in Music allows a student the opportunity for exploration of other academic disciplines or a concentration within the Music program.

Requirements for the BA or BS in Music

All BA/BS majors must:

1.

Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements.

2.

Pass all sequential music theory and aural skills courses with a grade of C or better to continue.

3.

All music majors taking applied lessons (MUP 190-490) are required to perform before a jury at the end of fall-spring terms.

4.

Maintain a 2.75 GPA in music courses.

5.

Pass ten terms of the 0-credit, P/NP MUS 165 - Friday Music Showcase . For transfer students, take MUS 165 - Friday Music Showcase for the number of terms left to complete degree at SOU or transfer equivalent.

Courses

(53 credits)

MUP 190 - Applied Music 2 or 4 credits each (2 credits per term, 6 credits required)
MUS 165 - Friday Music Showcase 0 credits (ten terms)
MUS 121 - Music Theory 1 3 credits
MUS 122 - Music Theory 2 3 credits
MUS 123 - Music Theory 3 3 credits
MUS 124 - Aural Skills 1 1 credit
MUS 125 - Aural Skills 2 1 credit
MUS 126 - Aural Skills 3 1 credit
MUS 221 - Music Theory 4 3 credits
MUS 222 - Music Theory 5 3 credits
MUS 223 - Music Theory 6 3 credits
MUS 224 - Aural Skills 4 1 credit
MUS 225 - Aural Skills 5 1 credit
MUS 226 - Aural Skills 6 1 credit
MUS 292 - Keyboard Skills 1 credit (3 credits required)
MUS 360 - Music History 1 3 credits
MUS 361 - Music History 2 3 credits
MUS 362 - Music History 3 3 credits
MUS 400 - Capstone/Entrepreneurship 2 credits

Large Ensemble

Select 6 credits from MUS 351 , MUS 389 , MUS 394 , MUS 395 , MUS 396 , MUS 397 , MUS 398 . (A maximum of 6 credits of MUS 351 will be counted toward Large Ensemble).

Upper Division Music Elective

At least 3 credits from any 300/400 level MUP or MUS class.