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Dec 12, 2025
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2025-2026 Catalog
Music, BA or BS
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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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of a BA/BS in Music, graduates are able to:
- Construct a repertoire list of works they have performed, conducted, composed, arranged and/or produced.
- Develop a biography that reflects the student professionally at the conclusion of their degree program at SOU.
- Generate at least one press release for a past or future event: recital, concert, record release, composition premiere, etc.
- Design a professional music resume.
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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. Performance Requirement
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. All BA/BS in Music students must complete one of the following approved certificates:
*In DegreeWorks, the student’s chosen certificate will be tracked as both a stand-alone certificate and a concentration within the major. Ensemble
Select 6 credits from MUS 351 , MUS 384 , MUS 385 , MUS 386 , MUS 387 , MUS 388 , MUS 391 , MUS 393 , MUS 394 , MUS 395 , MUS 396 , MUS 397 , MUS 398 . |
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