Bachelor of Music (General)

Students who enter the Bachelor of Music program begin their studies in the General Program.  After their first two years, students select the area in which their interests and abilities are strongest. Some may choose to stay in the General Program, which offers the most course flexibility in years 3 and 4.

First Year  
MUSC 1070 Introduction to the History of Music 3
MUSC 1080 History of Music 2 3
MUSC 1110 Music Theory 1 3
MUSC 1120 Music Theory 2 3
MUSC 1180 Ensemble 2 2
MUSC 1190 Ensemble 2
MUSC 1380 Basic Musical Skills 1 2
MUSC 1390 Basic Musical Skills 2 2
MUSC 1400 Major Practical Study 6
MUSC 3230 Acoustics of Music 3
ENGL 1310 English 3
Total Credit Hours
 32
Second Year  
MUSC 2070 History of Music 3 3
MUSC 2080 History of Music 4 3
MUSC 2110 Music Theory 3 3
MUSC 2120 Music Theory 4 3
MUSC 2180 Ensemble 2
MUSC 2190 Ensemble 2
MUSC 2380 Basic Musical Skills 3 2
MUSC 2390 Basic Musical Skills 4 2
MUSC 2400 Major Practical Study 6
Non-Music elective 6
Total Credit Hours
 32
Third Year  
MUSC 3180 Ensemble 2
MUSC 3190 Ensemble 2
MUSC 3470 Major Practical Study 6
MUSC 3960 Music of the 20th Century 1 3
MUSC 3970 Music of the 20th Century 2 3
Music History elective 3
Music Theory elective 3
Music or non-music elective 3
Non-Music electives 6
 Total Credit Hours 31
Fourth Year  
MUSC 4180 Ensemble 2
MUSC 4190 Ensemble 2
MUSC 4470 Major Practical Study
or
MUSC 4160 Major Practical Study

6
or
3
Music electives (12 if MUSC 4160 is elected) 9
Music or Non-Music Electives 6
Non-Music Electives 6
Total Credit Hours 31