BA in Contemporary Music
The BA in Contemporary Music requires 120 credits, consisting of 36 credits in the liberal arts core, 54 credits in major requirements, 22 credits in designated electives, and 8 credits in unrestricted electives. The program of study is provided as follows:
Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 36 credits
For details regarding the Liberal Arts Core Requirements, refer to the Liberal Arts Core Requirements section of the course catalog.
Major Requirements: 54 credits
MUSI 1001 Musicianship Skills (2 credits)
MUSI 1011 Diatonic/Tonal Theory (4 credits)
MUSI 1030 Analog Music Technology (2 credits)
MUSI 1031 Digital Music Technology (2 credits)
MUSI 2012 Chromatic and Jazz Theory (4 credits)
MUSI 2020 Western Music Survey (4 credits)
MUSI 3012 Acoustics and Tuning Systems (4 credits)
MUSI 3020 Jazz and Popular Music Survey (4 credits)
MUSI 3021 World Music Survey (4 credits)
MUSI 3036 Recording Techniques I (4 credits)
MUSI 3037 Recording Techniques II (4 credits)
MUSI 4064 Music Business (4 credits)
MUSI 4071 Senior Practicum (2 credits)
Designated Electives: 22 credits
- Complete a minimum of 12 credits of ensembles (MUSI 1051 and MUSI 3051) belonging to each of two categories. The two categories are Western Music Ensembles and World Music Ensembles. Western Music Ensembles include Rock Ensemble, Funk/R&B Ensemble, Metal Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Improvisation Ensemble, Electroacoustic Ensemble, and Acoustic Americana Ensemble. World Music Ensembles include African Drum Ensemble, Celtic Ensemble, Mariachi Ensemble, Gamelan Ensemble, and Mideast/Balkan Ensemble. Additional ensembles may be offered from semester to semester
- Complete a minimum of 10 credits, choosing from private instruction (MUSI 1041-MUSI 1049 and MUSI 3041-MUSI 3049), or small group instruction (MUSI 1021 and MUSI 2021), and Composition or Songwriting Workshops (MUSI 3015 and 3016).
Unrestricted Electives: 8 credits
See the Academic Catalog for complete course information.
B.A. in Contemporary Music Program Data
