Music, Piano Performance, BM
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance (C50100BM)
More on the Music, Piano Performance major
This program of study is designed to offer students a professional degree in music. Core coursework includes classes in music theory and musicianship, music history, keyboard skills, applied lessons, and participation in major ensembles. The Bachelor of Music program includes intensive private study in piano performance in preparation for a performing or private teaching career or as preparation for further study at the graduate level.
Requirements for Admission
Students wishing to major in music must complete the standard undergraduate application for admission and return it to the Office of Admissions. A student cannot be formally admitted to the School of Music until admitted to the University.
To be accepted as a music major, both freshmen and transfer students must successfully complete an audition on their major applied instrument, complete The Undergraduate Placement Examination in Music Theory, and be evaluated in keyboard skills.
The following information has official approval of The School of Music and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Requirements
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements * | 34 | |
| Music Core | 32 | |
| Applied Music and Performance Courses | 41 | |
| Additional Required Music Courses | 10 | |
| Music Electives | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements.
Recommended General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major. | ||
| Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations. | ||
| Academic Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
| Music Literature I | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
| Diversity | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
| Music Literature II | ||
Global Diversity | ||
| Integrated and Applied Learning | 2 | |
Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
Capstone | ||
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
College of Arts & Sciences Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students must also complete a minimum of 40 credits (excluding workshops) consisting of either: | ||
Upper-level (300/400) courses both in and outside of the student’s major; | ||
or other courses outside the major department approved by the student’s major department chair (permission should be obtained prior to enrollment); these may not include workshops | ||
Music Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC 101 | Introduction to Music Theory 1 | |
| MUSIC 104 | Class Piano I 1 | |
| MUSIC 105 | Class Piano II 1 | |
| MUSIC 106 | Music Orientation | 0 |
| MUSIC 121 | Theory and Musicianship I | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 | Theory and Musicianship II | 4 |
| MUSIC 154 | Music Literature I | 2 |
| MUSIC 155 | Music Literature II | 2 |
| MUSIC 221 | Theory and Musicianship III | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 | Theory and Musicianship IV | 4 |
| MUSIC 261 | Keyboard Harmony I | 2 |
| MUSIC 262 | Keyboard Harmony II | 2 |
| MUSIC 351 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUSIC 352 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUSIC 453 | Music Software Survey and Use | 2 |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
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Not counted in degree program total; required or excused per placement audition/test
Applied Music and Performance Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC 157 | School of Music Performance Seminar (eight semesters) | 0 |
| MUSIC 457 | Senior Recital (full chamber music recital) | 0 |
| musen:xxx | Chamber Music Ensemble | 1 |
| Complete eight credits of each of the following: | 40 | |
| MUSEN 114 | Keyboard Ensemble | |
| MUSAP 125 | Piano | |
| MUSAP 225 | Piano | |
| MUSAP 325 | Piano | |
| MUSAP 425 | Piano 1 | |
| Total Hours | 41 | |
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Completion of 400 level required prior to graduation.
Additional Required Music Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC 271 | Piano Pedagogy & Literature I | 2 |
| MUSIC 272 | Piano Pedagogy & Literature II | 2 |
| MUSIC 361 | Conducting | 2 |
| MUSIC 371 | Analytical Techniques | 2 |
| MUSIC 471 | Counterpoint | 2-3 |
| or MUSIC 353 | Electronic Music | |
| Total Hours | 10-11 | |
Music Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three credits: | 3 | |
| MUSIC:xxx | ||
| The following courses do not satisfy this requirement: | ||
| MUSIC 101 | Introduction to Music Theory | |
| MUSIC 104 | Class Piano I | |
| MUSIC 105 | Class Piano II | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Recommended Sequence
If placed into Intro to Music Theory
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MUSIC 157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP 125 | Piano | 2-4 |
| MUSEN 114 | Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 106 | Music Orientation | 0 |
| MUSIC 101 | Introduction to Music Theory 1 | 2 |
| MUSIC 154 | Music Literature I | 2 |
| Writing Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 13-15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSIC 157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP 125 | Piano | 2-4 |
| MUEN 114 | ||
| MUSIC 121 | Theory and Musicianship I | 4 |
| MUSIC 155 | Music Literature II | 2 |
| ENGL 112 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Speaking Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 14-16 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MUSIC 122 | Theory and Musicianship II | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 31-35 | |
If placed into Theory & Musicianship I
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MUSIC 157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP 125 | Piano | 2-4 |
| MUSEN 114 | Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 106 | Music Orientation | 0 |
| MUSIC 121 | Theory and Musicianship I | 4 |
| MUSIC 154 | Music Literature I | 2 |
| Writing Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSIC 157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP 125 | Piano | 2-4 |
| MUSEN 114 | Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 122 | Theory and Musicianship II | 4 |
| MUSIC 155 | Music Literature II | 2 |
| ENGL 112 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Speaking Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Total Hours | 30-34 | |
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Not counted in degree program total; required or excused per placement audition/test.
ALL
| 2nd Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MUSIC 157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP 225 | Piano | 2-4 |
| MUSEN 114 | Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 221 | Theory and Musicianship III | 4 |
| MUSIC 261 | Keyboard Harmony I | 2 |
| MUSIC 351 | Music History I | 3 |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSIC 157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP 225 | Piano | 2-4 |
| MUSEN 114 | Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 222 | Theory and Musicianship IV | 4 |
| MUSIC 262 | Keyboard Harmony II | 2 |
| MUSIC 352 | Music History II | 3 |
| Natural Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MUSIC 157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP 325 | Piano | 2-4 |
| MUSEN 114 | Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 371 | Analytical Techniques | 2 |
| MUSIC 271 | Piano Pedagogy & Literature I 1 | |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 11-13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSIC 157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP 325 | Piano | 2-4 |
| MUSEN 114 | Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 272 | Piano Pedagogy & Literature II 2 | |
| MUSIC 261 | Keyboard Harmony I | 2 |
| MUSIC 471 or MUSIC 353 | Counterpoint or Electronic Music | 2-3 |
| Natural Science with Lab Requirement | 4 | |
| Hours | 11-14 | |
| 4th Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MUSIC 157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP 425 | Piano | 2-4 |
| MUSEN 114 | Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSEN:xxx | Chamber Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 271 | Piano Pedagogy & Literature I 1 | 2 |
| MUSIC 453 | Music Software Survey and Use | 2 |
| Arts/Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 11-13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSIC 157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSIC 457 | Senior Recital | 0 |
| MUSAP 425 | Piano | 2-4 |
| MUSEN 114 | Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 272 | Piano Pedagogy & Literature II 2 | 2 |
| MUSIC:xxx | Music Electives | 3 |
| Integrated and Applied Learning Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 11-13 | |
| Total Hours | 74-87 | |
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