Music, Piano Performance, BM

Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance 

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 Performing Arts 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 Performing Arts 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

College of Arts & Sciences Requirement

Music Core

Applied Music and Performance Courses 

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Completion of 400 level required prior to graduation.

Additional Required Music Courses 

Music Electives

Recommended Sequence

If placed into Intro to Music Theory

If placed into Theory & Musicianship I

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Not counted in degree program total; required or excused per placement audition/test.

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Completion of both MUSIC 154 & 155 satisfies a General Education Arts requirement. Completion of MUSIC 155 also satisfies the requirement for a U.S. Perspectives course.

ALL

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EVEN Years

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ODD Years

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Students should fulfill General Education Civic Literacy & Global Perspectives requirements through General Education Social Science and/or Humanities courses.