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Music Program Requirements
The Conservatory of Music at Baldwin-Wallace is an artistic community within a liberal arts college, in which the lives of students of all ages are transformed in pursuit of personal and professional excellence through the humanizing discipline of music study, creation, performance and pedagogy.
Founded in 1899 by organist and Bach scholar Albert Riemenschneider, the Conservatory offers a professional music program enhanced by a liberal arts curriculum. Students are expected to meet rigorous academic and musical standards and to attain a high level of accomplishment. The Conservatory provides a learning environment small enough for individual attention but large enough for true professionalism. It also provides a home for the internationally known Riemenschneider Bach Institute, the Jones Library, the Outreach Department with its Preparatory/Adult Education Program, and the Cleveland Music Therapy Consortium. The Conservatory is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music and offers the following degrees:
· Bachelor of Music (BM): Performance, Music Theatre, History and Literature, Theory,
Composition, Music Therapy
· Bachelor of Music Education (BME)
· Bachelor of Arts (BA)
The Conservatory of Music degree programs are designed for those with outstanding talent and a desire to pursue music as a profession or advanced study at the graduate level. Double majors and/or double-degree programs may be pursued in consultation with the Assistant Director and usually require additional semesters of study. An emphasis in Arts Management or Jazz Studies is available with any music major and may require additional semesters of study. Non-Conservatory students are encouraged to enroll in courses designed specifically for them or in applied study and ensembles by audition. (See course descriptions.)
Requirements for Graduation
In addition to completing successfully all course and non-course requirements for their specific degrees and majors, all Conservatory students must complete the following:
1. Performance attendance - Six semesters of at least 12 concerts per semester.
2. Departmental recitals - Mandatory during semesters of private-study enrollment.
3. Jury examinations - Number and timing determined by individual departments.
4. Piano proficiency - Secondary study required (for all non-piano primaries) every semester until requisite proficiency level is attained.
5. Ensemble participation - Number of semesters determined according to each major; particular ensemble assignments determined by audition on the primary instrument:
· Wind and percussion players- wind ensembles
· String players - orchestra
· Singers - choirs
· Guitarists- ensemble assignment determined according to secondary instrument or voice
· Piano performance majors - major ensemble during freshman year and Collaborative Piano
during remaining three years
· Organ performance majors - three years of major ensemble and one year of Collaborative
Piano
· Other majors with keyboard as primary instrument - ensemble assignment determined
according to secondary instrument or voice.
[Qualified students may participate in more than one ensemble.]
6. Sophomore review - Assessment of students' academic and musical progress; requirements determined according to each major. Not required for the BA in Music.
7. GPA of 3.0 in primary instrument in addition to the College requirement of an overall GPA of 2.0.
8. In accordance with College policy, a maximum of four credits of D grades in MUS courses. (Some majors have additional requirements; see specific curricular listings.)
The Bachelor of Music Degree
Majors may be taken in performance, music theatre, history and literature, theory, composition, or music therapy.
BM Performance: Instrumental (Strings/Winds- Percussion)
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Computer Code: MUSI
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Minimum Total Credits Required: 126.5/124.5
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Minimum Music Credits Required: 97.5/95.5
(* = Prerequisite Required, + = Placement Prerequisite, $ = Approval Required)
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MUS
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001
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Performance Attendance (6 semesters)
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0 credits
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MUS
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002
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Departmental Recital (8 semesters)
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0 credits
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MUS
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101F, 102F
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Primary Instrument1
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4,4 credits+
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MUS
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Secondary Instrument2
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4 credits+
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MUS
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106, 107
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Harmony 1, 2
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2,2 credits+
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MUS
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116, 117
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Solfege/Eurhythmics 1, 2
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2,2 credits+
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MUS
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170F
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Ensemble3
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8 credits+
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MUS
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201F, 202F
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Primary Instrument1
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4,4 credits*
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MUS
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206, 207
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Harmony 3, 4
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2,2 credits*
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MUS
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216, 217
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Solfege 3, 4
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2,2 credits*
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MUS
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221I
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Listening to Musics of the World
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2 credits
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MUS
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222I
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Music History & Literature 1
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3 credits*
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MUS
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260
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Instrumental Pedagogy (strings only)
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2 credits
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MUS
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270
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Chamber Music4
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6/4 credits+
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MUS
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291
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Intro to Conducting
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2 credits
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MUS
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293
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Instrumental Conducting
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2 credits*
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MUS
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301F, 302F
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Primary Instrument1
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4,4 credits*
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MUS
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303
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Partial Junior Recital
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0.5 credits$
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MUS
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306, 307
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Form & Analysis 1,2
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2,2 credits*
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MUS
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308
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18th Century Counterpoint
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2 credits*
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MUS
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313, 314
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Orchestration 1,2
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2,1 credits
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MUS
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321I, 322I
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Music History & Literature 2,3
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3,3 credits*
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MUS
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401F, 402F
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Primary Instrument1
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4,4 credits*
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MUS
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404
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Full Senior Recital
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1 credit$
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MUS
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ELE
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Music Electives5
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4/6 credits
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Minimum Liberal Arts Credits Required: 29
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ENG
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131
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Workshop in Exposition and Argument
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3 credits
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MTH
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136 or higher
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Applied College Mathematics
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3 credits
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LAS
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200
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Enduring Questions for an Intercultural World
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3 credits
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HPE
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Health and Physical Education
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2 credits
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Liberal Arts and Sciences electives6
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10 credits
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Foreign Language7
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8 credits
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1 Four credits per semester for 8 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer
than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 One credit per semester for 8 semesters.
4 Violin, viola, and cello students take a minimum of 6 credits of Chamber Music; string bass and harp students take a minimum of 2, and the balance in music electives. Wind players take a minimum of 4 credits. Guitar students substitute Guitar Ensemble for Chamber Music (6 credits); percussionists substitute Percussion Ensemble (4 credits).
5 Students who have earned 8 credits in required ensemble may count up to 2 additional credits toward the music elective requirement. At least 2 credits of music electives must be at the 300 level or higher.
6 Ten credits from any area(s) of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences; see www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information, and for more information about ENG, MTH, LAS, and HPE requirements. Please note that specific College core requirements for Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science courses, and a minor field of study do not apply to music majors.
7 A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language requirement. Students whose language requirement is reduced take the equivalent number of credit hours in other liberal arts courses.
BM Performance: Keyboard (Piano/Organ)
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Computer Code: MUSK
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Minimum Total Credits Required: 130.5/128.5
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Minimum Music Credits Required: 101.5/99.5
(* = Prerequisite Required, + = Placement Prerequisite, $ = Approval Required)
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MUS
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001
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Performance Attendance (6 semesters)
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0 credit
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MUS
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002
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Departmental Recital (8 semesters)
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0 credit
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MUS
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101F, 102F
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Primary Instrument1
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4,4 credits+
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MUS
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Secondary Instrument2
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4 credits+
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MUS
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106, 107
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Harmony 1, 2
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2,2 credits+
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MUS
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116, 117
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Solfege/Eurhythmics 1, 2
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2,2 credits+
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MUS
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170F
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Ensemble3
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2/6 credits+
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MUS
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181, 182
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Sight-Reading 1, 2
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1,1 credits
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MUS
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201F, 202F
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Primary Instrument1
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4,4 credits*
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MUS
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206, 207
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Harmony 3,4
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2,2 credits*
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MUS
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216, 217
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Solfege 3,4
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2,2 credits*
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MUS
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221I
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Listening to Musics of the World
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2 credits
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MUS
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222I
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Music History & Literature 1
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3 credits*
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MUS
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270
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Chamber Music4 (pianists only)
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2 credits+
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MUS
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281, 282
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Piano Pedagogy 1,2 (pianists only)
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2,2 credits
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MUS
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283
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Collaborative Piano5
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6/2 credits*
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MUS
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291
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Intro to Conducting
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2 credits
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MUS
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292 or 293
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Choral or Instrumental Conducting
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2 credits*
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MUS
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301F, 302F
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Primary Instrument1
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4, 4 credits*
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MUS
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303
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Partial Junior Recital
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0.5 credits$
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MUS
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306, 307
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Form & Analysis 1,2
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2,2 credits*
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MUS
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308
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18th Century Counterpoint
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2 credits*
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MUS
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313, 314
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Orchestration 1,2
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2,1 credits
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MUS
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321I, 322I
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Music History & Literature 2,3
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3,3 credits*
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MUS
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381, 382
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Piano Literature 1,2 (pianists only)
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2,2 credits
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MUS
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385
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Preparation for the Church Musician (organists only)
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2 credits
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MUS
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401F, 402F
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Primary Instrument1
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4,4 credits*
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MUS
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404
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Full Senior Recital
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1 credit$
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MUS
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408
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16th Century Counterpoint (organists only)
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2 credits
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MUS
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ELE
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Music Electives (pianists/organists)
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4/8 credits
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Minimum Liberal Arts Credits Required: 29
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ENG
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131
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Workshop in Exposition and Argument
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3 credits
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MTH
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136 or higher
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Applied College Mathematics
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3 credits
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LAS
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200
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Enduring Questions for an Intercultural World
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3 credits
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HPE
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Health and Physical Education
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2 credits
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Liberal Arts and Sciences electives6
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10 credits
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Foreign Language7
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8 credits
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1 Four credits per semester for 8 semesters. All piano primaries must pass Proficiency 4.
2 Secondary instrument for pianists is organ, harpsichord, voice, or an orchestral instrument. Organists take secondary piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 For pianists, participation in a major ensemble is required for 2 semesters during the freshman year. For organists, participation in a major ensemble is required for a total of 6 semesters.
4 One credit per semester for 2 semesters.
5 For pianists, one credit per semester for 6 semesters. For organists, one credit per semester for 2 semesters
6 Ten credits from any area(s) of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences; see www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information, and for more information about ENG, MTH, LAS, and HPE requirements. Please note that specific College core requirements for Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science courses, and a minor field of study do not apply to music majors.
7 A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language requirement. Students whose language requirement is reduced take the equivalent number of credit hours in other liberal arts courses.
BM Performance: Voice
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Computer Code: MUSV
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Minimum Total Credits Required: 131.5
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Minimum Music Credits Required: 94.5
(* = Prerequisite Required, + = Placement Prerequisite, $ = Approval Required)
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MUS
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001
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Performance Attendance (6 semesters)
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0 credit
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MUS
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002
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Departmental Recital (8 semesters)
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0 credit
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MUS
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101F, 102F
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Primary Instrument1
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3,3 credits+
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MUS
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Secondary Instrument2
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4 credits+
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MUS
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106, 107
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Harmony 1, 2
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2,2 credits+
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MUS
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116, 117
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Solfege/Eurhythmics 1, 2
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2,2 credits+
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MUS
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140
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Singers’ Phonetics
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1 credit
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MUS
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141
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Singers’ Diction 1
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1 credit*
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MUS
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147, 148
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Opera Workshop 1, 2
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1,1 credit
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MUS
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170F
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Ensemble3
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8 credits+
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MUS
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201F, 202F
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Primary Instrument1
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3,3 credits*
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MUS
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206, 207
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Harmony 3,4
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2,2 credits*
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MUS
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216, 217
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Solfege 3,4
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2,2 credits*
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MUS
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221I
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Listening to Musics of the World
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2 credits
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MUS
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222I
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Music History & Literature 1
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3 credits*
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MUS
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240, 241
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Singers' Diction 2,3
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1,1 credits*
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MUS
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247, 248
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Opera Workshop 3, 4
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1,1 credit*
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MUS
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291
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Intro to Conducting
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2 credits
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MUS
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301F, 302F
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Primary Instrument1
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3,3 credits*
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MUS
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303
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Partial Junior Recital
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0.5 credit$
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MUS
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306, 307
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Form & Analysis 1,2
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2,2 credits*
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MUS
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308
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18th Century Counterpoint
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2 credits*
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MUS
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321I, 322I
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Music History & Literature 2,3
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3,3 credits*
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MUS
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342, 343
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Vocal Literature 1,2
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2,2 credits
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MUS
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347, 348
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Opera Workshop 5, 6
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1,1 credit*
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MUS
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401F, 402F
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Primary Instrument1
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3,3 credits*
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MUS
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404
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Full Senior Recital
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1 credit$
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MUS
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442, 443
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Vocal Pedagogy 1,2
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2,1 credits
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MUS
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447
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Opera Workshop 7
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1 credit*
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MUS
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ELE
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Music Electives4
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4 credits*
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Minimum Liberal Arts Credits Required: 37
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ENG
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131
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Workshop in Exposition and Argument
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3 credits
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MTH
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136 or higher
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Applied College Mathematics
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3 credits
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LAS
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200
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Enduring Questions for an Intercultural World
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3 credits
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HPE
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Health and Physical Education
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2 credits
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Liberal Arts and Sciences electives5
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10 credits
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Foreign Language6
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16 credits
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1 Three credits per semester for 8 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 One credit per semester for 8 semesters.
4 Students who have earned 8 credits in required ensemble may count up to 2 additional credits toward the music elective requirement.
5 Ten credits from any area(s) of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences; see www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information, and for more information about ENG, MTH, LAS, and HPE requirements. Please note that specific College core requirements for Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science courses, and a minor field of study do not apply to music majors.
6 A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language requirement. Students take at least one year (8 credits) of German, French or Italian. Students with proficiency in any of the above languages must take the equivalent number of credits in other language courses.
BM Music Theatre
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Computer Code: MUSH
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Minimum Total Credits Required: 132
No more than four credits of D may be earned in MUS, THE, and HPE dance technique courses.
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Minimum Music Credits Required: 64.5
(* = Prerequisite Required, + = Placement Prerequisite, $ = Approval Required)
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MUS
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001
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Performance Attendance (6 semesters)
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0 credit
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MUS
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002
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Departmental Recital (8 semesters)
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0 credit
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MUS
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101F, 102F
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Primary Instrument1
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3,3 credits+
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MUS
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Secondary Instrument2
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4 credits+
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MUS
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106, 107
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Harmony 1, 2
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2,2 credits+
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MUS
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116, 117
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Solfege/Eurhythmics 1, 2
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2,2 credits+
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MUS
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140
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Singers’ Phonetics
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1 credit
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MUS
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145, 146
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Music Theatre Workshop 1, 2
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1,1 credit
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MUS
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170F
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Ensemble3
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6 credits+
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MUS
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201F, 202F
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Primary Instrument1
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3,3 credits*
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MUS
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206
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Harmony 3
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2 credits*
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MUS
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208
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Materials & Techniques of the Music Theatre Rep
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4 credits*
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MUS
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216
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Solfege 3
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2 credits*
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MUS
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221I
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Listening to Musics of the World
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2 credits
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MUS
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245, 246
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Music Theatre Workshop 3, 4
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1,1 credit*
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MUS
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301F, 302F
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Primary Instrument1
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3,3 credits*
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MUS
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303
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Partial Junior Recital4
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0.5 credit$
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MUS
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327I
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History of Opera
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2 credits
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MUS
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345, 346
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Music Theatre Workshop 5, 6
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1,1 credit*
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MUS
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401F, 402F
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Primary Instrument1
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3,3 credits*
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MUS
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404
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Full Senior Recital5
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1 credit$
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MUS
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445, 446
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Music Theatre Workshop 7, 8
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1,1 credit*
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Minimum Theatre Credits Required: 18
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THE
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162F
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Backstage Experience
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1 credit
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THE
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180F
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Stagecraft
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3 credits
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THE
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191IF or 291F
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Theatre Lit.
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3 credits
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THE
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288IF or 289IF
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Theatre History
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3 credits
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THE
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272
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Acting
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3 credits*
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THE
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284
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Stage Makeup
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2 credits*
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THE
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372
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Building a Character
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3 credits*
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Minimum Dance Credits Required: 19.0
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HPE
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120W
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Ballet I Practicum
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1 credit
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HPE
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121W
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Jazz I Practicum
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1 credit
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HPE
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122W
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Modern I Practicum
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1 credit
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HPE
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123W
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Tap I Practicum
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1 credit
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DAN
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220
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Ballet II Practicum
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1 credit*
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DAN
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221
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Jazz II Practicum
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1 credit*
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DAN
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222
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Modern II Practicum
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1 credit*
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DAN
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223
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Tap II Practicum
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1 credit*
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DAN
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320
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Ballet III Practicum
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1 credit*
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DAN
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321
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Jazz III Practicum
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1 credit*
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DAN
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322
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Modern III Practicum
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1 credit*
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DAN
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323
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Tap III Practicum
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1 credit*
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DAN
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331F
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Improv and Choreography
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3 credits
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DAN
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420
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Ballet IV Practicum
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1 credit*
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DAN
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421
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Jazz IV Practicum
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1 credit*
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DAN
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422
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Modern IV Practicum
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1 credit*
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DAN
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423
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Tap IV Practicum
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1 credit*
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Minimum General Studies Credits Required: 30.5
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ENG
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131
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Workshop in Exposition and Argument
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3 credits
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MTH
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136 or higher
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Applied College Mathematics
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3 credits
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LAS
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200
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Enduring Questions for an Intercultural World
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3 credits
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HPE
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110W
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Personal Wellness
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.5 credit
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Liberal Arts and Sciences electives6
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13 credits
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Foreign Language7
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8 credits
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1 Three credits per semester for 8 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 One credit per semester for 6 semesters. May be taken as elective in additional semesters.
4 Half-length recital of art music required.
5 Must include singing, dancing, and drama.
6 Thirteen credits from any area(s) of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences; see www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information, and for more information about ENG, MTH, LAS, and HPE requirements. Please note that specific College core requirements for Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science courses, and a minor field of study do not apply to music majors.
7 A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language requirement. Students whose language requirement is reduced take the equivalent number of credit hours in other liberal arts courses.
BM History and Literature
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Computer Code: MUSL
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Minimum Total Credits Required: 128.5
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Minimum Music Credits Required: 91.5
(* = Prerequisite Required, + = Placement Prerequisite, $ = Approval Required)
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MUS
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001
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Performance Attendance (6 semesters)
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0 credit
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MUS
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002
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Departmental Recital (8 semesters)
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0 credit
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MUS
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101F, 102F
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Primary Instrument1
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3,3 credits+
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MUS
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Secondary Instrument2
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4 credits+
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MUS
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106, 107
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Harmony 1, 2
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2,2 credits+
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MUS
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116, 117
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Solfege/Eurhythmics 1, 2
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2,2 credits+
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MUS
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170F
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Ensemble3
|
8 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
201F, 202F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
206, 207
|
Harmony 3, 4
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
216, 217
|
Solfege 3, 4
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
221I
|
Listening to Musics of the World
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
222I
|
Music History & Literature 1
|
3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
291
|
Intro to Conducting
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
292 or 293
|
Vocal or Instrumental Conducting
|
2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
301F, 302F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
306, 307
|
Form & Analysis 1, 2
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
308
|
18th Century Counterpoint
|
2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
313, 314
|
Orchestration 1, 2
|
2,1 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
316, 317
|
Adv. Keyboard Musicianship 1, 2
|
1,1 credit*
|
|
MUS
|
321, 322
|
Music History & Literature 2, 3
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
325
|
Introduction to Research in Music
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
401F, 402F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
403
|
Partial Senior Recital4
|
0.5 credit$
|
|
MUS
|
405
|
Lecture Presentation4
|
1 credit$
|
|
MUS
|
408
|
16th Century Counterpoint
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
428
|
Senior Research5
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
SEM
|
History & Literature Seminars6
|
6 credits
|
|
MUS
|
ELE
|
Music Electives
|
2 credits
|
|
Minimum Liberal Arts Credits Required: 37
|
|
ENG
|
131
|
Workshop in Exposition and Argument
|
3 credits
|
|
MTH
|
136 or higher
|
Applied College Mathematics
|
3 credits
|
|
LAS
|
200
|
Enduring Questions for an Intercultural World
|
3 credits
|
|
HPE
|
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Health and Physical Education
|
2 credits
|
|
|
|
Liberal Arts and Sciences electives7
|
10 credits
|
|
|
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Foreign Language8
|
16 credits
|
1 Three credits per semester for 8 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer
than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee. Secondary instrument for pianists is organ, harpsichord, voice, or an orchestral instrument.
3 One credit per semester for 8 semesters. Must be in an assigned ensemble appropriate to the candidate’s major performing area. Up to two years of participation in Collegium Musicum may be substituted for the major ensemble by audition. Permission for this substitution must be approved by the history and literature advisor.
4 Lecture presentation on Senior Research topic required.
5 Topic determined by student in consultation with music history and literature advisor and with approval of the department.
6 Three required. Seminars may be replaced by independent study with permission of advisor.
7 Ten credits from any area(s) of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences; see www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information, and for more information about ENG, MTH, LAS, and HPE requirements. Please note that specific College core requirements for Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science courses, and a minor field of study do not apply to music majors.
8 Language requirements include French and German. A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language requirement. Students whose language requirement is reduced may take the equivalent number of credit hours in another language or other liberal arts courses.
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BM Theory
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Computer Code: MUST
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Minimum Total Credits Required: 128.5
|
Minimum Music Credits Required: 99.5
(* = Prerequisite Required, + = Placement Prerequisite, $ = Approval Required)
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MUS
|
001
|
Performance Attendance (6 semesters)
|
0 credit
|
|
MUS
|
002
|
Departmental Recital (8 semesters)
|
0 credit
|
|
MUS
|
101F, 102F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
|
Secondary Instrument2
|
4 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
106, 107
|
Harmony 1, 2
|
2,2 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
111, 112
|
Intro to Composition (take each twice)
|
2,2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
116, 117
|
Solfege/Eurhythmics 1, 2
|
2,2 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
170F
|
Ensemble3
|
8 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
201F, 202F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
206, 207
|
Harmony 3, 4
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
216, 217
|
Solfege 3, 4
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
221I
|
Listening to Musics of the World
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
222I
|
Music History & Literature 1
|
3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
291
|
Intro to Conducting
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
292 or 293
|
Vocal or Instrumental Conducting
|
2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
301F, 302F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
306, 307
|
Form & Analysis 1, 2
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
308
|
18th Century Counterpoint
|
2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
313, 314
|
Orchestration 1, 2
|
2,1 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
316, 317
|
Adv. Keyboard Musicianship 1, 2
|
1,1 credit*
|
|
MUS
|
321I, 322I
|
Music History & Literature 2, 3
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
325
|
Introduction to Research in Music
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
401F, 402F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
403
|
Partial Senior Recital
|
0.5 credit$
|
|
MUS
|
405
|
Lecture Presentation4
|
1 credit$
|
|
MUS
|
408
|
16th Century Counterpoint
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
417
|
Electronic Music
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
418
|
Senior Research5
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
SEM
|
Theory Seminars6
|
4 credits
|
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MUS
|
ELE
|
Music Electives
|
6 credits
|
|
Minimum Liberal Arts Credits Required: 29
|
|
ENG
|
131
|
Workshop in Exposition and Argument
|
3 credits
|
|
MTH
|
136 or higher
|
Applied College Mathematics
|
3 credits
|
|
LAS
|
200
|
Enduring Questions for an Intercultural World
|
3 credits
|
|
HPE
|
|
Health and Physical Education
|
2 credits
|
|
|
|
Liberal Arts and Sciences electives7
|
10 credits
|
|
|
|
Foreign Language8
|
8 credits
|
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1 Three credits per semester for 8 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Jury 4 proficiency is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee. Secondary instrument for pianists is organ, harpsichord, voice, or an orchestral instrument.
3 One credit per semester for 8 semesters. Ensemble assignment made according to the student’s major performing area.
4 Lecture presentation on Senior Research topic required.
5 Topic determined by student in consultation with theory advisor and with approval of the department.
6 Two required during junior and/or senior year. Seminars may be replaced by independent study with permission of advisor.
7 Ten credits from any area(s) of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences; see www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information, and for more information about ENG, MTH, LAS, and HPE requirements. Please note that specific College core requirements for Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science courses, and a minor field of study do not apply to music majors.
8 Language requirements include French and German. A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language requirement. Students whose language requirement is reduced may take the equivalent number of credit hours in another language or other liberal arts courses.
BM Composition
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Computer Code: MUSC
|
Minimum Total Credits Required: 127
|
Minimum Music Credits Required: 95
(* = Prerequisite Required, + = Placement Prerequisite, $ = Approval Required)
|
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MUS
|
001
|
Performance Attendance (6 semesters)
|
0 credit
|
|
MUS
|
002
|
Departmental Recital (8 semesters)
|
0 credit
|
|
MUS
|
101F, 102F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
2,2 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
|
Secondary Instrument2
|
4 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
106, 107
|
Harmony 1, 2
|
2,2 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
111, 112
|
Intro to Composition
|
1,1 credits
|
|
MUS
|
116, 117
|
Solfege/Eurhythmics 1, 2
|
2,2 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
135
|
Voice Class
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
170F
|
Ensemble3
|
8 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
201F, 202F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
206, 207
|
Harmony 3, 4
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
211
|
Composition I
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
216, 217
|
Solfege 3, 4
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
221I
|
Listening to Musics of the World
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
222I
|
Music History & Literature 1
|
3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
234
|
Percussion Class
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
291
|
Intro to Conducting
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
292 or 293
|
Vocal or Instrumental Conducting
|
2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
301F, 302F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
306, 307
|
Form & Analysis 1, 2
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
308
|
18th Century Counterpoint
|
2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
311
|
Composition II
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
313, 314
|
Orchestration 1, 2
|
2,1 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
316, 317
|
Advanced Keyboard Musicianship 1, 2
|
1,1 credit*
|
|
MUS
|
321I, 322I
|
Music History & Literature 2, 3
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
401F, 402F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
404
|
Full Senior Recital4
|
1 credit$
|
|
MUS
|
411
|
Composition III
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
417
|
Electronic Music
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
ELE
|
Music Electives5
|
6 credits
|
|
Minimum Liberal Arts Credits Required: 32
|
|
ENG
|
131
|
Workshop in Exposition and Argument
|
3 credits
|
|
MTH
|
136 or higher
|
Applied College Mathematics
|
3 credits
|
|
LAS
|
200
|
Enduring Questions for an Intercultural World
|
3 credits
|
|
HPE
|
|
Health and Physical Education
|
2 credits
|
|
|
|
Liberal Arts and Sciences electives6
|
13 credits
|
|
|
|
Foreign Language7
|
8 credits
|
|
1 Two credits per semester for 8 semesters. Applied study on major instrument required freshman and sophomore years. Applied study on additional instruments, as determined by composition instructor, may replace applied major in junior and senior years.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer
than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee. Secondary instrument for pianists is organ, harpsichord, voice, or an orchestral instrument.
3 Students should have varied ensemble experience not necessarily limited to performance on the primary instrument.
4 Full-length recital of original compositions.
5 At least two credits of music electives must be at the 300 level or higher.
6 Thirteen credits from any area(s) of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences; see www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information, and for more information about ENG, MTH, LAS, and HPE requirements. Please note that specific College core requirements for Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science courses, and a minor field of study do not apply to music majors.
7 A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language requirement. Students whose language requirement is reduced may take the equivalent number of credit hours in another language or other liberal arts courses.
BM Music Therapy
|
Computer Code: MUSP
|
Minimum Total Credits Required: 128
No more than four credits of D may be earned in MUS and PSY courses.
|
Minimum Music Credits Required: 90
(* = Prerequisite Required, + = Placement Prerequisite, $ = Approval Required)
|
|
MUS
|
001
|
Performance Attendance (6 semesters)
|
0 credit
|
|
MUS
|
002
|
Departmental Recital (8 semesters)
|
0 credit
|
|
MUS
|
101F, 102F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
|
Secondary Instrument2
|
4 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
106, 107
|
Harmony 1, 2
|
2,2 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
116, 117
|
Solfege/Eurhythmics 1, 2
|
2,2 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
131
|
Guitar Class
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
135
|
Voice Class
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
136
|
Group Vocal Techniques
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
140
|
Singers’ Phonetics (vocalists only)
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
151
|
Introduction to Music Therapy
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
170F
|
Ensemble3
|
6 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
201F, 202F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
206, 207
|
Harmony 3, 4
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
216, 217
|
Solfege 3, 4
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
221I
|
Listening to Musics of the World
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
222I
|
Music History & Literature 1
|
3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
234
|
Percussion Class
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
251
|
Recreational Music: Programming and Leadership4
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
252
|
Music Therapy Practicum5
|
3 credits
|
|
MUS
|
291
|
Intro to Conducting
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
301F, 302F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
306
|
Form & Analysis 1
|
2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
315
|
Arranging OR
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
318
|
Creating Music
|
1 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
321I, 322I
|
Music History & Literature 2, 3
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
351
|
Music Therapy in Psychiatry and Rehabilitation
|
3 credits
|
|
MUS
|
352
|
Music Therapy with the Developmentally Disabled
|
3 credits
|
|
MUS
|
353
|
Program Development and Administration in Music Therapy
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
401F, 402F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
451
|
Psychology of Music 1
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
452
|
Research Seminar in Music Therapy
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
454
|
Internship6
|
1 credits
|
|
Minimum Liberal Arts Credits Required: 38
|
|
ENG
|
131
|
Workshop in Exposition and Argument
|
3 credits
|
|
MTH
|
136 or higher
|
Applied College Mathematics
|
3 credits
|
|
LAS
|
200
|
Enduring Questions for an Intercultural World
|
3 credits
|
|
HPE
|
|
Health and Physical Education
|
2 credits
|
|
PSY
|
100
|
Principles of Psychological Science
|
3 credits
|
|
PSY
|
279
|
Elements of Statistics
|
4 credits*
|
|
PSY
|
302
|
Abnormal Psychology
|
4 credits*
|
|
SOC
|
100D
|
Principles of Sociology
|
4 credits
|
|
BIO
|
203L
|
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
|
4 credits
|
|
EDU
|
103D
|
Education of Children with Special Needs
|
2 credits
|
|
|
|
Liberal Arts and Sciences electives7
|
6 credits
|
|
1 Three credits per semester for 8 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee. Secondary instrument for pianists is organ, harpsichord, voice, or an orchestral instrument.
3 One credit per semester for 6 semesters.
4 A competency examination must be taken after completing the Recreational Music course and before taking any other music therapy course.
5 A minimum of three 1-credit practica required.
6 A six-month internship required after completing all other requirements for graduation. Students may register for this off-campus assignment during their last semester on campus. Grading and granting of the degree is deferred until the requirement is completed successfully.
7 Six credits from any area(s) of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences; see www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information, and for more information about ENG, MTH, LAS, and HPE requirements. Please note that specific College core requirements for Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science courses, and a minor field of study do not apply to music majors.
Bachelor of Music Education Degree
(Vocal/ Instrumental)
|
Computer Code: MUSE
|
Minimum Total Credits Required: 132.5/134.5
Students must earn a C or better in courses marked with ^. Students also must maintain a GPA of 2.8 in the Professional Education sequence, a 3.0 in the Music Education core, and 3.0 overall to student teach. See Music Education chairperson for details.
|
Minimum Music Credits Required: 86.5/88.5
(* = Prerequisite Required, + = Placement Prerequisite, $ = Approval Required)
|
|
MUS
|
001
|
Performance Attendance (6 semesters)
|
0 credit
|
|
MUS
|
002
|
Departmental Recital (7 semesters)
|
0 credit
|
|
MUS
|
101F, 102F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
|
Secondary Instrument2
|
4 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
106, 107
|
Harmony 1, 2
|
2,2 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
116, 117
|
Solfege/Eurhythmics 1, 2
|
2,2 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
130
|
Intro to Music Education
|
1 credit^
|
|
MUS
|
135
|
Voice Class 1 (instrumentalists only)
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
136
|
Group Vocal Techniques (vocalists only)
|
1 credit*
|
|
MUS
|
140
|
Singers’ Phonetics (vocalists only)
|
1 credit
|
|
MUS
|
170F
|
Ensemble3
|
7 credits+
|
|
MUS
|
201F, 202F
|
Primary Instrument1
|
3,3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
206, 207
|
Harmony 3, 4
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
216, 217
|
Solfege 3, 4
|
2,2 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
221I
|
Listening to Musics of the World
|
2 credits
|
|
MUS
|
222I
|
Music History & Literature 1
|
3 credits*
|
|
MUS
|
230
|
Classroom Instruments
|
1 credit*^
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