Dec 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Music Performance, Instrumental Track, B.A.


The B.A. Music Performance, Instrumental Track is designed for students interested in obtaining a wide range of musical experiences with a particular focus on instrumental performance. Entrance into the music performance track is determined by audition with the music department.

For additional programs and courses in this department, see Music .

Major Requirements


Instrumental Track Courses


Applied Instrumental Lessons


  • Students are required to register every semester and to complete a minimum of two credit hours of 100-level MUAL and four credit hours of 300-level MUAL on the primary instrument.

Instrumental Ensemble


  • Participation in an approved instrumental ensemble (MUEN prefix) is required each semester. A minimum of four credit hours must be taken.

Piano Proficiency


Students are reqired to complete eight credit hours through class piano or through proficiency.

Additional Requirements


  • Successful completion of the entrance audition.
  • Successful completion of the continuation audition.
  • Complete the Junior recital.
  • Completion of requisite number of concert attendance. Six concerts per semester while enrolled as a music major, unless student teaching or studying abroad. See department guidebook for additional details.

   * See department guidebook for additional details and recital guidelines.

Additional Requirements for the B.A. Degree


Students must demonstrate elementary competence in a foreign language. For more information, see the B.A. Degree Requirements  within the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.