文学学士

The 文学学士 in Music is a liberal arts degree providing music majors with a comprehensive education that will holistically increase their knowledge and development as a person, 音乐家, 终身学习者, 也是世界公民. Individuals accepted as music majors will choose from five concentrations: 作文, 小调音乐, 爵士乐的性能, 表演, 教师资格认证.

作文

The composition concentration is for 音乐家s interested in developing their skills in music writing and arranging and may lead to careers composing for TV and film or performance ensembles. 学生 pursuing this concentration must choose an applied instrument in addition to their private composition study. The presentation of two recitals of original compositions is required, one during the junior and one during the senior years.

小调音乐

The music with a minor concentration is for 音乐家s open to a myriad of career options, some of which may not be in the music field. This degree will allow students to receive a complete music education while also growing in other areas of interest, 比如历史或商业. 学生 may elect any available minor within the university and should contact the individual department to obtain the exact requirements for their minor.

爵士乐的性能

The jazz performance concentration is for 音乐家s who have a talent and interest in the genre of jazz. 学生 interested in this concentration must first be granted permission from the faculty through audition at the completion of two semesters of applied music, 另外, this concentration requires two recitals: a junior recital that includes a minimum of 15 minutes classical repertoire, and a senior recital of jazz repertoire.

表演 

The performance concentration is for 音乐家s with the skill and talent to pursue a performance degree, 研究生学习, or private instruction after completion. 学生 interested in this concentration must first be granted permission from the faculty in their applied area (voice, piano or instrumental) through audition at the completion of two semesters of applied music. This concentration places an emphasis on performance, 高技能, and advanced repertoire throughout the curriculum. The presentation of two recitals is required, one during the junior and one during the senior years.

教师认证

The teacher certification concentration is for 音乐家s interested in public or private school teaching. 学生 interested in this concentration are expected to demonstrate high academic performance, 这包括保持一个3.总绩点0. 除了, admission into the 教育学院 is necessary to complete the last 24 credit hours of the program which includes a semester of clinical practice (student teaching) in an elementary and secondary setting.

Degree plans for all concentrations are 位于学术目录.