Music B.A. | University of Northern Iowa University Catalog

Music B.A. | University of Northern Iowa University Catalog
Music Major
The B.A. Music major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
B.A. Core Curriculum (29 hours) - required of all B.A. tracks
Applied Music: [MUS APPL xxxx, excluding MUS APPL 1Nxx courses], including 2 hours of 3000/4000-level work in major area
12
Music Theory:
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
Music History and Musicology:
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
Total Hours
29
The corequisites for
MUS THEO 2140
MUS THEO 2160
] are only required for students pursuing Track 1 General Studies in Music and students pursuing Track 6 Music History.
Additional requirements: senior recital (half recital) - (may take the form of a performance, composition, or an essay). Up to two credit hours of large ensemble, MUS ENS 3xxx, may be counted toward the 3000/4000-level music elective.
Tracks (choose 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 below)
1.    General Studies in Music
(11 hours beyond Core)
Required
B.A. Core
29
Applied Music: [MUS APPL xxxx, excluding MUS APPL 1Nxx courses], including 2 additional hours of 3000/4000-level work in major area
Music Theory:
MUS THEO 2160
Musicianship Lab IV
MUS THEO 3100
Analysis of Music
Electives
Total Hours
40
Electives in music (limited to 3000/4000-level courses in the following areas only: MUS TECH xxxx, MUS ED xxxx, MUS THEO xxxx, MUS HIST xxxx, MUS LIT xxxx.  Students who choose composition as their concentration will elect
MUS THEO 3250/5250
2.    Jazz Studies
(15 hours beyond Core)
Required
B.A. Core (exclude
MUS HIST 1010
26
Jazz Ensembles
MUS ENS 3160/5160
Jazz Band (must select Jazz Combo section)
Applied Improvisation:
MUS APPL 3550/5550
Jazz Improvisation
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation:
**
MUS TECH 1500
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation - Theory
or
MUS TECH 3500/5500
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation - Theory
MUS TECH 1530
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation I
or
MUS TECH 3530/5530
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation I
MUS TECH 1550
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation II
or
MUS TECH 3550/5550
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation II
Jazz Arranging/Composition:
MUS THEO 3270/5270
Jazz Arranging I
MUS THEO 3280/5280
Jazz Arranging II
MUS THEO 3320/5320
Jazz Composition Class
Jazz History:
MUS HIST 3600/5600
Jazz History and Styles
***
Total Hours
41
Upon completion of required hours of traditional applied music and the 3 hours of Instrumental Jazz Improvisation [
MUS TECH 1500
MUS TECH 3500/5500
MUS TECH 1530
MUS TECH 3530/5530
MUS TECH 1550
MUS TECH 3550/5550
], students must take two semesters of Applied Improvisation, any section, for 1 hour of credit per semester.
**
Three sections, 1 hour each - Jazz Theory, Beginning Improvisation, Intermediate Improvisation
***
Substitution for
MUS HIST 1010
Clarifications regarding the Jazz Track:
Of the 8 semesters of required applied instruction, 6 must be applied classical lessons and 2 must be jazz lessons.
The BA recital for the Jazz Track will be a half Jazz Recital (1/2 hour).
Admission to this track is by special audition/interview only, in addition to the audition for all music majors.
3.    String Pedagogy
(18 hours beyond Core)
Required
B.A. Core
29
Chamber Music:
MUS ENS 3121/5121
Chamber Music
Applied Music
Techniques (Strings):
MUS ED 1100
Instrumental Techniques
Instrumental Pedagogy (String):
MUS ED 3380/5380
Instrumental Pedagogy (repeat, taking 2 sections)
Methods:
MUS ED 4161
Instrumental Methods: Strings
**
Music Theory:
MUS THEO 3100
Analysis of Music
Music Literature:
MUS LIT 3200/5200
Performance Literature: ______ (Strings-06)
Internship:
MUS ED 3030
Internship in String Pedagogy
Total Hours
47
(including 2 hours of a secondary stringed instrument): MUS APPL xxxx.
**
MUS ED 4161
has prerequisite of
EDUC 2344
. Students pursuing Track 3 are not required to have the prerequisite
EDUC 2344
Full Recital (must include at least one selection performed on secondary string instrument).
Admission to this track is by special audition/interview only, in addition to audition required of all music majors.
4.    Performing Arts Management
(20 hours beyond Core)
Required
B.A. Core
29
Accounting:
ACCT 2120
Principles of Financial Accounting
Marketing:
MKTG 2110
Principles of Marketing
Management/Music Techniques:
MGMT 3153
Organizational Management
MUS TECH 3130/5130
Arts Entrepreneurship I
MUS TECH 3140/5140
Arts Entrepreneurship II
MUS TECH 4130
Senior Project, Performing Arts Management
Music Education and Methods:
MUS ED 3010
Performing Arts Management Internship
Economics:
ECON 1031
Introduction to Business Economics
Total Hours
49
Interview required for admission to this program, in addition to the audition required of all music majors.
5.    Music Technology
(17 hours beyond Core)
Required
B.A. Core
29
Communication and Media Production courses (select 3 hours from the following):
COMM DM 2950
Applied Digital Media
MUS ENS 3120/5120
Ensemble
Section 12: Laptop Ensemble
Music Technology:
MUS THEO 3220/5220
Music and Technology
MUS THEO 3230/5230
Music Technology, Advanced
Composition (focus on electronic music):
MUS THEO 1300
Topics in Music Composition (electronic section)
Internships (recording and sound engineering):
MUS ED 3020
Music Technology Internship
Senior Project in Music Technology:
MUS THEO 4900
Senior Project, Music Technology
Music Electives
Total Hours
46
* Electives in music (limited to 3000/4000-level courses in the following areas only: MUS TECH xxxx, MUS ED xxxx, MUS THEO xxxx, MUS HIST xxxx, MUS LIT xxxx. Students who choose composition as their concentration will elect
MUS THEO 3250/5250
Interview required for admission to this program, in addition to the audition required of all music majors.
6.    Music History
(17 hours beyond Core)
Required
B.A. Core
29
Applied Music: [MUS APPL xxxx, excluding MUS APPL 1Nxx courses], including 2 additional hours of 3000/4000-level work in major area
Music Theory:
MUS THEO 2160
Musicianship Lab IV
MUS THEO 3100
Analysis of Music
Music History:
MUS HIST 3200/5200
Topics in Music History and Culture
Music History elective (select one of the following):
MUS HIST 3200/5200
Topics in Music History and Culture (on different topic from above requirement)
MUS HIST 3300/5300
History of Opera
MUS HIST 3510/5510
Music of World Cultures
MUS HIST 3600/5600
Jazz History and Styles
MUS HIST 4194
Senior Thesis I
MUS HIST 4195
Senior Thesis II
Total Hours
46
Four-Year Plan
Music: General Studies in Music (Track 1), B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall
Hour
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS APPL Applied Music
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
Hours
15
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS APPL 1086 Studies In Performance Seminar
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
Hours
15
Sophomore
Fall
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
Hours
15
Spring
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
MUS THEO 2160
Musicianship Lab IV
Hours
15
Junior
Fall
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
12
Hours
15
Spring
MUS THEO 3100
Analysis of Music
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
10
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
Hours
15
Senior
Fall
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
10
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
Music Elective
MUS APPL 4890
Senior Recital
Hours
15
Spring
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
10
Music Elective
MUS APPL 4890
Senior Recital
Hours
15
Total Hours
120
Music: Jazz Studies (Track 2), B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall
Hour
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS THEO 1150
Aural Training I
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
15
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS TECH 1500
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation - Theory
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1160
Aural Training II
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
Hours
14
Sophomore
Fall
MUS ENS Jazz Band
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2170
Aural Training III
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
MUS TECH 1530
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation I
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
Hours
14
Spring
MUS ENS Jazz Band
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
Hours
14
Junior
Fall
MUS ENS Jazz Combo
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS TECH 1550
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation II
MUS THEO 3270/5270
Jazz Arranging I
MUS ENS 1160
Jazz Band
Hours
14
Spring
MUS ENS Jazz Combo
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS ENS 1160
Jazz Band
MUS THEO 3280/5280
Jazz Arranging II
Hours
15
Senior
Fall
MUS ENS Jazz Band
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
14
MUS HIST 3600/5600
Jazz History and Styles
MUS APPL Jazz Improvisation
Hours
19
Spring
MUS ENS Jazz Band
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
12
MUS THEO 3320/5320
Jazz Composition Class
MUS APPL Jazz Improvisation
Hours
15
Total Hours
120
Music: String Pedagogy (Track 3), B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall
Hour
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS THEO 1150
Aural Training I
MUS THEO 1250
Sight-Singing I
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
13
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1160
Aural Training II
MUS THEO 1260
Sight-Singing II
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
MUS ENS 1121
Chamber Music
Hours
17
Sophomore
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2170
Aural Training III
MUS THEO 2270
Sight-Singing III
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
MUS ED 1100
Instrumental Techniques (low strings)
Hours
17
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
MUS HIST 1030
History of Music III: Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Centuries
MUS ENS 1121
Chamber Music
Hours
15
Junior
Fall
MUS APPL Applied Music (secondary area)
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS ED 3380/5380
Instrumental Pedagogy
MUS ED 1100
Instrumental Techniques (high strings)
Hours
15
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 3100
Analysis of Music
MUS ED 3380/5380
Instrumental Pedagogy
Hours
16
Senior
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS ED 3030
Internship in String Pedagogy
Hours
13
Spring
MUS APPL 4890
Senior Recital
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS ED 4161
Instrumental Methods: Strings
MUS ED 3030
Internship in String Pedagogy
MUS LIT 3200/5200
Performance Literature: ______
Hours
15
Total Hours
121
Music: Performing Arts Management (Track 4), B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall
Hour
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
15
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
Hours
15
Sophomore
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
ACCT 2120
Principles of Financial Accounting
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
Hours
15
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
ECON 1031
Introduction to Business Economics
Hours
14
Junior
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MKTG 2110
Principles of Marketing
MGMT 3153
Organizational Management
Hours
15
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS TECH 3130/5130
Arts Entrepreneurship I
Hours
15
Senior
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS TECH 3140/5140
Arts Entrepreneurship II
MUS ED 3010
Performing Arts Management Internship
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
10
Hours
15
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS TECH 4130
Senior Project, Performing Arts Management
MUS ED 3010
Performing Arts Management Internship
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
14
Hours
16
Total Hours
120
Music: Music Technology (Track 5), B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall
Hour
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
15
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1160
Aural Training II
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
Hours
15
Sophomore
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2170
Aural Training III
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
Hours
16
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
10
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
MUS THEO 1300
Topics in Music Composition (must take Electronic)
Hours
17
Junior
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 3220/5220
Music and Technology
Hours
16
Spring
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Music Elective
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
COMM DM 2950
Applied Digital Media
MUS THEO 3230/5230
Music Technology, Advanced
Hours
15
Senior
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
11
MUS ED 3020
Music Technology Internship
COMM DM 2950
Applied Digital Media
Hours
14
Spring
COMM DM 2950
Applied Digital Media
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
Music Elective
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 4900
Senior Project, Music Technology
Hours
12
Total Hours
120
Music: Music History (Track 6), B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall
Hour
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
12
Spring
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1160
Aural Training II
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
16
Sophomore
Fall
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
15
Spring
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
MUS THEO 2160
Musicianship Lab IV
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
15
Junior
Fall
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
12
Hours
15
Spring
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS HIST 3100 or 3110 or 3120 or 3140 or 3150 or 3200 or 3300 or 3510 or 3600
MUS THEO 3100
Analysis of Music
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
16
Senior
Fall
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS HIST 3100 or 3110 or 3120 or 3140 or 3150 or 3200 or 3300 or 3510 or 3600
MUS HIST 4194
Senior Thesis I
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
16
Spring
MUS APPL 4890
Senior Recital
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
Music Elective
MUS HIST 4195
Senior Thesis II
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
15
Total Hours
120
Learning Outcomes
Music: General Studies in Music (Track 1), B.A.
Performance. Students will perform in at least one major area (instrument, voice, or composition).
Music Theory. Students shall demonstrate a functional knowledge of the harmonic language and grammar of music from the common practice period.
Sight Singing. Students shall demonstrate proficiency in singing a melody at sight.
Music History. Students shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of music history and literature, including recognition of music from important historical periods and styles.
Critical Thinking. Students shall demonstrate integration and synthesis of their understanding of music through a written presentation.
Specialization. This is a general degree, there is no area of specialization.
Music: Jazz Studies (Track 2), B.A.
Performance. Students will perform in at least one major area (instrument, voice, or composition).
Music Theory. Students shall demonstrate a functional knowledge of the harmonic language and grammar of music from the common practice period.
Sight Singing. Students shall demonstrate proficiency in singing a melody at sight.
Music History. Students shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of music history and literature, including recognition of music from important historical periods and styles.
Critical Thinking. Students shall demonstrate integration and synthesis of their understanding of music through a written presentation.
Specialization. Students shall demonstrate mastery of the foundational principles of jazz music in the areas of theory, composition, arranging, improvisation, history, and ensemble performance.
Music: String Pedagogy (Track 3), B.A.
Performance. Students will perform in at least one major area (instrument, voice, or composition).
Music Theory. Students shall demonstrate a functional knowledge of the harmonic language and grammar of music from the common practice period.
Sight Singing. Students shall demonstrate proficiency in singing a melody at sight.
Music History. Students shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of music history and literature, including recognition of music from important historical periods and styles.
Critical Thinking. Students shall demonstrate integration and synthesis of their understanding of music through a written presentation.
Specialization. Students shall demonstrate mastery of the foundational principles of string pedagogy.
Music: Performing Arts Management (Track 4), B.A.
Performance. Students will perform in at least one major area (instrument, voice, or composition).
Music Theory. Students shall demonstrate a functional knowledge of the harmonic language and grammar of music from the common practice period.
Sight Singing. Students shall demonstrate proficiency in singing a melody at sight.
Music History. Students shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of music history and literature, including recognition of music from important historical periods and styles.
Critical Thinking. Students shall demonstrate integration and synthesis of their understanding of music through a written presentation.
Specialization. Students shall demonstrate knowledge of management systems and skills in arts organizations, including the ability to independently develop, implement and manage an arts administration project.
Music: Music Technology (Track 5), B.A.
Performance. Students will perform in at least one major area (instrument, voice, or composition).
Music Theory. Students shall demonstrate a functional knowledge of the harmonic language and grammar of music from the common practice period.
Sight Singing. Students shall demonstrate proficiency in singing a melody at sight.
Music History. Students shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of music history and literature, including recognition of music from important historical periods and styles.
Critical Thinking. Students shall demonstrate integration and synthesis of their understanding of music through a written presentation.
Specialization. Students shall demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in use of current music technology including computer software programs, audio recording technology, and electronic media.
Music: Music History (Track 6), B.A.
Performance. Students will perform in at least one major area (instrument, voice, or composition).
Music Theory. Students shall demonstrate a functional knowledge of the harmonic language and grammar of music from the common practice period.
Sight Singing. Students shall demonstrate proficiency in singing a melody at sight.
Music History. Students shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of music history and literature, including recognition of music from important historical periods and styles.
Critical Thinking. Students shall demonstrate integration and synthesis of their understanding of music through a written presentation.
Specialization. Students shall demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in use of current music history research tools, both print and electronic sources, as well as methods for documentation.
Policies
Music majors on all degree programs must choose an area of applied music (MUS APPL xxxx) for specialization and must meet the proficiency standards of the School of Music. The total required applied hours indicated for each major must be completed on one of the specialization instruments or voice on which the student auditioned. Dividing the required applied hours among various instruments, or voice and instrument(s), will not satisfy the applied music portion of any of the degree programs.
Auditions:
All music majors pursuing Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree programs must pass a musical performance audition on the instrument/voice of the student's choice for admission to the School of Music. All music majors pursuing the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree programs must pass a musical performance audition on the instrument/voice of the student's choice or submit a composition portfolio.
Piano Proficiency:
Required of
all
majors. All freshmen will enroll in group piano class or applied piano continuously (semester by semester) until piano proficiency has been passed. For Music Education majors, requirements must be completed prior to student teaching.
Piano proficiency requirements for each of the degree programs:
BA,
all six tracks
Group Piano II (C- or better)
BM Performance,
both vocal and instrumental
Group Piano II (C- or better)
BM Education,
Instrumental
Group Piano III (C or better)
+ Proficiency Exam Passed
BM Education,
Vocal
Group Piano III (C or better)
+ Proficiency Exam Passed
followed by
2 semesters of Applied Piano Beyond Proficiency:
MUS APPL 2600
BM
Composition
Theory:
Group Piano III (C or better)
+ Proficiency Exam Passed
followed by
2 semesters of Applied Piano Beyond Proficiency:
MUS APPL 2600
Vocal and Instrumental Competency:
Required of all Music Education Majors. Instrumental students (Specialization B and C) will attend special sections of
MUS ED 1100
Instrumental Techniques
taught by instrumental faculty. Keyboard majors enrolling for Specialization A must also satisfy vocal proficiency as determined by the voice faculty.
Foreign Language:
Bachelor of Music Performance Voice majors are required to complete one semester (6 hours total) at the college/university level in each of two foreign languages (selected from Italian, German, or French).
Large Ensembles:
In addition to applied music, all music majors must participate in at least one of the designated large ensembles for a minimum of 8 semesters (6 semesters for students in the music education program). Participation in large ensembles will be continuous from the first semester of residence until completion of the requirement. Participation in ensemble [
MUS ENS 1120
MUS ENS 3120/5120
] does not satisfy the large ensemble requirement. Auditions are required for all ensembles in the School of Music, and students will be assigned to ensembles according to audition results.
Wind and percussion students will be assigned to an appropriate instrumental ensemble. All wind and percussion students who are pursuing the degree of Bachelor of Music in Music Education are required to participate in marching band for  two semesters
on their primary instrument, and may only use marching band for large ensemble credit for two semesters
. (It is strongly recommended that this requirement be fulfilled during the freshman and sophomore years.) B.M. Music, Jazz Specializations majors will be assigned to the appropriate large jazz ensemble (sections 01, 02, or 03).
In the fall semester, participation in either Jazz Band I or II may satisfy the large ensemble requirement for students in select degree programs or those who have completed their respective marching band requirements.  All students must meet audition requirements for the two above ensembles.
String players will participate in the orchestra.
The initial choral ensemble for all freshmen voice students will be either UNI Singers or Cecilians. Freshmen are limited to participation in only one vocal large ensemble. Students performing targeted roles in UNI Opera main stage productions are exempt from ensemble participation for four (4) weeks preceding the final performance of the production.
Composition and Keyboard majors will audition for either an instrumental or a choral large ensemble. Keyboard majors in the music education program shall participate in an ensemble appropriate to their specialization.
Related Programs
Music M.A.
Performance B.M.
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