Music B.A.
Overview
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Department of Music
Performing Arts Building, Room 111
(909) 537-5859
Bachelor of Arts
Music
with emphases in:
Music Education
Performance/Composition
General Music Studies
Music Technology
Musical Theatre
Ethnomusicology
Music History
Teaching Credential Program
Music
Minor
Music
Recording Arts
The contemporary musician has a potential access to more kinds of music than ever before in history. The music curriculum—with courses in electronic music, performance, world music, historical studies, music education and integrated theory—reflects that diversity in that it offers programs for the student who wishes to enter the teaching profession, become a professional musician, pursue an advanced degree, or simply enrich his or her education.
Admission to the B.A. in Music, upon the approval of the music faculty, is based on: 1) a theory placement examination (proficiency in music fundamentals equal to that of MUS 100 and 101), 2) a piano proficiency audition, and 3) an applied music audition (performance proficiency equal to collegiate applied music at the 140-145 level).
Students entering the Composition or Technology Emphasis will be required to complete at least one year of applied vocal or instrumental music instruction (MUS 140-145) prior to acceptance into applied composition or technology instruction.
Students whose performance competencies are deemed deficient by the music faculty will be required to enroll in preparatory applied music instruction (at the 80-85 level). Students will be permitted to enroll in preparatory applied music instruction for a total of three units. Units awarded for preparatory applied music instruction are not applicable to the music program nor a baccalaureate degree. These courses are graded credit/no credit.
Music majors will be required to present a public senior recital or project. Students accepted into the Performance/Composition Emphasis will be required to present a junior recital or project. The presentation of a recital or project must be approved by the faculty at least 10 weeks prior to the proposed presentation date. At that time a list of probable repertoire or outline of the project must be submitted.
Four weeks prior to the public performance, the student will present the proposed recital or project for faculty approval.
All music majors are required to participate in one of the three major music ensembles each quarter until graduation.
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Please refer to the University catalog for official information.