Bachelor of Arts in Music, Liberal Arts Concentration

Advising Checklist - BA in Music, Liberal Arts Concentration (PDF)

The Liberal Arts Concentration provides a broad basis from which a student may pursue graduate studies or a variety of careers. The concentration is a combination of work in theory, musicianship, music performance, general education courses and elective options.  It is ideal for the student who is considering graduate work in music or for one who simply wants a strong foundation in the materials of music. The Bachelor of Arts in Music, Liberal Arts Concentration allows true breadth in the degree and the opportunity to pursue a minor or second major. 

Music, BA Core Requirements

Preparatory 

• MUS 106 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Unit(s): 3
• MUS 109 - Intensive Keyboard Lab I Unit(s): 2
• MUS 209 - Intensive Keyboard Lab II Unit(s): 2

Theory and Musicianship 

• MUS 110 - Theory I: Diatonicism Unit(s): 3
• MUS 210 - Theory II: Chromaticism Unit(s): 3
• MUS 310 - Theory III: Form and Analysis Unit(s): 3
• MUS 410 - Theory IV: 20th-Century Techniques Unit(s): 3
• MUS 120 - Musicianship I Unit(s): 2
• MUS 220 - Musicianship II Unit(s): 2
• MUS 320 - Musicianship III Unit(s): 2
• MUS 420 - Musicianship IV Unit(s): 2

History and Literature 

Choose one of the following:

• MUS 150 - Survey of U.S. Music Unit(s): 3

• MUS 343 - Studies in Musical Genres Unit(s): 3

Choose MUS 160A & 160B or MUS 350:

• MUS 160A - Musicking 101 Unit(s): 4

• MUS 160B - Musicking 101 Unit(s): 4

• MUS 350 - Survey of World Music Unit(s): 3

And these two courses:

• MUS 251 - History of Western Music, Ancient World to 1750 Unit(s): 3
• MUS 351 - History of Western Music, 1750-present Unit(s): 3

Applied Skills 

Any two of these keyboard courses:

• MUS 292 - Jazz Piano I Unit(s): 1
• MUS 392 - Jazz Piano II Unit(s): 1
• MUS 309A - Keyboard Proficiency Lab Unit(s): 1
• MUS 309B - Keyboard Proficiency Lab Unit(s): 1

Capstone Experience

Consult with Faculty Advisor.

• MUS 490 - Senior Project Unit(s): 2

Performing Ensembles 

Take a minimum of 7 units. A variety of major and minor ensembles are encouraged. Options include:

• MUS 227 - Concert Band Unit(s): 1
• MUS 323 - Concert Choir Unit(s): 1
• MUS 325 - Symphonic Chorus Unit(s): 1
• MUS 326 - Guitar Ensemble Unit(s): 1
• MUS 327 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble Unit(s): 1
• MUS 328 - Symphony Orchestra Unit(s): 1
• MUS 329 - Chamber Music Ensemble Unit(s): 1
• MUS 331 - Rock Collegium Unit(s): 1
• MUS 340 - Musical Theatre Scenes Workshop Unit(s): 1
• MUS 377 - Brass Ensemble Unit(s): 1
• MUS 378 - Percussion Ensemble Unit(s): 1
• MUS 379 - Latin Jazz Band Unit(s): 1
• MUS 390 - Jazz Orchestra Unit(s): 1
• MUS 391 - Concert Jazz Ensemble Unit(s): 1

Music Electives (6 Units)

Must be non-performance courses. Options include:

• MUS 159 - Audio and Recording Production I Unit(s): 1
• MUS 259 - Music Technology: Tools and Applications Unit(s): 2
• MUS 189 - Jazz Improvisation I Unit(s): 2
• MUS 212 - Jazz Harmony and Arranging I Unit(s): 3
• MUS 289 - Jazz Improvisation II Unit(s): 3
• MUS 314 - Orchestration Unit(s): 2
• MUS 359 - Audio and Recording Production II Unit(s): 1
• MUS 300 - Seminar Unit(s): 3
• MUS 401 - Conducting Technique Unit(s): 2
• Other options possible

Program Roadmaps

Sample Four-Year Plan: BA Music, Liberal Arts Concentration

Sample Two-Year Plan: BA Music, Liberal Arts Concentration