Music (B.A.)

51 hours, minor required, plus 6 hours of same foreign language

The B.A. degree in Music is for students desiring to study music in a liberal arts curriculum. In the tradition of a liberal arts education, this degree offers preparation for careers and graduate study not only in music, but in many other disciplines.

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music will demonstrate:

1. Ability to hear and analyze rhythm, melody, harmony, and form.
2. Ability to sight-read music and perform with other musicians.
3. Understanding of compositional and aesthetic properties of style and how the art of music is shaped by cultural forces.
4. Acquaintance with a wide selection of music literature beyond the student’s specialization through lectures, assignments, and concert attendance.
5. Ability to perform a cross-section of that repertory according to the student’s interest and program standards.
6. Ability to communicate clearly, critically, and creatively about music.

Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.

11 HOURS BASIC THEORY

• MUSC-1112 Music Theory I
• MUSC-1211 Ear Training II
• MUSC-1212 Music Theory II
• MUSC-2111 Ear Training III
• MUSC-2112 Music Theory II
• MUSC-2211 Ear Training IV
• MUSC-2212 Music Theory IV

4 HOURS CLASS PIANO

• MUSC-1581 Class Piano I
• MUSC-1681 Class Piano II
• MUSC-2581 Class Piano III
• MUSC-2681 Class Piano IV

9 HOURS MUSIC HISTORY

• MUSC-3323 Music History I: Ancient Music Through the Renaissance
• MUSC-3333 Music History II: Baroque and the Classical Music
• MUSC-3343 Music History III: Romantic Music and Contemporary Music

2 HOURS ADVANCED THEORY AND TECHNIQUE

• MUSC-3412 Orchestration

2 HOURS CONDUCTING CHOSEN FROM

• MUSC-4212 Choral Conducting
• MUSC-4312 Instrumental Conducting I

2 HOURS MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

• MUSC-3432 Music Education Technology

10 HOURS APPLIED MUSIC (SELECTED FROM VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL STUDY WITH CONSENT OF ADVISOR)

6 HOURS MUSIC ELECTIVES OTHER THAN ENSEMBLES

4 HOURS MUSIC ENSEMBLE (1300 OR 1400 LEVEL COURSES)

1 HOUR CAPSTONE PROJECT OR RECITAL

• MUSC-4001 Senior Recital
• MUSC-4011 Senior Project

6 HOURS SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE