Music, B.S.
Matriculation Requirements
1. Pass performance audition and interview with music faculty.
2. Complete music theory diagnostic exam. Students who do not earn at least 80% on the music department theory diagnostic exam must complete MUSC 1105 before MUSC 1110.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 32 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| The Acoustics of Music PP (3) (recommended) | ||
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 59 Credits | |
| Musicianship Courses; | ||
| MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 1115 | Music Notation and Score Preparation | 1 |
| MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 1130 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSC 1140 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSC 1390 | Survey of Recording Techniques | 1 |
| MUSC 2110 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 2125 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2130 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSC 2140 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSC 349G | Global Musical Styles and Ideas GI | 3 |
| MUSC 3450 | Music History and Literature I WE | 3 |
| MUSC 3451 | Music History and Literature II WE | 3 |
| Complete 8 credits of MUSC courses not already required for the degree (at least 6 credits must be upper-division) | 8 | |
| Individual Musicianship Studies: | ||
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors (Repeated 4 times on major instrument voice. Includes completion of sophomore review.) | 4 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class (Repeated 4 times on major instrument or voice. Includes completion of sophomore review.) | 4 |
| MUSC 450R | Advanced Private Lessons for Music Majors (Repeated 4 times on major instrument or voice.) | 4 |
| MUSC 451R | Performance Class (Repeated 4 times on major instrument or voice.) | 4 |
| Student must pass the Departmental Keyboard Proficiency Examination or complete MUSC 1150, MUSC 1160, MUSC 2150, and MUSC 2160 | ||
| Ensembles: | ||
| Complete eight credits of the following: | 8 | |
| Chamber Choir (1) | ||
| Deep Green-Tenor/Bass Choir (1) | ||
| Emerald Singers-Soprano/Alto Choir (1) | ||
| Wind Symphony (1) | ||
| Jazz Orchestra (1) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (1) | ||
| Elective Requirements | 29 Credits | |
| Complete any courses 1000 level or higher (may not include MUSC courses) (at least 9 credits must be upper-division, see graduation requirements) | 29 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits, 40 credits must be upper-division.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors and MUSC 450R Advanced Private Lessons for Music Majors require a grade B or higher. All other MUSC courses require a C grade or higher.
- Residency hours- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements, including a sophomore review and concert attendance requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning QL or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 1130 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSC 1150 | Group Piano I (or exam equivalent) | 1 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| MUSC 1115 | Music Notation and Score Preparation | 1 |
| MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 1140 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSC 1160 | Group Piano II (or exam equivalent) | 1 |
| MUSC 1390 | Survey of Recording Techniques | 1 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH or Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| MUSC 2110 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 2130 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSC 2150 | Group Piano III (or exam equivalent) | 1 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| MUSC Elective (lower division) | 2 | |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Physical Science Distribution (PHYS 1750 recommended) | 3 | |
| MUSC 2125 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2140 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSC 2160 | Group Piano IV (or exam equivalent) | 1 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| MUSC 349G | Global Musical Styles and Ideas GI | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| MUSC 3450 | Music History and Literature I WE | 3 |
| MUSC 450R | Advanced Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 451R | Performance Class | 1 |
| MUSC Elective (upper division) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MUSC 3451 | Music History and Literature II WE | 3 |
| MUSC 450R | Advanced Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 451R | Performance Class | 1 |
| MUSC Elective (upper division) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| Third Science Distribution | 3 | |
| MUSC 450R | Advanced Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 451R | Performance Class | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| MUSC 450R | Advanced Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 451R | Performance Class | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Performance: Students will perform music on a primary instrument or voice from a broad historical and stylistic range of solo and ensemble repertoire with technique, accuracy, expressivity, stage presence, and creativity
- Aural and Visual Analysis: Students will identify musical elements and organizational patterns through aural and visual analysis
- Music History: Students will demonstrate the application of knowledge related to the history of music, including various time periods, historical figures, styles and genres in Western and non-Western musical traditions.
- Keyboard Skills: Students will demonstrate proficiency in keyboard techniques and fingerings through the performance of scales, sight-reading, prepared musical pieces, harmonization, and improvisation.