Bachelor of Arts

	Bachelor of Arts Major in Music. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music combines a program of performance, history and theory with courses in the liberal arts. There are three options within the major: Music, with focus on performance, history, and theory, with courses in the liberal arts. Music History and Literature, with focus on the history of music and the musical literature of all historical periods. Emphasis is on the traditions of Western music. Jazz Studies, with focus on jazz performance, history, theory, improvisation and cultural aspects. Can be part of a double degree or major program. Also offered as a minor. A minimum of 120 credits is required for the music option, 126 credits for the music history and literature option, and 126 credits for the jazz studies option. Within the guidelines of the Department of Music and the College of Arts and Sciences, students select courses from the following three areas: a) Basic Liberal Studies. About one-third of the program of study consists of courses in fine arts and literature, letters (history, philosophy and religion, speech), social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, English communication (writing and general communication), and foreign language and culture. b) Music. About one-third of the program consists of courses in music theory, music literature and history, applied lessons on an instrument or in voice, ensemble participation, and other music experiences. The music history and literature option requires additional music history courses. c) Electives. The remaining courses are electives in music and other subjects.

Bachelor of Arts

Major in Music. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music combines a program of performance, history and theory with courses in the liberal arts. There are three options within the major:

Music, with focus on performance, history, and theory, with courses in the liberal arts.

Music History and Literature, with focus on the history of music and the musical literature of all historical periods. Emphasis is on the traditions of Western music.

Jazz Studies, with focus on jazz performance, history, theory, improvisation and cultural aspects. Can be part of a double degree or major program. Also offered as a minor.

A minimum of 120 credits is required for the music option, 126 credits for the music history and literature option, and 126 credits for the jazz studies option. Within the guidelines of the Department of Music and the College of Arts and Sciences, students select courses from the following three areas:

a) Basic Liberal Studies. About one-third of the program of study consists of courses in fine arts and literature, letters (history, philosophy and religion, speech), social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, English communication (writing and general communication), and foreign language and culture.

b) Music. About one-third of the program consists of courses in music theory, music literature and history, applied lessons on an instrument or in voice, ensemble participation, and other music experiences. The music history and literature option requires additional music history courses.

c) Electives. The remaining courses are electives in music and other subjects.