University of Portland Bulletin 2015-2016

Music, B.A.

University Requirements - 39 hours

See Core Curriculum

College Requirements - 21-33 hours

See College Requirements BA

Degree Requirements

Music Major Requirements: 39-40 credits

MUS 101Music Theory I

3

MUS 102Music Theory II

3

MUS 103Aural Skills I

1

MUS 104Aural Skills II

1

MUS 201Music Theory III

3

MUS 202Music Theory IV

3

MUS 301Music History I

3

MUS 302Music History II

3

MUS 309World Music

3

MUS 331Conducting

3

MUS 131Introduction to Piano

1

MUS 231Piano Skills

1

MUS 131: May be waived by the instructor

MUS 231: Must be completed by the sophomore year

6 semesters minimum, required every semester in residence

MUS 286Private Lessons

1

MUS 486Private Lessons

1

6 semesters minimum, required every semester in residence:

MUS 243Wind Symphony

1

MUS 443Wind Symphony

1

MUS 244University Singers

1

MUS 444University Singers

1

MUS 245University Orchestra

1

MUS 445University Orchestra

1

MUS 252Women's Chorale

1

MUS 452Women's Chorale

1

6 semesters minimum, enrolled every semester in residence:

MUS 001Performance Attendance

0

Instrumental Performance Emphasis Requirements: 11 credits from below

Students require faculty permission to enter this track. A decision will be made at the end of the sophomore year.

MUS 447Chamber Ensembles

1

MUS 253University Jazz Ensemble

1

MUS 453University Jazz Ensemble

1

MUS 498Senior Capstone

1

Music Electives — 6 credits

upper division, including at least one 3-credit classroom course

General Electives — 0-13 hours

Instrumental Performance Emphasis: Total Credit Hours — 123

Pre-Music Education Track: 11 credits

332Brass and Percussion Instrument Pedagogy

1

MUS 333Woodwind Instrument Pedagogy

1

334String Instrument Pedagogy

1

MUS 235Group Voice Workshop

1

MUS 341Fundamentals of Music Education

3

Voice students may substitute MUS 286 for MUS 235.

Music Electives — 4 credits

General Electives — 0-9

Vocal Performance Emphasis Requirements: 11 credits

Students require faculty permission to enter this track. A decision will be made at the end of the sophomore year.

MUS 336Diction for Singers

3

MUS 455/THTR 355/THTR 555Music Theatre Workshop

3

MUS 491Seminar

Variable

MUS 498Senior Capstone

1

Music Electives— 4 credits

upper division, including at least one 3-credit classroom course

Vocal Performance Emphasis: Total Credit Hours — 123

General Emphasis Requirements: 4 credits

MUS 3/4XX
Music Elective Classroom Course

3

MUS 498Senior Capstone

1

General Electives — 4-17 hours

General Emphasis: Total Credit Hours — 120

Special Music Fees

$300 per semester hour of private lessons (MUS 286/MUS 486).