Music - Piano Performance Emphasis (B.M.)

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Sample Degree Plan

Program Learning Outcomes

History, Theory, Analysis

1. Conceptualize and perform music in its proper historical context.
2. Be able to analyze harmony and other aesthetic qualities of music.
3. Be able to research and write cogently about music.
4. Demonstrate the ability to perceive and understand music aurally.

Music in Social and Cultural Contexts

1. Have an understanding of the role of music in society.
2. Participate in cultural experiences which will enlarge multicultural understanding.
3. Possess an understanding of the responsibility of building the audiences of the future.

Performance and Musicianship

1. Demonstrate advanced technical and artistic performance standards in their area of expertise.
2. Have a wide range of performance experience of the highest level.
3. Have a broad knowledge of literature in a wide variety of musical styles.

Piano Proficiency

1. Play and accompany simple folk songs by ear, in any key.
2. Transfer theory and skills concepts to the keyboard.
3. Read at sight at the level of 4-part hymns.

Program Information

• Ensembles: All majors must be a member of one of the following ensembles in their applied emphasis each semester: MUSC 3320 - Wind Symphony , MUSC 3350 - Opus Chamber Choir , MUSC 3360 - Concert Choir , or MUSC 3380 - Symphony Orchestra . The total minimum number of major ensemble credits required for a Bachelor of Music is eight (8).
• Music Theory: Students must be enrolled concurrently in Music Theory and Aural Skills classes.
• Piano Proficiency: Students must pass a piano proficiency exam before enrolling in MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III  and MUSC 2130 - Aural Skills III . MUSC 1150 - Class Piano I  and MUSC 1160 - Class Piano II  may be taken to assist in preparation for the exam.
• In order to move to upper-level applied study (MUSC 3410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction ), students must pass the Music Gateway.
• Junior/Senior Recitals: The B.M. degree requires a junior year half-recital and a senior year full recital. Students must enroll in applied music each semester until the recital requirement is met.
• To fulfill all graduation requirements, all zero (0) credit courses must appear on the transcript.
• Each major or minor in music is required to abide by the policies and procedures set up in the Departmental Student Handbook (see www.suu.edu/pva/music/handbook.html).
• All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major, except for Applied Music courses which require a “B” (3.0) or higher.
• An audition is required to be admitted into the music major.
• The Department of Music follows National Association of Schools of Music standards.