Nov 23, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018

Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Performance, Wind, String or Percussion Applied Emphasis (B.M.)

Vocal: Byron Jones, Associate Professor of Music
Ruebush Hall, Room 142, (540) 665-4599, bjones@su.edu

Instrumental: Tim Roberts, Armstrong Hall, Room 18B, (540) 665-5566, troberts3@su.edu,

Keyboard: John O’Conor, Distinguished Artist-in-Residence and Professor of Music
Ruebush Hall, Room 212, (540) 665-4628, joconor@su.edu

The Bachelor of Music in Performance curriculum is designed for the exceptionally talented performer seeking a career as a concert artist, and/or teaching in higher education, or as an independent music teacher. Exacting standards are required for such a career and performance students should plan to continue study at the graduate level.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Music in Performance will be able to:

demonstrate musicianship and the ability to perform a wide range of repertoire in solo and ensemble performances at a superior level;
demonstrate knowledge of music theory and music history;
demonstrate knowledge of career options for a classical performer/teacher;
demonstrate entrepreneurial and technologic skills required for the 21st Century classical performer/teacher.

Course and Credit Requirements

1st Year – Fall

AP** 103 Applied**** Credit(s): 3 *
APCP 105 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills I Credit(s): 1.5 ^{^}
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MUPP 301 Performance Seminar: Instrumental Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 101 Introduction to Music Theory Credit(s): 3 *
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
ENG 101 Composition Credit(s): 3 (Domain 1 )
FYS 101 Going Global First-Year Seminar Credit(s): 3 (Domain 7 )

Total: 15.5 credits

1st Year – Spring

AP** 103 Applied**** Credit(s): 3 *
APCP 106 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills II Credit(s): 1.5
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MUPP 301 Performance Seminar: Instrumental Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 102 Diatonic Harmony and Simple Forms Credit(s): 3 *
MUTC 109 Ear Training I Credit(s): 2 *
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
Quantitative Literacy Elective Credit(s): 3 (Domain 3 )
The Nature of Science Elective Credit(s): 3 (Domain 4 )

Total: 17.5 credits

2nd Year – Fall

AP** 203 Applied**** Credit(s): 3 *
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MULT 211 Core Western Music History I Credit(s): 3 (Domain 6 )
MUPP 301 Performance Seminar: Instrumental Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 201 Chromatic Harmony and Compound Forms Credit(s): 3
MUTC 208 Ear Training II Credit(s): 2 *
PRF 201 Health Issues for Artists Credit(s): 0.5
Moral Reasoning Elective Credit(s): 3 (Domain 5 )

Total: 16 credits

2nd Year – Spring

AP** 203 Applied**** Credit(s): 3 *
DAPE 281 Movement for Musicians Credit(s): 1
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MUPP 301 Performance Seminar: Instrumental Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 202 Post-Tonal Theory Credit(s): 2
MUTC 209 Ear Training III Credit(s): 2
PALM 312 Arts Marketing and Audience Engagement Credit(s): 3 (Domain 1 )
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5

Music Literature Elective

Select from:

MULT 210 Survey of Early Music Credit(s): 3
MULT 270 Introduction to indigenous Music Cultures Credit(s): 3
MULT 271 Women in Music Credit(s): 3
MULT 432 Jazz History Credit(s): 3
MULT 495 Special Topics Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.

Total: 3 credits

Total: 16 credits

3rd Year – Fall

AP** 303 Applied**** Credit(s): 3 *
MUCO 361 Beginning Choral and Instrumental Conducting Credit(s): 1.5 *
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MULT 212 Core Western Music History II Credit(s): 3 (Domain 6 )
MUPP 301 Performance Seminar: Instrumental Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC Music Theory Elective Credit(s): 2
MU** Music Elective(s) Credit(s): 2 (may include content, performance, or skill-based instruction; may not include applied study)
MU* Music Elective Credit(s): 1 (may include content, performance or skill-based instruction; may not include applied study)
or
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (required if assigned)
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5

Total: 14.5 credits

3rd Year – Spring

AP** 303 Applied**** Credit(s): 3 *
APTT 101 Applied Teaching Techniques Credit(s): 1.5
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MULT 401 Symphonic Literature Credit(s): 3 ^(ALT)
MUPP 301 Performance Seminar: Instrumental Credit(s): 0.5
MUPP 341 Half Recital Credit(s): 1 *
MUPP 400 The Performer in the 21st Century Credit(s): 1
MU** Music Elective(s) Credit(s): 2 (may include content, performance, or skill-based instruction; may not include applied study)
MU** Music Elective Credit(s): 1 (may include content, performance or skill-based instruction; may not include applied study)
or
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (required if assigned)
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5

Total: 14.5 credits

4th Year – Fall

AP** 403 Applied**** Credit(s): 3 *
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MUCO 364 Instrumental Conducting Credit(s): 1.5
MUPP 301 Performance Seminar: Instrumental Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 403 Analysis and Forms Credit(s): 3
MU** Music Elective(s) Credit(s): 2 (not to include performance or skill-based instruction)
MU** Music Elective Credit(s): 1 (may include content, performance or skill-based instruction; may not include applied study)
or
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (required if assigned)

Departmental Literature

Select from: ^(ALT)

MULT 403 Brass Literature Credit(s): 3
MULT 409 Percussion Literature Credit(s): 3
MULT 413 Woodwind Literature Credit(s): 3
MULT 417 String Literature Credit(s): 3

Total: 3 credits

Total: 15 credits

4th Year – Spring

AP** 403 Applied**** Credit(s): 3 *
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MULT 428 Chamber Music Literature Credit(s): 3 ^(ALT)
MUPP 301 Performance Seminar: Instrumental Credit(s): 0.5
MUPP 440 Full Recital Credit(s): 2 *
MU** Music Elective(s) Credit(s): 2 (not to include performance or skill-based instruction)
MU** Music Elective Credit(s): 1 (may include content, performance or skill-based instruction; may not include applied study)
or
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (required if assigned)

Total: 12.5 credits

Degree Total: 121.5 credits

*Minimum grade of “C” required.

^Piano Proficiency Examination required.

(ALT) Offered on alternating schedule; consult with advisor.

All double reed majors may elect to register for MUPP 241 Oboe Reed Making Class (.5 credit) or MUPP 242 Bassoon Reed Making Class (.5 credit) in addition to the applied lesson.

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Performance, Wind, String or Percussion Applied Emphasis (B.M.)

Program Outcomes

Course and Credit Requirements

1st Year – Fall

Total: 15.5 credits

1st Year – Spring

Total: 17.5 credits

2nd Year – Fall

Total: 16 credits

2nd Year – Spring

Music Literature Elective

Total: 3 credits

Total: 16 credits

3rd Year – Fall

Total: 14.5 credits

3rd Year – Spring

Total: 14.5 credits

4th Year – Fall

Departmental Literature

Total: 3 credits

Total: 15 credits

4th Year – Spring

Total: 12.5 credits

Degree Total: 121.5 credits