Musicianship Core
The musicianship core is the set of required studies common to all music degree programs (Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy, Bachelor of Science in Music with an emphasis in Sound Recording Technology, all programs of the Bachelor of Music).
Core Courses
MUS 125 and MUS 126 for Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and Bachelor of Music degree in Performance
MUS 118: waived for students whose principal instrument is piano
MUS 120: each semester of private applied lessons
All students pursuing a degree program in the School of Music take private lessons on their principal instrument (Applied Music) and will be involved in ensembles.
Statement on Applied Study: A grade of "F" in any semester of private applied study or a grade of "D" in two consecutive semesters of private applied study will result in the removal of the student from the School of Music curriculum.
Statement on Ensembles: Students following a Bachelor of Science degree program in the School of Music must earn a total of four (4) credits in ensembles. Enrollment is required especially during the semesters of private applied study. Students in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degree programs must be in a 1-credit ensemble each semester of residency as a minimum. This enrollment will be using the principal instrument unless specifically exempted by the administration of the School of Music. Students in residence for more than four years should continue in 1-credit ensembles as a minimum, unless advised otherwise. Students in Musical Theatre or Music Business should refer to the ensemble requirement information under those program descriptions.
No student may be in more than four ensembles in any given semester.