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University Catalog 2022-2023 
    
University Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music, B.M.


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Overview

The Bachelor of Music degree curriculum provides professional preparation for students seeking careers in music education, performance, composition or jazz studies. Students desiring entrance into this degree program should review the specific entrance procedures for each degree option listed below. Each option within this degree has been carefully structured to provide an education that encompasses the artistic and functional needs of the aspiring music professional. Within each of the degree options are opportunities for study to meet individual needs.

In the core music program, lower-division courses emphasize music theory, literature and applied studies, while upper division courses explore advanced concepts in theory, music history, performance and specific career preparation in the chosen degree option. The Music Education option is offered for those who wish to pursue the California Single Subject Credential in Music All degree options except Music Education include the required performance of a junior recital. All Bachelor of Music degree options include the required performance of a senior recital and required participation in performing ensembles concurrent with applied music instruction.

Note: Before being approved for graduation, all students are required to pass a piano proficiency examination (MUS 2033 ). Those who are deficient in this area should take appropriate additional coursework as recommended by their adviser. 

The program offers five options

Option I: Composition -  this option prepares students in music composition. Students must successfully complete a BM Senior Recital (MUS 4400 ).

Option II: Jazz Studies - this option prepares students in jazz performance production, composition, recording, and conducting. Students must successfully complete a BM Junior Recital (MUS 3400 ) and a BM Senior Recital (MUS 4400 ) .

Option III: Performance - this option prepares instrumentalists, pianists, and vocalists for professional careers in entertainment and the arts. Performance majors train in a wide variety of genres and styles to prepare for careers as soloists, ensemble musicians, teaching artists in the schools, arts organization members, indie artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the field of performance. Prior to graduation, students prepare and successfully perform a 30-minute BM Junior Recital (MUS 3400 ) and a 50-minute BM Senior recital (MUS 4400 ).

Option IV: Music Education (Pre-Credential) - this option which prepares students for careers in Vocal/Choral and Instrumental teaching. Prior to graduation, students prepare and successfully perform a 50-minute Senior Recital (MUS 4400 ).

Single Subject Credential Requirement: In addition to this option, one upper-division course in music technology is required for the credential, is a prerequisite to directed teaching in music, and may be taken either for elective credit, for the degree outside the major, or in post-baccalaureate standing. Refer to the College of Education  section in the Academic Programs: College-Based and University-Wide chapter of this catalog for regulations governing all teaching credential programs .

Option V: Commercial Music 


      

Requirements for the Major (82-87 units)


Core Requirements (45 units)


Lower Division Applied Music Courses (4 units)


Students must fulfill all 4 applied units in the one category for which they auditioned (Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Voice, or Piano). Approval from adviser required.

Piano Proficiency Requirement (0 unit)


Option Requirements (37 - 42 units)


Select one of the five options.

Option I: Composition (38 units)


Upper Division Electives (12 units)

Recital Requirement (0 unit)

Option II: Jazz Studies (37 units)


Option III: Performance (40 units)


Applied Music Courses (12 units)

Select one area of a performance specialty, and repeat each course for 4 units.

Note: Units taken to satisfy the core requirement cannot be double-counted to satisfy the option requirement.

Directed Electives (18 units)

Select courses from the following two lists:

Option IV: Music Education (Pre-Credential) (42 units)


Applied Music Courses (12 units)

Select one area of specialization and repeat each course for 4 units.

Note: Units taken to satisfy the core requirement cannot be double-counted to satisfy the option requirement.

Requirements for the Single Subject Credential (2 units)

Select one of these courses to satisfy 2 units of the Directed Electives if interested in the Single Subject Credential:

Option V: Commercial Music (42 units)


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