Music

Degree Requirements

Entrance Requirement

Students are admitted to the music major and minor by audition. Majors are required to complete a sequence of theory, history and literature, and applied study to achieve a comprehensive intellectual understanding of music, along with the development of performance and aural-based skills.

See the Undergraduate Catalog for Music Major or Music Minor

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts degree offers the study of music within a liberal arts framework. This degree presents broad coverage of music rather than heavy concentration on any single element. It is intended for music majors who wish to study music as a part of a liberal arts program irrespective of specific career aspirations.

Areas of Emphasis:

• Composition
• Individualized Studies
• Jazz Studies

See the Undergraduate Catalog for Specific Requirements.

See the current Music Student Handbook (PDF) for policies and guidelines.

Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music degree with a minor in education is a degree designed for those students desiring a career in choral, instrumental, or general music education. Students enroll in a rigorous course of musical study with attention focused on both performance and non-performance subjects. In addition, students pursuing a B.M. degree with education certification complete a comprehensive series of music education and general education courses that fully comply with Wisconsin state guidelines for teacher certification. Areas such as conducting, secondary instrument study, classroom strategies, and teaching techniques will be addressed in detail as prospective educators prepare for careers as teachers.

The Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in music performance is a degree designed to prepare students for careers as performing artists.

Licensure:

• Music Education: Pre-K-12 Instrumental and General Music
• Music Education: Pre-K-12 Choral and General Music

See the Undergraduate Catalog for Specific Requirements. Also see the specific requirements for the Education minor.

See the current Music Student Handbook (PDF) for policies and guidelines.

Bachelor of Music-Performance

Students pursuing a performance degree complete a similar course of study in theory, history, applied study, and general education courses as do students pursuing an education credential. Furthermore, performance majors focus increased attention on repertoire, performance techniques, and chamber performance with an additional year of applied lessons.

See the Undergraduate Catalog for Specific Requirements.

See the current Music Student Handbook (PDF) for policies and guidelines.