University Catalog

Music - Undergraduate Programs

Overview

The University of Texas at Arlington is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The Department of Music offers the Bachelor of Music degree (1) in preparation for E.C -12  teacher certification; (2) in Performance (woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, strings, or voice); (3) in Theory; (4) in Composition; (5) in Jazz Studies; (6) in Music/Business; and (7)  in Audio Production and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Industry Studies. Music students must meet all the requirements of one of these specializations to receive the Bachelor of Music degree. All degree plans leading to a Bachelor of Music degree include offerings which provide a solid foundation in music theory, history, and literature and require a concentration in a specific instrument/voice. The music department also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies that requires the student to meet all of the requirements for that specialization.

The mission of the UT Arlington Department of Music is to create an environment in which individuals are inspired to become innovative and creative musical leaders by offering integrated curricular content, skill development, and exceptional programming relevant to a culturally diverse urban community.

The Music Department's goals and objectives for academic and artistic enrichment of the university and the extended community include: (1) offering curricula leading to a baccalaureate degree and graduate programs that provide students with the opportunity to realize their inherent musical potential, (2) offering degree options that recognize and nurture students’ abilities and talents to make contributions of excellence in the fields of music, and (3) preparing students for further graduate study and/or professional careers in music by meeting curricula criteria, performance standards, and academic expectations.

All prospective music majors must audition for proper placement in their respective performance areas and take a music theory placement test. Information concerning auditions and placement tests is available in the Music Office.  Students returning after two long semesters away from University must re-audition and be re-admitted to the department. Exceptions are if student has previously completed all required private lessons and recitals.

All Bachelor of Music majors are required to pass the sophomore proficiency exam on their major instrument.  For transfer students who transfer in at least four semesters of lessons and meet the proficiency requirements, the audition may serve as the proficiency exam. For transfer students who do not meet the necessary proficiency requirements, they will be enrolled in MUSI 2223 for applied lessons. Transfer students may take MUSI 2223 for as many semesters as they have transfer credits from another institution.

For example, if a student transfers in four semesters of lessons, they may take MUSI 2223 up to four times, but they may attempt the proficiency exam at the end of any semester if they are ready. If a transfer student transfers in three semesters of lessons, they may be placed in the fourth semester of the lesson sequence or in MUSI 2223. The lesson sequence is defined as the required list of applied lessons required under an individual student’s degree plan. That student could take MUSI 2223 a total of three times or, with instructor approval, could move to the fourth semester of lessons after one or two semester(s) of MUSI 2223. Once a transfer student enters the lesson sequence, they are no longer eligible for placement in MUSI 2223.

Students can only attempt the proficiency exam two times. If they fail the sophomore proficiency exam the first time (either in MUSI 2223 or MUSI 22XX), they will receive a grade of Incomplete (I) for the semester, and they will be required to enroll in MUSI 2222 the following semester. At the end of MUSI 2222, students will be required to attempt the proficiency exam for a last time. If students do not successfully pass the proficiency exam, they will not be allowed to remain a Bachelor of Music major.  If they pass the second attempt at the sophomore proficiency, their grade for fourth-semester lessons (MUSI 22XX) or preparatory lessons (MUSI 2223) will be changed to the grade earned in their first attempt at 22XX/2223. If the student fails their second attempt at the sophomore proficiency, their grade for fourth-semester lessons (MUSI 22XX) or preparatory lessons (MUSI 2223) will automatically be changed to “F.”

All students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Music Degree with the Jazz Studies Option must pass the jazz performance proficiency exam upon completion of MUSI 3226. Students can attempt the proficiency exam two times. Students failing to pass the jazz proficiency exam on the second attempt will not be permitted to continue in the Jazz Studies Option. Successful completion of the jazz proficiency exam is a prerequisite for enrollment in:

MUSI 3395JAZZ COMPOSITION3
MUSI 4300JAZZ PERSPECTIVES3
MUSI 4302JAZZ ARRANGING3
MUSI 4225JAZZ IMPROVISATION III - ADVANCED2

 All students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Music Degree in Preparation for Teacher Certification must pass the music education proficiency exam before enrolling in:

MUSI 3211EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC2
MUSI 3213INSTRUMENTAL MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES I2
MUSI 3214CHORAL MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES I2

An audition or permission of the instructor is required for all large ensembles. All University students, regardless of major, are permitted to audition for and participate in all music department ensembles: concert bands, marching band, jazz ensembles, choirs, and orchestra.

All Bachelor of Music students are required to pass the Theory Proficiency exam.

All Bachelor of Music students are required to enroll in a large ensemble each semester in residence. Any student not enrolled in a large ensemble by the end of Late Registration will be given a warning and advised to do so, and students that are still not registered in a large ensemble after Census date may be removed from the music program and required to re-audition in a subsequent semester in order to be re-admitted. Ensembles that meet this requirement, as well as any minimum requirements for number(s) of semester in specific ensembles, are determined by each degree plan. Residence is defined as any semester that a student is enrolled in any private lesson section or enrolled in 6 or more semester hours at the university, except during student teaching or music industry studies internship.

All students are strongly urged to refer to the sections on Academic Regulations and Degree Programs in the current UT Arlington Undergraduate Catalog. Students seeking teacher certification should read the College of Education section of this catalog concerning admission to teacher education programs and state requirements for certification.

In addition to fulfilling University and the College of Liberal Arts requirements for admission to a degree program, students planning to be music majors must also fulfill the listed Music Department requirements.

Students must receive a C or better in all music courses in order to graduate. If a student does not earn a C or better, it may not count as a prerequisite for any other course.

If a student fails the same music degree-required course three times (making a D or F), the student must receive a C or better in their fourth attempt of the class or be dismissed from the Music program. They will not be permitted to take the course for credit at UT Arlington in subsequent semesters.

Students should expect, in addition to attending weekly private lessons, a minimum preparation (individual practice) of five hours per week in courses granting two hours credit, 10 hours per week in courses granting three hours credit, and 12 hours per week in courses granting four hours credit.

Bachelor of Music Students must complete their lesson sequence before they can take elective lessons (MUSI 0171 or MUSI 0271) on their primary instrument.

All private instruction, except MUSI 0171 or MUSI 0271, requires a jury.

Music majors must complete a minimum of 36 hours at the 3000/4000 level, at least 24 of which must be in music.

Those music courses available to non-music majors are indicated in the course description. Individual instruction courses are open in limited numbers to all University students.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Music Degree (Performance Option, Theory Option, or Composition Option)

Options

Voice Performance Option

UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
General Core Requirements 42
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 3308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I3
or MUSI 3309 CHORAL CONDUCTING I
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
MUSI 1180FUNCTIONAL PIANO I1
MUSI 1181FUNCTIONAL PIANO II1
MUSI 2180FUNCTIONAL PIANO III1
MUSI 2181FUNCTIONAL PIANO IV1
Performance concentration 8
MUSI 3104VOCAL COACHING1
MUSI 3104VOCAL COACHING1
MUSI 3104VOCAL COACHING1
MUSI 3101ITALIAN AND FRENCH DICTION1
MUSI 3302FORM AND ANALYSIS3
MUSI 3303COUNTERPOINT3
MUSI 3394DIGITAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY3
MUSI 4101GERMAN AND ENGLISH DICTION1
A cappella choir/university singers/women's chorus7
Musical theatre/opera laboratory3
Performance major (additional hours)14
MUSI 0174SECONDARY KEYBOARD1
MUSI 0174SECONDARY KEYBOARD1
MUSI 0174SECONDARY KEYBOARD1
MUSI 3103VOCAL PEDAGOGY1
MUSI 4102VOCAL LITERATURE1
MUSI 4301ORCHESTRATION3
Junior and Senior Recital
Total Hours125

Keyboard Performance Option

UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
General Core Requirements 42
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 3308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I3
or MUSI 3309 CHORAL CONDUCTING I
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
Performance concentration 8
MUSI 0109KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE1
MUSI 0109KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE1
MUSI 0109KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE1
MUSI 0109KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE1
MUSI 0109KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE1
MUSI 0109KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE1
MUSI 0109KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE1
MUSI 3294APPLIED PEDAGOGY2
MUSI 3295PIANO PEDAGOGY2
MUSI 3302FORM AND ANALYSIS3
MUSI 3303COUNTERPOINT3
MUSI 3394DIGITAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY3
MUSI 4301ORCHESTRATION3
MUSI 4291CONFERENCE COURSE (Keyboard Literature I)2
MUSI 4291CONFERENCE COURSE (Keyboard Literature II)2
Accompanying1
Ensemble (any)1
Performance major (additional hours)14
MUSI 0174SECONDARY KEYBOARD1
MUSI 0174SECONDARY KEYBOARD1
MUSI 0174SECONDARY KEYBOARD1
MUSI 0174SECONDARY KEYBOARD1
Music elective3
Junior and Senior Recital
Total Hours125

Keyboard Performance/Pedagogy Option

UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
General Core Requirements 42
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 3308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I3
or MUSI 3309 CHORAL CONDUCTING I
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
Performance concentration 8
MUSI 0109KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE1
MUSI 0109KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE1
MUSI 0109KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE1
MUSI 0109KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE1
MUSI 3294APPLIED PEDAGOGY2
MUSI 3295PIANO PEDAGOGY2
MUSI 3303COUNTERPOINT3
MUSI 3302FORM AND ANALYSIS3
MUSI 3394DIGITAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY3
MUSI 4301ORCHESTRATION3
MUSI 4291CONFERENCE COURSE (Keyboard Literature I)2
MUSI 4291CONFERENCE COURSE (Keyboard Literature II)2
MUSI 1257PRIVATE LESSONS IN ORGAN2
MUSI 1258PRIVATE LESSONS IN ORGAN2
MUSI 2257PRIVATE LESSONS IN ORGAN2
MUSI 2258PRIVATE LESSONS IN ORGAN2
MUSI 3211EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC2
MUSI 4291CONFERENCE COURSE (Group Piano Methods)2
Ensemble (1 hour accompanying and 1 hour chora/instrumental ensemble)2
Performance Major (additional hours)8
Senior Recital
Total Hours121

Wind, String, or Percussion Performance Option

UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
General Core Requirements 42
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 3308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I3
or MUSI 3309 CHORAL CONDUCTING I
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
MUSI 1180FUNCTIONAL PIANO I1
MUSI 1181FUNCTIONAL PIANO II1
MUSI 2180FUNCTIONAL PIANO III1
MUSI 2181FUNCTIONAL PIANO IV1
Select 3 hours from the following:3
ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS
CHAMBER MUSIC
APPLIED INSTRUCTION ON A SECONDARY INSTRUMENT
APPLIED PEDAGOGY
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC
MUSI 3323BUSINESS OF MUSIC3
EARLY MUSIC PERFORMANCE PRACTICE
Performance concentration (in one instrument)8
MUSI 3302FORM AND ANALYSIS3
MUSI 3303COUNTERPOINT3
MUSI 3394DIGITAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY3
MUSI 4301ORCHESTRATION3
MUSI 4291CONFERENCE COURSE (Wind, string or percussion literature & pedagogy)2
Performance Major (additional hours in one instrument)14
Ensemble 112
Music elective3
Junior and Senior Recital
Total Hours128
1

Orchestra emphasis students take eight hours orchestra, three hours chamber music, and one hour any ensemble.

Band emphasis students take eight hours wind symphony, symphonic winds or symphonic band, two hours chamber music or any small ensemble, and two hours any large ensemble.

Theory Option

UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
General Core Requirements 42
UNIV 1131STUDENT SUCCESS1
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
MUSI 1180FUNCTIONAL PIANO I1
MUSI 1181FUNCTIONAL PIANO II1
MUSI 2180FUNCTIONAL PIANO III1
MUSI 2181FUNCTIONAL PIANO IV1
Performance concentration (in one instrument or voice)8
MUSI 2227COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES2
MUSI 2302MUSIC LITERATURE3
MUSI 3302FORM AND ANALYSIS3
MUSI 3303COUNTERPOINT3
MUSI 3326POST-TONAL ANALYSIS3
MUSI 3390LINEAR ANALYSIS3
MUSI 3391ADVANCED SONATA THEORY3
MUSI 4205ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL PIANO2
MUSI 435020TH CENTURY FORM & TECHNIQUE3
or MUSI 4349 FORMAL-FUNCTION THEORY
MUSI 4351MUSIC THEORY CAPSTONE/SEMINAR3
MUSI 4301ORCHESTRATION3
MUSI 0174SECONDARY KEYBOARD1
MUSI 0174SECONDARY KEYBOARD 11
Performance concentration (additional hours in one instrument or voice)4
Ensemble (any) 26
Senior research project 3
Total Hours120
1

Keyboard concentrates must substitute MUSI 4242.

2

At least three hours must be large ensemble.

3

Prepare and present project in music theory in a conference setting.

Composition Option

UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
General Core Requirements 42
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 3308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I3
or MUSI 3309 CHORAL CONDUCTING I
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
MUSI 1180FUNCTIONAL PIANO I1
MUSI 1181FUNCTIONAL PIANO II1
MUSI 2180FUNCTIONAL PIANO III1
MUSI 2181FUNCTIONAL PIANO IV1
Performance concentration (in one instrument or voice)8
MUSI 2227COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES2
MUSI 3302FORM AND ANALYSIS3
MUSI 3303COUNTERPOINT3
MUSI 3392COMPOSITION I3
MUSI 3393COMPOSITION II3
MUSI 3394DIGITAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY3
MUSI 4301ORCHESTRATION3
MUSI 4492COMPOSITION III4
MUSI 4493COMPOSITION IV4
MUSI 3127
MUSI 3128
COMPUTER COMPOSITION I
and COMPUTER COMPOSITION II
2
Select two hours from the following:2
HIGH BRASS CLASS
WOODWIND CLASS I
VOICE CLASS
STRING CLASS
PERCUSSION CLASS
Performance concentration (additional hours in one instrument or voice)2
MUSI 0174SECONDARY KEYBOARD1
MUSI 0174SECONDARY KEYBOARD 11
Ensemble (any) 26
Program of original works 3
Total Hours121
1

Keyboard concentrates must substitute MUSI 3243.

2

At least three hours must be large ensemble.

3

Prepare and present original works.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Music Degree (Music/Business Option or Audio Production Option)

Options

Music/Business Option

UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
General Core Requirements 42
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 3308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I3
or MUSI 3309 CHORAL CONDUCTING I
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
MUSI 1180FUNCTIONAL PIANO I 11
MUSI 1181FUNCTIONAL PIANO II 1
MUSI 3323BUSINESS OF MUSIC3
MUSI 3394DIGITAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY3
MUSI 4390RECORDING TECHNIQUES I3
Performance concentration (in one instrument or voice)8
MUSI 3396TOPICS IN RECORD LABEL AND STUDIO MANAGEMENT I3
MUSI 3397TOPICS IN RECORD LABEL AND ARTIST MANAGEMENT II3
Ensemble (any) 26
Performance concentration (additional hours in one instrument or voice)2
MUSI 4395INTERNSHIP3
Select 13 hours from the following: 313
JAZZ APPRECIATION
COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES
APPRECIATION OF MUSIC IN FILM
JAZZ THEORY & KEYBOARD FUNDAMENTALS I
JAZZ TECHNIQUES
FORM AND ANALYSIS
COUNTERPOINT
KEYBOARD SYNTHESIZER PROGRAMMING AND TECHNIQUES
LINEAR ANALYSIS
ADVANCED SONATA THEORY
COMPOSITION I
MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY IN GAME AUDIO
JAZZ PERSPECTIVES
ORCHESTRATION
JAZZ ARRANGING
RECORDING TECHNIQUES II
RECORDING TECHNIQUES III
TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY IN FILM COMPOSITION
Select 9 hours at the 3000/400 level from the following: 39
Business courses
Communication courses
Total Hours125
1

 Keyboard concentrates substitute one hour keyboard ensemble. 

2

At least three must be large ensemble.

3

Pending approval by the Music Industry Area Coordinator.

 Audio Production Option

UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
General Core Requirements 42
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 3308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I3
or MUSI 3309 CHORAL CONDUCTING I
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
MUSI 3394DIGITAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY3
MUSI 4390RECORDING TECHNIQUES I3
MUSI 1180FUNCTIONAL PIANO I 11
MUSI 1181FUNCTIONAL PIANO II 11
MUSI 2180FUNCTIONAL PIANO III 11
MUSI 2181FUNCTIONAL PIANO IV 11
Performance concentration (in one instrument or voice)8
MUSI 2227COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES2
MUSI 4395INTERNSHIP3
MUSI 3125JAZZ THEORY & KEYBOARD FUNDAMENTALS I1
MUSI 3323BUSINESS OF MUSIC3
MUSI 4325RECORDING TECHNIQUES II3
PHYS 1300INTRODUCTION TO MUSICAL ACOUSTICS (Can also fulfill the Life & Physical Sciences requirement)3
Ensemble (any) 25
Choose one of the following:3
RECORDING TECHNIQUES III
ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): SPECIAL STUDIES
LIGHTING AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY
Select three of the following:9
TOPICS IN RECORD LABEL AND STUDIO MANAGEMENT I
TOPICS IN RECORD LABEL AND ARTIST MANAGEMENT II
MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY IN GAME AUDIO
KEYBOARD SYNTHESIZER PROGRAMMING AND TECHNIQUES
TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY IN FILM COMPOSITION
INTRODUCTION TO SONGWRITING
Art, Business, Communication, and/or Electrical Engineering courses 33
Total Hours120
1

Keyboard concentrates substitute two hours of MUSI 0109 or MUSI 4205.

2

At least three hours must be large ensemble.

3

Must be at 3000/4000 level. All courses must be approved by the Music Industry Area Coordinator.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Music Degree (Jazz Studies Option)

General Core Requirements 42
UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 0122JAZZ COMBO1
MUSI 0122JAZZ COMBO1
MUSI 0122JAZZ COMBO1
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 1101JAZZ LISTENING1
MUSI 3125JAZZ THEORY & KEYBOARD FUNDAMENTALS I1
MUSI 3126JAZZ THEORY & KEYBOARD FUNDAMENTALS II1
MUSI 3308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I3
or MUSI 3309 CHORAL CONDUCTING I
MUSI 3225JAZZ IMPROVISATION I2
MUSI 3226JAZZ IMPROVISATION II2
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
MUSI 3394DIGITAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY3
MUSI 3395JAZZ COMPOSITION3
MUSI 4225JAZZ IMPROVISATION III - ADVANCED2
MUSI 4300JAZZ PERSPECTIVES3
MUSI 4302JAZZ ARRANGING3
MUSI 3323BUSINESS OF MUSIC3
MUSI 4390RECORDING TECHNIQUES I3
MUSI 4392JAZZ STUDIES SENIOR RECITAL/PROJECT3
Performance concentration (1000/2000 level in one instrument or voice) 2,38
Performance concentration (additional hours at 3000/4000 level in one instrument or voice) 2,36
MUSI 1180FUNCTIONAL PIANO I 11
MUSI 1181FUNCTIONAL PIANO II 11
MUSI 2180FUNCTIONAL PIANO III 11
MUSI 2181FUNCTIONAL PIANO IV 11
Large jazz ensemble7
Small jazz ensemble2
Music Elective3
Total Hours130
1

Keyboard concentrates substitute two hours keyboard ensemble and two hours small jazz ensemble.

2

 Keyboard concentrates elect both classical and jazz private lessons through the barrier exam level. Junior and Senior level private lessons in jazz piano only.

3

Bass concentrates elect both double bass and electric bass private lessons through the barrier exam level.  Junior and Senior level private lessons in jazz bass only.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Music Degree (in preparation for Teacher Certification - EC-12 Instrumental Option and EC-12 Choral Option)

The Bachelor of Music Degree (in preparation for Teacher Certification) is a 5-year degree.

Options

EC-12 Instrumental Option (Band Emphasis)

UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
General Core Requirements 42
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 3308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I3
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
MUSI 1180FUNCTIONAL PIANO I1
MUSI 1181FUNCTIONAL PIANO II1
MUSI 2180FUNCTIONAL PIANO III1
MUSI 2181FUNCTIONAL PIANO IV1
Performance concentration (in one instrument)8
MUSI 1103HIGH BRASS CLASS1
MUSI 1104WOODWIND CLASS I1
MUSI 1105VOICE CLASS (or one semester any choir)1
MUSI 1106LOW BRASS CLASS1
MUSI 1107WOODWIND CLASS II1
MUSI 2103STRING CLASS1
MUSI 2104PERCUSSION CLASS1
MUSI 2112INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC EDUCATION1
MUSI 3211EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC2
MUSI 3213INSTRUMENTAL MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES I2
MUSI 4308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING II3
MUSI 4211ELEMENTARY MUSIC2
MUSI 4213INSTRUMENTAL MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES II2
MUSI 3316STRATEGIES AND ASSESSMENT IN MUSIC EDUCATION3
MUSI 4117MUSIC EDUCATION FIELD-BASED EXPERIENCE1
MUSI 3200MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES2
MUSI 3212JAZZ TECHNIQUES2
MUSI 4301ORCHESTRATION3
Education Requirements12
CONTENT AREA READING AND WRITING
TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS
CLINICAL TEACHING IN MIDDLE/SECONDARY SCHOOL/ALL-LEVEL CLASSROOMS
Keyboard concentrates take four hours MUSI 0109 (see Major)
Ensembles (3 hours marching band; four hours wind symphony, symphonic winds, or symphonic band)7
Performance concentration (additional hours in one instrument)6
Senior half recital
Total Hours134

EC-12 Instrumental Option (Orchestra Emphasis)

UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
General Core Requirements 42
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 3308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I3
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
MUSI 1180FUNCTIONAL PIANO I1
MUSI 1181FUNCTIONAL PIANO II1
MUSI 2180FUNCTIONAL PIANO III1
MUSI 2181FUNCTIONAL PIANO IV1
Performance Concentration (in one instrument)8
MUSI 2101BRASS SURVEY1
MUSI 1105VOICE CLASS (or one semester any choir)1
MUSI 2102WOODWIND SURVEY1
MUSI 2104PERCUSSION CLASS1
MUSI 2112INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC EDUCATION1
MUSI 3211EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC2
MUSI 3213INSTRUMENTAL MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES I2
MUSI 4308INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING II3
MUSI 4301ORCHESTRATION3
MUSI 4211ELEMENTARY MUSIC2
MUSI 4213INSTRUMENTAL MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES II2
MUSI 3316STRATEGIES AND ASSESSMENT IN MUSIC EDUCATION3
MUSI 4117MUSIC EDUCATION FIELD-BASED EXPERIENCE1
MUSI 3294APPLIED PEDAGOGY2
MUSI 4303ADVANCED STRING CLASS3
MUSI 3191SECONDARY LESSONS IN STRINGS (On a different string instrument other than principal instrument)1
MUSI 3191SECONDARY LESSONS IN STRINGS (On a different string instrument other than principal instrument)1
Education Requirements12
CONTENT AREA READING AND WRITING
TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS
CLINICAL TEACHING IN MIDDLE/SECONDARY SCHOOL/ALL-LEVEL CLASSROOMS
Keyboard concentrates take four hours MUSI 0109 (see Major)
Ensembles (7 hours orchestra)7
Performance concentration (additional hours in one instrument)6
Senior half recital
Total Hours134

EC-12 Choral Option

UNIV-LA 1000FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE0
General Core Requirements 42
Professional Courses/Music Requirements
MUSI 1185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I1
MUSI 1186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II1
MUSI 1325THEORY AND HARMONY I3
MUSI 1326THEORY AND HARMONY II3
MUSI 2185SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III1
MUSI 2186SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV1
MUSI 2325THEORY AND HARMONY III3
MUSI 2326THEORY AND HARMONY IV3
MUSI 3309CHORAL CONDUCTING I3
MUSI 3300MUSIC HISTORY I3
MUSI 3301MUSIC HISTORY II3
MUSI 1180FUNCTIONAL PIANO I 11
MUSI 1181FUNCTIONAL PIANO II 11
MUSI 2180FUNCTIONAL PIANO III 11
MUSI 2181FUNCTIONAL PIANO IV 11
MUSI 4205ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL PIANO2
Performance Concentration (in voice)8
MUSI 2101BRASS SURVEY1
MUSI 2102WOODWIND SURVEY1
MUSI 3103VOCAL PEDAGOGY1
MUSI 2103STRING CLASS1
MUSI 2104PERCUSSION CLASS1
MUSI 2112INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC EDUCATION1
MUSI 3101ITALIAN AND FRENCH DICTION1
MUSI 3211EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC2
MUSI 3214CHORAL MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES I2
MUSI 4101GERMAN AND ENGLISH DICTION1
MUSI 4309CHORAL CONDUCTING II3
MUSI 4301ORCHESTRATION3
MUSI 4211ELEMENTARY MUSIC2
MUSI 4214CHORAL MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES II2
MUSI 3316STRATEGIES AND ASSESSMENT IN MUSIC EDUCATION3
MUSI 4117MUSIC EDUCATION FIELD-BASED EXPERIENCE1
Education Requirements12
CONTENT AREA READING AND WRITING
TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS
CLINICAL TEACHING IN MIDDLE/SECONDARY SCHOOL/ALL-LEVEL CLASSROOMS
Voice Concentration and Keyboard Concentration 1,22
A capella choir/university singers/women's chorus6
Musical theatre/opera laboratory1
Performance concentration (additional hours)6
Senior half recital
Total Hours134
 
 
1

 Keyboard Concentrates substitute 2 hours of MUSI 0109 and 4 hours MUSI 0175

2

 Voice Concentration take 2 hours of MUSI 0174

Teacher Certification

Students interested in Texas Teacher Certification should consult the College of Education section of this catalog for the most recent changes in requirements regarding admission to Teacher Education, completion of University programs in preparation for certificate, and eligibility for certification after graduation.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Music Industry Studies)

UNIV-LA 1131STUDENT SUCCESS1
General Core Requirements 42
Music Requirements
MUSI 1301ELEMENTS OF MUSIC ( )3
MUSI 1324EXPLORATIONS IN MUSIC THEORY (Explorations in Music Theory)3
MUSI 3125JAZZ THEORY & KEYBOARD FUNDAMENTALS I1
MUSI 3126JAZZ THEORY & KEYBOARD FUNDAMENTALS II1
MUSI 3394DIGITAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY3
Choose two of the following:6
MUSIC HISTORY I
HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF HIP HOP AND R&B MUSIC
APPRECIATION OF MUSIC IN FILM
JAZZ APPRECIATION
HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC
INTRODUCTION TO POPULAR CULTURE
MUSI 3396TOPICS IN RECORD LABEL AND STUDIO MANAGEMENT I3
MUSI 3397TOPICS IN RECORD LABEL AND ARTIST MANAGEMENT II3
MUSI 4329SOUND FOR NEW MEDIA3
MUSI 4390RECORDING TECHNIQUES I3
MUSI 4325RECORDING TECHNIQUES II3
MUSI 3323BUSINESS OF MUSIC3
MUSI 4395INTERNSHIP3
Choose 1 from following3
ARTS MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
RECORDING TECHNIQUES III
ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPOSITION AND PERFORMANCE (Electronic Music Comp)
Choose 2 from the following6
MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY IN GAME AUDIO
TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY IN FILM COMPOSITION
INTRODUCTION TO SONGWRITING
Performance concentration (in one instrument or voice)8
Ensemble only one ensemble per semester may count (The following may substitute for one or both hours, pending successful audition: MUSI 0112, 0113, 0116, or 0112)2
COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE
RECORDING ENSEMBLE
Business Requirements12
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
LAW I
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
General Electives 19
Total Hours121
1

Minimum 3 hours must be 3000 level or higher

Oral Communication and Computer Use Competence Requirements

Students majoring in music are required to demonstrate computer use and oral communication competencies.

Computer use proficiency can be demonstrated by:

  1. successful completion of MUSI 3394; or
  2. successful completion of CSE 1301 or INSY 2303 INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING; or
  3. passing the University computer use competency exam.

Oral communication proficiency can be demonstrated by:

  1. successful completion of MUSI 3308 or MUSI 3309; or
  2. successful completion of one of the following:
    COMS 1301FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING3
    COMS 2305BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION3
    COMS 3315COMMUNICATION FOR EDUCATORS3

Students should discuss these options with their undergraduate advisor who may also provide a list of other courses approved by the University of meet these requirements.

Requirements for a Minor in Music

Eighteen hours of music, six hours of which must be 3000/4000 level.