Bachelor of Music Performance (Band Performance)
About This Program
The Bachelor of Music Performance in Band Performance is designed to prepare students for a career in performance and/or a graduate degree in performance. This may include a career as a band or orchestra musician, recitalist, chamber musician, or studio/commercial musician.
This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Competencies
- Upon graduation, students will have developed competencies in the major performing medium including the ability to work independently to prepare performances at the highest possible level; knowledge of applicable solo and ensemble literature; and orientation to and experience with the fundamentals of pedagogy.
- Upon graduation, students will have achieved a high level of musical and technical proficiency in band performance.
- Upon graduation, students will have achieved competency in performance and pedagogical development in band music.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| UNIV-LA 1000 | FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE | 0 |
| Band Performance Specialization | ||
| MUSI 0128 | ORCHESTRA (complete 2 hours) 5 | 2 |
| MUSI 1180 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO I | 1 |
| MUSI 1181 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO II | 1 |
| MUSI 1185 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I | 1 |
| MUSI 1186 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II | 1 |
| MUSI 1325 | THEORY AND HARMONY I | 3 |
| MUSI 1326 | THEORY AND HARMONY II | 3 |
| MUSI 2185 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III | 1 |
| MUSI 2186 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV | 1 |
| MUSI 2325 | THEORY AND HARMONY III | 3 |
| MUSI 2326 | THEORY AND HARMONY IV | 3 |
| MUSI 3208 | INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I | 2 |
| or MUSI 3209 | CHORAL CONDUCTING I | |
| MUSI 3270 | DIGITAL MEDIA AND BUSINESS SKILLS FOR PERFORMING MUSICIANS | 2 |
| MUSI 3300 | MUSIC HISTORY I | 3 |
| MUSI 3301 | MUSIC HISTORY II | 3 |
| MUSI 3302 | FORM AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MUSI 3303 | COUNTERPOINT | 3 |
| MUSI 4111 | ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS (Complete 4 hours) 4 | 4 |
| MUSI 4301 | ORCHESTRATION | 3 |
| MUSI 4370 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR PERFORMING MUSICIANS | 3 |
| 20 hours of private lessons on primary instrument | 20 | |
For woodwinds select: | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN WOODWINDS I | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN WOODWINDS II | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN WOODWINDS III | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN WOODWINDS IV 1 | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN WOODWINDS V | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN WOODWINDS VI 2 | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN WOODWINDS VII 3 | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN WOODWINDS VIII 3 | ||
For brass select: | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN BRASS I | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN BRASS II | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN BRASS III | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN BRASS IV 1 | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN BRASS V | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN BRASS VI 2 | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN BRASS VII | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN BRASS VIII 3 | ||
For percussion select: | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN PERCUSSION I | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN PERCUSSION II | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN PERCUSSION III | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN PERCUSSION IV 1 | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN PERCUSSION V | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN PERCUSSION VI 2 | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN PERCUSSION VII | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN PERCUSSION VIII 3 | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 2 | |
| WOODWIND LITERATURE AND PEDAGOGY | ||
| BRASS LITERATURE AND PEDAGOGY | ||
| PERCUSSION LITERATURE/PEDAGOGY | ||
| For large ensembles select 8 hours from the following: | 8 | |
| WIND SYMPHONY | ||
| SYMPHONIC WINDS | ||
| UNIVERSITY SINGERS | ||
| JAZZ ORCHESTRA | ||
| ORCHESTRA | ||
| SYMPHONIC BAND | ||
| For ensembles select 2 hours from the following: | 2 | |
| WIND SYMPHONY | ||
| SYMPHONIC WINDS | ||
| A CAPPELLA CHOIR | ||
| UNIVERSITY SINGERS | ||
| KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE | ||
| WOODWIND ENSEMBLE | ||
| BRASS CHOIR | ||
| JAZZ ORCHESTRA | ||
| PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE | ||
| MUSICAL THEATRE / OPERA LAB | ||
| JAZZ ENSEMBLE | ||
| TROMBONE CHOIR | ||
| MARCHING PERCUSSION | ||
| FRENCH HORN ENSEMBLE | ||
| FLUTE CHOIR | ||
| SAX CHOIR | ||
| CHAMBER MUSIC | ||
| TUBA ENSEMBLE | ||
| ORCHESTRA | ||
| SYMPHONIC BAND | ||
| Junior and Senior Recital | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Recommended Plan of Study
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 1185 | 1 | MUSI 1186 | 1 |
| MUSI 1325 | 3 | MUSI 1326 | 3 |
| MUSI 11804 | 1 | MUSI 11814 | 1 |
| Lessons I | 2 | Private Lessons II | 2 |
| Band Ensemble | 1 | Band Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI 0128 or 01265 | 1 | MUSI 0128 or 01265 | 1 |
| Communication | 3 | Communication | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | Component Area Option | 3 |
| UNIV-LA 1000 | 0 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 2185 | 1 | MUSI 2186 | 1 |
| MUSI 2325 | 3 | MUSI 2326 | 3 |
| MUSI 4111 or 01264 | 1 | MUSI 4111 or 01264 | 1 |
| Lessons III | 2 | Lessons IV1 | 2 |
| Band Ensemble | 1 | Band Ensemble | 1 |
| Government/Policital Science | 3 | Any ensemble | 1 |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | Creative Arts | 3 |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 3208 | 2 | MUSI 3270 | 2 |
| MUSI 3300 | 3 | Lessons VI2 | 3 |
| MUSI 3302 | 3 | MUSI 3301 | 3 |
| Lessons V | 3 | Band ensemble | 1 |
| U.S. History (part 1) | 3 | MUSI 4201, 4202, or 4203 | 2 |
| Band Ensemble | 1 | Langugae, Philosophy & Culture | 3 |
| MUSI 4111 or 01264 | 1 | MUSI 4111 or 01264 | 1 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 3303 | 3 | Band ensemble | 1 |
| Any ensemble | 1 | Lessons VIII3 | 3 |
| Band Ensemble | 1 | MUSI 4301 | 3 |
| Lessons VII | 3 | MUSI 4370 | 3 |
| U.S. History (part 2) | 3 | Life & Physical Sciences | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences | 3 | Component Area Option | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
Includes sophomore performance proficiency exam.
- 2
Includes junior recital.
- 3
Includes senior recital.
- 4
Saxophone majors substitute three hours of MUSI 0126.
- 5
If student doesn't make orchestra, substitute MUSI 0126.
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:
- successful completion of MUSI 3394; or
- successful completion of CSE 1301 or INSY 2303; or
- passing the University computer use competency exam.
Oral communication proficiency can be demonstrated by:
- successful completion of MUSI 3308 or MUSI 3309; or
- successful completion of one of the following: COMS 1301, COMS 2305, or COMS 3315
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.
Program Completion
Consult the department's undergraduate policies for specific requirements.
Advising Resources
All UTA Music Degrees require an audition for Music Department acceptance. First time in college students may contact the Music Department advisor for general degree information and will be advised in the department starting their second semester. Transfer students should contact the Music Department Advisor prior to acceptance for general degree information and again following a successful audition for acceptance into the UTA Music Department for academic advising and clearance to enroll. Students interested in the Music Minor should contact the Music Department advisor for the Minor course sheet, and Minor approval form, and may do so at any time in the semester.
Location:
Fine Arts 101C
Email:
Undergraduate: music@uta.edu
Graduate: musicgradadvisor@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3471