Bachelor of Music Performance (Orchestra Performance)
About This Program
The Bachelor of Music Performance in Orchestra Performance is designed to prepare students for a career in performance and/or a graduate degree in performance through intensive study in applied instruction, literature/pedagogy, and ensemble participation. This may include a career as an orchestral 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 orchestral performance.
- Upon graduation, students will have achieved competency in performance and pedagogical development in orchestral music.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| UNIV-LA 1000 | FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE | 0 |
| Orchestra Peformance Specialization | ||
| MUSI 0126 | CHAMBER MUSIC (complete 3 hours) | 3 |
| MUSI 0128 | ORCHESTRA (complete 8 hours) | 8 |
| 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 3300 | MUSIC HISTORY I | 3 |
| MUSI 3301 | MUSIC HISTORY II | 3 |
| MUSI 3208 | INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I | 2 |
| MUSI 1180 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO I | 1 |
| MUSI 1181 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO II | 1 |
| MUSI 3270 | DIGITAL MEDIA AND BUSINESS SKILLS FOR PERFORMING MUSICIANS | 2 |
| MUSI 3302 | FORM AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MUSI 3303 | COUNTERPOINT | 3 |
| MUSI 4111 | ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS (4 semesters) | 4 |
| MUSI 4204 | STRING LITERATURE/PEDAGOGY | 2 |
| MUSI 4301 | ORCHESTRATION | 3 |
| MUSI 4370 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR PERFORMING MUSICIANS | 3 |
| Select 20 hours of private lessons on primary instrument from the following: | 20 | |
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS I | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS II | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS III | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS IV 1 | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS V | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS VI 2 | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS VII | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS VIII 3 | ||
| Select 1 hour in ensemble from the following: | 1 | |
| 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 | |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 1185 | 1 | MUSI 1186 | 1 |
| MUSI 1325 | 3 | MUSI 1326 | 3 |
| MUSI 1180 | 1 | MUSI 1181 | 1 |
| MUSI 1244 | 2 | MUSI 1245 | 2 |
| Communication | 3 | MUSI 0126 | 1 |
| MUSI 0126 | 1 | MUSI 0128 | 1 |
| MUSI 0128 | 1 | 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 2244 | 2 | MUSI 4111 | 1 |
| MUSI 0128 | 1 | MUSI 22451 | 2 |
| Component Area Option | 3 | MUSI 0128 | 1 |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | Creative Arts | 3 |
| U.S. History (part 1) | 3 | Government/Political Science | 3 |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 3208 | 2 | MUSI 3270 | 2 |
| MUSI 3300 | 3 | MUSI 33552 | 3 |
| MUSI 3302 | 3 | MUSI 3301 | 3 |
| MUSI 3354 | 3 | MUSI 0128 | 1 |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | MUSI 4111 | 1 |
| MUSI 0128 | 1 | Language, Philosophy & Culture | 3 |
| MUSI 0126 or 31924 | 1 | U.S. History (part 2) | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 4111 | 1 | MUSI 0128 | 1 |
| MUSI 3303 | 3 | MUSI 43453 | 3 |
| MUSI 4204 | 2 | MUSI 4301 | 3 |
| MUSI 0128 | 1 | MUSI 4111 | 1 |
| MUSI 4344 | 3 | Life & Physical Science | 3 |
| MUSI 4370 | 3 | Ensemble | 1 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | ||
| 16 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
Includes sophomore performance proficiency exam.
- 2
Includes junior recital.
- 3
Includes senior recital.
- 4
Double bass majors - 2 hours chamber music, 1 semester 3192 jazz lessons
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, 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