This browser does not support basic Web standards, preventing the display of our site's intended design. May we suggest that you upgrade your browser?


Bachelor of Music -- Applied Piano

The BM--Applied Music degree is a 122 semester credit program designed for performance-oriented students whose abilities and desires will lead to careers as concert artists, orchestral musicians, or private studio instructors. It also prepares students for entrance into graduate level performance programs. The program focuses on preparation for public performance, it emphasizes mastery of technique and a high level of musical maturity, and culminates in a public solo recital. Applicants to the BM-Applied Music degree must demonstrate through the admission audition an ability for technical and musical achievement in their chosen performing medium. Concentrations are offered in three areas: piano, voice and instrumental (flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, string bass, or harp).

Applied Piano
(Code 060-043)
2008-2009 Catalogue

Semester I

Semester II

Musi 141, Elem Theory-Written 2 Musi 146, Inter Theory-Written 2
Musi 142, Elem Theory-Aural 2 Musi 147, Inter Theory-Aural 2
Musi 151, Applied Piano 3 Musi 151, Applied Piano 3
Ensemble (from 180, 181, 184, 188, 190, 191, 192) 1 Ensemble (from 180, 181, 184, 188, 190, 191, 192) 1
Engl 110, Intro to College Writing 5 *Math --- 4
Wellness 2 General Education 3


15

15

Semester III

Semester IV

Musi 246, Adv Theory-Written 2 Musi 248, Form & Analysis 2
Musi 247, Adv Theory-Aural 2 Musi 350, Conducting 2
Musi 151, Applied Piano 3 Musi 151, Applied Piano 3
Ensemble (from 180, 181, 184, 188, 190, 191, 192) 1 Ensemble (from 180, 181, 184, 188, 190, 191, 192) 1
Musi 227, Music History to 1600 2 Musi 229, Music History 1600-1900 3
General Education 6 General Education 6


16

17

Semester V

Semester VI

Musi 308, 20th Century Techniques 2 Music Elective 2
Musi 225, World Music 2 Musi 303, Music History 1900-present 3
Musi 315, Piano Pedagogy 2 Musi 351, Applied Piano 3
Musi 351, Applied Piano 3 Ensemble (Musi 268/468) 1
Ensemble (Musi 268/468) 1 General Education 7
General Education 6
16


16
 
Semester VII

Semester VIII

Musi 405, Music History Seminar 2 Musi 335, Baroque Counterpoint 2
Musi 475, Piano Literature 3 Musi 351, Applied Piano 3
Musi 351, Applied Piano 3 Musi 497, Senior Recital 2
Ensemble (Musi 286/486) 1 Elective Ensemble 1
General Education 5 Music Electives 8


14

16

Notes:

  • Foreign language competency at the 102-level is expected at matriculation. Students without 102 competency will be required to complete foreign language through 102.
  • Class piano is not accepted in lieu of the applied piano requirement.
  • Piano Proficiency Exam must be passed prior to graduation.
  • *Math - See GE requirements for the College of Arts & Sciences in the University catalogue.
  • Advanced music history or theory courses are recommended as music electives. A sophomore and/or junior recital may be given for credit and included as music electives.
 
 This outline is to be used as a guide; refer to the student degree audit and the University catalogue for official degree requirements.
Excellence. Our Measure. Our Motto. Our Goal.