Music, Instrumental Performance, B.M.

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Curriculum Requirements

The Department of Music offers a strong, diversified undergraduate curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Music degree. The Bachelor of Music is offered with concentrations in Music Education (with North Carolina licensure), Jazz, Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, Music Industry (Business and Media Communications tracks), and Ethnomusicology. The curriculum emphasizes thorough musical preparation, professionalism, and the development of appreciation of aesthetic diversity. Music studies at NCCU include research opportunities and internships with business and professional organizations. Such opportunities help build the foundation for the student’s practical knowledge, employment prospects, and graduate study.

Instrumental or vocal audition required by Department of Music for degree program acceptance.

1. 125 Semester Hours:

Complete a minimum of 125 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU. Students must repeat ‘D’ and ‘F’ grades in major courses.

2. General Education Requirement:

Complete General Education Curriculum required by the university as detailed on the four-year course of study.

3. Program Requirements:

Non-departmental requirements (must have a grade of ‘C’ or better):

None.

Departmental requirements (must have a ‘C’ or better):

MUSL 1000 - Survey of Music (3)
MUSL 1050 - Secondary Class Piano I (1)
MUSL 1060 - Secondary Class Piano II (1)
MUSL 1070 - Intermediate Secondary Class Piano I (1)
MUSL 1080 - Intermediate Secondary Class Piano II (1)
MUSL 1010 - Music Theory I (3)
MUSL 1220 - Music Theory II (3)
MUSL 2210 - Music Theory III (3)
MUSL 2220 - Music Theory IV (3)
MUSL 2110 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I (2)
MUSL 2120 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II (2)
MUSL 3110 - Ear Training and Sight Singing III (1)
Applied/Workshop and Recital Sequence (8 semesters)
- APPL 0XX1/MUSL 1600 - 8 credits
Major Ensembles (4 semesters) - 4 credits

MUSL 2405 Introduction to Music Literature ( 2 )

MUSL 3410 History of Music I ( 2 )

MUSL 3420 History of Music II ( 3 )

MUSL 4600 Seminar in Contemporary Music ( 3 )

Note: Major Ensembles (8 semesters) - 8 credits

4. Concentration Requirements

MUSL 3860 Acoustics and Introduction to Music Technology ( 3 )

MUSL 3920 Conducting ( 2 )

Music Electives (MUSL, APPL, or JAZZ) - 36 credits

5. Additional Requirements

Senior Recital (must accompany eighth semester of APPL 0XX1)

Program Notes:

Department of Music Major Ensembles for Instrumental Performance include: Marching Band; Symphonic Band; Jazz Ensemble; String Ensemble (orchestral string majors); Guitar Ensemble (guitar majors); Percussion Ensemble (percussion majors as assigned by applied instructor).