BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
with a major in
MUSIC Professor Stuart Marrs, Advisor
Candidates
for the degree must, before graduation, attain a level of performing ability
equivalent to that required for the Junior Standing exam in the B.M.
degree program. Each instrumental area sets requirements for this exam. A Senior
Project will be accomplished under the guidance of an assigned faculty member
during the final semester of the senior year. This project (3 credit hours)
will be chosen from one of the following areas: a research paper; an original
composition, or, in consultation with the applied music instructor, a lecture-recital.
(See Recital Procedures and Checklist - Student Responsibilities, pg. 33.)
The B.A. in Music requires one year of a foreign language. All University of
Maine students must complete all of the
General Education Requirements
as well as College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts and University requirements.
B.A. MUSIC MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
MUH 201
History of Western
Music I
3
MUH 202
History of Western Music
II
3
MUL 202
The Art of Listening
to Music: Historical Survey
3
MUL 200
The Art of Listening
to Music: Historical Survey Lab
1
MUY 111
Elementary Harmony I
2
MUY 112
Elementary Harmony II
2
MUY 211
Advanced Harmony I
2
MUY 212
Advanced Harmony II
2
*MUY XXX
Music theory electives
(5 cr. minimum)
5
Applied Music
Lessons - (any combination of 1 or 2 cr. lessons)
8
Recital Lab
- (each semester of applied lessons)
0
**Performing
Organizations - (4 credits -- 3 credits Large Ensemble,
1 credit Small Ensemble)
4
Music Elective - (Theory
or History) beyond above core requirements
