Musical Arts (B.M.A.)

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75 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Degree Requirements (75 Hours)

MUS 100 - Music Appreciation (C) [SGR #4, HSDC] 3
MUS 110 - Basic Music Theory I (C) 2
MUS 110L - Basic Music Theory I Laboratory (C) 2
MUS 111 - Basic Music Theory II (C) 2
MUS 111L - Basic Music Theory II Laboratory (C) 2
MUS 210 - Advanced Music Theory I (C) 2
MUS 210L - Advanced Music Theory I Laboratory (C) 2
MUS 211 - Advanced Music Theory II (C) 2
MUS 211L - Advanced Music Theory II Laboratory (C) 2
MUS 240 - Music Cultures of the World (C) [SGR #4, HSDC] 3
MUS 250 - Introduction to Electronic Music 2
MUS 313 - Form and Analysis (C) 3
MUS 411 - Counterpoint (C) 3
Or
MUS 414 - Post-Tonal Theory 3
MUS 330 - Music History I 3
MUS 331 - Music History II 3
MUS 360 - Conducting (C) 2
MUS 363 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting 2
Or
MUS 364 - Advanced Choral Conducting 2
MUS 420 - Orchestration & Arranging (C) 3
Applied Lessons 8cr
Ensembles 8cr
Recital Lab 4 semesters
Class Piano 2 semesters (up to 4 cr)
Music Electives 12 cr

Note:

Students in the Bachelor of Musical Arts degree program must choose a minor. Selection of the minor will be done in consultation with the Faculty Advisor. Students must choose a multi-disciplinary or interdisciplinary minor of 18 credit hours.

**Major Ensemble: All music majors must be registered for credit for a major ensemble every semester of their course study, excluding the student teaching semester.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.

Musical Arts, B.M.A. 4-year plan guide