Music, Liberal Arts Concentration, BA

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The Liberal Arts Concentration provides a broad basis from which a student may pursue graduate studies or a variety of careers. The concentration is a combination of work in theory, musicianship, music performance, general education courses and elective options. It is ideal for the student who is considering graduate work in music or for one who simply wants a strong foundation in the materials of music. The Bachelor of Arts in Music, Liberal Arts Concentration allows true breadth in the degree and the opportunity to pursue a minor or second major.

Requirements for the Concentration (22 Units)

The courses listed below constitute the liberal arts concentration in music. A student satisfactorily completing these courses, along with other University requirements, will earn a BA with a major in music. All students are encouraged to consult an advisor about arranging individually tailored programs of study.

Complete all the following:

Theory and Musicianship (10 Units)

(MUS 310 and MUS 410 must be taken in residence)

MUS 310 - Theory III: Form and Analysis Unit(s): 3
MUS 320 - Musicianship III Unit(s):
MUS 410 - Theory IV: 20th-Century Techniques Unit(s): 3
MUS 420 - Musicianship IV Unit(s):

History and Literature (3 Units)

MUS 251 - History of Western Music, Ancient World to 1750 Unit(s): 3

Performing Ensembles (3 Units)

A variety of major and minor ensembles are encouraged.

MUS 227 - Concert Band Unit(s): 1-2
MUS 326 - Guitar Ensemble Unit(s): 1-2
MUS 327 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble Unit(s): 1-2
MUS 328 - Symphony Orchestra Unit(s): 1-2
MUS 329 - Chamber Music Ensembles Unit(s): 1-2
MUS 330 - Musical Theatre Production Unit(s): 1-3
MUS 340 - Musical Theatre Scenes Workshop Unit(s): 1-3
MUS 377 - Brass Ensemble Unit(s): 1
MUS 378 - Percussion Ensemble Unit(s): 1
MUS 379 - Latin Jazz Band Unit(s): 1-2
MUS 390 - Jazz Orchestra Unit(s): 1-2
MUS 391 - Concert Jazz Ensemble Unit(s): 1-2
MUS 481 - Special Topics Workshop Unit(s): 1-3

Music Electives (6 Units)

Must be non-performing courses

Total Units in Concentration: 54

Program Roadmaps

Music, Liberal Arts Concentration, BA, Sample Four-Year Plan

Music, Liberal Arts Concentration, BA, Sample Two-Year Plan