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Music B.A.

Music
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2020
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
  • Required credits within the major: 61
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts
The BA in music offers students a general course of music study in a liberal arts setting, providing students an overview of music theory, history, and performance practice. The program helps students acquire a broad and general understanding of music as a cultural/social phenomenon. Along with the courses required within the major, students must select a minor or second major appropriate to their academic goals. Department Honors Requirements: Candidates, nominated by music department faculty, receive honors for distinguished achievement in musical performance, composition, or exceptional ability and accomplishment as a music educator.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
  • 2.50 transferring from outside the University
Students must pass a performance audition to be accepted into any music degree program. At the time of the audition, students must also complete diagnostic examinations in theory/aural/keyboard skills and an interview with the department head or an appointed designee. Any student who receives provisional acceptance into a degree program must pass a review (usually at the end of the first semester) to receive full acceptance. That review includes recommendations of major instructors and successful completion of an applied jury. Transfer students must have a 2.50 GPA.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
Required prerequisites
Learning In Community (1 cr)
Music majors register for 1 credit.
UST 1000 - Learning in Community (1.0-2.0 cr)
General Requirements
  1. Students must meet all course and credit requirements of the departments and colleges or schools in which they are enrolled including an advanced writing course. Students seeking two degrees must fulfill the requirements of both degrees. However, two degrees cannot be awarded for the same major.
  2. Students must complete all requirements of the Liberal Education Program or its approved equivalent.
  3. Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credits completed in compliance with University of Minnesota Duluth academic policies with credit limits (e.g., Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory Grading Policy, Credit for Prior Learning, etc).
  4. At least 30 semester credits must be earned through UMD, and 15 of the last 30 credits earned immediately before graduation must be awarded by UMD.
  5. At least half of upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits that satisfy major requirements (major requirements includes all courses required for the major, including courses in a subplan) through UMD.
  6. If a minor is required, students must take at least three upper division credits in their minor field from UMD.
  7. For certificate programs, at least 3 upper-division credits that satisfy requirements for the certificate must be taken through UMD. If the program does not require upper division credits students must take at least one course from the certificate program from UMD.
  8. The minimum cumulative University of Minnesota (UMN) GPA required for graduation is 2.00 and includes only University of Minnesota coursework. A minimum UMN GPA of 2.00 is required in each UMD undergraduate major, minor, and certificate. No academic unit may impose a higher GPA standard to graduate.
  9. Diploma, transcripts, licensure, and certification will be withheld until all financial obligations to the University have been met.
Program Requirements
1. Minor or second major in another field outside of music. 2. Courses with grades less than C- will not count toward the major.
Additional Fine Arts Requirement (3 cr)
Three credits of any 1000-level or 2000-level fine arts course(s) from outside the student’s chosen major (Art, Art History, Dance, Fine Arts, or Theatre), provided that the student meets pre-requisites for the course(s). A 2-credit DN course may be substituted (Art or Music students only).
Recital Hour (0 cr)
MU 100 must be taken concurrently each semester with applied instruction in principal instrument.
Take 8 or more course(s) from the following:
· MU 100 - Recital Hour (0.0 cr)
Music Core (22 cr)
It is strongly recommended that BA students with voice as principal instrument register for MU 1411 Diction: Italian and English in the fall semester of their first year.
MU 1111 - Tonal Harmony I (3.0 cr)
MU 1112 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I (1.0 cr)
MU 1121 - Tonal Harmony II [LOGIC & QR] (3.0 cr)
MU 1122 - Ear-Training II (1.0 cr)
MU 2111 - Tonal Harmony III (3.0 cr)
MU 2112 - Ear-Training III (1.0 cr)
MU 2121 - Tonal Harmony IV (3.0 cr)
MU 2122 - Ear-Training, Sight Singing and Improvisation (1.0 cr)
MU 3201 - Music History I (3.0 cr)
MU 3202 - Music History II (3.0 cr)
Conducting Requirements (1 cr)
MU 3703 - Choral Conducting (1.0 cr)
or MU 3705 - Instrumental Conducting I (1.0 cr)
Electives (5 cr)
Take 5 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MU 2xxx
· MU 3xxx
· MU 4xxx
· MU 5xxx
Piano Classes (2 cr)
MU 1421 - Piano Class I (1.0 cr)
MU 1422 - Piano Class II (1.0 cr)
Applied Instruction and Advanced Standing (16 cr)
Students must complete 16 credits; 8 credits from MU 13xx and 8 credits from MU 43xx. With prior approval, students may complete 12 credits of MU 13xx and 4 credits of MU 43xx. MU 0100 must be taken concurrently each semester with applied instruction in principal instrument.
Principal Instrument - Lower Division
Two credits of principal instrument each semester before passing MU 300 Advanced Standing
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MU 13xx
Advanced Standing (0 cr)
Advanced proficiency in principal instrument.
MU 300 - Advanced Standing Exam (0.0 cr)
Principal Instrument Upper Division
Two credits of principal instrument each semester after passing MU 300 Advanced Standing.
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MU 43xx
Ensembles (8 cr)
Must take 1 each semester of enrollment. All Bachelor of Arts in Music students are required to take at least 4 semester of a primary ensemble associated with their principal instrument (MU 1501, 1502, 1503, 1505, 1510, 1511, 4501, 4502, 4503, 4505, 4510, or 4511). The remaining semesters of required ensemble credits must also be associated with their principal instrument, but need not be primary ensembles.
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
Primary Ensemble
Take 4 - 8 credit(s) from the following:
· MU 1501 - Concert Band [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1503 - Symphony Orchestra [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1505 - Jazz Ensemble [LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1510 - Concert Chorale [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1511 - University Singers [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 4501 - Concert Band (1.0 cr)
· MU 4502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MU 4503 - Symphony Orchestra (1.0 cr)
· MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MU 4510 - Concert Chorale (1.0 cr)
· MU 4511 - University Singers (1.0 cr)
· Additional Music Ensembles
Take 0 - 4 credit(s) from the following:
· MU 1504 - Chamber Orchestra [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1512 - Chamber Singers [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble [LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1515 - Percussion Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MU 3510 - Opera Studio [FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 4504 - Chamber Orchestra (1.0 cr)
· MU 4512 - Chamber Singers (1.0 cr)
· MU 4513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MU 4515 - Percussion Ensemble (1.0 cr)
Half Recital Requirement (0 cr)
MU 3350 - Half-Recital (0.0 cr)
Advanced Writing (3 cr)
Advanced Writing
WRIT 3110 - Advanced Writing: Arts and Letters (3.0 cr)
 
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UST 1000 - Learning in Community
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Facilitates the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD. Credit will not be granted if already received for EHS 1000.
MU 100 - Recital Hour
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Attendance at scheduled musical events. prereq: Concurrent registration in applied instruction
MU 1111 - Tonal Harmony I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Rudimentary study of triadic harmony from the 17th and 18th centuries. Exploration of methods of composition and analysis, harmonic functions and non-harmonic tones. prereq: Music major or music minor; credit will not be granted if already received for Mu 1010 or Th 1114
MU 1112 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Introduction to ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music. prereq: Music major or minor; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 1111 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 1121 - Tonal Harmony II (LOGIC & QR)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of Common Practice harmony with an introduction to species counterpoint and four-part writing. A focus on progressions and the development of phrase structures. prereq: Music major or minor and MU 1111
MU 1122 - Ear-Training II
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music. prereq: Music major or minor; MU 1111 & 1112; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 1121 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 2111 - Tonal Harmony III
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Continued study of tonal theory with an emphasis on late 18th and early 19th century methods of composition and analysis. prereq: Music major or minor and MU 1121
MU 2112 - Ear-Training III
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Continued study of ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music. prereq: Music major or minor; MU 1121 & 1122; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 2111 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 2121 - Tonal Harmony IV
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of tonal theory with an emphasis on 19th century methods of composition and an introduction to 20th century and contemporary modes of musical organization. prereq: Music major or minor and MU 2111
MU 2122 - Ear-Training, Sight Singing and Improvisation
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music; introduction to post-tonal music and basic principles and techniques of improvisation. prereq: Music major or minor; MU 2111 & 2112; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 2121 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 3201 - Music History I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Survey of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical eras of Western music, with an emphasis on the cultural, literary, religious and socio-political contexts in which master composers developed. prereq: Mu 1121/1122 or instructor consent
MU 3202 - Music History II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Survey of Romantic, Modern and Contemporary eras of music, emphasizing the increasingly non-Western influences and cross-cultural connections on the development of European artistic values into a global aesthetic. prereq: 3201 or instructor consent
MU 3703 - Choral Conducting
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Conducting techniques and score interpretation applied to choral ensembles. Not for students in the vocal music education emphasis. prereq: 2121 or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if credit already received for MU 3701 or 3702
MU 3705 - Instrumental Conducting I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Intermediate techniques, reading, and interpretation of full and condensed orchestral, band, and vocal scores; lab practice in rehearsal procedures.
MU 1421 - Piano Class I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course in keyboard musicianship is the first of a two semester sequence of class piano. The course focuses on the development and improvement of keyboard skills in the areas of technique, performance, improvisation, harmonization, transposition, sight-reading, and elementary ensemble skills. The course is intended to develop basic keyboard competency while reinforcing students' musicianship skills. prereq: Music major, music minor, musical theatre major or instructor consent
MU 1422 - Piano Class II
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course in keyboarding musicianship is the second of a two-semester seauence of class piano. It is a contiuation of MU 1421, focusing on developing increased ability with regard to technical ability, artistry, musicianship, and fundamental skills. Successful course completion is achieved with basic keyboard competency of early intermediate to intermediate levels. prereq: MU 1421, equivalent CE or instructor consent
MU 300 - Advanced Standing Exam
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Applied performance requirement to qualify for advanced applied study. prereq: three semesters of 1xxx level applied study, department consent
MU 1501 - Concert Band (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of transcribed and original concert literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of symphonic wind ensemble and contemporary band literature by a select group. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1503 - Symphony Orchestra (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of representative musical literature for symphony orchestra. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1505 - Jazz Ensemble (LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of large jazz ensemble literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1510 - Concert Chorale (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of representative choral literature from a variety of periods and cultures. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1511 - University Singers (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An auditioned chorus performing music from a wide spectrum of historical periods, cultures, and languages. Registration is open to all undergraduate students. Successful audition during the first week of the term is required to determine placement. Contact the Music Department for details. repeatable: Allow up to 12 repetitions totalling up to 12 credits.
MU 4501 - Concert Band
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of transcribed and original concert literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of symphonic wind ensemble and contemporary band literature by a select group. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4503 - Symphony Orchestra
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of representative literature for symphony orchestra. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of large jazz ensemble literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4510 - Concert Chorale
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of representative choral literature from various style periods and cultures. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4511 - University Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An auditioned chorus performing music from a wide spectrum of historical periods, cultures, and languages. Open by audition to all university students. pre-req: Audition and instructor consent
MU 1504 - Chamber Orchestra (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of chamber orchestra literature. repeatable: Allow up to 12 repetitions totalling up to 12 credits.
MU 1512 - Chamber Singers (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
A choir performing vocal chamber music and music for smaller ensembles. Registration is open to all undergraduate students. Successful audition during the first week of the term is required to determine placement. Contact the Music Department for details. pre-req: concurrent registration in MU 1511 or 4511 repeatable: Allow up to 12 repetitions totalling up to 12 credits.
MU 1513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of music for vocal jazz ensemble. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1515 - Percussion Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 10.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of diverse repertoire for the percussion ensemble: historically significant works, contemporary works, world music, popular music, and new works. For both music majors and non-majors. prereq: maximum of 10 credits between MU 1515 and 4515 repeatable: Allow up to 10 repetitions totalling up to 10 credits.
MU 3510 - Opera Studio (FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 10.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Production techniques and performances of solo and ensemble opera literature. prereq: instructor consent
MU 4504 - Chamber Orchestra
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of chamber orchestra literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4512 - Chamber Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
A choir performing vocal chamber music and music for smaller ensembles. pre-req: concurrent registration in 1511 or 4511; instructor consent
MU 4513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of music for vocal jazz ensemble. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4515 - Percussion Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 10.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of diverse repertoire for the percussion ensemble: historically significant works, contemporary works; world music; popular music; and new works. For both music and non-majors. prereq: Instructor consent; maximum of 10 credits between MU 1515 and 4515
MU 3350 - Half-Recital
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: S-N or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Preparation and public presentation of approximately 25 minutes of music appropriate to the student's principal instrument. Primarily for music education majors.
WRIT 3110 - Advanced Writing: Arts and Letters
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Study of writing for those invested in the disciplines of art, design, and performing arts. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences. pre-req: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum 60 credits earned or in progress