Music - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts - Music
General Educational Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Core Music Requirements | 39 | |
Music Theory | ||
Aural Perception | ||
Keyboard Skills | ||
Music History | ||
Humanities | ||
Applied Study | ||
Ensembles | ||
Concert Attendance | ||
Advanced Writing Requirement for Music | ||
Bachelor of Arts in Music Advising Tracks | 14-28 | |
Composition | ||
Music History | ||
Musical Studies | ||
Jazz Studies | ||
Applied Studies | ||
Total Hours | 53-67 |
Degree Specific Credits: 53-66
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.75
Note: Students must complete 51 Credits of non-Music major courses.
Core Music Requirements
Music Theory
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 105 | Music Theory I | 2 |
MUSI 106 | Music Theory II | 2 |
MUSI 205 | Music Theory III | 2 |
MUSI 206 | Music Theory IV | 2 |
Total Hours | 8 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Aural Perception
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 140 | Aural Perception I | 2 |
MUSI 141 | Aural Perception II | 2 |
MUSI 240 | Aural Perception III | 2 |
MUSI 241 | Aural Perception IV | 2 |
Total Hours | 8 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Keyboard Skills
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 135A | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
MUSI 136A | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
Total Hours | 2 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Music History
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 301H | Music History I | 3 |
MUSI 302H | Music History II | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Humanities
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete 6 credits from the following departments in the College of Humanities & Sciences: | 6 | |
African American Studies | ||
English | ||
Latin American Studies | ||
Native American Studies | ||
Philosophy | ||
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | ||
World Languages and Cultures | ||
Total Hours | 6 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Applied Study
Notes:
- MUSI 195 is take for one credit each semester for a total of 2 credits in the first year.
- MUSI 296 Upper-Division Required Performance is required to advance to upper division study.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 195 | Applied Study I | 2 |
MUSI 296 | Piano Professional Assessment | 0 |
Total Hours | 2 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Ensembles
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete 4 credits in the following courses: | 4 | |
Orchestra: UMSO | ||
Choir | ||
or MUSI 110A | Opera Theatre I | |
Band: UM Concert Band | ||
Chamber Ensembles I | ||
Total Hours | 4 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Concert Attendance
Note:All students majoring in music are required to attend in a minimum of 100 approved recitals/concerts prior to graduation. During the 4th year in an undergraduate degree program and upon completion of this requirement, students should register forMUSI 388, 0 cr.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete the following course: | ||
MUSI 388 | Concert Attendance UM | 0 |
Total Hours | 0 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced Writing Course Requirement for Music
Notes:
- Other advanced writing courses may satisfy this requirement for the Music major at the discretion of the music department.
- Students choosing the Music History Track are required to take all three courses.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
Music 20th Century to Present | ||
Topics in Music History | ||
Cultural Studies in Music | ||
Total Hours | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Bachelor of Arts in Music Advising Tracks
Notes:
- For a Bachelor of Arts in Music, students must complete one of the following advising tracks.
- These are advising tracks only and not official programs as recognized by the University of Montana (UM) or the Montana University System. This information will not appear on a student's UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publication.
Composition Track
Code | Title | Hours |
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If choosing the Composition track, complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 202L | Intro to Music Literature | 3 |
MUSI 180 | Composition I | 2 |
MUSI 280 | Composition II | 2 |
MUSI 380 | Composition III | 1 |
MUSI 480 | Composition IV | 1 |
MUSI 440 | Orchestration | 2 |
MUST 110 | Digital Audio & Multitracking | 2 |
MUST 210 | Sequencng, Synthesis, Sampling | 2 |
Complete 4 credits in the following courses: | 4 | |
Form & Analysis I | ||
Jazz Theory & Improvisation I (equivalent to 225) | ||
Advanced Topics in Music Theory | ||
Complete 4 credits in the following courses: | 4 | |
Techniques: String Instruments in Classical Music I | ||
Techniques: String Instruments in Classical Music II | ||
Techniques: Voice | ||
Techniques: Percussion Instruments I | ||
Techniques: Percussion Instruments II | ||
Techniques: Flute & Single Reed | ||
Techniques: Double Reed | ||
Techniques: Upper Brass | ||
Techniques: Lower Brass | ||
Complete 4 credits in the following courses: | 4 | |
Orchestras II: UM | ||
Choir III | ||
or MUSI 310 | Opera Theatre II | |
Band III: UM Concert Band | ||
Chamber Ensemble III: UM | ||
Total Hours | 27 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Music History Track
Code | Title | Hours |
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If choosing the Music History track, complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 202L | Intro to Music Literature | 3 |
MUSI 207X | World Music (equiv to 307) | 3 |
MUSI 415 | Music 20th Century to Present | 3 |
MUSI 416 | Topics in Music History | 3 |
MUSI 417 | Cultural Studies in Music | 3 |
MUSI 499 | Senior Recital/Capstone Pjt | 2 |
Complete 4 credits in the following courses: | 4 | |
Form & Analysis I | ||
Jazz Theory & Improvisation I (equivalent to 225) | ||
Advanced Topics in Music Theory | ||
Total Hours | 21 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Musical Studies Track
Code | Title | Hours |
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If choosing the Musical Studies Track, complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 202L | Intro to Music Literature | 3 |
MUSI 295 | Applied Study II | 2 |
MUSI 395 | Applied Study III | 1 |
Complete 4 credits in the following courses: | 4 | |
Form & Analysis I | ||
Jazz Theory & Improvisation I (equivalent to 225) | ||
Advanced Topics in Music Theory | ||
Complete one credit in the following courses: | 4 | |
Orchestras II: UM | ||
Choir III | ||
or MUSI 310 | Opera Theatre II | |
Band III: UM Concert Band | ||
Chamber Ensemble III: UM | ||
Total Hours | 14 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Jazz Studies Track
Code | Title | Hours |
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If choosing the Jazz Studies Track, complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 130L | History of Jazz | 3 |
MUSI 295 | Applied Study II | 2 |
MUSI 395 | Applied Study III | 1 |
MUSI 360 | Jazz Theory & Improvisation I (equivalent to 225) | 2 |
MUSI 420 | Jazz Pedagogy | 3 |
MUSI 460 | Jazz Theory & Improvisation II | 2 |
MUSI 470 | Jazz Arranging & Composition | 3 |
MUSI 499 | Senior Recital/Capstone Pjt | 2 |
Complete 1 of the following courses: | 2 | |
Form & Analysis I | ||
Advanced Topics in Music Theory | ||
Complete 4 credits of the following courses: | 4 | |
Orchestras II: UM | ||
Choir III | ||
or MUSI 310 | Opera Theatre II | |
Band III: UM Concert Band | ||
Chamber Ensemble III: UM | ||
Total Hours | 24 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Applied Studies Track
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
If choosing the Applied Studies Track, complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 202L | Intro to Music Literature | 3 |
MUSI 295 | Applied Study II | 2 |
MUSI 395 | Applied Study III | 2 |
MUSI 495 | Applied Study IV | 2 |
Complete 4 credits in the following courses: | 4 | |
Form & Analysis I | ||
Jazz Theory & Improvisation I (equivalent to 225) | ||
Advanced Topics in Music Theory | ||
Complete 4 credits of the following courses: | 4 | |
Orchestras II: UM | ||
Choir III | ||
or MUSI 310 | Opera Theatre II | |
Band III: UM Concert Band | ||
Chamber Ensemble III: UM | ||
Total Hours | 17 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-