Music - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts - Music
College of the Arts and Media
Catalog Year: 2022-23
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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, you 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 your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publication. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
Composition Track
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 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 | 22 |
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-