Music - Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
Bachelor of Music
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core Bachelor of Music Requirements | 53 | |
Music Theory | ||
Aural Perception | ||
Keyboard Skills | ||
Music History and Culture | ||
Applied Study | ||
Literature, Form, and Analysis | ||
Ensembles | ||
Concert Attendance | ||
Senior Recital/Professional Project | ||
Advanced Writing Requirement for Music | ||
Bachelor of Music Advising Tracks | 29-40 | |
Composition Track | ||
Voice Track | ||
Instrumental Performance Track | ||
Piano Performance Track | ||
Organ Performance Track | ||
Total Hours | 82-93 |
Degree Specific Credits: 82-93
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.75
Core Bachelor of 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
Note: Students choosing the Piano or Organ Performance track are exempt from this requirement as it is fulfilled with additional Applied Study credit.
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 |
MUSI 235 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 |
MUSI 236 | Keyboard Skills IV | 1 |
Total Hours | 4 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Music History and Culture
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 |
MUSI 207X | World Music (equiv to 307) | 3 |
Total Hours | 9 |
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 295 | Applied Study II | 2 |
MUSI 395 | Applied Study III | 1 |
MUSI 296 | Piano Professional Assessment | 0 |
Total Hours | 5 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Literature, Form, and Analysis
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete the following course: | ||
MUSI 202L | Intro to Music Literature | 3 |
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 | 7 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Ensembles
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete 4 credits in the following courses: | 4 | |
Orchestra: UMSO | ||
Choir | ||
or MUSI 110A | Opera Theatre I | |
Band: UM Concert Band | ||
Chamber Ensembles I | ||
Complete 3 credits of the following courses: | 3 | |
Orchestras II: UM | ||
Choir III | ||
or MUSI 310 | Opera Theatre II | |
Band III: UM Concert Band | ||
Opera Theatre II | ||
Jazz Ensemble II: UM | ||
Chamber Ensemble III: UM | ||
Total Hours | 7 |
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-
Senior Recital/Professional Project
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete the following course: | ||
MUSI 499 | Senior Recital/Capstone Pjt | 2 |
Total Hours | 2 |
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 Music Advising Tracks
Notes:
- For a Bachelor of 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 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 180 | Composition I | 4 |
MUSI 280 | Composition II | 4 |
MUSI 380 | Composition III | 6 |
MUSI 480 | Composition IV | 3 |
MUSI 407 | Counterpoint I | 3 |
MUSI 440 | Orchestration | 2 |
MUST 110 | Digital Audio & Multitracking | 2 |
or MART 245 | Introduction to the Language and Practice of Sonic Art | |
MUST 210 | Sequencng, Synthesis, Sampling | 2 |
MUST 310 | Interactivity and Digital Signal Processing | 2 |
MUST 410 | Designing the Show | 2 |
MUSI 335 | Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
or MUSI 336 | Choral Conducting | |
MUSI 415 | Music 20th Century to Present | 3 |
Total Hours | 35 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Popular and Commercial Music Composition Track
Code | Title | Hours |
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If choosing the Popular and Commercial Music Composition track, complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 180 | Composition I | 4 |
MUSI 280 | Composition II | 4 |
MUSI 380 | Composition III | 6 |
MUSI 480 | Composition IV | 3 |
MUSI 407 | Counterpoint I | 3 |
MUSI 440 | Orchestration | 2 |
MUST 110 | Digital Audio & Multitracking | 2 |
or MART 245 | Introduction to the Language and Practice of Sonic Art | |
MUST 210 | Sequencng, Synthesis, Sampling | 2 |
MUST 310 | Interactivity and Digital Signal Processing | 2 |
MUST 410 | Designing the Show | 2 |
MUSI 335 | Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
or MUSI 336 | Choral Conducting | |
MUSI 415 | Music 20th Century to Present | 3 |
or MUSI 132L | History of Rock & Roll | |
or MUSI 191L | ||
Total Hours | 35 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Voice Track
Code | Title | Hours |
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If choosing the Voice track, complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 281 | Diction: English, Italian | 2 |
MUSI 282 | Diction: German & French (equiv 382) | 2 |
MUSI 310 | Opera Theatre II | 2 |
MUSI 336 | Choral Conducting | 2 |
MUSI 342 | Vocal Repertoire I | 2 |
MUSI 343 | Vocal Repertoire II | 2 |
MUSI 442 | Vocal Studio Pedagogy and Lit | 2 |
MUSI 495 | Applied Study IV | 4 |
THTR 120A | Introduction to Acting I | 3 |
Complete one of the following language sequences: | 8 | |
Elementary French I and Elementary French II | ||
Elementary German I and Elementary German II | ||
Elementary Italian I and Elementary Italian II | ||
Total Hours | 29 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Instrumental Performance Track
Note:
- Students choosing the Instrumental Performance track must complete 4 additional credits of MUSI 195 beyond the core requirement for a total of 6 credits.
- Students choosing the Instrumental Performance track must complete 4 additional credits of MUSI 295 beyond the core requirement for a total of 6 credits.
- Students choosing the Instrumental Performance track must complete 7 additional credits of MUSI 395 beyond the core requirement for a total of 8 credits.
Code | Title | Hours |
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If choosing the Instrumental Performance track, complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 335 | Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
MUSI 362 | Chamber Ensemble III: UM | 4 |
MUSI 195 | Applied Study I | 4 |
MUSI 295 | Applied Study II | 4 |
MUSI 395 | Applied Study III | 7 |
MUSI 495 | Applied Study IV | 8 |
Complete one of the following pedagogy courses in principal performance area: | 1-2 | |
String Pedagogy & Literature | ||
Woodwind Pedagogy | ||
Brass Pedagogy | ||
Percussion Pedagogy | ||
Total Hours | 30-31 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Piano Performance Track
Note:
- Students choosing the Piano Performance track much complete 2 additional credits of MUSI 195 beyond the core requirement for a total of 4 credits.
- Students choosing the Piano Performance track much complete 4 additional credits of MUSI 295 beyond the core requirement for a total of 6 credits.
- Students choosing the Piano Performance track much complete 7 additional credits of MUSI 395 beyond the core requirement for a total of 8 credits.
Code | Title | Hours |
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If choosing the Piano Performance track, complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 102A | Performance Study | 2 |
MUSI 332 | Advanced Functional Piano | 1 |
MUSI 335 | Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
or MUSI 336 | Choral Conducting | |
MUSI 432 | Keyboard Literature | 3 |
MUSI 433 | Keyboard Literature II | 3 |
MUSI 435 | Piano Methods & Materials I | 3 |
MUSI 436 | Piano Methods & Materials II | 3 |
MUSI 195 | Applied Study I | 4 |
MUSI 295 | Applied Study II | 4 |
MUSI 395 | Applied Study III | 7 |
MUSI 495 | Applied Study IV | 8 |
Total Hours | 40 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Organ Performance Track
Note:
- Students choosing the Organ Performance track much complete 4 additional credits of MUSI 195 beyond the core requirement for a total of 6 credits.
- Students choosing the Organ Performance track much complete 4 additional credits of MUSI 295 beyond the core requirement for a total of 6 credits.
- Students choosing the Organ Performance track much complete 7 additional credits of MUSI 395 beyond the core requirement for a total of 8 credits.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
If choosing the Piano Performance track, complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 102A | Performance Study | 2 |
MUSI 332 | Advanced Functional Piano | 1 |
MUSI 336 | Choral Conducting | 2 |
MUSI 435 | Piano Methods & Materials I | 3 |
MUSI 436 | Piano Methods & Materials II | 3 |
MUSI 195 | Applied Study I | 4 |
MUSI 295 | Applied Study II | 4 |
MUSI 395 | Applied Study III | 7 |
MUSI 495 | Applied Study IV | 8 |
MUSI 492 | Independent Study (Organ Construction and Design) | 2 |
Complete one of the following language sequences: | 8 | |
Elementary French I and Elementary French II | ||
Elementary German I and Elementary German II | ||
Total Hours | 44 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-