Music- Bachelor of Arts in Music
The B.A. in Music degree is designed for qualified undergraduate students interested in a broad liberal arts experience, complementing a focus in the music discipline. The degree prepares students for careers that utilize the arts, writing, creativity, expression, and imagination across job sectors nationally and globally. It is also compatible with interests in multiple majors and minors. Students choose from one of three possible tracks: Performance, Music in Culture, or Music Technology.
For information, please contact the Department of Music,109 Presser Hall, 513-529-3014.
Program Requirements
Complete the Miami Plan for Liberal Education or consult the Honors program requirements in the Bulletin according to your catalog year.
Complete Department of Music requirements.
PERFORMANCE TRACK
(48 semester hours minimum)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| MUS 101 & MUS 102 | Theory of Music I and Theory of Music II | 6 |
| MUS 142 | Applied Music 1 | 2,2,2,2 |
| MUS 185 | Multicultural Perspectives in Music | 3 |
| or MUS 186 | Global Popular Music | |
| MUS 151 & MUS 152 | Theory of Music: Aural Skills I and Theory of Music: Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUS 201 & MUS 202 | Theory of Music III and Theory of Music IV | 6 |
| MUS 211 & MUS 212 | History of Western Music and History of Western Music | 6 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Brazilian Culture Through Music and Film | ||
| Tracking Sounds: A History of Film Music | ||
| Music Technologies | ||
| And the Beat Goes On. . . The History of Rock and Roll | ||
| Introduction to African American Music | ||
| Enter the Diva: Women in Music | ||
| Counterpoint | ||
| Electronic Music | ||
| Electroacoustic Music | ||
| Writing About Small Screen Sounds | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| The Roots of Black Music: Blues, Gospel and Soul | ||
| The History and Development of Hip Hop Culture in America | ||
| Wind Band Ensemble Literature | ||
| Advanced Analysis | ||
| You Say You Want a Revolution: Rock and Roll and the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s | ||
| Special Topics in Music | ||
| Select a minimum of six hours of electives in the Department of Music. Elective hours may not include applied music. | 6 | |
| Large Ensemble Requirement | ||
| Select one of the following large ensembles for four semesters in the primary performance medium: 2 | 1,1,1,1 | |
| Collegiate Chorale | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Marching Band | ||
| Symphony Band | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Choraliers | ||
| Men's Glee Club | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Foreign Language Requirement | ||
| Two years are required 3 | ||
| Functional Piano Requirement | ||
| MUS 161 | Functional Piano II (or proficiency exam) | 1 |
| Recital Attendance (four semesters) | ||
| MUS 140 | Recital Requirement | 0 |
| Chamber Music Experience (one semester) | ||
| MUS 139 | Chamber Music Experience | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 48 | |
- 1
Four semesters of applied music in the primary performance medium are required. Study at the 200 level requires Sophomore standing.
- 2
Entrance to each group is by audition. Piano majors may fulfill the large ensemble requirement through enrollment in a large vocal ensemble, a large instrumental ensemble, accompanying (MUS 110/MUS 120), or chamber music as a pianist. Guitar majors may fulfill the large ensemble requirement through enrollment in a large vocal ensemble, a large instrumental ensemble, or chamber music as a guitarist.
- 3
Completion of 202 in any foreign language offered at Miami University. Requirement may be met by a university proficiency exam.
MUSIC IN CULTURE TRACK
(47 semester hours minimum)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| MUS 101 & MUS 102 | Theory of Music I and Theory of Music II | 6 |
| MUS 185 | Multicultural Perspectives in Music | 3 |
| or MUS 186 | Global Popular Music | |
| MUS 151 & MUS 152 | Theory of Music: Aural Skills I and Theory of Music: Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUS 201 & MUS 202 | Theory of Music III and Theory of Music IV | 6 |
| MUS 211 & MUS 212 | History of Western Music and History of Western Music | 6 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Brazilian Culture Through Music and Film | ||
| Tracking Sounds: A History of Film Music | ||
| And the Beat Goes On. . . The History of Rock and Roll | ||
| Introduction to African American Music | ||
| Enter the Diva: Women in Music | ||
| Counterpoint | ||
| Writing About Small Screen Sounds | ||
| The Roots of Black Music: Blues, Gospel and Soul | ||
| The History and Development of Hip Hop Culture in America | ||
| Advanced Analysis | ||
| You Say You Want a Revolution: Rock and Roll and the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s | ||
| Special Topics in Music | ||
| Select a minimum of six hours of electives outside the Department of Music. Courses must be at the 200 level or above. Select from the following programs: ATH, ART, CLS, GIC, HST, MAC, REL, SOC, THE. | 6 | |
| Music Electives | ||
| Select six hours of electives in the Department of Music. Elective hours may not include applied music. | 6 | |
| Ensemble Requirement | ||
| Two semesters of any ensemble are required 1 | 1,1 | |
| Collegiate Chorale | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Marching Band | ||
| Symphony Band | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Choraliers | ||
| Men's Glee Club | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Steel Band | ||
| Laptop Ensemble | ||
| Foreign Language Requirement | ||
| Two years are required 2 | ||
| Functional Piano Requirement | ||
| MUS 161 | Functional Piano II (or proficiency exam) | 1 |
| Recital Attendance (four semesters) | ||
| MUS 140 | Recital Requirement | 0 |
| Chamber Music Experience (one semester) | ||
| MUS 139 | Chamber Music Experience | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 47 | |
- 1
Entrance to each group is by audition.
- 2
Completion of 202 in any foreign language offered at Miami University. Requirement may be met by a university proficiency exam.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY TRACK
(47 semester hours minimum)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| MUS 101 & MUS 102 | Theory of Music I and Theory of Music II | 6 |
| MUS 185 | Multicultural Perspectives in Music | 3 |
| or MUS 186 | Global Popular Music | |
| MUS 151 & MUS 152 | Theory of Music: Aural Skills I and Theory of Music: Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUS 201 & MUS 202 | Theory of Music III and Theory of Music IV | 6 |
| MUS 211 & MUS 212 | History of Western Music and History of Western Music | 6 |
| Music Technology Courses | ||
| Take these four courses: | 12 | |
| Music Technologies | ||
| Electronic Music | ||
| Audio Recording Techniques | ||
| Music for Games | ||
| Also take three hours of any other IMS course at the 200 level or above. | 3 | |
| Music Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of six hours of electives in the Department of Music. Elective hours may not include applied music. | 6 | |
| Ensemble Requirement | ||
| Two semesters of Laptop Ensemble are required. | 1,1 | |
| Laptop Ensemble | ||
| Foreign Language Requirement | ||
| Two years are required 1 | ||
| Functional Piano Requirement | ||
| MUS 161 | Functional Piano II (or proficiency exam) | 1 |
| Recital Attendance (four semesters) | ||
| MUS 140 | Recital Requirement | 0 |
| Chamber Music Experience (one semester) | ||
| MUS 139 | Chamber Music Experience | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 47 | |
- 1
Completion of 202 in any foreign language offered at Miami University. Requirement may be met by a university proficiency exam.
It is the responsibility of the student to check to see that all university requirements have been fulfilled.