University Studies selections must include:
COM 181 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
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| Required Music Courses - 81-83 Hours |
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| | MUS 098 | | Recital Attendance and Assembly2 |
| | MUS 099 | | Freshman Orientation |
| | MUS 114-119 | | Applied Lesson (two semesters at two or three credits per semester)3 |
| | MUS 170 | | Theory I |
| | MUS 171 | | Aural Skills I |
| | MUS 172 | | Functional Keyboard I4 |
| | MUS 173 | | Theory II |
| | MUS 174 | | Aural Skills II |
| | MUS 175 | | Functional Keyboard II |
| | MUS 206 | | Survey of Music History and Literature |
| | MUS 214-219 | | Applied Lesson (two semesters at three credits per semester)3 |
| | MUS 270 | | Theory III |
| | MUS 271 | | Aural Skills III |
| | MUS 272 | | Functional Keyboard III |
| | MUS 273 | | Theory IV |
| | MUS 274 | | Aural Skills IV |
| | MUS 275 | | Functional Keyboard IV |
| | MUS 314-319 | | Applied Lesson (two semesters at three credits per semester)3 |
| | MUS 323 | | Basic Conducting |
| | MUS 381 | | Music History and Literature I |
| | MUS 382 | | Music History and Literature II |
| | MUS 383 | | Music History and Literature III |
| | MUS 396 | | Repertoire/Pedagogy I |
| | MUS 398 | | Junior Recital |
| | MUS 414-419 | | Applied Lesson (two semesters at three credits per semester)3 |
| | MUS 490 | | Senior Seminar |
| | MUS 496 | | Repertoire/Pedagogy II |
| | MUS 498 | | Senior Recital6 |
| | MUS 499 | | Concerto Performance |
| | MUS 511 | | Techniques of Twentieth-Century Music |
| | MUS 512 | | Counterpoint |
| | MUS 513 | | Analysis of Musical Form |
| | MUS 530 | | Special Topics |
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| Electives from the following: |
| | MUS 241 | | Composition I |
| | MUS 242 | | Composition II |
| | MUS 313 | | Introduction to Music Synthesis |
| | MUS 327 | | Instrumental Arranging |
| | MUS 328 | | Choral Arranging |
| | MUS 423 | | Instrumental Conducting |
| | MUS 424 | | Choral Conducting |
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| Ensembles |
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| | Students are required to participate in a major ensemble involving their primary instrument concurrent with every semester of applied music study. Major ensembles include Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Concert Band, Concert Choir, and University Chorale. Some performance areas have more specific requirements. Students should consult their advisors and applied lesson teachers for detailed requirements. |
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| Electives - 7-9 Hours5 |
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| Total Curriculum Requirements - 120 hours |
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1Admission to this degree program is conditional for first year. Continuation in the program is dependent upon advice of applied teacher and departmental chair after assessment of performance talent, achievement, and general musicianship. The student in pursuit of the degree is advised to gain an academic minor or minors and/or a companion degree.
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2Six successful semesters of MUS 098 are required. To successfully complete the course each semester the student must gain credit for 13 approved recitals and have no more than one absence from required assembly programs.
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3Applied music is studied for eight semesters at two or three credits in the freshman year and then three credits per semester after that.Periodic jury and proficiency examinations are required. A half-recital (MUS 398) is required in the junior year and a full recital (MUS 498) is required in the senior year. A solo appearance with a performing ensemble approved by the applied teach and the department chair is required (MUS 499). Voice majors are required to take MUS 225 and 226.
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4All students in the performance option of the BM degree must pass the Functional Keyboard IV competency exam followed by two credit hours of secondary study. Students are advised into the correct section of Functional Keyboard according to demonstrated ability and achievement. Vocal majors must complete the additional two credit hours in applied piano. Instrumental majors may complete the additional two credit hours on a secondary instrument in any applied area.
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5At least one three-hour course must be an unrestricted elective outside the major.
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| The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most students entering Murray State University at the present time. Criteria as they may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the Undergraduate Bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment. |