Music, B.A.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the program in Music will be able to:
- Demonstrate essential competencies in musicianship skills in written theory, aural skills, keyboard musicianship, and music technology.
- Develop advanced applied music skills in one primary performance area in both solo and ensemble settings.
- Become conversant with the essential outlines of music history, music literature, and an awareness of significant non-western musical styles.
- Articulate a clear application of the concepts of calling, role, path and purpose as they apply to the field of music.
Code | Title | Units |
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Core Curriculum 1 | ||
Applied Music and Ensembles: | ||
MUA 1001 | Recital Attendance - 4 semesters | 0 |
MUA 2001 | Piano Proficiency Exam | 0 |
MUA 2012 | Beginning Conducting | 2 |
Four (4) semesters MUA at 1000-2000 level 2 | 4 | |
One-unit Ensembles | 4 | |
Music History: | ||
MUH 1001 | Introduction to Listening (FE) | 2 |
MUH 3034 | World Music | 2 |
MUH 3041 | History of Western Music II | 3 |
MUH 4031 | Faith, Life, and Music | 2 |
Music Technology: | ||
MTC 1000 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
Music Theory: | ||
MUT 1020 | Music Theory I | 4 |
MUT 1021 | Music Theory II | 4 |
MUT 2020 | Music Theory III | 3 |
Required Courses | ||
Music Education and Pedagogy: | ||
Choose three (3) units from the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to Music Teaching and Learning | ||
Woodwind Methods | ||
Brass Methods | ||
Percussion Methods | ||
String Methods | ||
Choral Music Methods | ||
Vocal Pedagogy | ||
Piano Teaching | ||
Teaching Instrumental Lessons | ||
Elementary Music Methods | ||
Instrumental Music Methods | ||
Music History: | ||
Choose three (3) units from the following: | 3 | |
Vocal Literature I | ||
Piano Literature | ||
History of Western Music I | ||
Music Theory: | ||
Three (3) units of Upper-Division MUT | 3 | |
Music Electives: | ||
Choose three (3) additional units from the above MUE, MUH, MUT and/or the following: | 3 | |
Music and Worship | ||
Hymnology | ||
Diction for Singers | ||
Advanced Conducting | ||
History of Popular Music | ||
Total Units | 43 |
- 1
Required of all Music majors.
- 2
Applied Music in major performing area; must advance to the 2000-level.
Notes(s):
- Transfer students and PLNU students changing to the BA in Music program must complete one ensemble and one unit of applied music each semester.
- Accepting Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)
Total Degree (with FE): 102 Units