Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Spring 2017
Note: Deletions are strikethroughs. Insertions are underlined.
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The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music degree differs from a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree in that it is a liberal arts degree designed for students who want both intensive training in music and the opportunity to explore other areas of academic study. The curriculum consists of 34 credit hours of General Education as well as a Foreign Language proficiency; 55 52-56 credit hours in the Core Music Curriculum of Major Courses, including private lessons, ensembles, music theory, aural skills, piano, and music history; 18 credit hours of a designated minor or second major; and 13 credit hours of elective courses and additional music classes and 26 credit hours outside of the Department of Music—all of which can be applied to a minor or second major. The culminating experience for this degree is an academic Senior Project.
Degree Requirements
General Education Courses (34 credit hours)
For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program. Writing Intensive (W) courses and the Oral Communications (O) course are fulfilled by the Music History courses in the major.
Foreign Language Courses (40-8 credit hours)
Select foreign language courses at level 1202 or above. All Music majors must demonstrate proficiency in the language of their choice through the 1202 level. Proficiency can be demonstrated in the following ways: (1) completing the required coursework at UNC Charlotte; (2) completing three years of the same foreign language in high school through level three; (3) achieving a satisfactory score on the foreign languages placement test (in Spanish, French or German); (4) through approved transfer or transient credit earned at other accredited institutions; (5) a combination of the above methods (e.g., placing out of or earning transfer or transient credit for 1201 and completing the 1202 course, completing 1201 and placing out of or earning transfer or transient credit for 1202).
Major Courses (55 52-56 credit hours)
Musicianship Courses (23 credit hours)
Foundation Course (1 credit hour)
MUSC 1000 - Introduction to Music Studies (1)
MUSC 1230 - Structure and Style of Music I (2)
MUSC 1230L - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing I (1)
MUSC 1231 - Structure and Style of Music II (2)
MUSC 1231L - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing II (1)
MUSC 1233 - Class Piano I (1)
MUSC 1234 - Class Piano II (1)
MUSC 2230 - Structure and Style of Music III (2)
MUSC 2230L - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing III (1)
MUSC 2231 - Structure and Style of Music IV (2)
MUSC 2231L - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing IV (1)
MUSC 2233 - Class Piano III (1)
MUSC 2234 - Class Piano IV (1)
MUSC 3170 - Music History I (3) (W)
MUSC 3171 - Music History II (3) (W,O)
Performance Courses (26 credit hours)
Ensembles Courses (10 credit hours)
MUPF 11xx - Primary Ensembles (8 1) (8 semesters)
MUPF 11xx - Secondary Ensembles (2 1) (2 semesters)
Applied Music Courses (16 credit hours)
MUPF 12xx and MUPF 32xx - Applied Music and Advanced Applied Music (16 2) (4 semesters)
MUPF 12xx and MUPF 32xx - Applied Music and Advanced Applied Music (16 2) (4 semesters)
Performance Classes (8 credit hours)
MUSC 1300 - Performance Class (0) (4 semesters)
MUSC 3300 - Advanced Performance Class (0) (4 semesters)
Diction Courses (0-4 credit hours)*
MUSC 2137 – Phonetics and Articulation for Singers I (2)
MUSC 2138 – Phonetics and Articulation for Singers II (2)
Music Theory Courses (8 credit hours)
MUSC 1230 - Structure and Style of Music I (2)
MUSC 1231 - Structure and Style of Music II (2)
MUSC 2230 - Structure and Style of Music III (2)
MUSC 2231 - Structure and Style of Music IV (2)
Class Piano Courses (4 credit hours)
MUSC 1233 - Class Piano I (1)
MUSC 1234 - Class Piano II (1)
MUSC 2233 - Class Piano III (1)
MUSC 2234 - Class Piano IV (1)
Aural Skills Courses (4 credit hours)
MUSC 1230L - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing I (1)
MUSC 1231L - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing II (1)
MUSC 2230L - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing III (1)
MUSC 2231L - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing IV (1)
Music History Courses (9 credit hours)
MUSC 4290 - Early Music (3)
MUSC 4294 - Classic and Romantic Music (3)
MUSC 4296 - Contemporary and World Music (3)
Senior Project (3 credit hours)
MUSC 4800 - Senior Project Preparation (3)
Restricted Elective Courses (26 credit hours)
Select 26 credit hours outside of the Department of Music
Secondary Area of Study (18 credit hours)
Select a Minor or Second Major.
Unrestricted Elective Courses (13 credit hours)
As needed to reach 120 credit hours required for graduation.
Notes:
* Required only for students enrolled in MUPF 1253 – Applied Music: Voice