Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Summer 2013
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BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN MUSIC EDUCATION
The Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree is designed for students who are planning careers as public school music teachers. The program is divided into two areas of concentration: Choral/General Music Education (for vocalists who wish to become choral directors or general music educators) and Instrumental/General Music Education (for instrumentalists who wish to become band directors, orchestra directors, or general music educators). Both concentrations consist of 34 hours of General Education as well as a Foreign Language proficiency; 47 49 hours in the Core Music Curriculum, including private lessons, ensembles, music theory, ear training, piano, and music history; and approximately 44-45 hours of education courses that lead to a K-12 teaching license in the State of North Carolina. Most music courses require grades of C or above to progress to subsequent levels of study; all required music courses must be passed with grades of C or above to graduate. For specific course requirements and policies governing the Music Education program, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbook. The culminating experiences for this degree are a Senior rRecital and sStudent tTeaching.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE
The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree is designed for students who are planning careers as performing musicians. The program is divided into two areas of concentration: Instrumental Music Performance and Vocal Music Performance., bBoth of whichconcentrations consist of 34 hours of General Education as well as a Foreign Language proficiency; 47 49 hours in the Core Music Curriculum, including private lessons, ensembles, music theory, ear training, piano, and music history; and approximately 40 37-41 hours of specialized music courses, including additional ensembles and courses in conducting, pedagogy, technology, and business. Most music courses require grades of C or above to progress to subsequent levels of study; all required music courses must be passed with grades of C or above to graduate. For specific course requirements and policies governing the Music Performance program, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbook. The culminating experiences for this degree are a Junior rRecital and a Senior rRecital.
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN MUSIC
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree differs from a Bachelor of Music 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 hours of General Education as well as a Foreign Language proficiency; 47 49 hours in the Core Music Curriculum, including private lessons, ensembles, music theory, ear training, piano and music history; 18 hours of a designated minor or second major; and 21 19 hours of electives and additional music courses. Most music courses require grades of C or above to progress to subsequent levels of study; all required music courses must be passed with grades of C or above to graduate. For specific course requirements and policies governing the B.A. in Music degree, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbooksee Appendix 3a, “Music (B.A.) and Music Performance (B.M.) Curriculum Guide;” for a list of minors and majors and their requirements, visit advisingcenter.uncc.edu. The culminating experience for this degree is an academic Senior pProject (see Section III.G, “Senior Project Requirements”).