B.M. with Elective Studies
The B.M. with Elective Studies is a general degree in music that includes performance through lessons and ensembles, core academic background in music theory, history, aural skills, conducting and piano proficiency, along with WCU’s robust general education program. Additionally, students in this program earn the equivalent of a minor in a field of their choice selected from all WCU offerings, determined in consultation with academic advisors in the Wells School of Music and the department that houses the minor program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 1 | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Music History III | ||
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society | ||
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Global Human Rights in Cultural Production 2 | ||
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Introduction to World Literature 2 | ||
or CLS 260 | World Literature I | |
| Global Human Rights in Cultural Production 2 | ||
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 3 | ||
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Introduction to World Literature 2 | ||
or CLS 260 | World Literature I | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Music History II 3 | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Required Music Theory and Musicianship Courses | ||
| MTC 112 | Theory of Music I 3 | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 3 | 2 |
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 3 | 3 |
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 3 | 2 |
| MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| MTC 213 | Theory of Music IV | 3 |
| MTC 215 | Aural Activities IV | 2 |
| Required Music History Courses | ||
| MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 3 | 3 |
| MHL 211 | Music History II 3 | 3 |
| MHL 212 | Music History III | 3 |
| Major Lessons | ||
| INM 111 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 111 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 112 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 112 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 211 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 211 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 212 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 212 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 311 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 311 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 312 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 312 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 411 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 411 | Applied Lesson | |
| Conducting | ||
| VOC 311 | Choral Conducting I | 2 |
| or AIC 311 | Instrumental Conducting I | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Major Ensembles 4 | ||
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Men's Chorus | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Mastersingers | ||
| Cantari Donne | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Marching Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| String Ensemble 5 | ||
| The Outside Field | ||
| These courses are taken under advisement of the outside field department chairperson. (In most cases, the curriculum for a minor will be used to determine the course work for the outside field.) | 18 | |
| Piano 6 | ||
| PIA 191 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| PIA 192 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| PIA 291 | Piano Class | 1 |
| PIA 292 | Piano Class | 1 |
| Music Electives | ||
| Music electives selected under advisement. | 3 | |
| Free Electives | ||
| Selected under advisement. Courses can be chosen from music or outside field. | 6 | |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| INM 412 | Applied Lesson 7 | 1.5 |
| or VOK 412 | Applied Lesson | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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Total number of credits varies depending on how general education requirements are satisfied. Students are advised to take general education courses that satisfy multiple distributive requirements.
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This course is recommended to fulfill this requirement.
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Minimum grade of C- is required
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8 semesters required, repeatable.
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Guitar ensemble, guitar only.
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May complete via competency exam.
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MTC 112 | Theory of Music I 1 | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 1 | 2 |
| PIA 191 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| INM 111 or VOK 111 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 1 | 3 |
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 1 | 2 |
| PIA 192 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| INM 112 or VOK 112 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | 3 |
| PIA 291 | Piano Class | 1 |
| INM 211 or VOK 211 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MTC 213 | Theory of Music IV | 3 |
| MTC 215 | Aural Activities IV | 2 |
| MHL 211 | Music History II 1 | 3 |
| PIA 292 | Piano Class | 1 |
| INM 212 or VOK 212 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Outside Field Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MHL 212 | Music History III | 3 |
| INM 311 or VOK 311 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| VOC 311 or AIC 311 |
Choral Conducting I or Instrumental Conducting I |
2 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Outside Field Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| INM 312 or VOK 312 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Outside Field Course | 3 | |
| Outside Field Course | 3 | |
| Music Elective | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| INM 411 or VOK 411 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Outside Field Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| INM 412 or VOK 412 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Outside Field Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Grade of C- or higher required.
