B.M. in Performance - Organ Concentration
(*Note: As of Fall 2021, this program is no longer accepting new students. Interested students should consider the B.M. in Keyboard Performance.)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| 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 | |
| Introduction to World Literature 1 | ||
or CLS 260 | World Literature I | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Building Your Career in Music | ||
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Introduction to World Literature 1 | ||
or CLS 260 | World Literature I | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Music History I 2 | ||
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Introduction to World Literature 1 | ||
or CLS 260 | World Literature I | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Music History II 2 | ||
| Building Your Career in Music | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Music Theory and Aural Activities Requirements | ||
| MTC 112 | Theory of Music I 2 | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 2 | 2 |
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 2 | 3 |
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 2 | 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 |
| MTC 344 | 16th Century Counterpoint | 3 |
| or MTC 345 | 18th Century Counterpoint | |
| Music History Requirements | ||
| MHL 210 | Music History I 2 | 3 |
| MHL 211 | Music History II 2 | 3 |
| MHL 212 | Music History III | 3 |
| Applied Performance Lessons | ||
| VOK 141 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| VOK 142 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| VOK 241 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| VOK 242 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| VOK 341 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| VOK 342 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| VOK 441 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| VOK 442 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| Major Ensembles | ||
| 4 semesters required (courses are repeatable): | 2 | |
| Concert Band | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Orpheus Singers | ||
| Allegro Voices | ||
| Mastersingers | ||
| Oriana Chorale | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Keyboard Ensemble 3 | ||
| Organ Literature and Pedagogy | ||
| ORG 351 | Organ Literature I | 3 |
| ORG 352 | Organ Literature II | 3 |
| ORG 353 | Organ Pedagogy | 3 |
| ORG 451 | Accompanying | 3 |
| ORG 452 | Service Playing | 3 |
| Keyboard Masterclasses | ||
| Choose two of the following: | 2 | |
| Master Class Keyboard | ||
| Master Class Keyboard | ||
| Master Class Keyboard | ||
| Master Class Keyboard | ||
| Conducting | ||
| CON 311 | Instrumental Conducting I | 1.5 |
| or CON 321 | Choral Conducting I | |
| Other Music Requirements | ||
| 6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals per semester) | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| INM 443 | Building Your Career in Music 4 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
This course is recommended to fulfill this requirement.
- 2
Minimum grade of C- required.
- 3
PIA 443 may be substituted for one semester of this requirement.
- 4
This course fulfills the Capstone, Ethics, and Speaking Emphasis requirements.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal regularly. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
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 | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I | 2 |
| VOK 141 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 15.5 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II | 3 |
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II | 2 |
| VOK 142 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| MAK 3XX | Master Class Keyboard | 1 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 15.5 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| MHL 210 | Music History I | 3 |
| VOK 241 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attenance | ||
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MTC 213 | Theory of Music IV | 3 |
| MTC 215 | Aural Activities IV | 2 |
| MHL 211 | Music History II | 3 |
| VOK 242 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| ORG 351 | Organ Literature I | 3 |
| MAK 3XX | Master Class Keyboard | 1 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 15.5 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MHL 212 | Music History III | 3 |
| VOK 341 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| ORG 352 | Organ Literature II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MTC 344 or MTC 345 |
16th Century Counterpoint or 18th Century Counterpoint |
3 |
| VOK 342 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| ORG 353 | Organ Pedagogy | 3 |
| CON 311 or CON 321 |
Instrumental Conducting I or Choral Conducting I |
1.5 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| VOK 441 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| ORG 451 | Accompanying | 3 |
| INM 443 | Building Your Career in Music | 3 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| VOK 442 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| ORG 452 | Service Playing | 3 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 119.5 | |
