B.M. in Performance - Organ Concentration
Wells School of Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| First Year Experience | 4 | |
| Academic Foundations | ||
| English Composition requirement | 6 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Music History III | ||
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Introduction to World Literature 1 | ||
or CLS 260 | World Literature I | |
| Distributive Requirements | ||
| Science requirement | 6 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Building Your Career in Music | ||
| Music Theory and Aural Activities Requirements | 23 | |
| 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 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 3 |
| VOK 142 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 3 |
| VOK 241 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 3 |
| VOK 242 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 3 |
| VOK 341 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 3 |
| VOK 342 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 3 |
| VOK 441 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 3 |
| VOK 442 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 3 |
| Major Ensembles | 2 | |
| 4 semesters required (courses are repeatable): | ||
| Men's Chorus | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Mastersingers | ||
| Cantari Donne | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| 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 | 2 | |
| Choose two of the following: | ||
| Master Class Keyboard | ||
| Master Class Keyboard | ||
| Master Class Keyboard | ||
| Master Class Keyboard | ||
| Conducting | ||
| VOC 311 | Choral Conducting I | 2 |
| or AIC 311 | Instrumental Conducting I | |
| Other Music Requirements | ||
| 6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals per semester) | ||
| Studio Hour 4 | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| INM 443 | Building Your Career in Music 5 | 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 | Thursdays at 11 am. |
| 5 | This course fulfills the general education Capstone requirement, Ethics, and a Speaking Emphasis 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 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 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 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 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 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 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 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 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 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 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 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 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 3 |
| ORG 353 | Organ Pedagogy | 3 |
| AIC 311 or VOC 311 |
Instrumental Conducting I or Choral Conducting I |
2 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| VOK 441 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 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 | Advanced Performance Major Lesson (B.M.) | 3 |
| ORG 452 | Service Playing | 3 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
