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Nov 04, 2025
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Major, B.A.: Music Theory
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The BA in Music Theory allows students to pursue the Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in music theory. This allows students to pursue a degree that focuses on the analysis and formal structure of music. No minor outside of the music department is required.
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Core Requirements - 32 credits
The following courses are required for all students in the Extended BA in music theory.
Specific Degree Requirements - 31 credits
Additional courses required for the degree.
Additional Required Courses - 4 credits
Students are to select four credits from the following classes.
Ensembles - 6 credits
Students enrolled in private lessons must enroll in the appropriate major ensemble during each semester of individual instruction and must complete the requirement with a grade of “C-” or better in order to remain eligible to continue to enroll in individual instruction. Choose five hours from the following: - MUS 3828 - Jazz Ensemble Credits: 1
- MUS 3829 - Jazz Combo Credits: 1
For students whose primary instrument is a jazz instrument, the major ensemble is MUS 3828: Jazz Ensemble or MUS 3829: Jazz Chamber Ensemble, as assigned by the Director of Jazz Studies. - MUS 3820 - Chorale Credits: 1
- MUS 3821 - University Treble Choir Credits: 1
- MUS 3822 - University Basso Choir Credits: 1
For students whose primary instrument is voice, the major ensemble is choir· (MUS 3820: Chorale, MUS 3821: Women’s Choir, or MUS 3822: Men’s Choir) as assigned by the Director of Choral Activities. - MUS 3824 - Symphonic Band Credits: 1
- MUS 3825 - Wind Ensemble Credits: 1
For students whose primary instrument is woodwinds, brass, or percussion, the major ensemble is band (MUS 3825: Wind Ensemble or MUS 3824: Symphonic Band) as assigned by the Director of Band Activities. - MUS 3817 - String Sinfonietta Credits: 1
- MUS 3827 - Symphony Orchestra Credits: 1
For students whose primary instrument is strings, the major ensemble is orchestra (MUS 3817: String Sinfonietta or MUS 3827: Symphony Orchestra), as assigned by the Director of Orchestral Activities. - MUS 3830 - Guitar Ensemble Credits: 1
For students whose primary instrument is guitar, the major ensemble is MUS 3830: Guitar Ensemble. One hour: - MUS 3819 - Chamber Music Credits: 1
Ensembles: Primary instrument in Piano and Organ
Choose Two Hours from the Following
General Studies–33 credits
Total hours for Extended Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory–120 credits
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