Performance (Piano) (BA Degree)

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The major Bachelor of Arts in Performance (Piano) consists of 67 hours and does not require a minor. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in all courses listed under Major Studies and Area Specific Studies, with the exception of Studio Lessons and Ensembles, where a minimum grade of “B” must be earned.

Note: Concert Attendance (MUSI 001) is required any term the student is taking Studio Lessons.

Dismissal from Program

If a student is unable to successfully pass on the second attempt Biology 210, Music 241 and 371, or a required course listed under Major Studies, he or she will be dismissed from the program. A student may also be dismissed from the program at the discretion of the music faculty for reasons including, but not limited to, a pattern of poor academic performance; observed deficits in interpersonal, critical thinking, or music skills; unacceptable personal responsibility or professional behavior; or lack of necessary skills, insight, or understanding related to pursuing a career or further study in music performance. Please refer to the Horton School of Music handbook for related policies.

Performance (Piano) (67 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees; must include the following courses:
MUSI 241 - Introduction to Language Diction (3 hours)
MUSI 228 - Music Technology I (3 hours)
MUSI 371 - Music History and Literature I (3 hours)
BIOL 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 hours)
BIOL 210L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (1 hours)
MATH 105 - Introduction to Mathematical Structures (3 hours) or higher satisfies the Liberal Arts Core requirement for Mathematics for this major

Major Studies (32 hours)

MUSI 095-20 - Studio Proficiency (0 hours)
MUSI 095-30 - Piano Proficiency (0 hours)
MUSI 100 - Admitted to the Horton School of Music (0 hours)
MUSI 198 - Musicianship I (4 hours)
MUSI 199 - Musicianship II (4 hours)
MUSI 298 - Musicianship III (4 hours)
MUSI 299 - Musicianship IV (4 hours)
MUSI 301 - Elementary Conducting (2 hours)
MUSI 302 - Advanced Conducting (2 hours)
MUSI 345 - Music Composition and Arranging (3 hours)
MUSI 360 - Recital (0 -1 hours)
MUSI 372 - Music History and Literature II (3 hours)
MUSI 445 - Pedagogy (3 hours)
MUSI 460 - Advanced Recital (2 hours)

Area Specific Studies: Piano Performance (35 hours)

Studio Piano (14 hours)
- (8 semesters of Studio Lessons required including 4 semesters at the 400 level)
Secondary Studio Lessons (9 hours)
- (Minimum of 2 hours of Studio Organ (MUSI 181 or 182 31) and 2 hours of Studio Accompanying (MUSI 181 58 or 182 58) )
Ensembles (4 hours) at least 2 must be MUSI 121-37, Chamber Ensembles
MUSI 471 - Performance Literature (3 hours)
Approved electives (5 hours)
- HSM Ensembles (2 credits maximum)
- MUSI 316 - Advanced Language Diction I (2 credits)
- MUSI 317 - Advanced Language Diction II (2 credits)
- or Foreign Language. Foreign Language may be selected from Spanish, French, German or Italian. Students must take a placement exam.

Note:

All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students who took MATH 099 or ENGL 099 will need at least 129 hours to graduate. Full Bridge students will need at least 133 hours. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.