The request to revise the undergraduate Music curriculum to require C or better for all Music courses

Date: May 13, 2011
To: College of Arts + Architecture
From: Clarence Greene, Faculty Governance Assistant
Approved On: March 17, 2011
Implementation Date: 2011

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN MUSIC EDUCATION

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree is designed for students who are planning careers as public school music teachers. The program is divided into two areas of concentration: Choral/General Music (for vocalists who wish to become choral directors or general music educators) and Instrumental/General Music (for instrumentalists who wish to become band directors, orchestra directors, or general music educators). Both concentrationsconsist of 42 hours of General Education; 46 hours in the Core Music Curriculum, including private lessons, ensembles, music theory, ear training, piano, and music history; and approximately 40 hours of education courses that lead to a K-12 teaching license in the State of North Carolina. Most music courses require grades of C or better to progress to subsequent levels of study; all required music courses must be passed with grades of C or better to graduate. For specific course requirements and policies governing the Music Education program, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbook. The culminating experiences for this degree are a senior recital and student teaching.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE

The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree is designed for students who are planning careers as performing musicians. The program is divided into two areas of concentration: Instrumental and Vocal, both of which consist of 42 hours of General Education; 46 hours in the Core Music Curriculum, including private lessons, ensembles, music theory, ear training, piano, and music history; and approximately 40 hours of specialized music courses, including additional ensembles and courses in conducting, pedagogy, technology, and business. Most music courses require grades of C or better to progress to subsequent levels of study; all required music courses must be passed with grades of C or better to graduate. For specific course requirements and policies governing the Music Performance program, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbook. The culminating experiences for this degree are a junior recital and a senior recital.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN MUSIC

The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree differs from a Bachelor of Music degree in that it is designed for students who want both intensive training in music and the opportunity to explore other areas of academic study. The curriculum consists of 42 hours of General Education; 46 hours in the Core Music Curriculum, including private lessons, ensembles, music theory, ear training, piano and music history; 18 hours of a designated minor or second major; and 18 hours of electives and additional music classes. Most music courses require grades of C or better to progress to subsequent levels of study; all required music courses must be passed with grades of C or better to graduate. For specific course requirements and policies governing the B.A. in Music degree, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbook. The culminating experience for this degree is an academic senior project.

MINOR IN MUSIC

The Minor in Music is designed for students who wish to study music while working towards a degree in another field. Music minors participate in ensembles, receive private lessons, and take introductory courses in music theory, ear training, and piano, as well as LBST 1103 (The Arts and Society: Music), which can also be used to satisfy a General Education requirement. The total unit requirement for the Minor in Music is 21 hours, all of which must be passed with grades of C or better to graduate with a minor in music. For specific course requirements and policies governing the minor in music, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbook.