Department of Music: Bachelor of Music in Audio and Music Production (B.M.)
This degree option is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in audio and music production. Many students who choose this option continue their studies at the graduate level and in various professional programs in their specific area. Goals for the B.M. in Audio and Music Production degree option include:
1. To give students comprehensive capabilities in the basic techniques of audio recording and mixing, studio sound, acoustics, copyright law, music theory, aural skills, arranging, composition, and improvisation necessary to succeed in the music audio production industry.
2. To provide students with instruction and performing experiences on their principal instrument which will inform their ability to solve technical and artistic problems in the preparation of live performances, recordings, or other media for various purposes and in various musical genres and settings.
3. To give students a comprehensive musical education which includes experiences in traditional ensembles, jazz and contemporary ensembles, conducting, form & analysis, music history, music of diverse cultures, pedagogy, music technology, composition, improvisation and professional development.
4. To prepare students for the academic rigor and professional performance level required for advanced study at thegraduate level.
5. To increase the student’s understanding and awareness of the arts in relation to society, thus developing lifelong advocates of the arts.
Requirements: B.M. in Audio and Music Production
Completion of a minimum of 123 semester hours in general education, the exercise science requirements, and the requirements applying to the specific major within the degree as outlined in the official programs sheet, available from the student’s adviser.
Required music courses in this degree program are:
| MUS 108, 109 | Music Theory I, II |
| MUS 112 | Jazz Theory |
| MUS 113 | Convocation, Concert and Recital Repertoire |
| MUS 114, 115 | Sight Singing/Ear Training I, II |
| MUS 118 | Music Technology |
| MUS 119 | Music Industry Studies |
| MUS 125, 126 | Keyboard Competency I, II |
| MUS 180, 181 | Applied Music (4 Semesters) |
| MUS 208, 209 | Music Theory III, IV |
| MUS 210, 211 | Sight Singing/Ear Training III, IV |
| MUS 216, 217 | Jazz and Commercial Piano I, II |
| MUS 230, 231 | Music History and Literature I & II |
| MUS 240 | Survey of Recording Technology |
| MUS 320 | Basic Conducting |
| MUS 340, 341 | Audio Production I, II |
| MUS 345 | Copyright, Licensing, and Music Publishing |
| MUS 370 | Music Industry Practicum |
| MUS 380 | Senior Capstone Project/Recital |
| MUS 390, 391 | Applied Music (4 Semesters) |
Recommended sequence:
First Year |
|
| _______ | Writing Intensive Course |
| _______ | General Education Course |
| MUS 108 | Music Theory I |
| MUS 113 | Convocation, Concert and Recital Repertoire |
| MUS 114 | Sight Singing/Ear Training I |
| MUS 125 | Keyboard Competency I |
| MUS 186 | Applied Music |
| Performing groups | |
Spring Semester |
|
| _______ | Mathematics |
| _______ | General education course |
| MUS 109 | Music Theory II |
| MUS 113 | Convocation, Concert and Recital Repertoire |
| MUS 115 | Sight Singing/Ear Training I |
| MUS 118 | Music Technology |
| MUS 126 | Keyboard Competency II |
| MUS 187 | Applied Music |
| Performing groups | |
Sophomore Year |
|
| MUS 113 | Convocation, Concert and Recital Repertoire |
| MUS 119 | Music Industry Studies |
| MUS 208 | Music Theory III |
| MUS 210 | Sight Singing/Ear Training III |
| MUS 216 | Jazz and Commercial Piano I |
| MUS 230 | Music History and Literature I |
| MUS 186 | Applied Music |
| Additional general studies | |
| Performing groups | |
Spring Semester |
|
| MUS 113 | Convocation, Concert and Recital Repertoire |
| MUS 209 | Music Theory IV |
| MUS 211 | Sight Singing/Ear Training IV |
| MUS 217 | Jazz and Commercial Piano II |
| MUS 231 | Music History and Literature II |
| MUS 240 | Survey of Recording Technology |
| MUS 187 | Applied Music |
| Additional general studies | |
| Performing groups | |
