The Bachelor of Music program is a three-year degree based on the Conservatory Model. It consists of The SMS followed by six semesters of dedicated music study and practice. It is made up of all of all of the Core Requirements plus an area of emphasis of the student’s choice. The Bachelor of Music degree is a professional degree designed to produce professional musicians and music teachers. There are three areas of emphasis available: Church Music Leadership, Music Education, or Vocal Performance.

Music Major Core Requirements 69 units

Lower Division 53 units

Ensemble:

MC 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, (1-1-1-1-1) 5 units

Applied Music:

MC 111, 112, 113, 211, 212, Instrumental, Piano, Voice (1-1-1-1-1) 5 units

Recital Attendance:

MC 114 A/B/C, 214 A/B 0 units

Junior Recital 1 unit

MC 222

Students must show proficiency in Written and Aural Theory I prior to enrolling in Theory II (MC 142).

All music majors must select one performance medium for an applied area of specialty (piano, voice, string, wind, brass, percussion, or guitar). Participation and earning credit in department recitals during the semester and performance before a jury at the end of the semester are required in each applied Music course. Music Education and Music Ministry emphases require seven consecutive semesters of study in the same performance medium. Vocal Performance emphasis is subject to its stated applied music requirements.

Upper Division 16 units