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2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
Music, BM
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University Core Curriculum Requirements
For Sound Recording Technology Concentration
C. Life and Physical Science
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture
For Non-Teaching Concentrations
Three hours from:
For Sound Recording Technology and Music Education (Teaching) Concentrations
G. Government/Political Science
H. Social and Behavioral Science
For Sound Recording Technology Concentration
Foundation of Knowledge
The following areas are required for all Music concentrations.
Music Theory
Complete the following courses with a grade of C or better.
Recital Attendance
Complete six semesters with a grade of P.
Music Major
Students pursuing a major in Music will select one of the following concentrations:
Music Composition Concentration
Applied Instruction
Six hours from: Piano
Must earn a grade of “C” or better in the following: Applied Ensemble
Seven hours from: Conducting
Three hours from:
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Professional Skills
19 hours selected from: Music: Piano/Choral Studies Concentration
Applied Ensemble
Eight hours from:
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete seven hours as advised.
Music: Voice Studies Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better.
Diction
Complete the following:
Applied Ensemble
Eight hours from:
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete six hours as advised.
Music: String Instrument Studies Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better.
Applied Ensemble
Seven hours from:
Music Literature
Three hours, under the title “String Program Development and Administration”, of:
Instrumental Methods
Seven hours from:
(Courses were: MUSI 3131, MUSI 3132, MUSI 3133, MUSI 3134, MUSI 3137, MUSI 3235)
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete five hours as advised.
Music: Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion Studies Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better.
Instrumental Methods
Seven hours from:
(Courses were: MUSI 3131, MUSI 3132, MUSI 3133, MUSI 3134, MUSI 3137, MUSI 3235)
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete five hours as advised.
Music Performance: Piano/Pedagogy Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Applied Instruction (for primary instrument)
Applied Instruction (for secondary instrument)
Organ recommended.
Complete two hours of:
Applied Ensemble
Eight hours from:
Music Literature
Complete four hours as described
- Two hours titled Performance Literature
- Two hours titled Studies in Music Literature
from the following course:
Conducting
Three hours from:
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete five hours as advised.
Music Performance: Piano Concentration
Applied Instruction (for primary instrument)
Applied Instruction (for secondary instrument)
Organ recommended.
Complete two hours of:
Ensemble
Eight hours from:
Music Literature
Complete four hours as described
- Two hours titled Performance Literature
- Two hours titled Studies in Music Literature
from the following course:
Keyboard Performance
Seven hours from:
Conducting
Three hours from:
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete five hours as advised.
Music Performance: Orchestral Instrument Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better.
Applied Ensemble
Eight hours from:
Chamber Music
Four hours from:
Theory Option
One course from:
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete seven hours as advised.
Music Performance: Voice Concentration
Applied Instruction
Eight hours from each of the following.
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better.
Diction
Complete the following:
Applied Ensemble
Eight hours from:
Language
If a language course is selected for the I. Component Area Option in the Core Curriculum, it may not be reused for this requirement. Select one course from:
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete five hours as advised.
Music Sound Recording Technology Concentration
Applied Instruction
Six hours and four minimum semesters from:
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better.
Applied Music Production
Four hours and two semesters of:
Recital - Final Recording Project
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
The Sound Recording Technology Concentration currently requires zero hours of music electives. Students may choose to take additional courses to expand their knowledge base. Recommended electives are:
Professional Educators Core for Music Major
This core will satisfy all state requirements and meet all required competencies that are met through the Professional Education core, but from the unique perspective of being a teacher in a music classroom. This core will apply to the Music teaching concentrations listed below.
Materials Requirement
Complete six hours as defined below:
Music Teaching and Learning
Clinical Teaching
Complete three hours from each of the following:
Music Education: Piano/Choral Concentration
Applied Ensemble
Seven hours from:
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete seven hours as advised.
Music Education: Voice Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better.
Applied Ensemble
Seven hours from:
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete eight hours as advised.
Music Education: Instrumental Piano Concentration
Music Education: Strings Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better.
Applied Ensemble
Seven hours of:
Music Literature
Three hours, under the title “String Program Development and Administration”, of:
Instrumental Methods
Seven hours from:
(Courses were: MUSI 3131, MUSI 3132, MUSI 3133, MUSI 3134, MUSI 3137, MUSI 3235)
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete eight hours as advised.
Music Education: Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better.
Instrumental Methods
Seven hours from:
(Courses were: MUSI 3131, MUSI 3132, MUSI 3133, MUSI 3134, MUSI 3137, MUSI 3235)
Recital
Complete with a grade of P.
Music Electives
Complete four to seven hours as advised.
General Electives
The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.
Grade Requirements
- A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
- A C average in work completed in the major field
- A C average in work completed in the minor field
The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.
In-Residence Requirement
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.
Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.
Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.
View HOP policy 02-214.
Texas Success Initiative Program
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information catalog page.
Degree Map for Music Composition Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music: Piano/Choral Studies Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music: Voice Studies Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music: String Instrument Studies Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music: Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion Studies Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music Performance: Piano/Pedagogy Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music Performance: Piano Concentration
The following is the recommeded sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music Performance: Orchestral Instrument Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music Performance: Voice Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of coruse completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Sound Recording Technology Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music Education: Piano/Choral Concentration
Degree Map for Music Education: Voice Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music Education: Instrumental Piano Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music Education: Strings Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
Degree Map for Music Education: Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this concentration.
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