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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Music, BM
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University Core Curriculum Requirements
For Sound Recording Technology Concentration
Life and Physical Science - 030
Language, Philosophy and Culture - 040
For Non-Teaching Concentrations
Three hours from: For Sound Recording Technology and Music Education (Teaching) Concentrations
(Complete course with a grade of C or better) Government/Political Science - 070
Social and Behavioral Science - 080
Component Area Option - 090
For Sound Recording Technology Concentration
College Requirements
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
Complete with a grade of C or better. Applied Ensemble
Seven hours from: Conducting
Three hours from: Recital
Complete with a grade of P. Professional Skills
Nineteen hours selected from: Music: Piano/Choral Studies Concentration
Applied Ensemble
Eight hours from: Recital
Complete with a grade of P. Music Electives
Complete a minimum of seven hours from MUAP, MUED, MUEN, MUMH, MUTC, MUST prefixes. These will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. 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 a minimum of six hours from MUAP, MUED, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI, MUST prefixes. These will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. Music: String Instrument Studies Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better. Applied Ensemble
Seven hours from: Instrumental Methods
Six hours from: Recital
Complete with a grade of P. Music Electives
Complete a minimum of five hours MUAP, MUED, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI, MUST prefixes. These will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. Music: Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion Studies Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better. Instrumental Methods
Six hours from: Recital
Complete with a grade of P. Music Electives
Complete a minimum of five hours from MUAP, MUED, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI, MUST prefixes. These will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. 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 variable credit hour course (1 to 3 hours): Conducting
Three hours from: Recital
Complete with a grade of P. Music Electives
Complete a minimum five hours from MUAP, MUED, MUMH, MUSI, MUST prefixes. These will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. Music Performance: Piano Concentration
Applied Instruction (for primary instrument)
Applied Instruction (for secondary instrument)
Organ recommended. Complete two hours of: Music Literature
Complete four hours as described - Two hours titled Performance Literature
- Two hours titled Studies in Music Literature
from the following variable credit hour course ( 1 to 3 hrs): Keyboard Performance
Seven hours from: Conducting
Three hours from: Recital
Complete with a grade of P. Music Electives
Complete a minimum of five hours from MUAP, MUED, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI, MUST prefixes. These will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. 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
Three hours from: Recital
Complete with a grade of P. Music Electives
Complete a minimum of seven hours from MUAP, MUED, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI, MUST prefixes. These will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. Music Performance: Voice Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better. Diction
Complete the following: Language
If a language course is selected for the 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 a minimum of three hours from MUAP, MUED, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI, MUST prefixes. These will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. 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
Recital
Complete with a grade of P. Music Electives
Complete a minimum seven hours of MUEN/MUAP/MUTC/MUMH/MUST as advised. Music Education: Voice Concentration
Applied Instruction
Fourteen hours total: Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better. Applied Ensemble
Seven hours from: Recital
Complete with a grade of P. Music Electives
Complete a minimum of eight hours from MUAP, MUED, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI, MUST prefixes. These will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. Music Education: Strings Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better. Applied Ensemble
Seven hours of: Instrumental Methods
Six hours from: Recital
Complete with a grade of P. Music Electives
Complete a minimum of eight hours from: MUAP, MUED, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI, MUST prefixes. These will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. Music Education: Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Concentration
Piano
Complete with a grade of C or better. Instrumental Methods
Six hours from: Recital
Complete with a grade of P. Music Electives
Complete a minimum of four hours from MUAP, MUED, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI, MUST prefixes. These will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. 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 (Degree Works). 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. |
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