2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music, BM


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The Bachelor of Music program is a professional degree which will train musicians for work in various aspects of the field and graduate work in music. Coursework and performance requirements enable students to know, perform, and teach diverse musical styles.

Traditional Degree Program Requirements


Music Degree (124 units) BM


General Education Requirements


The general education requirements will follow the curriculum set forth for other university degree programs. Some general education requirements will be met through specific core Music requirements.

Core Applied Music Requirements

Note

* Enrollment in Class Piano (MUS 012  or 022 ) is required each semester until the piano proficiency requirements are met. An opportunity to attempt to pass the Piano Proficiency exam for first semester students will be offered during rehearsal camps. For returning students, an attempt to pass the exam or portions of the exam will be offered at the end of each semester. See Music Handbook for Piano Proficiency requirements.

** Students must complete eight (8) units of private instruction on the same instrument or voice. For Keyboard Accompanying majors, MUS 089  and 469  will meet the MUS 082  and 462  requirement.


1 Enrollment in MUS 050  Performance Forum is required for each semester in residence of all music majors.

2 Enrollment for one unit of MUS 080-089, 460-469 Private Instruction is required for each semester of residence for all music majors. A minimum of eight (8) units is required.

3 Enrollment is required in at least one Major Ensemble (MUS 090 , 091 , 092 , 094 , or 097 ) for full credit during each semester of enrollment at California Baptist University. A minimum of eight (8) units is required. Additional ensembles may be taken for 0-1 units with permission from the School of Music.

4 Enrollment in MUS 098 - Concert Choir  or MUS 099 - Symphony Orchestra  is required for each semester of residence for all music majors. A minimum of four (4) units is required. Offered for zero (0) units in the Fall and one (1) unit in the Spring. Instrumentalists who are not needed in Symphony Orchestra may take MUS 097 - Wind Ensemble , MUS 067 - Symphonic Band , or another approved ensemble to satisfy the requirement with permission from the Dean or Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Studies. Approval will be granted on a semester-by-semester basis.

Major Requirements


In addition to the general education and core Bachelor of Music degree requirements, students must complete all of the prescribed courses listed in one of the following majors: Composition, Instrumental Performance, Keyboard Accompanying, Music Education, Piano Performance, or Vocal Performance.

Composition Major (33 units) BM


Instrumental Performance Major (31 units) BM


Keyboard Accompanying Major (32 units) BM


Music Education Major (32 units) BM


Piano Performance Major (31 units) BM


Private Instruction Requirements


Complete eight (8) units from the following:

Upper Division Requirements


Vocal Performance Major (31 units) BM


Private Instruction Requirements


Complete eight (8) units from the following:

Lower Division Requirements


Upper Division Requirements


Concentration Courses


Optional Concentrations for all Bachelor of Music students include Digital Arts and Worship Leadership.

Subject Matter Preparation Program in Music (16-17 units)


The Single Subject Matter Preparation (SSMP) Program in Music consists of approved music courses selected to provide undergraduate students the academic background necessary to qualify them to teach music courses from kindergarten through grade twelve. To obtain a Single Subject Credential in Music the student must

  1. Obtain an undergraduate degree.
  2. Demonstrate subject competence in music in one of two ways: Earn a passing score on a Performing Arts examination that has been adopted by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing or complete a commission approved SSMP program. The SSMP Program from CBU is an approved CTC program.
  3. Complete a teaching credential program.

Students interested in the Subject Matter Preparation Program should contact their Faculty Advisor in the Music Department. Students seeking a teaching credential should contact the Teacher Education Credential Program within the School of Education. (Also see the Education  section for the Professional Methods Program for Single Subject Credential Students.

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