Concentration - Instrumental

B.M. in Music

Description

The B.M. in music is offered for students seeking a university education that includes preparation for careers in music teaching or performance. The B.M. degree is available in the following emphases: music performance and music education.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 124

General Education Requirements

The general education/core requirements for the B.M. degree are different for the two emphasis areas. See the information given in the individual emphasis descriptions.

Course Requirements

To complete the B.M. degree, a student must satisfy the requirements for either a music performance emphasis or a music education emphasis.

Emphasis - Music Education

Description

The B.M. in music with emphasis in music education prepares students for certification in the following fields: instrumental (band or orchestra; students may choose any woodwind, brass, string, or percussion instrument as the principal instrument); vocal/choral music; keyboard. Separate course requirements are given as three concentrations: instrumental, vocal, or keyboard as principal instrument.

General Education Requirements


Courses                                      Hours
Engl 101, 102                                  6
English literature, 200-level courses          6
His 101, 102 or 105, 106                       6
Mathematics (any mathematics course at
   the 100 level or above except for
   Math 245 and Math 246 )                     3
Biological science with lab                    4
Physical science with lab                      3-4
Approved course in math or biological/
   physical science                            3
Psy 201                                        3
Humanities, chosen from African-American
   studies, classical civilization, modern
   languages, philosophy, religion, Southern
   studies (S St 101 or 102), gender studies
   (G St 201)                                  3

Course Requirements

Students in the B.M. with emphasis in music education must complete the course requirements for either the concentration (option) in instrumental principal, vocal principal, or keyboard principal.

Other Academic Requirements

A grade of C or higher is required on all music courses and School of Education courses applied toward the degree. Students must earn at least 18 hours of their major courses in residence. Completion of general education/core courses and Mus 301, 302, 305, and 311 must be with a minimum 2.75 GPA.

Concentration - Instrumental

Course Requirements

Requirements for the B.M., emphasis in music education with a concentration (option) in instrumental principal:


Courses                                                     Hours
Music Performance:
  Principal instrument (must include a 322 course)            12
  Mus 113, 114 (may be satisfied by proficiency)               4
  Mus 100 (6 semesters, 0 credit hours)                        0

Ensembles:
  Major ensemble (band for woodwind or percussion principals,  7
    orchestra for string principals)

Music Theory:
  Music 105, 106, 205, 206, 305, 347, 405                    17

Music History and Literature:
  Music 104, 301, 302                                         9

Music Education:
  Mus 198, 311, 315, 316, 371                                11
  and for woodwind, brass, and percussion principals:
    Mus 161, 172, 173, 174, 187, 189, 190, 325,               9
  or, for string principals:
    select from 172, 173, 174, 187, 189, 190;                 4
    select from Viln 100, Vila 100, Vcel 100, Stbs 100;       3
  Mus 376                                                     1

Professional Education:
  Edci 351, 352                                               6
  Mus 422                                                     3
  Edle 473                                                   12

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

B.M. in Music

General Education

Requirement	Hours	Description
First Year Writing I	3	Complete Writ 100, Writ 101, or Hon 101 with a passing grade.
First Year Writing II	3	Complete one of the following courses with a passing grade: Writ 102, Liba 102, or Hon 102.
3 hrs math 100+	3	Successfully complete 3 hours of Math at the 100 level or above except for Math 245 and Math 246.
6 hrs history	6	Complete His 101 and 102 OR His 105 and 106 with a passing grade.
6 hrs literature survey	6	Complete 6 hours of literature survey with a passing grade. Choose from the following courses: Engl 221, Engl 222, Engl 223, Engl 224, Engl 225, or Engl 226.

Major Requirements

Requirement	Hours	Description
Music residency hrs	18	Student must earn at least 18 hours of their major courses in residence.
Select an emphasis		Select an emphasis area within the BM in Music program.
Overall Major GPA		Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.
Resident Major GPA		Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.
Major instrument residence	4	All students must complete at least two semesters of applied study on a single major instrument at or above the 300 level at the University of Mississippi.