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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.
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.
Successfully complete 4 semesters (4-8 hours) of any ensemble with a grade of C or better in each course.
4 semester major ensemble
4
Successfully complete 4 semesters of major ensemble (band, orchestra, or chorus) with a grade of C or better in each course.
6 hrs music history/literature
6
Complete at least 6 hours of music history or music literature electives at the 300 level or above. Each courses must be complete with a grade of C or better.
Instrument chamber ensemble
2
Complete 2 hours of instrumental chamber ensemble course work with a grade of C or better.
Music electives
16
Complete 16-18 semester hours of music electives.
Performance electives
4
Complete four semester hours of music performance electives.
Successfully complete 4 semesters (4-8 hours) of any ensemble with a grade of C or better in each course.
4 semester major ensemble
4
Successfully complete 4 semesters of major ensemble (band, orchestra, or chorus) with a grade of C or better in each course.
6 hrs music history/literature
6
Complete at least 6 hours of music history or music literature electives at the 300 level or above. Each courses must be complete with a grade of C or better.
Must select an instrument
Instrument chamber ensemble
4
Complete 4 hours of instrumental chamber ensemble course work with a grade of C or better in each course.
Music electives
9
Complete 9 semester hours of music electives.
6 hrs modern/ancient language 200+
6
Successfully complete at least 6 hours at the 200 level or above in one modern or ancient language.
Complete at least 3 hours of music history or music literature electives at the 300 level or above. Each courses must be complete with a grade of C or better.
4 semester any ensemble
4
Successfully complete 4 semesters (4-8 hours) of any ensemble with a grade of C or better in each course.
4 semester major ensemble
4
Successfully complete 4 semesters of major ensemble (band, orchestra, or chorus) with a grade of C or better in each course.
Complete an additional 3-hour course in mathematics or science with a passing grade.
Physical science
3
Complete 3-4 hour course with laboratory in physics, astronomy, or physical science I or II with a passing grade.
Biological science
3
Complete a biological science course with a passing grade.
Physical sci lab
1
Complete an accompanying physical science lab with a passing grade.
Biological sci lab
1
Complete an accompanying biological science lab with a passing grade.
3 hrs humanities
3
Successfully complete 3 credit hours of humanities coursework. Courses may be chosen from any of the following areas: African-American studies, classical civilization, modern languages, philosophy, religion, Southern studies (S St 101 or 102), gender studies (G St 201).
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.
