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 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| First year composition | 6 |
| English literature survey (220-226, 22x) | 3 |
| History | 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 |
| Any biological or physical science course,Liba 150, 151, 205, 205L, 315, 315L, or any math course with the exception of Math 245 or 246 | 3 |
| Psy 201 | 3 |
| AH 101 | 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
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 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| First year composition | 6 |
| English literature survey (221-226) | 3 |
| His 101, 102 or 105, 106 | 6 |
| Mathematics (any mathematics course at the 100 level or above except for 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 |
| AH 101 | 3 |
Course Requirements
Requirements for the B.M., emphasis in music education with a concentration (option) in instrumental principal:
| Courses | Credit 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 |
| Mus 398 (solo recital) | 0 |
| Ensembles: | |
| Major ensemble (band for woodwind or percussion principals, orchestra for string principals) | 6 |
| Music Theory: | |
| Mus 105, 106, 205, 206, 305, 347, 405 | 17 |
| Music History and Literature: | |
| Mus 101, 204, 301, 302 | 12 |
| Music Education: | |
| Mus 198, 311, 315, 316, 371, 375 | 14 |
| Woodwind, brass, and percussion principals: | |
| Mus 161, 172, 173, 174, 187, 189, 190, 325, | 9 |
| String principals: | |
| Mus 172, 173, 174, 187, 189, 190; | 4 |
| Viln 100, Vila 100, Vcel 100, Stbs 100; | 3 |
| Mus 376 | 1 |
| Professional Education: | |
| Edci 352 | 2 |
| Mus 422 | 3 |
| Edle 473 | 12 |
| Edsp 308 | 3 |
| Other: | |
| Mus 498 | 0 |
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. |
| 6 hrs history | 6 | Complete 6 hours of history courses with a passing grade. |
| 3 hrs literature survey | 3 | Complete 3 hours of literature survey with a passing grade. Choose from the following courses: Eng 220, Engl 221, Engl 222, Engl 223, Engl 224, Engl 225, or Engl 226. |
| 3 hrs math 100+ | 3 | Successfully complete 3 hours of Math at the 100 level or above except for Math 245 and Math 246. |
Major Requirements
| Requirement | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
Concentration - Instrumental
| Requirement | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mus 113 - C min | 2 | Complete Mus 113 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 114 - C min | 2 | Complete Mus 114 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 316 - C min | 2 | Complete Mus 316 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 198 - C min | 1 | Complete Mus 198 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 375 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 375 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 405 - C min | 2 | Complete Mus 405 with a grade of C or better. |
| Must select an instrument |
Emphasis - Music Education
| Requirement | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Psy 201 | 3 | Complete Psy 201 with a passing grade. |
| AH 101 | 3 | Complete AH 101 with a passing grade. |
| Biological science | 3 | Complete a biological science course with a passing grade. |
| Biological sci lab | 1 | Complete an accompanying biological science lab 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. |
| Physical sci lab | 1 | Complete an accompanying physical science lab with a passing grade. |
| Edci 419 | 3 | Complete Edci 419 with a passing grade. |
| Edci 352 - C min | 2 | Complete Edci 352 with a grade of C or better. |
| Edle 473 - C min | 12 | Complete Edle 473 with a grade of C or better. |
| Edsp 308 - C min | 3 | Complete Edsp 308 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 100 | Student must complete at least 6 semester hours of Mus 100. | |
| Mus 101 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 101 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 105 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 105 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 106 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 106 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 204 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 204 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 205 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 205 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 206 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 206 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 301 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 301 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 302 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 302 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 305 - C min | 2 | Complete Mus 305 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 311 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 311 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 315 - C min | 2 | Complete Mus 315 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 347 - C min | 1 | Complete Mus 347 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 371 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 371 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 398 - C min | Complete Mus 398. | |
| Mus 422 - C min | 3 | Complete Mus 422 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mus 498 | Complete Mus 498 with a passing grade. |