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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
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
  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
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 student must complete the courses listed below plus the following additional requirements:

1) Six semesters of Mus 100

2) 28 hours of principal instrument from one of the following areas: Violin (Viln 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) Viola (Vila 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) Violoncello (Vcel 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) String Bass (Stbs 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) Clarinet (Clar 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) Flute (Flut 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) Bassoon (Bssn 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) Oboe (Oboe 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) Saxophone (Saxn 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) Baritone (Brtn 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) French Horn (Frhn) 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442 Trumpet (Trpt) 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442 Trombone (Trbn 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) Tuba (Tuba 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442) Percussion (Perc 121, 122, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542, which must include 342 and 442).

3) Major Ensemble - The student must complete 8 hours from one of the ensembles listed below: University Orchestra - Mus 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 431, 432, Mus 531, 532. University Band - Mus 133, 134, 233, 234, 333, 334, 433, 434, Mus 533, 534. University Chorus - Mus 135, 136, 235, 236, 335, 336, 435, 436, 535, 536. Concert Singers - Mus 139, 140, 239, 240, 339, 340, 439, 440, Mus 539, 540.

4) Instrumental Chamber Ensemble - 2 hours chosen from Mus 237, 238, 337, 338, 437, 438, 537, 538

5) Any four courses chosen from the ensembles, outside of the major ensemble, below: Jazz - Mus 123, 124, 223, 224, 323, 324, 423, 424, 523, 524 Clarinet - Mus 127, 128, 227, 228, 327, 328, 427, 428 University Orchestra - Mus 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 431, 432, Mus 531, 532. University Band - Mus 133, 134, 233, 234, 333, 334, 433, 434, Mus 533, 534. University Chorus - Mus 135, 136, 235, 236, 335, 336, 435, 436, Mus 535, 536. Concert Singers - Mus 139, 140, 239, 240, 339, 340, 439, 440, Mus 539, 540. Steel Drum - Mus 141, 142, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442, 541, 542. Early Music Performance - Mus 143, 144, 243, 244, 343, 344, 443, Mus 444, 543, 544. Madrigal Singers - Mus 149, 150, 249, 250, 349, 350, 449, 450, Mus 549, 550. Show Choir - Mus 151, 152, 251, 252, 351, 352, 451, 452. Percussion - Mus 155, 156, 255, 256, 355, 356, 455, 456. Summer Band - Mus 153, 253, 353, 453. Trombone - Mus 157, 158, 257, 258, 357, 358, 457, 458. Brass Choir - Mus 159, 160, 259, 260, 359, 360. Saxophone - Mus 169, 170, 269, 270, 369, 370, 469, 470. Flute - Mus 179, 180, 279, 280, 379, 380, 479, 480. Opera Theatre - Mus 195, 295, 395, 495, 597. Opera Production - Mus 196, 296, 396, 496, 598. Instrumental Chamber - Mus 237, 238, 337, 338, 437, 438, 537, 538. Accompanying - Mus 308.

6) 6 hours of any Mus, Pian, Hrps, Orgn, Viln, Vila, Vcel, Stbs, Clar, Flut, Bssn, Oboe, Saxn, Brtn, Frhn, Trpt, Trbn, Tuba, Perc, or Voic course work.

7) 6 hours chosen from Mus 303, 304, 313, 330, 400, 501, 502, 503, Mus 504, 513, 515, 517, 518, 526, 561, 563, or 565.

8) Mus 512 or 514

9) Mus 113, 114, 213, 214 which may be satisfied by proficiency.

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:
Mus 105, 106, 205, 206, 305, 347, 405                       17

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

Music Education:
Mus 198, 311, 315, 316, 371, 375                            14
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 352                                                     3
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.
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.
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.

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 405 - C min 2 Complete Mus 405 with a grade of C or better.
Must select an instrument
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.

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.
Add'l math/science 3 Complete an additional 3-hour course in mathematics or science 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 422 - C min 3 Complete Mus 422 with a grade of C or better.
Mus 100 Student must complete at least 6 semester hours of Mus 100.
Mus 104 - C min 3 Successfully complete Mus 104 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 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 498 Complete Mus 498 with a passing grade.
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.