Music (BM)

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

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

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.

Major Requirements 

Students must complete either the concentration in instrumental, vocal, or keyboard. A minimum grade of C is required on all music courses and School of Education courses applied toward the degree. Students must earn at least 18 hours of the major courses in residence. Completion of general education courses and MUSC 3010 History of Music I, MUSC 3020 History of Music II, MUSC 3050 Form & Analysis I, and MUSC 3110 Introduction to Music Education must be with a minimum 2.75 GPA.

At least 42 hours of coursework in the general education, major, minor, and elective hours must be at the 3000 level or above. 

General Education

Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses:3
Introduction to College Writing
First-Year Writing I
Freshman Honors I
Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses:3
First-Year Writing II
First Year Seminar
Freshman Honors II
Select six hours of history6
Select three hours of literature survey from the following:3
Survey in Literary History
Survey of World Literature to 1650
Survey of World Literature since 1650
Survey of American Lit to the Civil War
Survey of American Lit since Civil War
Survey of British Lit to 18th Century
Survey of Brit Lit since Romantic Period
Select three hours of Math at the 100 level or above except for:3
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
Any Natural Science with labs7-8
PSYC 2001Introduction to Psychology3
ARTH 1010Introduction to Western Art3
Total Hours31-32

Concentration - Vocal

Music Performance
VOIC 3220Junior Voice II12
MUSC 1130Fundamental Keyboard Musicianship I2
MUSC 1140Fundamental Keyboard Musicianship II2
MUSC 2130Intermediate Keyboard Musicianship I2
MUSC 2140Intermediate Keyboard Musicianship II2
MUSC 2070Singers' Diction I2
MUSC 1000Student Recital (6 semesters)0
MUSC 3980Solo Recital0
Ensembles7
Major Ensemble, Chorus
Music Theory
MUSC 1050Music Theory and Analysis I3
MUSC 1060Music Theory and Analysis II3
MUSC 2050Music Theory and Analysis III3
MUSC 2060Music Theory and Analysis IV3
MUSC 3050Form & Analysis I2
MUSC 3470Introduction to Music Technology1
Music History & Literature
MUSC 1010Introduction to Music Literature3
MUSC 2040World Music Cultures3
MUSC 3010History of Music I3
MUSC 3020History of Music II3
Music Education
MUSC 3110Introduction to Music Education3
MUSC 3150Fundamentals of Conducting2
MUSC 3710Elementary School Music3
MUSC 3810Choral Conducting I2
MUSC 3830Choral Methods & Administration3
MUSC 3840Choral Literature & Arranging3
MUSC 5290Vocal Pedagogy2
Professional Education
EDCI 3520Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner2-3
EDCI 4190Classroom Assessment3
MUSC 4220Managing the Music Classroom3
EDLE 4730Student Teaching: Music Education12
EDSP 3080Introduction to Special Education3
Other Courses:
MUSC 4980Musical Synthesis and Assessment0
Total Hours97-98

Concentration - Keyboard

Principle Instrument including a 3220 course12
Music Performance
Voice8
MUSC 2140Intermediate Keyboard Musicianship II2
MUSC 1000Student Recital (six semesters)0
MUSC 3980Solo Recital0
Ensembles
Major Ensemble, Band, Chorus, or Orchestra4
MUSC 3080Collaborative Piano3
OR
Any Ensemble - three semesters
Music Theory
MUSC 1050Music Theory and Analysis I3
MUSC 1060Music Theory and Analysis II3
MUSC 2050Music Theory and Analysis III3
MUSC 2060Music Theory and Analysis IV3
MUSC 3050Form & Analysis I2
MUSC 3470Introduction to Music Technology1
Music History & Literature
MUSC 1010Introduction to Music Literature3
MUSC 2040World Music Cultures3
MUSC 3010History of Music I3
MUSC 3020History of Music II3
Music Education
MUSC 3110Introduction to Music Education3
MUSC 3150Fundamentals of Conducting2
MUSC 3710Elementary School Music3
MUSC 3810Choral Conducting I2
MUSC 3830Choral Methods & Administration3
MUSC 3840Choral Literature & Arranging3
Professional Education
EDCI 3520Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner2-3
EDCI 4190Classroom Assessment3
MUSC 4220Managing the Music Classroom3
EDLE 4730Student Teaching: Music Education12
EDSP 3080Introduction to Special Education3
Other courses
MUSC 4980Musical Synthesis and Assessment0
Total Hours95-96

Concentration - Instrumental

Music Performance
Principle Instrument including a 3220 course12
MUSC 1130Fundamental Keyboard Musicianship I1
MUSC 1140Fundamental Keyboard Musicianship II1
MUSC 1000Student Recital (six semesters)0
MUSC 3980Solo Recital0
Ensembles6
Major Ensemble 1
Music Theory
MUSC 1050Music Theory and Analysis I3
MUSC 1060Music Theory and Analysis II3
MUSC 2050Music Theory and Analysis III3
MUSC 2060Music Theory and Analysis IV3
MUSC 3050Form & Analysis I2
MUSC 3470Introduction to Music Technology1
MUSC 4050Instrumental Arranging2
Music History & Literature
MUSC 1010Introduction to Music Literature3
MUSC 2040World Music Cultures3
MUSC 3010History of Music I3
MUSC 3020History of Music II3
Music Education
MUSC 1980Vocal Methods for Instrumental Majors1
MUSC 3110Introduction to Music Education3
MUSC 3150Fundamentals of Conducting2
MUSC 3160Instrumental Conducting2
MUSC 3710Elementary School Music3
MUSC 3750Instrumental Music Methods3
Professional Education
EDCI 3520Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner2-3
EDCI 4190Classroom Assessment3
MUSC 4220Managing the Music Classroom3
EDLE 4730Student Teaching: Music Education12
EDSP 3080Introduction to Special Education3
Other courses
MUSC 4980Musical Synthesis and Assessment0
Woodwind, Brass, & Percussion Principles9
String Class
Sec Instr Methods: Flute
Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds
Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds
Sec Instr Methods: High Brass
Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass
Sec Instr Methods: Percussion
Techniques of Marching Band
String Principles8
Teaching Music in Elem School-Strings
Select four secondary instrumental methods 14
Select three preparatory courses3
Preparatory Violin
Preparatory Viola
Preparatory Violoncello
Preparatory String Bass
Total Hours110-111
1

A combination of concert and marching bands for woodwind, brass, or percussion principals, a minimum of 2 semesters of marching band are required; orchestra for string principals.

Electives 

Electives to bring the total minimum hours to 124.

Emphasis - Music Performance

Description

The B.M. in music with emphasis in music performance prepares students to become professional musicians (performing as woodwind, brass, string, or percussion instrumentalists, pianists or vocalists) and/or for graduate or professional school. This emphasis can be completed with a concentration (option) in piano, instrumental, or vocal as principal instrument.

Major Requirements

Students in the B.M. with an emphasis in music performance must complete the course requirements for either the concentration in instrumental, vocal, or keyboard. A minimum grade of C is required on all music courses applied toward the degree. Students must earn at least 18 hours of their major courses in residence.

At least 42 hours of coursework in the general education, major, and elective hours must be at the 3000 level or above.

General Education

Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses:3
Introduction to College Writing
First-Year Writing I
Freshman Honors I
Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses:3
First-Year Writing II
First Year Seminar
Freshman Honors II
Select six hours of history6
Select three hours of literature survey from the following:3
Survey in Literary History
Survey of World Literature to 1650
Survey of World Literature since 1650
Survey of American Lit to the Civil War
Survey of American Lit since Civil War
Survey of British Lit to 18th Century
Survey of Brit Lit since Romantic Period
Select three hours of Math at the 100 level or above except for:3
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
Modern Languages5-9
Elementary Italian I
AND
Intensive Elementary French
Intensive Elementary German
German for Musicians
Any Natural Science with Lab6-8
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry (not 1010)
Integrated Science I
Integrated Science II
LIBA 2050L
LIBA 3150L
Total Hours29-35

Concentration - Keyboard

Music Performance
Major Instrument - must include 3420 and 442018
MUSC 3150Fundamentals of Conducting2
MUSC 4140Piano Pedagogy2
Performance Electives4
MUSC 1000Student Recital (six semesters)0
Ensembles
Major Ensemble, Band, Chorus, or Orchestra4
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble2
Any Ensemble4
MUSC 3080Collaborative Piano (over two semesters)2
Music Theory
MUSC 1050Music Theory and Analysis I3
MUSC 1060Music Theory and Analysis II3
MUSC 2050Music Theory and Analysis III3
MUSC 2060Music Theory and Analysis IV3
MUSC 3470Introduction to Music Technology1
MUSC 3050Form & Analysis I2
Choose 1 advance music theory course:3
Analysis I
MUSC 5060
MUSC 5070
Advanced Ear Training
16th Century Counterpoint
18th Century Counterpoint
Music History & Literature
MUSC 1010Introduction to Music Literature3
MUSC 2040World Music Cultures3
MUSC 3010History of Music I3
MUSC 3020History of Music II3
MUSC 3120Keyboard Literature3
Upper-division music history & literature electives6
Upper-division music electives6
MUSC 4980Musical Synthesis and Assessment0
Total Hours83

Concentration - Instrumental

Music Performance30
Major Instrument, including 3420 and 4420
Fundamental Keyboard Musicianship I
Fundamental Keyboard Musicianship II
Intermediate Keyboard Musicianship I
Intermediate Keyboard Musicianship II
Fundamentals of Conducting
Instrumental Music Pedagogy
Student Recital (six semesters)
Ensembles12
4 hours of Major Ensemble, Band, Chorus, or Orchestra
4 hours of Instrumental Chamber Ensemble
4 hours of any Ensemble
Music Theory20
Music Theory and Analysis I
Music Theory and Analysis II
Music Theory and Analysis III
Music Theory and Analysis IV
Form & Analysis I
Introduction to Music Technology
Instrumental Arranging
One advanced Music Theory course:3
Analysis I
MUSC 5060
MUSC 5570
Advanced Ear Training
16th Century Counterpoint
18th Century Counterpoint
Music History & Literature18
Introduction to Music Literature
World Music Cultures
History of Music I
History of Music II
Advanced music history & literature electives
Music Electives - 3000 level or above6
MUSC 4980Musical Synthesis and Assessment0
Private Coaching 14
Junior Coaching I
Junior Coaching II
Senior Coaching I
Senior Coaching II
Total Hours93
1

Students using piano for a recital are encouraged to enroll in INSM 4440 Senior Coaching II or INSM 4430 Senior Coaching I in preparation of the recital. 

Concentration - Vocal

Music Performance36
Student Recital (six semesters)
Major Instrument including:
Junior Voice Performance II
Senior Voice Performance II
Singers' Diction I
Fundamentals of Conducting
Singers' Diction II
Choral Conducting I
Vocal Pedagogy
Fundamental Keyboard Musicianship I
Fundamental Keyboard Musicianship II
Intermediate Keyboard Musicianship I
Intermediate Keyboard Musicianship II
Ensembles12
Opera Theatre Workshop
Opera Production
Major Ensemble - Band, Chorus, or Orchestra
Any Ensemble
Music Theory18
Music Theory and Analysis I
Music Theory and Analysis II
Music Theory and Analysis III
Music Theory and Analysis IV
Form & Analysis I
Introduction to Music Technology
One advanced Music Theory course3
Analysis I
MUSC 5060
MUSC 5070
Advanced Ear Training
16th Century Counterpoint
18th Century Counterpoint
Music History & Literature16
Introduction to Music Literature
World Music Cultures
History of Music I
History of Music II
Vocal Literature I
Vocal Literature II
MUSC 4980Musical Synthesis and Assessment0
Total Hours85

Option - Violin

VILN 3220Junior Violin II2
VILN coursework10
Select four hours of the following:4
Sec Instr Methods: Flute
Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds
Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds
Sec Instr Methods: High Brass
Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass
Sec Instr Methods: Percussion
Select three hours of the following:3
Preparatory Violin
Preparatory Viola
Preparatory Violoncello
Preparatory String Bass
Orchestra coursework7
MUSC 3760Teaching Music in Elem School-Strings1
Total Hours27

Option - Viola

VILA 3220Junior Viola II2
VILA coursework10
Select four hours of the following:4
Sec Instr Methods: Flute
Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds
Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds
Sec Instr Methods: High Brass
Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass
Sec Instr Methods: Percussion
Select three hours of the following:3
Preparatory Violin
Preparatory Viola
Preparatory Violoncello
Preparatory String Bass
Orchestra coursework7
MUSC 3760Teaching Music in Elem School-Strings1
Total Hours27

Option - Violoncello

VCEL 3220Junior Violoncello II2
VCEL coursework10
Select four hours of the following:4
Sec Instr Methods: Flute
Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds
Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds
Sec Instr Methods: High Brass
Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass
Sec Instr Methods: Percussion
Select three hours of the following:3
Preparatory Violin
Preparatory Viola
Preparatory Violoncello
Preparatory String Bass
Orchestra coursework7
MUSC 3760Teaching Music in Elem School-Strings1
Total Hours27

Option - String Bass

STBS 3220Junior String Bass II2
STBS coursework10
Select four hours of the following:4
Sec Instr Methods: Flute
Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds
Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds
Sec Instr Methods: High Brass
Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass
Sec Instr Methods: Percussion
Select three hours of the following:3
Preparatory Violin
Preparatory Viola
Preparatory Violoncello
Preparatory String Bass
Orchestra coursework7
MUSC 3760Teaching Music in Elem School-Strings1
Total Hours27

Option - Clarinet

Band coursework6
Music Education coursework - For woodwind, brass, and percussion principals, complete the following:
MUSC 1610String Class1
MUSC 1720Sec Instr Methods: Flute1
MUSC 1730Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds1
MUSC 1740Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds1
MUSC 1870Sec Instr Methods: High Brass1
MUSC 1890Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass1
MUSC 1900Sec Instr Methods: Percussion1
MUSC 3250Techniques of Marching Band2
CLAR coursework10
CLAR 3220Junior Clarinet II2
Total Hours27

Option - Flute

FLUT 3220Junior Flute II2
FLUT coursework10
Music Education coursework - For woodwind, brass, and percussion principals, complete the following:
MUSC 1610String Class1
MUSC 1720Sec Instr Methods: Flute1
MUSC 1730Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds1
MUSC 1740Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds1
MUSC 1870Sec Instr Methods: High Brass1
MUSC 1890Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass1
MUSC 1900Sec Instr Methods: Percussion1
MUSC 3250Techniques of Marching Band2
Band coursework6
Total Hours27

Option - Bassoon

BSSN 3220Junior Bassoon II2
BSSN coursework10
Music Education coursework - For woodwind, brass, and percussion principals, complete the following:
MUSC 1610String Class1
MUSC 1720Sec Instr Methods: Flute1
MUSC 1730Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds1
MUSC 1740Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds1
MUSC 1870Sec Instr Methods: High Brass1
MUSC 1890Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass1
MUSC 1900Sec Instr Methods: Percussion1
MUSC 3250Techniques of Marching Band2
Band coursework6
Total Hours27

Option - Oboe

OBOE 3220Junior Oboe II2
Oboe coursework10
Music Education coursework - For woodwind, brass, and percussion principals, complete the following:
MUSC 1610String Class1
MUSC 1720Sec Instr Methods: Flute1
MUSC 1730Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds1
MUSC 1740Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds1
MUSC 1870Sec Instr Methods: High Brass1
MUSC 1890Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass1
MUSC 1900Sec Instr Methods: Percussion1
MUSC 3250Techniques of Marching Band2
Band coursework6
Total Hours27

Option - Saxophone

SAXN 3220Junior Saxophone II2
SAXN coursework10
Music Education coursework - For woodwind, brass, and percussion principals, complete the following:
MUSC 1610String Class1
MUSC 1720Sec Instr Methods: Flute1
MUSC 1730Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds1
MUSC 1740Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds1
MUSC 1870Sec Instr Methods: High Brass1
MUSC 1890Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass1
MUSC 1900Sec Instr Methods: Percussion1
MUSC 3250Techniques of Marching Band2
Band coursework6
Total Hours27

Option - Baritone

BRTN coursework10
EUPH 3220Junior Baritone II2
Music Education coursework - For woodwind, brass, and percussion principals, complete the following:
MUSC 1610String Class1
MUSC 1720Sec Instr Methods: Flute1
MUSC 1730Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds1
MUSC 1740Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds1
MUSC 1870Sec Instr Methods: High Brass1
MUSC 1890Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass1
MUSC 1900Sec Instr Methods: Percussion1
MUSC 3250Techniques of Marching Band2
Band coursework6
Total Hours27

Option - French Horn

FRHN 3220Junior French Horn II2
FRHN coursework10
Music Education coursework - For woodwind, brass, and percussion principals, complete the following:
MUSC 1610String Class1
MUSC 1720Sec Instr Methods: Flute1
MUSC 1730Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds1
MUSC 1740Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds1
MUSC 1870Sec Instr Methods: High Brass1
MUSC 1890Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass1
MUSC 1900Sec Instr Methods: Percussion1
MUSC 3250Techniques of Marching Band2
Band coursework6
Total Hours27

Option - Trumpet

TRPT 3220Junior Trumpet II2
TRPT coursework10
Music Education coursework - For woodwind, brass, and percussion principals, complete the following:
MUSC 1610String Class1
MUSC 1720Sec Instr Methods: Flute1
MUSC 1730Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds1
MUSC 1740Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds1
MUSC 1870Sec Instr Methods: High Brass1
MUSC 1890Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass1
MUSC 1900Sec Instr Methods: Percussion1
MUSC 3250Techniques of Marching Band2
Band coursework6
Total Hours27

Option - Trombone

Band coursework6
Music Education coursework - For woodwind, brass, and percussion principals, complete the following:
MUSC 1610String Class1
MUSC 1720Sec Instr Methods: Flute1
MUSC 1730Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds1
MUSC 1740Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds1
MUSC 1870Sec Instr Methods: High Brass1
MUSC 1890Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass1
MUSC 1900Sec Instr Methods: Percussion1
MUSC 3250Techniques of Marching Band2
TRBN coursework10
TRBN 3220Junior Trombone II2
Total Hours27

Option - Tuba

TUBA 3220Junior Tuba II2
TUBA coursework10
Music Education coursework - For woodwind, brass, and percussion principals, complete the following:
MUSC 1610String Class1
MUSC 1720Sec Instr Methods: Flute1
MUSC 1730Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds1
MUSC 1740Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds1
MUSC 1870Sec Instr Methods: High Brass1
MUSC 1890Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass1
MUSC 1900Sec Instr Methods: Percussion1
MUSC 3250Techniques of Marching Band2
Band coursework6
Total Hours27

Option - Percussion

Band coursework6
Music Education coursework - For woodwind, brass, and percussion principals, complete the following:
MUSC 1610String Class1
MUSC 1720Sec Instr Methods: Flute1
MUSC 1730Sec Instr Methods: Single Reeds1
MUSC 1740Sec Instr Methods: Double Reeds1
MUSC 1870Sec Instr Methods: High Brass1
MUSC 1890Sec Instr Methods: Low Brass1
MUSC 1900Sec Instr Methods: Percussion1
MUSC 3250Techniques of Marching Band2
PERC coursework10
PERC 3220Junior Percussion II2
Total Hours27

Option - Violi

VILN coursework12
VILN 3420Junior Violin Performance II3
VILN 4420Senior Violin Performance II3
Total Hours18

Option - Viola

VILA coursework12
VILA 3420Junior Viola Performance II3
VILA 4420Senior Viola Performance II3
Total Hours18

Option - Violoncello

VCEL 3420Junior Violoncello Performance II3
VCEL 4420Senior Violoncello Performance II3
VCEL coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - String Bass

STBS 3420Junior String Bass Performance II3
STBS 4420Senior String Bass Performance II3
STBS coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - Clarinet

CLAR 3420Junior Clarinet Performance II3
CLAR 4420Senior Clarinet Performance II3
CLAR coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - Flute

FLUT 3420Junior Flute Performance II3
FLUT 4420Senior Flute Performance II3
FLUT coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - Bassoon

BSSN 3420Junior Bassoon Performance II3
BSSN 4420Senior Bassoon Performance II3
BSSN coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - Oboe

OBOE 3420Junior Oboe Performance II3
OBOE 4420Senior Oboe Performance II3
OBOE coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - Saxophone

SAXN 3420Junior Saxophone Performance II3
SAXN 4420Senior Saxophone Performance II3
SAXN coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - Baritone

EUPH 3420Junior Baritone Performance II3
EUPH 4420Senior Baritone Performance II3
BTRN coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - French Horn

FRHN 3420Junior French Horn Performance II3
FRHN 4420Senior French Horn Performance II3
FRHN coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - Trumpet

TRPT 3420Junior Trumpet Performance II3
TRPT 4420Senior Trumpet Performance II3
TRPT coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - Trombone

TRBN 3420Junior Trombone Performance II3
TRBN 4420Senior Trombone Performance II3
TRBN coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - Tuba

TUBA 3420Junior Tuba Performance II3
TUBA 4420Senior Tuba Performance II3
TUBA coursework12
Total Hours18

Option - Percussion

PERC 3420Junior Percussion Performance II3
PERC 4420Senior Percussion Performance II3
PERC coursework12
Total Hours18