Music, B.A.

Music (MU)

Degrees offered:
Bachelor of Arts. (B.A) Major: Music  or with choice of concentration in Music Education  or Music Technology .

Bachelor of Music. (B.M.) Major: Music with a choice of concentration - Conducting , Collaborative Piano , or Voice Performance .

Music majors wanting to become certified K-12 music teachers, will also need to minor in Secondary Education . Avila University’s School of Education offers certification in vocal music and instrumental music.

Core Requirements

All students must complete the Avila University Core Curriculum as a part of their degree programs. The Core consists of a minimum of 39 credit hours that meet the requirements listed below. Please go to Core Curriculum  for more information and to view all Core classes.

Major Related Requirements

• Demonstrate competence through two semesters (6 credit hours) of foreign language at the university level.

Major Requirements

• MU 271 - Music Theory I (3)
• MU 272 - Music Theory II (3)
• MU 273 - Music Theory I Lab (1)
• MU 274 - Music Theory II Lab (1)
• MU 284 - Music History I (3)
• MU 373 - Music Theory III (3)
• MU 374 - Music Theory IV (3)
• MU 377 - Analytical Techniques (3)
• MU 378 - Music Theory III Lab (1)
• MU 379 - Music Theory IV Lab (1)
• MU 384 - Music History II (3)
• MU 498 - Senior Recital (2-3) (2 credit hours)

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• 8 credit hours of ensembles:

• MU 151 - Avila Singers (1)
• MU 155 - Athletic Band (1)
• MU 251 - University Singers (1)
• MU 255 - Pit Orchestra (1)

Additional Requirements

• 8 credit hours in applied music
• 5 credit hours in upper-division music electives

Technology Requirement

Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of:

• MU 271 - Music Theory I (3)
• MU 273 - Music Theory I Lab (1)
• MU 272 - Music Theory II (3)
• MU 274 - Music Theory II Lab (1)

Outcomes

Outcome 1.

Demonstrate knowledge of harmony, melody and rhythm through analysis.

Outcome 2.

Place music in proper historical and social context; define and apply appropriate vocabulary and terminology to music.

Assessment

Outcome 1:

Courses MU 272  and MU 274 : 100% of students will analyze a Bach chorale during Music Theory II and compose a final project of 24-36 measures. At least 80% of students will demonstrate proficiency of basic analytical techniques through Roman numeral analysis, form analysis (including phrase structure and larger form documentation) and the incorporation of relevant non-chord tones. The juxtaposition of both written analysis and composition will document the competencies of analysis.

Outcome 2:

Course MU 498 : 100% of students will perform a Senior Recital of music literature with a minimum of 50% of the music performed in partnership with another performer; a minimum of 25% must be solo literature. 100% of students will write program notes placing the music in proper historical and social context. 90% of students will demonstrate proficiency through the live performance of solo and collaborative literature.

Note

For a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Theatre with a concentration in Musical Theatre see THEATRE (TR) .