Music Performance, B.M.

Degree Program

The Bachelor of Music degrees are offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The major requirements include completing a basic core of music and specific degree requirements with additional credits for Performance. Total credits: 77 to 106, depending on the concentration chosen.

Students interested in pursuing this degree must demonstrate a high level of potential in terms of performance and/or composition, along with a strong commitment to music as a profession.

Special Programs/Opportunities

Ensembles

The Conservatory provides opportunities for experience in several types of vocal and instrumental ensembles, including the Biola Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, University Chorus, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Music Ensembles. All are open to non-music majors as well as music majors by audition.

Concert Series

The Conservatory concert series features outstanding guest artists and student ensembles.

Masterclasses and Artist-in-Residence Program

Opportunities for participating in masterclasses with guest artists are available annually. Of special note is the ongoing series of masterclasses and recitals by world-renowned artists, including Menahem Pressler, pianist, Artist-in-Residence.

Local Opportunities

The Southern California area provides exceptional opportunities for hearing the world's leading artists, as well as outstanding college and church music performances.

Service Opportunities

The Los Angeles metropolitan area offers many opportunities for remunerative service in music. There are frequent openings for competent church choir directors, soloists, accompanists, instrumentalists, and organists.

Scholarships

Music awards in varying amounts are available to qualified students. Complete information is available by emailing music@biola.edu or by writing:

Director, Conservatory of Music
Biola University
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639-0001

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate competence in the foundation of musical knowledge related to musical theory, analysis, and history (ULO 1).
  2. Demonstrate integration of faith in the musical disciplines and anticipated future professional activities (ULO 2).
  3. Demonstrate synthesis of all degree-specific coursework and development of musicianship, knowledge, and skill expected in the professional field through expertise displayed in the degree capstone experience (ULO 3).

Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information section of this catalog.

Admission Requirements

All students seeking admission must demonstrate musical background and the strengths in performance and/or composition necessary for successful completion of the stated curriculum. Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the Conservatory as a music major. A student will be admitted to the Conservatory of Music after:

  1. Meeting requirements for University admission.
  2. Completing a Conservatory application with the required number of references.
  3. Completing a Conservatory audition, including a basic musicianship examination designed to demonstrate university level music study readiness.

After acceptance and upon entrance, students will be given placement examinations and auditions in music dictation, keyboard skills and performance. These examinations are given for the purpose of validating prior study and determining proper placement in music courses. Specific information concerning the content of these examinations and suggestions for preparation are available by contacting the Conservatory Office.

Transfer of Credits

Most courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States will be accepted on a comparable course basis. The following core courses will transfer directly:

In order to pass out of Theory III (MUSC 354) or Keyboard Skills II (MUSC 119), the student must display proficiency by achieving favorable scores on the Theory and Keyboard placement surveys. 

No credit(s) will be given for waived courses. Waiver of courses on the basis of placement surveys without comparable prior course credit will increase elective credits required.

Credit for courses taken at a non-accredited college or university will be granted only through placement or challenge surveys.

Applied Music

In order to graduate, music students must reach primary applied proficiency level standards designated for each degree program. Applied Music lessons are guided by faculty or studio artists who have expertise and professional experience in either the voice or instrument under study, or in composition. Studio artists are affiliated with Biola via "special employee" contracts and thus do not undergo the same process for hire as do faculty. The studio artists are all highly competent individuals who appreciate Biola and endorse the goals of the Conservatory. For more information, see the Conservatory Office.

GPA Requirements

Students in the degree program must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and receive a minimum grade of C in each required course.

Curriculum Requirements

Integration Seminar Requirement

All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program are required to take a Biblical Studies Integration Seminar. This requirement must be fulfilled by taking BBST 4658 Integration Seminar: Redeeming Culture Through Music. 

Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major and are exempt from the Core Curriculum requirement in foreign language, literature, and fine arts.
Program Courses
MUSC 153Musicianship I 11
MUSC 154Theory I 23
MUSC 160Essential Technologies for Musicians I1
MUSC 163Musicianship II 11
MUSC 164Theory II 23
MUSC 170Essential Technologies for Musicians II1
MUSC 200Performing Arts Forum 32
MUSC 315History of Western Art Music I: Medieval through Baroque3
MUSC 316History of Western Art Music II: Classical through Romantic3
MUSC 323Basic Conducting2
MUSC 343Form and Analysis2
MUSC 353Musicianship III 11
MUSC 354Theory III 23
MUSC 363Musicianship IV 11
MUSC 365History and Analysis of 20th Century Music3
MUSC 410Music Cultures of the World2
MUSC 435Career Skills for the Entrepreneurial Musician2
BBST 4658Integration Seminar: Redeeming Culture Through Music 43
Select a Concentration detailed below 5
Total Credits37
1

Students may take the Musicianship Placement Survey to potentially pass out of some or all of the Musicianship requirements. Students who do not take the survey will automatically be placed in MUSC 153 Musicianship I. Musicianship courses already taken at the college/university level will directly transfer for credit.

2

Students may take the Theory Placement Survey to potentially pass out of some or all of their Theory requirements. Students who do not take the survey will automatically be placed in MUSC 098 Introduction to Theory. The first two semesters of Written Theory courses already taken at the college/university level will directly transfer for credit.

3

7 semesters of Performing Arts Forum required for graduation; at least 2 semesters must be taken for 1 credit.

4

Fulfills the BBST 465 Biblical and Theological Studies Integration Seminar requirement.

5

See concentration tables below which detail the requirements to earn a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance degree.

Concentrations

Performance students must choose a concentration in one of the following areas.

Instrumental

Program Courses37
Concentration Courses
MUSC 118Keyboard Skills I 11
MUSC 119Keyboard Skills II 11
MUSC 145Applied Music 28
MUSC 275Music Area Seminar 30
MUSC 370Junior Recital0
MUSC 420Music Literature: Major Performance Area2
MUSC 430Pedagogy: Major Performance Area2
MUSC 445Applied Music 48
MUSC 490Senior Recital0
Select 8 credits of the following music electives:8
Theory and Conducting - Select 3-4 credits from the following:
Introduction to Composition
Advanced Studies in Conducting
Modal and Tonal Counterpoint
Orchestration
Analysis of Post-Tonal Music
Composing for New Media: Advanced Orchestration, Score Preparation
Technology - Select 2 credits from the following:
Introduction to Music Technology
Music Production I
Composing for New Media: Film, TV, and Audio Production
Composing for New Media: Sound Design, Recording Techniques
Composing for New Media: Scoring for Film and Video Games, Audio Production
Choose the remaining 2-3 credits from the following:
Any remaining Technology or Theory course 5
Any Music Education courses 6
Ensembles
MUSC 405 Special Studies in Ethnomusicology; Performance Health; Music History; or Preparation for Graduate Studies
Ensemble Courses
Select 10 credits of instrumental ensembles10
Concentration Course Requirements: 40 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 757
Total Credits134
1

Students may take the Keyboard Placement Survey to potentially pass out of some or all of the Keyboard requirements. Students who do not take the survey will automatically be placed in MUSC 100 Introduction to Piano. 

2

Must be taken for a total of 8 credits through proficiency level: 274.

3

Taken every semester in conjunction with Applied Music (MUSC 145 or MUSC 445).

4

Must be taken for a total of 8 credits through proficiency: level 478.

5

MUSC 126, MUSC 127, MUSC 341, MUSC 342, MUSC 344, MUSC 367, MUSC 368MUSC 371, MUSC 372MUSC 373, or MUSC 374.

6

MUSC 356, MUSC 357, MUSC 358, or MUSC 359.

7

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Piano/Organ

This concentration combines the former Piano (MUPP) and Organ (MUPO) concentrations which were offered separately.

Program Courses37
Concentration Courses
MUSC 145Applied Music 18
MUSC 261Keyboard Sight Reading I1
MUSC 262Keyboard Sight Reading II1
MUSC 275Music Area Seminar 20
MUSC 341Modal and Tonal Counterpoint2
MUSC 360Collaborative Piano1
MUSC 370Junior Recital0
MUSC 385Piano Symposium1
MUSC 425Piano Literature I1
MUSC 426Piano Literature II 31
MUSC 430Pedagogy: Major Performance Area2
MUSC 445Applied Music 48
MUSC 490Senior Recital0
Ensemble Courses
8 credits must be in Piano Accompanying (MUSC 002)8
Music Electives6
Theory & Conducting - select 2 credits from the following courses:
Introduction to Composition
Advanced Studies in Conducting
Orchestration
Analysis of Post-Tonal Music
Composing for New Media: Advanced Orchestration, Score Preparation
Choose the remaining credits from the following:
Applied Music (Piano or Organ)
Applied Music
Any remaining Technology or Theory course 5
Any Music Education course 6
Ensembles
MUSC 405 Special Studies in Ethnomusicology; Performance Health; Music History; or Preparation for Graduate Studies
Concentration Course Requirements: 40 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 757
Total Credits134
1

Must be taken for a total of 8 credits through proficiency level: 274.

2

Taken every semester in conjunction with Applied Music (MUSC 145 or MUSC 445).

3

Piano principal students must take MUSC 426. Organ principal students may take MUSC 426 or 1 credit of MUSC 405

4

Must be taken for a total of 8 credits through proficiency: level 478.

5

MUSC 126, MUSC 127, MUSC 342, MUSC 344, MUSC 367, MUSC 368MUSC 371, MUSC 372, MUSC 373, or MUSC 374.

6

MUSC 356, MUSC 357, MUSC 358, or MUSC 359.

7

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Voice

Program Courses37
Concentration Courses
MUSC 118Keyboard Skills I 11
MUSC 119Keyboard Skills II 11
MUSC 145Applied Music 28
MUSC 156Lyric Diction I1
MUSC 157Lyric Diction II1
MUSC 275Music Area Seminar 30
MUSC 370Junior Recital0
MUSC 420Music Literature: Major Performance Area2
MUSC 430Pedagogy: Major Performance Area2
MUSC 445Applied Music 48
MUSC 490Senior Recital0
Foreign Language Courses
Select 8 credits of foreign language courses8
Ensemble Courses 5
Select 9 credits of vocal ensemble9
Concentration Course Requirements: 41 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 657
Total Credits135
1

Students may take the Keyboard Placement Survey to potentially pass out of some or all of the Keyboard requirements. Students who do not take the survey will automatically be placed in MUSC 100 Introduction to Piano. 

2

 Must be taken for a total of 8 credits through proficiency level: 274.

3

Taken every semester in conjunction with Applied Music (MUSC 145 or MUSC 445).

4

Must be taken for a total of 8 credits through proficiency: level 478.

5

Must include 1 credit of MUSC 390.

6

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Instrumental and Voice

Program Courses37
Concentration Courses
MUSC 118Keyboard Skills I 11
MUSC 119Keyboard Skills II 11
MUSC 145Applied Music 216
MUSC 156Lyric Diction I1
MUSC 157Lyric Diction II1
MUSC 275Music Area Seminar 30
MUSC 370Junior Recital 40
MUSC 420Music Literature: Major Performance Area 54
MUSC 430Pedagogy: Major Performance Area 64
MUSC 445Applied Music 716
MUSC 490Senior Recital 80
Foreign Language Courses
Select 8 credits of foreign language courses8
Ensemble Courses
Select 15 credits of ensembles 915
Concentration Course Requirements: 67 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 1057
Total Credits161
1

Students may take the Keyboard Placement Survey to potentially pass out of some or all of the Keyboard requirements. Students who do not take the survey will automatically be placed in MUSC 100 Introduction to Piano. 

2

Must be taken for a total of 16 credits through proficiency level: 274; take 8 credits with Primary Instrument and 8 credits of Voice.

3

Taken every semester in conjunction with Applied Music (MUSC 145 or MUSC 445).

4

MUSC 370 Junior Recital must be taken twice; once for Instrumental and once for Voice.

5

Take MUSC 420 Music Literature twice; MUSC 420 Music Literature: Instrumental Performance Area for 2 credits and MUSC 420 Music Literature: Song for 2 credits.

6

Take MUSC 430 Pedagogy twice; MUSC 430 Pedagogy: Instrumental Performance Area for 2 credits and MUSC 430 Pedagogy: Song for 2 credits.

7

Must be taken for a total of 16 credits through proficiency level: 478; take 8 credits with Primary Instrument and 8 credits of Voice.

8

MUSC 490 Senior Recital must be taken twice; once for Instrumental and once for Voice.

9

Must complete a minimum of 6 credits of Instrumental ensembles and 7 credits of Vocal ensembles.

10

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Piano/Organ and Voice

Program Courses37
Concentration Courses
MUSC 145Applied Music 116
MUSC 156Lyric Diction I1
MUSC 157Lyric Diction II1
MUSC 261Keyboard Sight Reading I1
MUSC 262Keyboard Sight Reading II1
MUSC 275Music Area Seminar 20
MUSC 341Modal and Tonal Counterpoint2
MUSC 360Collaborative Piano1
MUSC 370Junior Recital 30
MUSC 385Piano Symposium1
MUSC 420Music Literature: Major Performance Area2
MUSC 425Piano Literature I1
MUSC 426Piano Literature II 41
or MUSC 405 Special Studies in Music
MUSC 430Pedagogy: Major Performance Area 54
MUSC 445Applied Music 616
MUSC 490Senior Recital 70
Foreign Language
Select 8 credits of foreign language courses8
Ensemble Courses
Select 13 credits of ensembles 813
Concentration Course Requirements: 69 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 957
Total Credits163
1

Must be taken for a total of 16 credits through proficiency level: 274; take 8 credits with Piano/Organ and 8 credits of Voice.

2

Taken every semester in conjunction with Applied Music (MUSC 145 or MUSC 445).

3

MUSC 370 Junior Recital must be taken twice; once for Piano/Organ and once for Voice.

4

Piano principal students must take MUSC 426. Organ principal students may take MUSC 426 or 1 credit of MUSC 405.

5

Take MUSC 430 Pedagogy twice; MUSC 430 Pedagogy: Piano for 2 credits and MUSC 430 Pedagogy: Song for 2 credits.

6

Must be taken for a total of 16 credits through proficiency level: 478; take 8 credits with Primary Instrument and 8 credits of Voice.

7

MUSC 490 Senior Recital must be taken twice; once for Primary Instrument and once for Voice.

8

Must complete a minimum of 6 credits of Piano Accompanying and 7 credits of Vocal ensembles.

9

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Piano/Organ and Instrumental

Program Courses37
Concentration Courses
MUSC 145Applied Music 116
MUSC 261Keyboard Sight Reading I1
MUSC 262Keyboard Sight Reading II1
MUSC 275Music Area Seminar 20
MUSC 341Modal and Tonal Counterpoint2
MUSC 360Collaborative Piano1
MUSC 370Junior Recital 30
MUSC 385Piano Symposium1
MUSC 420Music Literature: Major Performance Area2
MUSC 425Piano Literature I1
MUSC 426Piano Literature II 41
or MUSC 405 Special Studies in Music
MUSC 430Pedagogy: Major Performance Area 54
MUSC 445Applied Music 616
MUSC 490Senior Recital 70
Ensemble Courses
Select 12 credits of ensembles 812
Concentration Course Requirements: 58 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 957
Total Credits152
1

Must be taken for a total of 16 credits through proficiency level: 274; take 8 credits with Piano/Organ and 8 credits of Primary Instrument.

2

Taken every semester in conjunction with Applied Music (MUSC 145 or MUSC 445).

3

MUSC 370 Junior Recital must be taken twice; once for Piano/Organ and once for Primary Instrument.

4

Piano principal students must take MUSC 426. Organ principal students may take MUSC 426 of 1 credit of MUSC 405.

5

Take MUSC 430 Pedagogy twice; MUSC 430 Pedagogy: Piano for 2 credits and MUSC 430 Pedagogy: Instrumental Performance Area for 2 credits.

6

Must be taken for a total of 16 credits through proficiency level: 478; take 8 credits with Piano/Organ and 8 credits of Primary Instrument.

7

MUSC 490 Senior Recital must be taken twice; once for Piano/Organ and once for Primary Instrument.

8

Must complete a minimum of 6 credits of Piano Accompanying and 6 credits of Instrumental ensembles.

9

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

Music Performance, B.M. Instrumental (MUIN)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123Music9
GNST 1021Math (see Core Curriculum)3
Music10Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
Music10BBST 2513
Communication (see Core Curriculum)3KNES 1071
 Music10
 16 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3543BBST 3653
HIST 200, 201, or POSC 2253HIST 100 or 1013
Music10Music7
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3
Writing Competency RequirementGraduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 17 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
ENGL 3133BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
Music8Music10
Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3 
 17 16
Total Credits 134

Music Performance, B.M. Piano/Organ (MUPA)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123Music9
GNST 1021Math (see Core Curriculum)3
Music10Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
Music10BBST 2513
Communication (see Core Curriculum)3KNES 1071
 Music10
 16 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3543BBST 3653
HIST 200, 201, or POSC 2253HIST 100 or 1013
Music10Music7
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3
Writing Competency RequirementGraduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 17 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
ENGL 3133BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
Music8Music10
Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3 
 17 16
Total Credits 134

Music Performance, B.M. Voice (MUPV)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123Music9
GNST 1021Math (see Core Curriculum)3
Music10Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
Music6BBST 2513
Communication (see Core Curriculum)3KNES 1071
Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4Music6
 Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4
 16 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3543BBST 3653
HIST 200, 201, or POSC 2253HIST 100 or 1013
Music10Music7
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3
Writing Competency RequirementGraduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 17 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
ENGL 3133BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
Music8Music11
Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3 
 17 17
Total Credits 135

Music Performance, B.M. Instrumental and Voice (MUIV)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123Music7
GNST 1021Math (see Core Curriculum)3
Music9Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
Music9BBST 2513
Communication (see Core Curriculum)3KNES 1071
 Music10
 15 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3543BBST 3653
HIST 200, 201, or POSC 2253HIST 100 or 1013
Music9Music7
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3
Writing Competency RequirementGraduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 16 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
ENGL 3133BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
Music7Music10
Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3 
 16 16
Fifth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4
Music12Music13
 16 17
Total Credits 161

Music Performance, B.M. Piano/Organ and Voice (MUVO)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123Music7
GNST 1021Math (see Core Curriculum)3
Music9Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
Music9BBST 2513
Communication (see Core Curriculum)3KNES 1071
 Music10
 15 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3543BBST 3653
HIST 200, 201, or POSC 2253HIST 100 or 1013
Music9Music7
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3
Writing Competency RequirementGraduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 16 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
ENGL 3133BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
Music7Music11
Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3 
 16 17
Fifth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4
Music13Music13
 17 17
Total Credits 163

Music Performance, B.M. Piano/Organ and Instrumental (MUPN)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
ENGL 100 or 1123Music7
GNST 1021Math (see Core Curriculum)3
Music9Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
Music9BBST 2513
Communication (see Core Curriculum)3KNES 1071
 Music10
 15 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3543BBST 3653
HIST 200, 201, or POSC 2253HIST 100 or 1013
Music9Music7
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3
Writing Competency RequirementGraduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 16 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
ENGL 3133BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
Music7Music10
Philosophy (see Core Curriculum)3 
 16 16
Fifth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Music12Music12
 12 12
Total Credits 152

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

Music Performance, B.M. Instrumental (MUIN)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
GNST 1021KNES 1071
Music9Music8
 18 17
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
Music10Music8
 KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 18 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
Music12ENGL 3133
 Music6
 Math (see Core Curriculum)3
 18 18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
Music13BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
 Music8
 Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 18
Total Credits 141

Note: Certain Music courses are not offered every semester. Please check with the Music department for the most up-to-date schedule of required courses.

Music Performance, B.M. Piano/Organ (MUPA)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
GNST 1021KNES 1071
Music9Music8
 18 17
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
Music10Music8
 KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 18 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
Music12ENGL 3133
 Music6
 Math (see Core Curriculum)3
 18 18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
Music13BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
 Music8
 Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 18
Total Credits 141

Note: Certain Music courses are not offered every semester. Please check with the Music department for the most up-to-date schedule of required courses.

Music Performance, B.M. Voice (MUPV)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
GNST 1021KNES 1071
Music9Music9
 18 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
Music6Music5
Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4
 KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 18 18
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
Music12ENGL 3133
 Music6
 Math (see Core Curriculum)3
 18 18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
Music13BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
 Music7
 Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 17
Total Credits 142

Note: Certain Music courses are not offered every semester. Please check with the Music department for the most up-to-date schedule of required courses.

Music Performance, B.M. Instrumental and Voice (MUIV)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
GNST 1021Music10
Music9 
 18 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
KNES 1071Music5
Music5Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4
Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 18 18
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
Music12ENGL 3133
 Music9
 18 18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
Music10BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
Math (see Core Curriculum)3Music6
 Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 16
Fifth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Music15Music12
 15 12
Total Credits 168

Note: Certain Music courses are not offered every semester. Please check with the Music department for the most up-to-date schedule of required courses.

Music Performance, B.M. Piano/Organ and Voice (MUVO)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
GNST 1021Music10
Music9 
 18 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
KNES 1071Music5
Music5Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4
Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum)4KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 18 18
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
Music12ENGL 3133
 Music9
 18 18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
Music10BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
Math (see Core Curriculum)3Music6
 Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 16
Fifth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Music17Music12
 17 12
Total Credits 170

Note: Certain Music courses are not offered every semester. Please check with the Music department for the most up-to-date schedule of required courses.

Music Performance, B.M. Piano/Organ and Instrumental (MUPN)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
GNST 1021Music10
Music9 
 18 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
KNES 1071Music9
Music9KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 18 18
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
Music12ENGL 3133
 Music9
 18 18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
Music10BBST 4658 (fulfills BBST 465 Integration Seminar requirement)3
Math (see Core Curriculum)3Music6
 Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 16
Fifth Year
FallCredits 
Music18 
 18 
Total Credits 159

Note: Certain Music courses are not offered every semester. Please check with the Music department for the most up-to-date schedule of required courses.