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Bachelor of Music

Core Curriculum

All students must complete the University’s core curriculum. The specific requirements for the Bachelor of Music consist of prescribed work, major requirements, and electives. In some cases, a course required for a major in the Bachelor of Music may also be counted toward the core curriculum; these courses are identified below.

Voice Performance Major

Prescribed Work

In the process of fulfilling degree requirements, students must complete two courses with a writing flag, one course with a quantitative reasoning flag, one course with a global cultures flag, one course with a cultural diversity flag, and one course with an independent inquiry flag. Courses that fulfill flag requirements are identified in the Course Schedule, registrar.utexas.edu/schedules/. They may also be used to fulfill other degree requirements.

Major Requirements

  1. Performance: Twenty-six semester hours, consisting of four semesters of Voice 210, two semesters of Voice 362, Music 420R, Music 460R, Music 210K and approval of the faculty, and Music 223J
  2. Music literature and music theory: Music 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 321J, 330L, and three hours chosen from Music 334, 337, 342, 343J, and 379K
  3. Diction: Music 111E, 311F, 311G, and 311J
  4. Music pedagogy: Music 460PA
  5. Music ensemble: Two semesters of Ensemble 103P and at least eight semester hours of music ensemble courses as explained in Butler School of Music Special Requirements

When taken in residence, Music 313M may also be counted toward the three-semester-hour writing flag portion of the core curriculum English composition requirement. Music 334 may also be used to fulfill the visual and performing arts requirement of the core curriculum.

Electives

Two semester hours chosen from courses either within or outside the Butler School of Music. Additional elective coursework may be needed to provide the total number of semester hours required for the degree.

Total Minimum Requirements

For the BMusic with a major in voice performance: 120 semester hours as outlined above.

Piano Performance Major

Prescribed Work

In the process of fulfilling degree requirements, students must complete two courses with a writing flag, one course with a quantitative reasoning flag, one course with a global cultures flag, one course with a cultural diversity flag, and one course with an independent inquiry flag. Courses that fulfill flag requirements are identified in the Course Schedule. They may also be used to fulfill other degree requirements.

Major Requirements

  1. Performance: With the recommendation of the faculty, given in advance, students may choose either of the following two options.
    1. Normally suggested for students who wish to emphasize performance: Thirty-two semester hours, consisting of four semesters of Piano 312, two semesters of Piano 362, Music 420R, Music 460P, Music 460R, and Music 222J or 223J
    2. Normally suggested for students who wish to emphasize pedagogy: Thirty-two semester hours, consisting of four semesters of Piano 312, two semesters of Piano 260, Piano 362, Music 460P, Music 460R, Music 366P, and Music 222J or 223J
  2. Music literature and music theory: Music 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 321J, 325M, and 330L; two semesters of Music 259N; and three hours chosen from Music 334, 337, 342, 343J, and 379K
  3. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of music ensemble courses as explained in Butler School of Music Special Requirements

When taken in residence, Music 313M may also be counted toward the three-semester-hour writing flag portion of the core curriculum English composition requirement. Music 334 may also be used to fulfill the visual and performing arts requirement of the core curriculum.

Electives

Three semester hours to be chosen from courses either within or outside the Butler School of Music. Additional elective coursework may be needed to provide the total number of semester hours required for the degree.

Total Minimum Requirements

For the BMusic with a major in piano performance: 120 semester hours as outlined above.

Organ or Harpsichord Performance Major

Prescribed Work

In the process of fulfilling degree requirements, students must complete two courses with a writing flag, one course with a quantitative reasoning flag, one course with a global cultures flag, one course with a cultural diversity flag, and one course with an independent inquiry flag. Courses that fulfill flag requirements are identified in the Course Schedule. They may also be used to fulfill other degree requirements.

Major Requirements

  1. Performance: Twenty-eight semester hours, consisting of four semesters of major instrument course 312, two semesters of major instrument course 362, Music 420R, Music 460R, and Music 222J or 223J
  2. Music literature and music theory: Music 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 321J, 325L, 325M, 330L, and three semester hours chosen from Music 334, 337, 342, 343J, and 379K
  3. Music ensemble: Two semesters of Music 259N and eight semester hours of music ensemble courses as explained in Butler School of Music Special Requirements

When taken in residence, Music 313M may also be counted toward the three-semester-hour writing flag portion of the core curriculum English composition requirement. Music 334 may also be used to fulfill the visual and performing arts requirement of the core curriculum.

Electives

Four semester hours chosen from courses either within or outside the Butler School of Music. Additional elective coursework may be needed to provide the total number of semester hours required for the degree.

Total Minimum Requirements

For the BMusic with a major in organ or harpsichord performance: 120 semester hours as outlined above.

Harp Performance Major

Prescribed Work

In the process of fulfilling degree requirements, students must complete two courses with a writing flag, one course with a quantitative reasoning flag, one course with a global cultures flag, one course with a cultural diversity flag, and one course with an independent inquiry flag. Courses that fulfill flag requirements are identified in the Course Schedule. They may also be used to fulfill other degree requirements.

Major Requirements

  1. Performance: Twenty-eight semester hours, consisting of four semesters of Harp 312, two semesters of Harp 362, Music 420R, Music 460R, and Music 222J
  2. Music literature and music theory: Music 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 321J, and 330L; three semester hours chosen from Music 334, 337, 342, 343J, and 379K; and two courses chosen from the following: Music 214C, 325L, 325M, 226J, and 226K
  3. Music ensemble: Two semesters of Music 259N and eight semester hours of music ensemble courses as explained in Butler School of Music Special Requirements

When taken in residence, Music 313M may also be counted toward the three-semester-hour writing flag portion of the core curriculum English composition requirement. Music 334 may also be used to fulfill the visual and performing arts requirement of the core curriculum.

Electives

Four to six semester hours to be chosen from courses either within or outside the Butler School of Music. Additional elective coursework may be needed to provide the total number of semester hours required for the degree.

Total Minimum Requirements

For the BMusic with a major in harp performance: 120 semester hours as outlined above.

Orchestral Instrument Performance Major

This program is offered in the following instruments: violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, and guitar.

Prescribed Work

In the process of fulfilling degree requirements, students must complete two courses with a writing flag, one course with a quantitative reasoning flag, one course with a global cultures flag, one course with a cultural diversity flag, and one course with an independent inquiry flag. Courses that fulfill flag requirements are identified in the Course Schedule. They may also be used to fulfill other degree requirements.

Major Requirements

  1. Performance:
    1. Thirty semester hours, consisting of four semesters of major instrument course 312, two semesters of major instrument course 362, Music 420R, Music 460R, Music 222J, and Music 210K and approval of the faculty
    2. For violin majors, proficiency in viola equivalent to Viola 201 and approval of the faculty
    3. For euphonium majors, proficiency in trombone equivalent to Trombone 201 and approval of the faculty
  2. Music literature and music theory:
    1. Music 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 321J, 226J, and 330L
    2. Two semesters of either Music 259N or 259P
    3. One of the following options, chosen with the consent of the undergraduate adviser:
      1. Two additional semesters of Music 259N or 259P
      2. One semester of Music 334, 342, or 379K
    4. Music 334, 337, 342, 343J, or 379K
  3. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of music ensemble courses as explained in Butler School of Music Special Requirements

When taken in residence, Music 313M may also be counted toward the three-semester-hour writing flag portion of the core curriculum English composition requirement. Music 334 may also be used to fulfill the visual and performing arts requirement of the core curriculum.

Electives

Two or three semester hours chosen from courses either within or outside the Butler School of Music. Additional elective coursework may be needed to provide the total number of semester hours required for the degree.

Total Minimum Requirements

For the BMusic with a major in orchestral instrument performance: 120 semester hours as outlined above.

Jazz Performance Major

This program is offered in the following instruments: double bass, drum set, guitar, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and vibraphone.

Prescribed Work

In the process of fulfilling degree requirements, students must complete two courses with a writing flag, one course with a quantitative reasoning flag, one course with a global cultures flag, one course with a cultural diversity flag, and one course with an independent inquiry flag. Courses that fulfill flag requirements are identified in the Course Schedule. They may also be used to fulfill other degree requirements.

Major Requirements

  1. Performance:
    1. Piano majors: Twenty-four semester hours, consisting of three semesters of Piano 212, two semesters of Piano 212J and approval of the faculty, two semesters of Piano 362J, and Music 420J and 460J
    2. Drum set majors: Twenty-four semester hours, consisting of two semesters of Percussion 212, two semesters of Drum Set 212J and approval of the faculty, two semesters of Drum Set 362J, Music 210J and approval of the faculty, and Music 420J and 460J
    3. Majors in other instruments: Twenty-four semester hours, consisting of two semesters of major instrument course 212, two semesters of major instrument course 212J and approval of the faculty, two semesters of major instrument course 362J, Music 420J and 460J, and Music 210J and approval of the faculty
  2. Music literature and music theory: Music 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 316M, 321J, 226J, 228G, 228J, 228L, 328M, 330L, and 343J; and Music 228K for majors in instruments other than piano
  3. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of music ensemble courses as explained in Butler School of Music Special Requirements

When taken in residence, Music 313M may also be counted toward the three-semester-hour writing flag portion of the core curriculum English composition requirement.

Electives

Two to four semester hours chosen from courses either within or outside the Butler School of Music. Additional elective coursework may be needed to provide the total number of semester hours required for the degree.

Total Minimum Requirements

For the BMusic with a major in jazz performance: 120 semester hours as outlined above.

Composition Major

Prescribed Work

In the process of fulfilling degree requirements, students must complete two courses with a writing flag, one course with a quantitative reasoning flag, one course with a global cultures flag, one course with a cultural diversity flag, and one course with an independent inquiry flag. Courses that fulfill flag requirements are identified in the Course Schedule. They may also be used to fulfill other degree requirements.

Major Requirements

  1. Performance: At least fourteen semester hours, consisting of four semesters of principal instrument course 210, two semesters of principal instrument course 260 and approval of the faculty, and Music 222J or 223J. Proficiency in Piano 202, second semester, and approval of the faculty are required if the principal instrument is not piano.
  2. Music literature and music theory: Music 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 321J, 325L, 325M, 226J, 226K, 330L, 164L, and three semester hours chosen from Music 334, 337, 342, 343J, and 379K.
  3. Composition: Music 214C, two semesters of 224G, at least two semesters of 224J and approval of the music theory and composition faculty, 329E, and 329G. Fulfillment of this requirement signifies the completion of original compositions of a quality and a quantity sufficient to present the composition recital described below. At the discretion of the music theory and composition faculty, a student may be required to complete more than two semesters of Music 224J.
  4. Recital: Music 160C. Upon approval of the music theory and composition faculty, a composition major must present a recital of his or her works. The recital must be approximately thirty minutes in length and must consist of works approved by the student’s composition instructor. It is normally given during the student’s last semester of Music 224J. It is graded by a jury of designated music theory and composition faculty members. The student must receive from the jury an average grade of at least B- for the recital; if the average grade is less than B-, the student, upon approval of the music theory and composition faculty, must present another composition recital.
  5. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of music ensemble courses as explained in Butler School of Music Special Requirements.

When taken in residence, Music 313M may also be counted toward the three-semester-hour writing flag portion of the core curriculum English composition requirement. Music 334 may also be used to fulfill the visual and performing arts requirement of the core curriculum.

Electives

Additional elective coursework may be needed to provide the total number of semester hours required for the degree.

Total Minimum Requirements

For the BMusic with a major in composition: 120 semester hours as outlined above.

Jazz Composition Major

This program is offered in the following instruments: double bass, drum set, guitar, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and vibraphone.

Prescribed Work

In the process of fulfilling degree requirements, students must complete two courses with a writing flag, one course with a quantitative reasoning flag, one course with a global cultures flag, one course with a cultural diversity flag, and one course with an independent inquiry flag. Courses that fulfill flag requirements are identified in the Course Schedule. They may also be used to fulfill other degree requirements.

Major Requirements

  1. Performance:
    1. Piano principals: Seventeen semester hours, consisting of three semesters of Piano 210, two semesters of Piano 212J and approval of the faculty, one semester of Piano 362J, and Music 420J
    2. Principals in other instruments: Seventeen semester hours, consisting of two semesters of principal instrument course 210, two semesters of principal instrument course 212J and approval of the faculty, one semester of principal instrument course 362J, Music 420J, and Music 210J and approval of the faculty
  2. Music literature, music theory, and composition: Music 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 214C, 316M, 321J, 226J, 228G, 228J, 228L, 328M, 330L, 343J, and three semesters of 228P; and Music 228K for principals in instruments other than piano
  3. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of music ensemble courses as explained in Butler School of Music Special Requirements

When taken in residence, Music 313M may also be counted toward the three-semester-hour writing flag portion of the core curriculum English composition requirement.

Electives

One or three semester hours chosen from courses either within or outside the Butler School. Additional elective coursework may be needed to provide the total number of semester hours required for the degree.

Total Minimum Requirements

For the BMusic with a major in jazz composition: 120 semester hours as outlined above.

Music Studies Major

The major in music studies is a preprofessional academic program recommended for students seeking teacher certification in music or intending to pursue graduate preparation for careers in areas such as music and human learning, music therapy, music management, music merchandising, music publishing, and community music development. Students seeking teacher certification must adhere to current state requirements in addition to the degree requirements described in this catalog. Students should contact the College of Education for current state certification requirements.

Prescribed Work

In the process of fulfilling degree requirements, students must complete two courses with a writing flag, one course with a quantitative reasoning flag, one course with a global cultures flag, one course with a cultural diversity flag, and one course with an independent inquiry flag. Courses that fulfill flag requirements are identified in the Course Schedule. They may also be used to fulfill other degree requirements.

Major Requirements

  1. Performance: Twelve to fourteen semester hours, consisting of four semesters of principal instrument course 210; two semesters of principal instrument course 260 and approval of the faculty; and Music 210K, or equivalent proficiency, and approval of the faculty. Music 210K or equivalent proficiency is required of all music studies majors, regardless of principal instrument. In addition to these requirements, the student must make a recital appearance as described in Butler School of Music Special Requirements.
  2. Music theory and literature: Music 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, and 330L; two semester hours chosen from Music 226G, 226J, and 226N; and Music 321J, 334, 337, 342, 343J, or 379K. The choice of upper-division music literature course must be approved by the student’s adviser.
  3. Conducting: Four semester hours, consisting of either Music 222J and 222K or Music 223J and 223K.
  4. Choral or instrumental music techniques, literature, and performance practices: Seventeen semester hours in one of the following areas of emphasis.
    1. Choral music emphasis:
      1. Music 354C, 354F, 255V, and 356G.
      2. Music 354D or three semester hours approved by the music studies adviser.
      3. Two semester hours chosen from Music 255D (strings), 255E (brasses), and 255F (woodwinds).
      4. One semester hour chosen from Music 115D (violin), 115E (trumpet), 115F (clarinet), 115G, and 155C. The course used to fulfill this requirement must involve the study of a family of instruments different from that used to fulfill the preceding requirement.
    2. Instrumental music emphasis: Music 354C or 354F; Music 155C, 255D, 255E, 255F, and 356J; and, with the approval of the music studies adviser, four semester hours chosen from Music 115D, 115E, 115F, and 255M.
  5. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of music ensemble courses as explained in Butler School of Music Special Requirements.

When taken in residence, Music 313M may also be counted toward the three-semester-hour writing flag portion of the core curriculum English composition requirement. Music 334 may also be used to fulfill the visual and performing arts requirement of the core curriculum.

Approved Electives

Eight to ten semester hours of coursework approved by the music studies adviser. Additional elective coursework may be needed to provide the total number of semester hours required for the degree.

Total Minimum Requirements

For the BMusic with a major in music studies: 120 semester hours as outlined above.


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