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The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is offered with majors in performance, music education, and music history and literature. The bachelor of music is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in music. The bachelor of arts degree is offered with a major in music as well. The bachelor of arts is an appropriate choice for students who wish to study music, but do not necessarily plan a professional career in music.

  • In addition to being granted admission to the university, students wishing to pursue a degree in music must audition for admission into the Music Department. Details on the audition process can be obtained by contacting the Department of Music at (937) 775-2346.
  • Students who wish to teach music in Ohio schools should complete the Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Upon successful completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply for Ohio teaching licensure.
  • All students in the university, as well as members of the community, are eligible to participate in performing groups. Some groups require auditions while others are open to anyone who is interested.
  • The minor in music is composed of courses in music theory, history, and literature and performance.
  • A detailed four-year curriculum outline for each major is available from the Department of Music. Students interested in pursuing a degree in music are strongly encouraged to contact the Department of Music for additional information and degree requirement information.
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance—Suggested Curriculum
Freshman
English Comp I & II
Math & Modern World
Music Listening I & II
Theory of Music I, II, & III
Applied Music
Orchestra
Keyboard Musicianship
Basic Conducting
GE History
GE Non-Western Course
GE Human Behavior
GE Sciences (2)
Sophomore
Applied Music
Orchestra
Sight-Singing & Dictation
Keyboard Musicianship
Pronunciation of Foreign Language I & II
German or French Courses
Electives
GE Additional Course
GE Science
GE Human Behavior
Junior
Music in Non-Western Culture
Music Theory I, II, & III
Sight-Singing & Dictation
Keyboard Musicianship
Applied Music
Orchestra
History of Music I, II, & III
Italian Courses
Opera Production & Coaching
GE Additional Course
Senior
Form & Analysis
Comp Application in Music
Opera Production & Coaching
Vocal Pedagogy I & II
Vocal Literature I, II, & III
Applied Music
Orchestra

 

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Vocal/Choral—Suggested Curriculum
Freshman
English Comp I & II
Math & Modern World
Applied Music I, II, & III
Vocal Tech & Diction I, II, & III
Theory of Music I, II, & III
Sight-Singing & Dictation I, II, & III
Keyboard Musicianship I, II, & III
Basic Conducting
Choir
GE History
GE Human Behavior
Sophomore
Applied Music I, II, & III
Sight-Singing & Dictation I, II, & III
Keyboard Musicianship I, II, & III
Analytical Listening
Choral Conducting I, II, & III
Elementary Brass
Elementary Woodwinds
German Diction
French Diction
Choir
Music Theory I, II, & III
Music Listening I & II
GE Sciences (3)
GE Human Behavior
Junior
Applied Music I, II, & III
Keyboard Musicianship I, II, & III
Choral Methods I, II, & III
Music in Elementary School
String Methods or Percussion Techniques
Form & Analysis
Comp Application in Music
History of Music I, II, & III
Choir
Improving Reading through Music
GE Non-Western Course
Senior
Applied Music I, II, & III
Pedagogy
Choir
Elective
Senior Recital
Student Teaching
Teacher in School & Society
Schooling in a Pluralistic Society
Intro to Educational Psychology
Practicum Experience I & II
Intro to Learning Differences
GE Additional Courses (2)

 

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