Bachelor of Music, Major in Music With Concentration: Composition

The curriculum in music composition is designed to prepare the student for graduate study in the field. Students who pursue this degree are those who have career interests as composers/arrangers or as teachers of composition.

Notes

Students earning a grade below “C” in any music course required for his/her degree or minor in music is required to retake the course. After three failed attempts to earn a C or better, the student may be removed from the program.

Students should use the electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.

Completion of six semesters of Concert Attendance is required for graduation.  See student handbook and/or contact the School of Music for details.

Writing Enhanced Courses.  All undergraduate students are required to complete at least six hours of writing enhanced courses within the discipline, of which three hours must be advanced.

Ensembles

The following performance ensembles are open to all students of the university who qualify by audition:

Large Ensembles

Small Ensembles

No more than eight hours earned in large ensembles may be counted toward a degree. Small ensembles may be counted if approved by the ensemble director, studio instructor and the Director, School of Music.

Additional small ensembles, such as Jazz Ensemble, Opera Workshop, and Chamber Music are strongly encouraged for those who qualify by audition:

Ensembles

• Music majors should enroll in at least one ensemble each semester they are enrolled as full-time students (except the student teaching semester).
• Students enrolled in studio instruction should be concurrently enrolled in an ensemble.
• Jazz Ensemble will not normally be considered to be the major ensemble for graduation hours.
• Students should not be enrolled in more than 2 ensembles per semester.
• Music Therapy majors must participate in 6 semesters of ensemble.

NOTE: Modifications or exceptions may be made in rare or unusual circumstances, but require approval by the Director, School of Music in coordination with ensemble directors and studio instructors.

Marching Band (for Wind and Percussion students)

• Wind and Percussion students in the Teacher Certification program are required to be in Marching Band for 3 semesters.
• Music Therapy Majors, music performance majors, music minors, and non-majors are encouraged to participate in Marching Band.

For information regarding Common Course numbers for Ensemble, please refer to the Common Course listing in this catalog.

Ind. Performances/Applied Music Instruction and Practicums (Music Therapy)

Applied Music Fees

Students enrolled in Applied Music Instruction are required to pay a fee at the time of registration on a per-course basis each semester:

There is no additional charge for use of practice rooms.

Notes

Students earning a grade below “C” in any music course required for his/her degree or minor in music is required to retake the course. After three failed attempts to earn a C or better, the student may be removed from the program.

Students should use the electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.

Completion of six semesters of Concert Attendance is required for graduation.  See student handbook and/or contact the School of Music for details.

Writing Enhanced Courses.  All undergraduate students are required to complete at least six hours of writing enhanced courses within the discipline, of which three hours must be advanced.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers.  Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.

The BM in Music With Concentration: Composition (BM COMP) is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

• Communication skills: written, verbal, and musical.

• Critical and creative thinking, multitasking, and problem solving skills.

• Versatile 21st century musicians with professional, collaborative, and inclusive demeanor.

• Entrepreneurial in spirit including leadership, marketing, and self-promotion.

• Community engagement and ability to work with diverse populations.