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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC PROGRAM
(Performance Emphasis)

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Program is designed for students who seek to develop outstanding performance skill and musicianship within a liberal arts concentration. Music performance lessons with a professor / professional on the primary instrument are offered, and a variety of complementary activities in music theory, music history, jazz improvisation, and performance ensembles are provided. Students complete this four-year program in preparation for professional performance opportunities as well as for future graduate study.

Course Requirements
Course
Course Number
Required hours
   

*Required in Major Area (Bachelor of Science in Music)

68 hrs

Major Ensemble (Band/Choir/Orchestra, for two years)

 

4

Major Performance

107-408

24

Minor Performance

PIA or VOI 103/105, 104/106, 203/205, 204/206

4

Music

119-120, 121-122, 204, 211-212 w/lab, 305-306, 30-9-310, 311, 401, 444 or 445

Small Ensemble

(ORC 205, two years in related ensembles), MUE 302

4
Required in Related Areas
 

Electives

 
12
Required in General Education
51

Biology

One laboratory course is required in physical science (Science 104 or 102) or biology (Biology 101 or 103)

7

English

101-102

6

Foreign Language

 
6

Health Education

200

2

History

106 & 105 or 107

6

Humanities

201-202

6

Mathematics

109-110

6

Physical Education

 
2

Social Sciences

Selected from SOC 205, PSY 203, POL 201

6

Speech

103

3

University

101
1
Total Credits
131 hours

All required major courses are to be taken at Hampton University and passed with a grade of "C" or better.
Major Ensemble exit requirements include Junior Comprehensive and Senior Recital or Thesis.
Small Ensemble exit requirements include Junior Comprehensive, Piano Proficiency Examination, Junior Recital, and Senior Recital.
*VOI (Voice) is required for students with a Piano or Organ emphasis and Piano for all others.