2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Music Performance: Piano Performance and Pedagogy Emphasis, BM

Common Core - Credits: 32

Biblical Literacy

BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3
BIBL 1023 - Christian Theology and Ethics Credits: 3

Composition and Literature

ENGL 1153 - English Composition: Exposition and Argument Credits: 3
ENGL 1163 - English: Composition and Classical Literature Credits: 3

Scientific Literacy and Mathematics

Laboratory Science Course Credits: 4
MATH 1033 - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3

Wellness and Lifelong Fitness

PHED 1001 - The Wellness Lifestyle Credits: 1

History and Literature

ENGL 2013 - European Civilization: Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2023 - Modern West: Literature Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - European Civilization: History Credits: 3
HIST 2023 - Modern West: History Credits: 3

Supportive Core - Credits: 3

Select one of the following:

COMS 1093 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 3
PHIL 1043 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3

Foundational Courses - Credits: 27

MUCL 1112 - Aural Skills I Credits: 2
MUCL 1122 - Theory I Credits: 2
MUCL 1132 - Aural Skills II Credits: 2
MUCL 1142 - Theory II Credits: 2
MUCL 2021 - Introduction to Music History Credits: 1
MUCL 2112 - Aural Skills III Credits: 2
MUCL 2122 - Theory III Credits: 2
MUCL 2132 - Aural Skills IV Credits: 2
MUCL 2142 - Theory IV Credits: 2
MUCL 3312 - Music History I : Ancient through Renaissance Credits: 2
MUCL 3322 - Music History II: Baroque and Classical Credits: 2
MUCL 3362 - Conducting I Credits: 2
MUCL 4312 - Music History III: Romantic to the Present Credits: 2
Upper-level Music Theory Seminar (1 semester) Credits: 2

Piano Performance and Pedagogy Emphasis - Credits: 59

Principal Applied: 1000 level (2 semesters) Credits: 6
Principal Applied: 2000 level (2 semesters) Credits: 6
Principal Applied: 3000 level (2 semesters) Credits: 6
Principal Applied: 4000 level (2 semesters) Credits: 6
Primary Applied Seminar (8 semesters) Credits: 0
Secondary Applied (2 semesters) Credits: 2
Large Ensemble (8 semesters) Credits: 6
Small Ensemble (2 semesters) Credits: 2
MUCL 2711 - Functional Keyboard Skills I Credits: 1
MUCL 2721 - Functional Keyboard Skills II Credits: 1
MUCL 3713 - Piano Literature I Credits: 3
MUCL 3733 - Piano Pedagogy I Credits: 3
MUCL 3743 - Piano Pedagogy II Credits: 3
MUCL 4332 - Music History Seminar Credits: 2
MUCL 4733 - Piano Pedagogy III Credits: 3
MUCL 4743 - Piano Pedagogy IV Credits: 3
MUPR 3290 - Junior Piano Recital Credits: 0
MUPR 4290 - Senior Piano Recital Credits: 0
Music Electives (must include at least one 2 or 3 hour course) Credits: 6

Additional Requirements

MUCL 1000 - Recital Attendance (six semesters)
Piano Proficiency
Sophomore Barrier

Total Hours Required for Graduation - Credits: 124