Degree Requirements
BA in Music • Music Emphasis
Undergraduate Studies
Overview
The 4-year Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music is an undergraduate degree with flexible requirements that gives students the opportunity to pursue a second major, minor, or certificate through significant elective credits, in addition to applied training, ensemble participation, and comprehensive instruction in music theory and music history. Bachelor of Arts majors also complete the university’s core curriculum.
Prospective students may apply to the Bachelor of Arts in Music – Emphasis in Music degree or the Bachelor of Arts in Music – Emphasis in Music Composition degree through the admissions application.
Current students interested in the B.A. should meet with the undergraduate academic advisor.
Degree Requirements
Degree plans provide you with a list of all the courses that are required to earn a specific degree. You can use them to decide on a major, compare the differences in degrees, and to make informed decisions in choosing which courses to take each semester.
Undergraduate degree plans are available on the College of Fine Arts website.
Recitals
There is no recital requirement for students in the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree. However, BA students may apply to perform a Recognition in Music Performance Recital, provided they are enrolled in principal instrument course 260. This petition may be submitted during any semester in which the student is enrolled in principal instrument course 260. Students will then perform a Full Division Faculty Jury (FDFJ). After successfully passing the FDFJ, the student must present a recognition recital during the following academic year. The student may also enroll in Music 420R rather than principal instrument course 260 for the semester in which the Recognition Recital is to be given.
Juries
Bachelor of Arts students must perform juries throughout the first two years of study. Students may petition to continue applied lessons beyond the second year; juries are required for all semesters enrolled in applied lessons. All jury repertoire must be memorized.
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year |
6 minutes Prepare six songs which include French, German, Italian and English Languages |
Same requirements as fall semester |
| Second Year |
6 minutes Prepare six songs which include French, German, Italian and English Languages |
Same requirements as fall semester Students can also petition to perform a non-degree recital, in which case juries are waived |
| Third Year (if approved) |
6 minutes Prepare six songs which include French, German, Italian and English Languages |
Same requirements as fall semester |
Students should provide a “jury sheet” for all of the faculty with the repertoire they have prepared. Students are required to give minute synopsis for each selection from the stage.
Postponements are allowed for extenuating circumstances (injury, death in the family, etc.). No-shows are considered a failure. If a jury is postponed, the student must perform the jury within the first twelve class days of the following semester.
Jury comments from faculty will be shared with students.
Find more information about this semester's juries, including FDFJ forms and deadlines.
ADVISING & REGISTRATION
For information about course registration, academic deadlines, adding and dropping courses, applying to graduate and other policies, visit the College of Fine Arts Student Affairs website.
Non-music majors should contact their home college’s advising office. Prospective students may contact the Music Admissions Office for assistance.
Music majors who wish to take a restricted individual instruction course need to fill out a Consent Form. Once the faculty member has approved your request, the bar to register for the course will be lifted. This form is available at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and summer session registration periods, through the 12th class day (4th class day for summer sessions).
Music majors who wish to take an independent study course need to complete a Request Form. The request will be reviewed by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. If approved, the Academic Advisor for Music will add the independent study course for the student. This form is available every semester.
Contacts
Bachelor of Arts Program Coordinator
Voice & Opera Faculty
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Donnie Ray Albert
Distinguished Senior Lecturer in Voice -
Steven Brennfleck
Lecturer in Voice -
Garnett Bruce
Resident Stage Director, Butler Opera Center -
J.D. Burnett
Director of Choral Activities
Director, Concert Chorale
Division Head, Vocal Arts -
Carlos Capra
Lecturer in Opera -
Leah Crocetto
Assistant Professor of Practice in Voice -
Liliana Verónica Guerrero
Assistant Professor of Voice -
Douglas Kinney Frost
Principal Conductor, Butler Opera Center
Associate Professor of Practice -
Rick Rowley
Associate Professor of Practice
Vocal Coaching & Collaborative Piano -
Tamar Sanikidze
Director, Butler Opera Center
Professor of Opera
Principal Opera Coach -
Carlos Enrique Santelli
Assistant Professor of Voice -
Mikhail Smigelski
Lecturer in Voice
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