Music 25-Credit Major (BA)

This degree is designed for students who want to study music in the context of a general liberal arts education, but who do not plan to pursue careers in music. It may also be convenient for students who enter Hunter with a large number of transfer credits in music. Requirements are:

Music history:

Any other 3-credit MUSHL at the 300-level

Music theory:

Performance:

2 credits in MUSPF 22100 - College Choir or
2 credits in MUSPF 23100 - Hunter Symphony

Piano Proficiency Requirement

All music majors must demonstrate elementary proficiency at the piano. Students should plan to fulfill this requirement during their first year of study. A passing grade on the piano proficiency examination is a prerequisite for the third semester of study in music theory (MUSTH 32000 ). Students entering Hunter with limited keyboard background may take MUSPF 21300 -MUSPF 21400 (Piano I and II) for elective credit or private lessons in piano at their own expense. The Music Department office has a list of recommended piano teachers.