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Mar 10, 2025
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Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music - BMus
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This degree is designed for students planning to pursue careers as professional performers of music or as teachers of music performance. It provides intensive instruction in the student’s instrument or voice; solid training in music history and theory; and a broad, liberal arts education. Admission to this program is conditional on passing an audition (preferably before the student enters college) demonstrating a high level of skill in performance.
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Hunter Core Requirement
Several courses within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core [CCCR], Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here: Hunter Core Requirement Courses Required for the Major (60 cr.)
For instrumentalists - 6 credits in instrumental ensembles
Choose 6 credits from the following: 6 credits in vocal ensembles
Electives:
- 4 credits in music courses above the 100-level.
Recital:
- A senior recital, for which no credit is given, is also required.
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; a passing grade of C or better in MUSPF 21400 satisfies the piano proficiency requirement in lieu of the examination. Degree Map for Music 60-credit BMus
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