Music 42-Credit Major (BA)

This degree is designed for students planning to pursue professional careers in music. It provides basic training in all areas of music and serves as a foundation for graduate study of any aspect of the field. Requirements are:

Music history:

MUSHL 20100 - Introduction to Music Research
MUSHL 20500 - Music History I
MUSHL 20600 - Music History II (W)
MUSHL 30500 - Music History III (W)
And any other 3-credit MUSHL course at the 300-level

Music theory:

MUSTH 20100 - Introduction to Music Technology
MUSTH 22000 - Music Theory I
MUSTH 22100 - Music Theory II
MUSTH 23000 - Musicianship I
MUSTH 23100 - Musicianship II
MUSTH 32000 - Music Theory III
MUSTH 33000 - Musicianship III
and any other 3-credit MUSTH course at the 300-level

Performance:

2 credits in MUSPF 40100 - Individual Instruction in Instrument or Voice

2 credits in large ensembles

2 credits in performance electives

Electives:

4 credits in music courses above the 100-level

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.