4. Major Requirements (90-94 hours)
A minimum grade of C is required in all major courses.
Major Courses (25 hours)
Concentration (65-69 hours)
Students must choose one of the following concentrations:
Composition Concentration (65-68 hours)
Foreign Language (0-3 hours)
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimum passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required for this concentration, if not already met through Carolina Core or the foreign language placement exam.
Fine Arts Elective (3 hours)
- any non-music Carolina Core approved AIU course
Music History and Literature Elective (3 hours)
Applied Music Courses (12 hours)
Applied Music must be completed satisfactorily for a minimum of six semesters & 12 hours of credit.
Ensembles (8 hours)
Students are required to participate in the major ensemble (6-7 semesters/hours) most closely related to their primary instrument. Students must declare a primary instrument upon acceptance into the program. The major ensembles are: Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, and University Chorus. Ensembles require an audition for membership. Regulations for attendance at ensemble rehearsals & performances are different from regulations for class attendance. Members of ensembles are expected to be present at every rehearsal & performance, unless excused by the conductor.
Courses which qualify for the Chamber Music requirement (1-2 semesters/hours) include all MUSC 130 courses with a suffix of A-Z and topics in: Voice, String, Percussion, Wind, Guitar, and Keyboard.
Concentration Electives (6 hours)
Students must complete a minimum of 6 hours of music major electives, including MUED 155 & 156 , if needed.
Jazz Studies Concentration (65-68 hours)
Foreign Language (0-3 hours)
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimum passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required for this concentration, if not already met through Carolina Core or the foreign language placement exam.
Applied Music Courses (32 hours)
Applied Music must be completed satisfactorily for a minimum of 32 hours of credit. Students must choose one emphasis below, most closely related to their primary instrument:
Ensembles (8 hours)
Students must declare a primary instrument upon acceptance into the program. Some ensembles require an audition for membership. Regulations for attendance at ensemble rehearsals & performances are different from regulations for class attendance. Members of ensembles are expected to be present at every rehearsal & performance, unless excused by the conductor. Students may choose from either ensembles for students who play a:
Concentration Electives (4 hours)
Students must complete a minimum of 4 hours of music major electives, including MUED 155 & 156 , if needed.
Note: For Bachelor of Music candidates with a concentration in Jazz Studies, a half recital is required in the junior year and a full recital is required in the senior year.
Music Education Concentrations-Choral and Instrumental (69 hours)
Professional Education Courses (22 hours)
Applied Music-Primary Instrument (14 hours)
Primary Applied Lessons must be completed satisfactorily for a minimum of 7 semesters & 14 hours of credit. Choose either:
- Primary Applied Lessons:
- Performance Certificate:
Emphasis (33 hours)
Choose either Choral or Instrumental.
Choral (33 hours)
Instrumental (33 hours)
- MUSC 334 - Instrumental Conducting
- Music Education Courses (9 hours)
- Instrument (22 hours): Choose Percussion, Strings, or Winds.
- Percussion (22 hours)
- Strings (22 hours)
- Winds (22 hours)
Performance Concentration (65-68 hours)
Foreign Language (0-3 hours)
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimum passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required for this concentration, if not already met through Carolina Core or the foreign language placement exam.
Fine Arts Elective (3 hours)
- any non-music Carolina Core approved AIU course
Theory, History, and Literature Electives (6 hours)
Students must complete the literature course(s) in applied area when available. Courses include: MUSC 523 , 526 , 528 , 544 , 555 , 557 .
Applied Music Courses (32 hours)
Applied Music must be completed satisfactorily for a minimum of 8 semesters and 32 hours of credit.
Ensembles (8 hours)
Students are required to participate in the major ensemble most closely related to their primary instrument. Students must declare a primary instrument upon acceptance into the program. The major ensembles are: Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, and University Chorus. Some ensembles require an audition for membership. Regulations for attendance at ensemble rehearsals & performances are different from regulations for class attendance. Members of ensembles are expected to be present at every rehearsal & performance, unless excused by the conductor. Courses which qualify for the Chamber Music requirement include all MUSC 130 courses with a suffix of A-Z and topics in: Voice, String, Percussion, Wind, Guitar, and Keyboard. Ensemble requirements are:
- Guitar: 2 major (usually choral), 6 guitar ensembles
- Jazz: 6 jazz ensembles, 2 major or minor jazz ensembles
- Organ: 4 major (usually choral), 4 accompanying
- Piano: 2 major, 2 accompanying, 2 chamber, 2 of choice
- String: 6 orchestra, 2 chamber ensembles
- Voice: 6 major, 2 opera workshop
- Wind/Percussion: 6 major 2 chamber ensembles
Concentration Electives (13 hours)
Students must complete a pedagogy course in applied area when available. Students must complete a minimum of 13 hours of music major electives, including MUED 155 & 156 , if needed. Students whose primary instrument is voice must complete MUSC 570 , MUSC 578 , and MUSC 579 . Students whose primary instrument is piano must complete MUSC 573 , MUSC 573L , MUSC 574 , and MUSC 574L . Students whose primary instrument is guitar must complete MUSC 573 and MUSC 587 . A half recital is required in the junior year & a full recital is required in the senior year.
Performance-Chamber Music Concentration (65-68 hours)
Music Theory Elective (3 hours)
Select one from:
Chamber Music Elective (0-3 hours)
3 hours of MUSC 130A-Z or select one from:
Foreign Language (0-3 hours)
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimum passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required for this concentration, if not already met through Carolina Core or the foreign language placement exam.
Applied Music Courses (32 hours)
Applied Music must be completed satisfactorily for a minimum of 8 semesters and 32 hours of credit.
Ensembles (11-14 hours)
Students are required to participate in the major ensemble most closely related to their primary instrument. Students must declare a primary instrument upon acceptance into the program. The major ensembles are: Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, and University Chorus. Some ensembles require an audition for membership. Regulations for attendance at ensemble rehearsals & performances are different from regulations for class attendance. Members of ensembles are expected to be present at every rehearsal & performance, unless excused by the conductor. Courses which qualify for the Chamber Music requirement include all MUSC 130 courses with a suffix of A-Z and topics in: Voice, String, Percussion, Wind, Guitar, and Keyboard. Ensemble requirements are:
- Guitar: 2 major (usually choral), 6 guitar ensembles
- Jazz: 6 jazz ensembles, 2 major or minor jazz ensembles
- Organ: 4 major (usually choral), 4 accompanying
- Piano: 2 major, 2 accompanying, 2 chamber, 2 of choice
- String: 6 orchestra, 2 chamber ensembles
- Voice: 6 major, 2 opera workshop
- Wind/Percussion: 6 major 2 chamber ensembles
- MUSC 130A-Z - Ensemble (3-6 hours of additional chamber music)
Chamber Music Concentration Electives (13 hours)
Students must complete a minimum of 13 hours of music major electives, including MUSC 399 (2 credits) and MUED 155 & 156 , if needed. Students whose primary instrument is voice must complete MUSC 278 , MUSC 577 , and MUSC 543 or MUSC 545 . Students whose primary instrument is piano must complete MUSC 573 , MUSC 573L , and MUSC 558 or MUSC 559 . Students must complete a pedagogy course in applied area when available. After advancing to the upper division of applied study, students will participate in an Innovation Recital. A half recital is required in the junior year, and will include program notes, a professional headshot and short biography prepared by the student. A full recital involving a secondary focus is required in the senior year. A senior jury project is required in the non-recital semester of the senior year. The project will include high quality audio and video recordings as well as an electronic press kit.
Performance-Music Entrepreneurship Concentration (65-68 hours)
Music Entrepreneurship Elective (3 hours)
Choose from:
Foreign Language (0-3 hours)
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimum passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required for this concentration, if not already met through Carolina Core or the foreign language placement exam.
Applied Music Courses (32 hours)
Applied Music must be completed satisfactorily for a minimum of 8 semesters and 32 hours of credit.
Ensembles (8 hours)
Students are required to participate in the major ensemble most closely related to their primary instrument. Students must declare a primary instrument upon acceptance into the program. The major ensembles are: Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, and University Chorus. Some ensembles require an audition for membership. Regulations for attendance at ensemble rehearsals & performances are different from regulations for class attendance. Members of ensembles are expected to be present at every rehearsal & performance, unless excused by the conductor. Courses which qualify for the Chamber Music requirement include all MUSC 130 courses with a suffix of A-Z and topics in: Voice, String, Percussion, Wind, Guitar, and Keyboard. Ensemble requirements are:
- Guitar: 2 major (usually choral), 6 guitar ensembles
- Jazz: 6 jazz ensembles, 2 major or minor jazz ensembles
- Organ: 4 major (usually choral), 4 accompanying
- Piano: 2 major, 2 accompanying, 2 chamber, 2 of choice
- String: 6 orchestra, 2 chamber ensembles
- Voice: 6 major, 2 opera workshop
- Wind/Percussion: 6 major 2 chamber ensembles
Concentration Electives (13 hours)
Students must complete a pedagogy course in applied area when available. Students must complete a minimum of 13 hours of music major electives, including MUSC 399 (2 credits) and MUED 155 & 156 , if needed. Students whose primary instrument is voice must complete MUSC 570 , MUSC 578 , and MUSC 579 . Students whose primary instrument is piano must complete MUSC 573 , MUSC 573L , MUSC 574 , and MUSC 574L . Students whose primary instrument is guitar must complete MUSC 573 and MUSC 587 . After advancing to the upper division of applied study, students will participate in an Innovation Recital. A half recital is required in the junior year, and will include program notes, a professional headshot and short biography prepared by the student. A full recital involving a secondary focus is required in the senior year. A senior jury project is required in the non-recital semester of the senior year. The project will include high quality audio and video recordings as well as an electronic press kit.
Performance-Music Technology Concentration (65-68 hours)
Music Technology Electives (9 hours)
Choose from:
Foreign Language (0-3 hours)
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimum passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required for this concentration, if not already met through Carolina Core or the foreign language placement exam.
Applied Music Courses (32 hours)
Applied Music must be completed satisfactorily for a minimum of 8 semesters and 32 hours of credit.
Ensembles (8 hours)
Students are required to participate in the major ensemble most closely related to their primary instrument. Students must declare a primary instrument upon acceptance into the program. The major ensembles are: Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, and University Chorus. Some ensembles require an audition for membership. Regulations for attendance at ensemble rehearsals & performances are different from regulations for class attendance. Members of ensembles are expected to be present at every rehearsal & performance, unless excused by the conductor. Courses which qualify for the Chamber Music requirement include all MUSC 130 courses with a suffix of A-Z and topics in: Voice, String, Percussion, Wind, Guitar, and Keyboard. Ensemble requirements are:
- Guitar: 2 major (usually choral), 6 guitar ensembles
- Jazz: 6 jazz ensembles, 2 major or minor jazz ensembles
- Organ: 4 major (usually choral), 4 accompanying
- Piano: 2 major, 2 accompanying, 2 chamber, 2 of choice
- String: 6 orchestra, 2 chamber ensembles
- Voice: 6 major, 2 opera workshop
- Wind/Percussion: 6 major 2 chamber ensembles
Concentration Electives (13 hours)
Students must complete a pedagogy course in applied area when available. Students must complete a minimum of 13 hours of music major electives, including MUSC 399 (2 credits) and MUED 155 & 156 , if needed. Students whose primary instrument is voice must complete MUSC 570 , MUSC 578 , and MUSC 579 . Students whose primary instrument is piano must complete MUSC 573 , MUSC 573L , MUSC 574 , and MUSC 574L . Students whose primary instrument is guitar must complete MUSC 573 and MUSC 587 . After advancing to the upper division of applied study, students will participate in an Innovation Recital. A half recital is required in the junior year, and will include program notes, a professional headshot and short biography prepared by the student. A full recital involving a secondary focus is required in the senior year. A senior jury project is required in the non-recital semester of the senior year. The project will include high quality audio and video recordings as well as an electronic press kit.
Theory Concentration (65-68 hours)
Foreign Language (0-3 hours)
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimum passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required for this concentration, if not already met through Carolina Core or the foreign language placement exam.
Fine Arts Elective (3 hours)
- any non-music Carolina Core approved AIU course
Music History and Literature Elective (6 hours)
Technology Elective (3 hours)
Applied Music Courses (12 hours)
Applied Music must be completed satisfactorily for a minimum of six semesters & 12 hours of credit.
Ensembles (8 hours)
Students are required to participate in the major ensemble (6-7 semesters/hours) most closely related to their primary instrument. Students must declare a primary instrument upon acceptance into the program. The major ensembles are: Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, and University Chorus. Some ensembles require an audition for membership. Regulations for attendance at ensemble rehearsals & performances are different from regulations for class attendance. Members of ensembles are expected to be present at every rehearsal & performance, unless excused by the conductor.
Courses which qualify for the Chamber Music requirement (1-2 semesters/hours) include all MUSC 130 courses with a suffix of A-Z and topics in: Voice, String, Percussion, Wind, Guitar, and Keyboard.
Concentration Electives (9 hours)
Students must complete a minimum of 9 hours of music major electives, including MUED 155 & 156 , if needed.
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