Virginia Wesleyan offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an optional emphasis in Applied Music. Students who complete a degree with an emphasis in Applied Vocal Music can also complete the courses necessary for certification in K-12 Choral/Vocal Music Education. The curriculum can help prepare students for careers in private music studio, public school teaching, church music, music merchandising, arts management, music librarianship, or graduate studies in music or humanities.
Major Requirements: Musical Arts (B.M.A.)
Choose either the Applied Music Track, Choral and Vocal Studies Track, or the Music Composition Track
Core Study |
Sem. Hrs. |
---|---|
Musicianship Core MUS 225: Intermediate Musicianship |
16 |
Music History Core MUS 313: Music History I |
8 |
Piano Skills Core APMU 243: Piano Skills I |
4 |
Performance Studies Core 8 Credits of APMU 221, 231, 241, 251 (4 semesters) |
14-16 |
Specialization Track Students will choose one of the following tracks to develop a specialization in an area of their choice: Applied Performance TrackChoral and Vocal Studies Track Music Composition Track |
20-22 |
Total Hours Required | 64 |
Cognate Field In addition to the major requirements, you must complete 20 credits outside of the music and applied music rubrics that will complement the interdisciplinary nature of your studies. These may consist of a minor in a particular field of study, or you may choose 20 credits in consultation with your advisor.You will be expected to integrate your cognate field and music in your capstone project. |
Choral and Vocal Studies Track
Required Courses |
Sem. Hrs. |
---|---|
Choral Ensembles |
4-6 |
Choral Conducting Specialization |
18 |
Applied Performance Track
Required Courses |
Sem. Hrs. |
---|---|
Ensembles |
6-8 |
Applied Instrument Specialization |
14 |
Music Composition and Technology Track
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
---|---|
Composition Lessons 4-6 credits of APMU 361 - Applied Composition Lessons |
4-6 |
Music Technology Courses |
16 |
Major Requirements: Music (B.A.)
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
---|---|
MUS 225: Intermediate Musicianship | 4 |
MUS 226: Intermediate Musicianship II | 4 |
MUS 313: Music History I | 4 |
MUS 314: Music History II | 4 |
MUS 336: Arts Management | 4 |
Complete Four Semesters of: APMU 221 (Instrumental), 231 (Voice), 241 (Piano/Organ), 251 (Guitar), 261 (Composition) Intermediate Applied Instruction |
8 |
Complete 12 credits in MUS or APMU at 300/400 level | 12 |
Choose One of the Following: |
4 |
Total | 44 |
Minor Requirements: Music
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
---|---|
Choose Two of the Following: |
8 |
Complete 6 credits of APMU courses (Can include applied lessons or ensemble credit) | 6 |
8 Credits in MUS at the 300/400 level | 8 |
Total | 24 |
*Note:Courses can be in different instruments each semester, if desired