Bachelor of Arts in Music (Instrumentalist Track)

Instrumentalist Track

The Instrumentalist track emphasizes comprehensive studies in musicianship and performance

Auditions (Instrumentalist Track)

A successful music audition on a primary applied instrument is required for admission to the Instrumentalist track of the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree. Audition requirements and an audition application are available at www.ut.edu/music/prospective/. For assistance and additional information contact music.audition@ut.edu.

Performance Requirements (Instrumentalist Track)

The Instrumentalist track of the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree has the following performance requirements:

• Students must take at least eight credits of 200-level Studio Lessons courses (MUS: 247-250, 252-267, 271-276) on their primary instrument.

• Students must take at least six ensemble courses (MUS: 192, 246, 289-314). Ensemble courses may be repeated for additional credit. At least two of these courses must be different ensembles. Music scholarship students may have additional ensemble requirements.

Recital/Concert Attendance

Students in the Instrumentalist track of the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree must pass MUS 269 Recital/Concert Attendance based on the number of semesters they are in residency at UT as a music degree candidate:

• 8+ semesters at UT = 6 semesters of passing MUS 269
• 7 semesters at UT = 5 semesters of passing MUS 269
• 6 semesters at UT = 4 semesters of passing MUS 269
• 5 semesters at UT = 3 semesters of passing MUS 269
• 4 semesters at UT = 2 semesters of passing MUS 269
• 3 semesters at UT = 1 semesters of passing MUS 269
• 2 semesters at UT = 1 semester of passing MUS 269

Minimum Grade for MUS Courses in Major

All Bachelor of Arts in Music degree candidates must receive a grade of “C” or better for any MUS course in order for it to be counted toward their music degree requirements.

Musicianship

Performance