Catalog 2024-2025

Bachelor of Arts in Music (General - Instrumentalist Track)

The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree includes three separate program options: a concentration in Music Technology, a General concentration with an Instrumentalist track, and a General concentration with a Vocalist track. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree will select one of these three programs of study, depending on their interests and primary applied area.

General Concentration - Instrumentalist Track

The General concentration - Instrumentalist track of the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree emphasizes comprehensive studies in musicianship and performance.

Auditions (General Concentration - Instrumentalist Track)

A successful music audition on a primary applied instrument is required for admission to the General concentration - 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 (General Concentration - Instrumentalist Track)

The General concentration - 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, 277-298). 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 (General Concentration - Instrumentalist Track)

Students in the General concentration - 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.

Music Exit Exam (General Concentration - Instrumentalist Track)

Degree candidates for the General concentration - Instrumentalist track of the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree are required to complete the Music Exit Exam prior to graduation. Students must take the Music Exit Exam during their final semester of study.

 

Performance

8 credits of the following:

MUS 247Studio Lessons: Organ

2

MUS 249Studio Lessons: Harpsichord

2

MUS 250Studio Lessons: Piano

2

MUS 252Studio Lessons: Flute

2

MUS 253Studio Lessons: Oboe

2

MUS 254Studio Lessons: Clarinet

2

MUS 255Studio Lessons: Bassoon

2

MUS 256Studio Lessons: Saxophone

2

MUS 257Studio Lessons: Trumpet

2

MUS 258Studio Lessons: French Horn

2

MUS 259Studio Lessons: Trombone

2

MUS 260Studio Lessons: Euphonium

2

MUS 261Studio Lessons: Tuba

2

MUS 262Studio Lessons: Percussion

2

MUS 263Studio Lessons: Violin

2

MUS 264Studio Lessons: Viola

2

MUS 265Studio Lessons: Cello

2

MUS 266Studio Lessons: Double Bass

2

MUS 267Studio Lessons: Classical Guitar

2

MUS 271Studio Lessons: Harp

2

MUS 272Studio Lessons: Contemporary Guitar

2

MUS 273Studio Lessons: Contemporary Keyboard

2

MUS 274Studio Lessons: Contemporary Bass

2

MUS 275Studio Lessons: Contemporary Percussion

2

MUS 276Studio Lessons: Contemporary Technology

2

6 credits of the following:

MUS 192World Music Drumming Ensemble

0-1

MUS 246Camerata

0-1

MUS 277Jazz Combo

0-1

MUS 279MIX Lab

0-1

MUS 280Studio Production Ensemble

0-1

MUS 281Interactive Arts Ensemble

0-1

MUS 282Woodwind Ensemble

0-1

MUS 283Brass Ensemble

0-1

MUS 284Percussion Ensemble

0-1

MUS 285Classical Guitar Ensemble

0-1

MUS 286String Ensemble

0-1

MUS 287Performance Class

0-1

MUS 289Orchestra

0-1

MUS 290Spartan Band

0-1

MUS 291Wind Ensemble

0-1

MUS 292Jazz Ensemble

0-1

MUS 293Chamber Singers

0-1

MUS 294Opus

0-1

MUS 295University Treble Chorus

0-1

MUS 297University Concert Chorus

0-1

MUS 298Opera Workshop

0-1

Total Credit Hours:14

Musicianship

MUS 112Aural Skills I

2

MUS 113Aural Skills II

2

MUS 122Music Theory I

3

MUS 123Music Theory II

3

MUS 210Concert Recording Practicum

2

MUS 212Aural Skills III

2

MUS 222Music Theory III

3

MUS 223Music Theory IV

3

MUS 269Recital/Concert Attendance

0

MUS 323Arranging and Orchestration

2

MUS 380Music History Survey I: Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque

3

MUS 381Music History Survey II: 18th and 19th Centuries

3

MUS 480Music History Survey III: 1900 to Present Day

3

Total Credit Hours:31

Capstone Project

One of the following:

MUS 446Senior Recital

2

MUS 450Culminating Experience in Music

4

MUS 499Senior Project in Music

3

Total Credit Hours:2-4
 

Total Credit Hours: 47-49