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Music BM Degree Requirements (124 hours)

Degree Plan

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.

GEC 02. Natural Science (8-10 hours minimum)

Select 2 courses with labs:

AST 111 - General Astronomy I 3 hrs. AND
AST 111L - General Astronomy I Laboratory 1 hr.
AST 112 - General Astronomy II 3 hrs. AND
AST 112L - General Astronomy II Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 103 - Biology and Society 3 hrs. AND
BSC 103L - Biology and Society Laboratory 1 hr
BSC 107 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 hrs. AND
BSC 107L - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 104 - Chemistry and Our Environment 3 hrs. AND
CHE 104L - Chemistry and Our Environment Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 110 - Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biochemistry 3 hrs. AND
CHE 110L - Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biochem Lab 1 hr.
GHY 104 - Weather and Climate 3 hrs. AND
GHY 104L - Weather and Climate Laboratory 1 hr.
GHY 105 - Land and Water 3 hrs. AND
GHY 105L - Land and Water Lab 1 hr.
GLY 101 - Physical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 101L - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 103 - Historical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 103L - Historical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
MAR 151 - Introduction to Ocean Science 3 hrs. AND
MAR 151L - Introduction to Ocean Science Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 103 - Introductory Physics 3 hrs. AND
PHY 103L - Introductory Physics Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. AND
PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. AND
PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 201 - General Physics I with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 201L - General Physics I with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 202 - General Physics II with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 202L - General Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PSE 190 - Living in a Material World 3 hrs. AND
PSE 190L - Lab for Living in a Material World 1 hr.

GEC 03. Humanities (9 hours)

ENG 203 - World Literature 3 hrs.

Select 2 courses, 1 History required:

HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs.
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs.
HUM 201 - Colloquium on the Pre-Modern World 3 hrs.
HUM 202 - Colloquium on the Modern World 3 hrs.
PHI 151 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 hrs.
PHI 171 - Ethics and Good Living 3 hrs.
REL 131 - Comparative Religion 3 hrs.

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

ART 130 - Art Appreciation 3 hrs. **
DAN 130 - Dance Appreciation 3 hrs. **
MUS 165 - The Enjoyment of Music 3 hrs.
THE 100 - Theatre Appreciation 3 hrs. **

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Select 2 courses:

ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
ANT 221 - Introduction to Cultural & Linguistic Anthropology 3 hrs.
ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
HHS 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs.
PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.
SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.
WL 110 - Introduction to Language 3 hrs.

GEC 06. Mathematics (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

MAT 100 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 hrs. ***
MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs.
Higher-level MAT course
ACT Math sub score of 24 or higher
SAT Math score of 560 or higher

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

MUS 302 - Form and Analysis 2 hrs. (WI)
ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

CMS 111 - Public Speaking 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 305 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 320 - Professional Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 330 - Small-Group Communication 3 hrs. (SI)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

MUP 470 - Senior Performance Recital 2 hrs. (Capstone)
Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

Note:

*This course satisfies both the GEC requirement and a program requirement for this major.

**This particular GEC course is recommended by this major.

***This course does not satisfy prerequisites for any other math course.

GEC 07 - GEC 09 courses are specific to this major.

For full description of the GEC, see here .

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (86 hours)

Music Theory (14 hours)

Applied Lessons (24 hours)

Must be taken for 8 semesters (24 hours required). Summers excluded. ♦

MUP 201 - Piano 1-3 hrs.
MUP 401 - Piano 1-3 hrs.
MUP 214 - Flute 1-3 hrs.
MUP 414 - Flute 1-3 hrs.
MUP 217 - Oboe 1-3 hrs.
MUP 417 - Oboe 1-3 hrs.
MUP 220 - Clarinet 1-3 hrs.
MUP 420 - Clarinet 1-3 hrs.
MUP 223 - Saxophone 1-3 hrs.
MUP 423 - Saxophone 1-3 hrs.
MUP 226 - Bassoon 1-3 hrs.
MUP 426 - Bassoon 1-3 hrs.
MUP 229 - Horn 1-3 hrs.
MUP 429 - Horn 1-3 hrs.
MUP 232 - Trumpet 1-3 hrs.
MUP 432 - Trumpet 1-3 hrs.
MUP 235 - Trombone 1-3 hrs.
MUP 435 - Trombone 1-3 hrs.
MUP 238 - Euphonium 1-3 hrs.
MUP 438 - Euphonium 1-3 hrs.
MUP 241 - Tuba 1-3 hrs.
MUP 441 - Tuba 1-3 hrs.
MUP 244 - Violin 1-3 hrs.
MUP 444 - Violin 1-3 hrs.
MUP 247 - Viola 1-3 hrs.
MUP 447 - Viola 1-3 hrs.
MUP 250 - Cello 1-3 hrs.
MUP 450 - Cello 1-3 hrs.
MUP 253 - String Bass 1-3 hrs.
MUP 453 - String Bass 1-3 hrs.
MUP 256 - Percussion 1-3 hrs.
MUP 456 - Percussion 1-3 hrs.
MUP 261 - Voice 1-3 hrs.
MUP 461 - Voice 1-3 hrs.
MUP 267 - Guitar 1-3 hrs.
MUP 467 - Guitar 1-3 hrs.
MUP 273 - Applied Jazz/Studio Instruction 1-3 hrs.
MUP 473 - Applied Jazz/Studio Instruction 1-3 hrs.
MUP 298 - Upper Divisional Exam 0 hrs.

Ensemble (8 hours)

Must be taken for 8 semesters. Summers excluded.

Performance Recitals (3 hours)

MUP 370 - Junior Performance Recital 1 hr. AND
MUP 470 - Senior Performance Recital 2 hrs. (Capstone)

Recital class

Must be taken for 7 semesters as

MUP 499 - Recital Class 0 hr.

Piano Competency Requirements (0-4 hours)

Literature (2 hours)

Choose 2 hours from area of study:

MUS 440 - Vocal Literature I 2 hrs.
MUS 441 - Vocal Literature II 2 hrs.
MUS 442 - Keyboard History and Literature I 2 hrs.
MUS 443 - Keyboard History and Literature II 2 hrs.
MUS 465 - Improvisation I 1 hr.
MUS 466 - Improvisation II 1 hr.

Pedagogy (2 hours)

Choose 2 hours from area of study:

MED 450 - Vocal Pedagogy I 2 hrs.
MED 451 - Vocal Pedagogy II 2 hrs.
MED 452 - Piano Pedagogy I 2 hrs.
MED 453 - Piano Pedagogy II 2 hrs.
MUS 446 - Instrumental Literature 2 hrs.
MED 456 - String Pedagogy 2 hrs.
MED 458 - Wind/Percussion Pedagogy 2 hrs.
MUS 467 - Improvisation III 1 hr.
MUS 468 - Improvisation IV 1 hr.

Applied Area Track (19 hours)

Select one:

Voice Track

Opera Theatre ( 4 hours)

Must be taken for 4 semesters as

MUP 490 - Opera Theatre 1 hr.

Conducting (1 hour)

MED 331 - Choral Conducting I 1 hr.

Diction (5 hours)

MUS 239 - IPA/Italian Diction 2 hrs.

Choose one:

MUS 438 - French Diction for Singers 3 hrs.
MUS 439 - German Diction for Singers 3 hrs.

Advanced Music History (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

MUS 471 - Seminar in Music History 3 hrs.
MUS 499 - International Studies in Music 3-6 hrs. (CA - credit abroad)

Foreign Language Requirement (0-6 hours)*+

6 hours in a single foreign language (Italian, French, or German); fewer hours may suffice, but course level 102 must be completed.

General Electives (6 hours)

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. (See Hours to Degree)

Piano Track

Additional Literature (2 hours)

Select 1; Cannot duplicate previous requirement:

Additional Pedagogy (2 hours)

Select 1; Cannot duplicate previous requirement:

MED 452 - Piano Pedagogy I 2 hrs.
MED 453 - Piano Pedagogy II 2 hrs.

Advanced Music History (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

MUS 471 - Seminar in Music History 3 hrs.
MUS 499 - International Studies in Music 3-6 hrs. (CA - credit abroad)

Chamber Music (2 hours)

Must be taken for 2 semesters as

MUP 471 - Chamber Music 1 hr.

Conducting (2-4 hours)

Select 1 course or sequence:

MED 331 - Choral Conducting I 1 hr. AND
MED 333 - Choral Conducting II 3 hrs.
OR
MED 332 - Instrumental Conducting I 2 hrs.

Collaborative Piano (4 hours)

General Electives (2-4 hours)

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. (See Hours to Degree)

Winds/Percussion/Strings Track

Chamber Music (4 hours)

Must be taken for 4 semesters as

MUP 471 - Chamber Music 1 hr.

Conducting (2 hours)

MED 332 - Instrumental Conducting I 2 hrs.

Advanced Music History (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

MUS 471 - Seminar in Music History 3 hrs.
MUS 499 - International Studies in Music 3-6 hrs. (CA - credit abroad)

General Electives (10 hours)

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. (See Hours to Degree)

Jazz Track

Chamber Music (4 hours)

Must be taken for 4 semesters as

MUP 480 - Jazz Combo 1 hr.

Conducting (2-4 hours)

Select 1 course or sequence:

MED 331 - Choral Conducting I 1 hr. AND
MED 333 - Choral Conducting II 3 hrs.
OR
MED 332 - Instrumental Conducting I 2 hrs.

Advanced Music History (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

MUS 464 - Stylistic Developments in Jazz 3 hrs.

Management of Jazz Ensembles (3 hours)

MUS 470 - Organization and Management of Jazz Ensembles 3 hrs.

General Electives (5-7 hours)

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. (See Hours to Degree)

DEG 02. Electives

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. (See Hours to Degree below.)

Note:

♦ Students must complete at least 3 semesters of applied lessons at the 400-level.

* Because this requirement is competency-based, the hours do not count toward the minimum hours to degree, but they do count towards the degree.
+ Placement exam available

Hours to Degree

124 hours are needed to graduate with a BM in Music. Of the total hours applied to this degree, 30 hours must be in courses numbered at the 300 level or above. The student must earn at least 21 of the last 30 hours of course work and at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss. See Residence Hour Requirements for more information.

Music BM Degree Requirements (124 hours)

Degree Plan

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

GEC 02. Natural Science (8-10 hours minimum)

GEC 03. Humanities (9 hours)

Select 2 courses, 1 History required:

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

GEC 06. Mathematics (3 hours)

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

Note:

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (86 hours)

Music Theory (14 hours)

Advanced Music Theory (6 hours)

Choose sequence based on area:

Music History (6 hours)

Success for Music Majors (2 hours)

Applied Lessons (24 hours)

Ensemble (8 hours)

Performance Recitals (3 hours)

Recital class

Piano Competency Requirements (0-4 hours)

Literature (2 hours)

Pedagogy (2 hours)

Applied Area Track (19 hours)

Voice Track

Opera Theatre ( 4 hours)

Conducting (1 hour)

Diction (5 hours)

Choose one:

Advanced Music History (3 hours)

Foreign Language Requirement (0-6 hours)*+

General Electives (6 hours)

Piano Track

Additional Literature (2 hours)

Additional Pedagogy (2 hours)

Advanced Music History (3 hours)

Chamber Music (2 hours)

Conducting (2-4 hours)

Collaborative Piano (4 hours)

General Electives (2-4 hours)

Winds/Percussion/Strings Track

Chamber Music (4 hours)

Conducting (2 hours)

Advanced Music History (3 hours)

General Electives (10 hours)

Jazz Track

Chamber Music (4 hours)

Conducting (2-4 hours)

Advanced Music History (3 hours)

Management of Jazz Ensembles (3 hours)

General Electives (5-7 hours)

DEG 02. Electives

Note:

Hours to Degree