University of Calgary : 4.4.5 BMus (Bachelor of Music)

4.4.5 BMus (Bachelor of Music)

Introduction

The four-year program leading to the degree of BMus is designed for students wishing to enter a professional career in music, either as performers, teachers, composers, theorists, historians or critics.

The Bachelor of Music degree provides the opportunity for majoring in one of four areas, including a combined degree with the Faculty of Education, following a common first year. At the end of the first year of the program the student is required to elect one of the following areas of emphasis.

Majors:

1. Performance

2. Composition

3. Music History and Theory

Combined Degree:

Combined BMus (Music Education)/BEd (Master of Teaching Program)

Admission

See 3.1 Admissions and 4.4.1 Department Regulations.

Requirements

After completing their first year in the BMus program, students will be required to select an area of specialization. Admission as a major in any area is conditional upon the completion of Music History and Literature 201 and 203 , Music Theory and Composition 201 , 203 and 221 , and Music Performance 291 and 293 with an average of "B-" (2.70) or better in those courses and subject to the approval of the Area Chairperson. In addition, students wishing to concentrate in Composition, Music History and Theory or Performance must have grades of "B" (3.00) or better in courses in their area. In order to continue in the Music Education area, students must maintain an overall "B" (3.00) or better average. Students whose progress is unsatisfactory will be required to select another area of study in the Department of Music.

Requirements

Common First Year for All Majors

Music History and Literature 201 and 203

Music Theory and Composition 201 and 203

Music Theory and Composition 221

Music Performance 291 and 293

One of Music Performance 301 , 303 , 305 , 311 , 313 or 315

One-half Music or Non-Music Option

One-half Non-Music Option

Pass piano proficiency examination or successfully complete Music Performance 271

One of Music Performance 101 , 102 , 103 or 104

1. Major in Performance

For students with talent in performance who plan to become professional instrumentalists or singers. Admission as a major in Performance will depend on an audition before a faculty jury at the end of the first or second year. Upon admission into this Major the student will maintain a "B" or better for lessons and be examined each Spring to determine continuance or advancement in the program. Note: Voice majors are required, and other Performance majors are strongly urged, to include within their non-Music options at least two half-course equivalents of French, German, or Italian. Voice majors are strongly encouraged to include Music Performance 571 .

2nd Year

Music History and Literature 301 and 305

One of Music Performance 321 , 323 , 325 , 327 or 341

Music Performance 391 and 393

Music Theory and Composition 301 and 303

Music Theory and Composition 321

One of Music Performance 301 , 303 , 305 , 311 , 313 or 315

One-half Non-Music Option

One of Music Performance 101 , 102 , 103 or 104

3rd Year

One half 300, 400 or 500 level Option in Music History and Literature

One Half 300, 400 or 500 level Option in Music Theory and Composition

One of Music Performance 321 , 323 , 325 , 327 or 341

Music Performance 469

Music Performance 498

One-half Music or Non-Music Option

One full Non-Music Option (two half courses in French, German or Italian for voice majors)

One of Music Performance 301 , 303 , 305 , 311 , 313 or 315

One of Music Performance 101 , 102 , 103 or 104

4th Year

One of Music Performance 321 , 323 , 325 , 327 or 341

Music Performance 569

Music Performance 598

One and one-half full Music or Non-Music Options

One full Non-Music Option

One of Music Performance 301 , 303 , 305 , 311 , 313 or 315

One of Music Performance 101 , 102 , 103 or 104

2. Major in Music History and Theory

For students with interest in the historical, cultural and theoretical aspects of music. Also for students wishing to pursue graduate work in musicology or music theory, with the aim of teaching in a university or a career as a music critic, music librarian, or music editor for publishing houses and recording companies.

2nd Year

Music History and Literature 301 and 305

Music Performance 391 and 393

Music Theory and Composition 301 and 303

Music Theory and Composition 321

One full Non-Music Option

One of Music Performance 301 , 303 , 305 , 311 , 313 or 315

One of Music Performance 101 , 102 , 103 or 104

3rd Year

One full Music History and Literature Option

Music Theory and Composition 471

One of Music Theory and Composition 473 , 475 , 477 or 479