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Bachelor of Arts in Music

Overview

The purpose of the general Music program at North Greenville University is to offer a liberal arts-based music curriculum which leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. In keeping with the institution’s mission, this program seeks to enable students to integrate academic discipline and an enriched cultural experience in a Christ-centered environment by offering course work that will develop well-rounded musicians who are equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society.

The goals of the Bachelor of Arts in Music program at North Greenville University are that upon successful completion the graduate: 1) will demonstrate a broad base of knowledge in the arts and humanities, the natural and physical sciences, and other social sciences; 2) will demonstrate musical performance and analytical skills; 3) will demonstrate proficiency in the language and grammar of music; and 4) will demonstrate a personal commitment to the art of music.

Requirements

This degree is a non-certification degree. It may be used for preparation for further degrees in arts administration, music recording/publishing/business, law, etc. All music majors must take applied lessons each semester they are enrolled as students at North Greenville University. All music majors are required to participate in ensembles as assigned by the music faculty each semester during the student's enrollment at North Greenville University.

Degree Requirements

Core Curriculum

Required Courses

CHST-1301Engaging the Biblical Narrative

3
CHST-1201Interpreting the Biblical Text

2
CHST-1302Integrating a Biblical Worldview

3
ENGL-1310Composition and Rhetoric

3
ENGL-1320Composition and Literature

3
HIST-1385Western Civ in a Global Context Since 1517

3
BIOL-1310Scientific Inquiry in a Living World

3
PHSC-1430Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World

4
PHSC-1431Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World Lab

0
PSYC-2310Introduction to Psychology

3
COLL-1100NGU 101

1
CSCI-1100Computer Tech for Success

1
MUSC-1350Introduction to Music History

3

Communication

Choose one from the list below.

COMM-2300Oral Communication

3
COMM-2310Interpersonal Communication

3
COMM-2308Small Group Communication

3

Literature

Choose one from the list below.

ENGL-2300Multicultural Literature

3
ENGL-2310British Literature to 1785

3
ENGL-2320British Literature Since 1785

3
ENGL-2330American Literature to 1865

3
ENGL-2340American Literature Since 1865

3
ENGL-2390Special Topics

3

Civic Awareness

Choose one from the list below.

PLSC-2310American National Government

3
HIST-2310United States History to 1865

3
HIST-2320United States History Since 1865

3

Mathematics

Choose one from the list below.

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Any 1000-level math course 1310 or higher

3
Total Credit Hours:44

Major Requirements

Required Courses

MUAP-4000Senior Recital

0
MUSC-1000Recital/Seminar

0
MUSC-1430Music Theory 1

4
MUSC-1440Music Theory 2

4
MUSC-2230Diction 1

2
MUSC-2231Diction 2

2
MUSC-2350Computer Technology for Musicians

3
MUSC-2430Music Theory 3

4
MUSC-2440Music Theory 4

4
MUSC-3250Music History 1

2
MUSC-3260Music History 2

2
MUSC-3270Music History 3

2

Ensemble

Take eight hours of ensembles as assigned by music faculty. Wind and Percussion concentrations must be in MUMB-1000/1100 during first two fall semesters as music majors.
MUCB-1000Concert Band

0
MUCB-1100Concert Band

1
MUCE-1000Chamber Ensembles

0
MUCE-1100Guitar Ensemble

1
MUIB-1000Jazz Band

0
MUIB-1100Jazz Band

1
MUMB-1000Marching Band

0
MUMB-1100Marching Band

1
MUOR-1000Orchestra

0
MUOR-1100Orchestra

1
MUVC-1000Concert Choir

0
MUVC-1100Concert Choir

1
MUVN-1100NGU Singers

1
Total Credit Hours:37
Music Elective
Complete three credit hours in 3000-4000 level MUSC electives.		 3 

Music Concentrations
All Music majors are required to select a primary and secondary concentration.

 12

Total Non-Music Elective Requirements
25 hours in non-music elective courses, with no more than 12 in one discipline. Marching band participants are required to take 23 non-music electives.

 25
Total Degree Requirements 121

Music Concentrations

All BA in Music students must select one primary and one secondary concentration from the list below.

Bassoon Primary

Must take MAPL-2174 four times, MAPL-3174 two times, and MAPL-3274 two times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters. 
Total Credit Hours:10

Bassoon Secondary

Must take MAPL-1174 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Cello Primary

Must take MAPL-2162 four times, MAPL-3162 two times, and MAPL-3262 two times. 
Total Credit Hours:10

Cello Secondary

Must take MAPL-1162 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Clarinet Primary

Must take MAPL-2171 four times, MAPL-3171 two times, and MAPL-3271 two times. 
Total Credit Hours:10

Clarinet Secondary

Must take MAPL-1171 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Double Bass Primary

Must take MAPL-2163 four times, MAPL-3163 two times, and MAPL-3263 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Double Bass Secondary

Must take MAPL-1163 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Euphonium Primary

Must take MAPL-2133 four times, MAPL-3133 two times, and MAPL-3233 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Euphonium Secondary

Must take MAPL-1133 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Flute Primary

Must take MAPL-2170 four times, MAPL-3170 two times, and MAPL-3270 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Flute Secondary

Must take MAPL-1170 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

French Horn Primary

Must take MAPL-2131 four times, MAPL-3131 two times, and MAPL-3231 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

French Horn Secondary

Must take MAPL-1131 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Guitar Primary

Must take MAPL-2180 four times, MAPL-3180 two times, and MAPL-3280 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Guitar Secondary

Must take MAPL-1180 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Oboe Primary

Must take MAPL-2173 four times, MAPL-3173 two times, and MAPL-3273 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Oboe Secondary

Must take MAPL-1173 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Organ Primary

Must take MAPL-2140 four times, MAPL-3140 two times, and MAPL-3240 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Organ Secondary

Must take MAPL-1140 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Percussion Primary

Must take MAPL-2150 four times, MAPL-3150 two times, and MAPL-3250 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Percussion Secondary

Must take MAPL-1150 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Piano Primary

Must take MAPL-2110 four times, MAPL-3110 two times, and MAPL-3210 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Piano Secondary

Must take MAPL-1101 and/or MAPL-1110 for a total of two hours.
Total Credit Hours:2

Saxophone Primary

Must take MAPL-2172 four times, MAPL-3172 two times, and MAPL-3272 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Saxophone Secondary

Must take MAPL-1172 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Trombone Primary

Must take MAPL-2132 four times, MAPL-3132 two times, and MAPL-3232 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Trombone Secondary

Must take MAPL-1132 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Trumpet Primary

Must take MAPL-2130 four times, MAPL-3130 two times, and MAPL-3230 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Trumpet Secondary

Must take MAPL-1130 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Tuba Primary

Must take MAPL-2134 four times, MAPL-3134 two times, and MAPL-3234 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Tuba Secondary

Must take MAPL-1134 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Viola Primary

Must take MAPL-2161 four times, MAPL-3161 two times, and MAPL-3261 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Viola Secondary

Must take MAPL-1161 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Violin Primary

Must take MAPL-2160 four times, MAPL-3160 two times, and MAPL-3260 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Violin Secondary

Must take MAPL-1160 two times.
Total Credit Hours:2

Voice Primary

Must take MAPL-2120 four times, MAPL-3120 two times, and MAPL-3220 two times.
Total Credit Hours:10

Voice Secondary

Must take MAPL-1102 and/or MAPL-1120 for a total of two hours.
Total Credit Hours:2