A high standard of proficiency is expected. Senior recital required. This degree may be earned in eight semesters if students average 17 hours per semester. The following courses are for the student who has a requirement of study on a secondary instrument or voice or who does not meet the standards required in the major courses. No seminar is required.
Initial enrollment is contingent upon successful completion of an audition.
The director of the School of Music may waive ensemble participation in exceptional cases, and during the student-teaching quarter. There are two types of ensembles in the school of music major ensembles and chamber ensembles. Major ensembles rehearse a total of three or four hours per week and chamber ensembles for two hours. Ensemble courses are open to all students in the University who are qualified for them and any ensemble course may be repeated any number of semesters. For students pursuing the jazz emphasis curriculum, the Jazz Ensemble is considered the major ensemble.