Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music  

Coursework includes two-thirds of a student’s studies in the Liberal Arts, and one-third in Music. Students select an emphasis on performance or music history.

Required Courses for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music

Students may cross-register at UCLA for courses not offered at Mount St. Mary’s.

PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS

Core Courses:
MUS 1AB Musicianship I (3,1)
MUS 1CD Musicianship I (3,1)
MUS 2AB Musicianship II (3,1)
MUS 5 Music Practicum (.5,.5)
MUS 11 Functional Keyboard Skills (1) Required of all but keyboard majors.  Every student must pass the piano proficiency examination before graduation. Only three units may be taken for credit.
MUS 15 Applied Music (1-2) [4 semesters—Total 6 units]
MUS 24AB Surveys of the History and Literature of Music (3,3)
MUS 105 Music Practicum (.5,.5)
MUS 133A Music Analysis (2)
MUS 139 Instrumental Conducting (2) or
MUS 140 Choral Techniques (2)

Requirements:
MUS 115 Applied Music (2) [4 semesters, 2 units each term]
MUS 151 Pedagogy (2)
And choice of the following to total 4 units:
MUS 16/116 Music of World Cultures  (1)
MUS 17/117 Women in Music (1)
MUS 25/125 Music Masterpieces  (3)
MUS 142 American Musical Theater (3)
Senior  recital

For the special needs of the individual, the department may substitute other courses for these music requirements. See also additional requirements for the B.A. degree.
Total units in music: 43

Plus general studies requirements and electives totaling 124 units, including modern language requirement.

MUSIC HISTORY EMPHASIS

Core Courses:
MUS 1AB Musicianship I (3,1)
MUS 1CD Musicianship I (3,1)
MUS 2AB Musicianship II (3,1)
MUS 5 Music Practicum (.5,.5)
MUS 11 Functional Keyboard Skills (1) Required of all but keyboard majors.  Every student must pass the piano proficiency examination before graduation. Only three units may be taken for credit.
MUS 15 Applied Music (At least one unit each term)
MUS 24AB Surveys of the History and Literature of Music  (3,3)
MUS 105 Music Practicum (.5,.5)
MUS 133A Music Analysis (2)
MUS 139 Instrumental Conducting (2) or
MUS 140 Choral Techniques (2)

Requirements:
MUS 115 Applied Music (Total 6 un.)
MUS 125 (3)

And choice of the following to total 4 units
MUS 142   (3)
MUS 146   (3)
MUS 116   (1)
MUS 117   (1)

For the special needs of the individual, the department may substitute other courses for these music requirements.

Additional requirements for the B.A. degree:
1. Evidence of academic and musical maturity prior to admission to junior standing.
2. Performance in student recitals, and jury examinations in major instrument.
3. Participation in an ensemble every semester.
4. Satisfactory completion of Piano Proficiency Examination.

Total units in music: approximately 43, plus general studies requirements and electives totaling 124 units. Modern language requirement included.