Major Requirements

Virginia Wesleyan offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an optional emphasis in Applied Music. Students who complete a degree with an emphasis in Applied Vocal Music can also complete the courses necessary for certification in K-12 Choral/Vocal Music Education. The curriculum can help prepare students for careers in private music studio, public school teaching, church music, music merchandising, arts management, music librarianship, or graduate studies in music or humanities.

Major Requirements: Musical Arts (B.M.A.)

Choose either the Applied Music Track, Choral and Vocal Studies Track, or the Music Composition Track

Core Study	Sem. Hrs.
Musicianship Core MUS 225: Intermediate Musicianship MUS 226: Intermediate Musicianship II MUS 325: Advanced Musicianship I MUS 326: Advanced Musicianship II	16
Music History Core MUS 313: Music History I MUS 314: Music History II	8
Piano Skills Core APMU 243: Piano Skills I APMU 244: Piano Skills II OR Two Semesters of APMU 141 or 241: Applied Piano	4
Performance Studies Core 8 Credits of APMU 221, 231, 241, 251 (4 semesters) 4-6 Credits of APMU 321, 331, 341, 351 (2-3 semesters) 2 Credits of APMU 421, 431, 441, 451 (1 semester)	14-16
Specialization Track Students will choose one of the following tracks to develop a specialization in an area of their choice: Applied Performance Track Choral and Vocal Studies Track Music Composition Track	20-22
Total Hours Required	64
Cognate Field In addition to the major requirements, you must complete 20 credits outside of the music and applied music rubrics that will complement the interdisciplinary nature of your studies. These may consist of a minor in a particular field of study, or you may choose 20 credits in consultation with your advisor.You will be expected to integrate your cognate field and music in your capstone project.

Choral and Vocal Studies Track

Required Courses	Sem. Hrs.
Choral Ensembles 2 Credits of APMU 111 2-4 Credits of APMU 211 or APMU 212	4-6
Choral Conducting Specialization MUS 321: Conducting and Rehearsal Methods I APMU 371: Private Conducting (1 semester, 2 credits) APMU 372: Conducting Lab (2 semesters, 2 credits) MUS 354: Choral Literature and Rehearsal Methods MUS 480: Capstone Research and Recital	18

Applied Performance Track

Required Courses	Sem. Hrs.
Ensembles 6-8 credits of Performance Ensembles APMU 111, 211, 212, 201, 202	6-8
Applied Instrument Specialization APMU 371: Applied Conducting Lessons (1 semester) MUS 318: Great Works in Instrumental Music MUS 336: Arts Management MUS 480: Capstone Research and Recital	14

Music Composition and Technology Track

Course Number And Title	Sem. Hrs.
Composition Lessons 4-6 credits of APMU 361 - Applied Composition Lessons	4-6
Music Technology Courses MUS 254: Principles of Music Technology MUS 355: Digital Music Workshop MUS 356: Sound Recording MUS 456: Music Composition Capstone	16

Major Requirements: Music (B.A.)

Course Number And Title	Sem. Hrs.
MUS 225: Intermediate Musicianship	4
MUS 226: Intermediate Musicianship II	4
MUS 313: Music History I	4
MUS 314: Music History II	4
MUS 336: Arts Management	4
Complete Four Semesters of: APMU 221 (Instrumental), 231 (Voice), 241 (Piano/Organ), 251 (Guitar), 261 (Composition) Intermediate Applied Instruction	8
Complete 12 credits in MUS or APMU at 300/400 level	12
Choose One of the Following: MUS 480: Capstone Research MUS 499: Music Internship	4
Total	44

Minor Requirements: Music

Course Number And Title	Sem. Hrs.
Choose Two of the Following: MUS 101: Basic Musicianship MUS 225: Intermediate Musicianship MUS 226: Intermediate Musicianship II	8
Complete 6 credits of APMU courses (Can include applied lessons or ensemble credit)	6
8 Credits in MUS at the 300/400 level	8
Total	24

*Note:Courses can be in different instruments each semester, if desired