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
Piano Skills Core APMU 243: Piano Skills I APMU 244: Piano Skills II OR Two Semesters of APMU 141 or 241: Applied Piano	4
Music History Core Two semesters of MUS 318: Great Works	8
Performance Studies Core 6 Credits of APMU 221, 231, 241, 251 (3 semesters) 6 Credits of APMU 321, 331, 341, 351 (3 semesters) 2 Credits of APMU 421, 431, 441, 451 (1 semester)	14
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.

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

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

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
Complete two semesters of MUS 318: Great Works	8
Complete any 4 Semesters of: APMU 243: Piano Skills I, APMU 244: Piano Skills II APMU 221 (Instrumental), APMU 231 (Voice), APMU 241 (Piano/Organ), APMU 251 (Guitar)	8
Select Courses from one the following Tracks: General Music Track: Complete 12 Credits in MUS or APMU at the 300/400 level Complete MUS 480: Capstone Research or MUS 499: Music Internship Arts Management and Entrepreneurship Track: Two Semesters of HUM 336: Arts Leadership MUS 399: Arts Administration Practicum MUS 499: Music Internship Music Production Track: MUS 254: Principles of Music Technology MUS 355: Digital Music Workshop MUS 356: Sound Recording Workshop MUS 456: Capstone Research	16
Total	40

Minor Requirements: Music

Course Number And Title	Sem. Hrs.
General Music Track: Complete 12 Credits in MUS or APMU at the 300/400 level Complete MUS 480: Capstone Research or MUS 499: Music Internship	16
Arts Management and Entrepreneurship Track: Two Semesters of HUM 336: Arts Leadership MUS 399: Arts Administration Practicum MUS 499: Music Internship	16
Music Production Track: MUS 254: Principles of Music Technology MUS 355: Digital Music Workshop MUS 356: Sound Recording Workshop MUS 456: Capstone Research	6
Total	24

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