The Bachelor of Music program at 51±¬ÁÏ is designed for students who are passionate about music and want to take their skills to the next level. With a focus on performance, composition, and music theory, this program provides students with a deep understanding of music and prepares them for a variety of careers in the industry.
College of the Arts
School of Music
www.kent.edu/music
Undergraduate Studies Coordinator:
Gerrey Noh
hnoh@kent.edu
This professional degree provides intensive specialization in one of the following areas: music composition, music education, and instrumental, piano or vocal performance. The primary emphasis is on the development of the skills, concepts and sensitivity essential for those wishing to pursue music as a profession.
The Bachelor of Music degree in Music is a performance degree. Students develop the skills and knowledge essential to begin their professional careers.
The Music major comprises the following concentrations:
All students have the opportunity to explore non-western and western musical ensembles, chamber music, improvisation, conducting, pedagogy and additional music electives, and demonstrate their acquired skills in two public recitals.
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Admission to this major is selective. Students are required to do a program/scholarship audition. Information regarding audition days and requirements can be found on the school website, and inquiries can be sent to musicadmission@kent.edu.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at 51±¬ÁÏ’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
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| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses) | ||
| MUS 11121 | THEORY I 1 | 4 |
| MUS 11122 | THEORY II | 4 |
| MUS 21111 | THEORY III | 4 |
| MUS 21112 | THEORY IV | 4 |
| MUS 32211 | WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I | 3 |
| MUS 32212 | WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 2 | 3 |
| MUS 34111 | INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING | 1 |
| MUS 41341 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION I | 1 |
| MUS 48250 | PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC | 3 |
| Applied Music Electives (36000 level), choose from the following: 3 | 16 | |
MUS 31211 | COMPOSITION | |
MUS 36111 | APPLIED MUSIC PIANO | |
MUS 36311 | APPLIED MUSIC VOICE | |
MUS 36411 | APPLIED MUSIC VIOLIN | |
MUS 36412 | APPLIED MUSIC VIOLA | |
MUS 36413 | APPLIED MUSIC CELLO | |
MUS 36414 | APPLIED MUSIC DOUBLE BASS | |
MUS 36511 | APPLIED MUSIC FLUTE | |
MUS 36512 | APPLIED MUSIC OBOE | |
MUS 36513 | APPLIED MUSIC CLARINET | |
MUS 36514 | APPLIED MUSIC BASSOON | |
MUS 36515 | APPLIED MUSIC SAXOPHONE | |
MUS 36611 | APPLIED MUSIC TRUMPET | |
MUS 36612 | APPLIED MUSIC HORN | |
MUS 36613 | APPLIED MUSIC TROMBONE | |
MUS 36614 | APPLIED MUSIC EUPHONIUM | |
MUS 36615 | APPLIED MUSIC TUBA | |
MUS 36711 | APPLIED MUSIC PERCUSSION | |
| Applied Music Electives (46000 level), choose from the following: 4 | 16 | |
MUS 41211 | COMPOSITION | |
MUS 46111 | APPLIED MUSIC PIANO | |
MUS 46311 | APPLIED MUSIC VOICE | |
MUS 46411 | APPLIED MUSIC VIOLIN | |
MUS 46412 | APPLIED MUSIC VIOLA | |
MUS 46413 | APPLIED MUSIC CELLO | |
MUS 46414 | APPLIED MUSIC DOUBLE BASS | |
MUS 46511 | APPLIED MUSIC FLUTE | |
MUS 46512 | APPLIED MUSIC OBOE | |
MUS 46513 | APPLIED MUSIC CLARINET | |
MUS 46514 | APPLIED MUSIC BASSOON | |
MUS 46515 | APPLIED MUSIC SAXOPHONE | |
MUS 46611 | APPLIED MUSIC TRUMPET | |
MUS 46612 | APPLIED MUSIC HORN | |
MUS 46613 | APPLIED MUSIC TROMBONE | |
MUS 46614 | APPLIED MUSIC EUPHONIUM | |
MUS 46615 | APPLIED MUSIC TUBA | |
MUS 46711 | APPLIED MUSIC PERCUSSION | |
| Large Ensemble Electives, choose from the following: 5 | 8 | |
MUS 45121 | KENT CHORUS | |
MUS 45141 | KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CHORALE | |
MUS 45142 | CORO CANTARE | |
MUS 45143 | CANTIQUE | |
MUS 45212 | ORCHESTRA | |
MUS 45221 | SYMPHONY BAND | |
MUS 45223 | WIND ENSEMBLE | |
| Non-Western and Small Ensemble Electives, choose from the following: | 2 | |
MUS 45131 | KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP | |
MUS 45151 | KENT STATE UNIVERSITY GOSPEL CHOIR | |
MUS 45231 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE | |
MUS 45251 | PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE | |
MUS 45271 | NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE | |
MUS 45301 | AFRICAN ENSEMBLE (DIVG) | |
MUS 45302 | CARIBBEAN STEELBAND (DIVG) | |
MUS 45313 | NOVA JAZZ SINGERS | |
MUS 45315 | ASIAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE (DIVG) | |
| Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| 6 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 9 | ||
| 6 | ||
| 6-7 | ||
| 6 | ||
| Concentrations | ||
| Choose from the following: | 14 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
Music Theory Placement Test score of 02 is required.
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
Students must complete 16 credit hours at the 36000 level. Applied music courses are based on instrument of acceptance into the appropriate concentration. The 46000 level may be taken following the 36000-level Applied Music Proficiency Threshold evaluation, which takes place during the fourth semester final jury exam.
Students must complete 16 credit hours at the 46000 level. Applied music courses are based on instrument of acceptance into the appropriate concentration.
Students must enroll in a major ensemble appropriate to their major performance area.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses) | ||
| MUS 16000 | APPLIED MUSIC 1 | 3 |
| MUS 17013 | FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO | 1 |
| or MUS 17112 | PIANO CLASS II | |
| MUS 17111 | PIANO CLASS I 2 | 1 |
| MUS 41291 | SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC | 3 |
| MUS 41391 | SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY | 3 |
| MUS 45271 | NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 48699 | COMPOSITION RECITAL (ELR) | 2 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 14 | |
Students may not take additional composition lessons to satisfy this requirement.
Placement test required. Students who pass the placement exam will replace MUS 17111 with a 1-credit hour music (MUS) elective.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses) | ||
| MUS 17013 | FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO | 1 |
| or MUS 17112 | PIANO CLASS II | |
| MUS 17111 | PIANO CLASS I 1 | 1 |
| MUS 38599 | RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| MUS 42221 | SYMPHONIC LITERATURE | 3 |
| or MUS 42227 | WIND BAND LITERATURE | |
| MUS 45311 | CHAMBER MUSIC (taken three times) | 3 |
| MUS 48599 | CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| Music Elective, choose from the following: | 3 | |
MUS 41291 | SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC | |
MUS 41391 | SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY | |
MUS 42221 | SYMPHONIC LITERATURE | |
MUS 42227 | WIND BAND LITERATURE | |
MUS 42241 | PIANO LITERATURE | |
MUS 42261 | VOCAL LITERATURE | |
MUS 42271 | CHORAL LITERATURE | |
MUS 42291 | SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE | |
MUS 48610 | SINGER'S DICTION | |
| Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective, choose from the following: | 1 | |
MUS 45131 | KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP | |
MUS 45151 | KENT STATE UNIVERSITY GOSPEL CHOIR | |
MUS 45231 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE | |
MUS 45251 | PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE | |
MUS 45271 | NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE | |
MUS 45301 | AFRICAN ENSEMBLE (DIVG) | |
MUS 45302 | CARIBBEAN STEELBAND (DIVG) | |
MUS 45313 | NOVA JAZZ SINGERS | |
MUS 45315 | ASIAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE (DIVG) | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 14 | |
Placement test required. Students who pass the placement exam will replace MUS 17111 with a 1-credit hour music (MUS) elective.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses) | ||
| MUS 38599 | RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| MUS 42241 | PIANO LITERATURE | 3 |
| MUS 45311 | CHAMBER MUSIC (taken three times) | 3 |
| MUS 45321 | ACCOMPANYING (taken twice) | 3 |
| MUS 48599 | CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| Music Elective, choose from the following: | 3 | |
MUS 41291 | SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC | |
MUS 41391 | SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY | |
MUS 42221 | SYMPHONIC LITERATURE | |
MUS 42227 | WIND BAND LITERATURE | |
MUS 42261 | VOCAL LITERATURE | |
MUS 42271 | CHORAL LITERATURE | |
MUS 42291 | SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE | |
MUS 48610 | SINGER'S DICTION | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 14 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses) | ||
| MUS 17013 | FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO | 1 |
| or MUS 17112 | PIANO CLASS II | |
| MUS 17111 | PIANO CLASS I 1 | 1 |
| MUS 38599 | RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| MUS 45131 | KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP | 1 |
| MUS 42261 | VOCAL LITERATURE | 3 |
| MUS 48599 | CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| MUS 48610 | SINGER'S DICTION | 3 |
| Music Elective, choose from the following: | 3 | |
MUS 41291 | SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC | |
MUS 41391 | SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY | |
MUS 42131 | MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES | |
MUS 42221 | SYMPHONIC LITERATURE | |
MUS 42227 | WIND BAND LITERATURE | |
MUS 42241 | PIANO LITERATURE | |
MUS 42271 | CHORAL LITERATURE | |
MUS 42291 | SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 14 | |
Placement test required. Students who pass the placement exam will replace MUS 17111 with a 1-credit hour music (MUS) elective.
| Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
|---|---|
| 2.250 | 2.000 |
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 11121 | THEORY I | 4 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MUS 11122 | THEORY II | 4 |
| MUS 17111 | PIANO CLASS I | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| MUS 17013 or MUS 17112 | FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO or PIANO CLASS II | 1 |
| MUS 21111 | THEORY III | 4 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MUS 21112 | THEORY IV | 4 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Five | ||
| MUS 16000 | APPLIED MUSIC | 1 |
| MUS 32211 | WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I | 3 |
| MUS 34111 | INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING | 1 |
| MUS 48250 | PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC | 0-3 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MUS 16000 | APPLIED MUSIC | 1 |
| MUS 32212 | WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) | 3 |
| MUS 41291 or MUS 41391 | SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC or SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY | 3 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| MUS 16000 | APPLIED MUSIC | 1 |
| MUS 41341 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION I | 1 |
| MUS 45271 | NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 48250 | PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC | 0-3 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| MUS 41291 or MUS 41391 | SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC or SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY | 3 |
| MUS 48699 | COMPOSITION RECITAL (ELR) | 2 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 11121 | THEORY I | 4 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MUS 11122 | THEORY II | 4 |
| MUS 17111 | PIANO CLASS I | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| MUS 17013 or MUS 17112 | FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO or PIANO CLASS II | 1 |
| MUS 21111 | THEORY III | 4 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MUS 21112 | THEORY IV | 4 |
| MUS 45311 | CHAMBER MUSIC | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Five | ||
| MUS 32211 | WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I | 3 |
| MUS 34111 | INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING | 1 |
| MUS 42221 or MUS 48250 | SYMPHONIC LITERATURE or PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC | 0-3 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MUS 32212 | WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) | 3 |
| MUS 38599 | RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| MUS 42227 | WIND BAND LITERATURE | 0-3 |
or Music Elective | ||
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| MUS 41341 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION I | 1 |
| MUS 42221 or MUS 48250 | SYMPHONIC LITERATURE or PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC | 0-3 |
| MUS 45311 | CHAMBER MUSIC | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| MUS 42227 | WIND BAND LITERATURE | 0-3 |
or Music Elective | ||
| MUS 45311 | CHAMBER MUSIC | 1 |
| MUS 48599 | CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 11121 | THEORY I | 4 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MUS 11122 | THEORY II | 4 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| MUS 21111 | THEORY III | 4 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MUS 21112 | THEORY IV | 4 |
| MUS 45311 | CHAMBER MUSIC | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Five | ||
| MUS 32211 | WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I | 3 |
| MUS 34111 | INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING | 1 |
| MUS 42241 or MUS 48250 | PIANO LITERATURE or PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC | 3 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MUS 32212 | WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) | 3 |
| MUS 38599 | RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| MUS 45321 | ACCOMPANYING | 2-4 |
or Music Elective | ||
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| MUS 41341 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION I | 1 |
| MUS 42241 or MUS 48250 | PIANO LITERATURE or PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC | 3 |
| MUS 45311 | CHAMBER MUSIC | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| MUS 45311 | CHAMBER MUSIC | 1 |
| MUS 45321 | ACCOMPANYING | 2-4 |
or Music Elective | ||
| MUS 48599 | CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 11121 | THEORY I | 4 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MUS 11122 | THEORY II | 4 |
| MUS 17111 | PIANO CLASS I | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| MUS 17013 or MUS 17112 | FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO or PIANO CLASS II | 1 |
| MUS 21111 | THEORY III | 4 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MUS 21112 | THEORY IV | 4 |
| MUS 45131 | KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (36000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Five | ||
| MUS 32211 | WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I | 3 |
| MUS 34111 | INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING | 1 |
| MUS 48250 or MUS 48610 | PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC or SINGER'S DICTION | 3 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MUS 32212 | WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) | 3 |
| MUS 38599 | RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| MUS 42261 | VOCAL LITERATURE | 3 |
or Music Elective | ||
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| MUS 41341 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION I | 1 |
| MUS 48250 or MUS 48610 | PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC or SINGER'S DICTION | 3 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| MUS 42261 | VOCAL LITERATURE | 3 |
or Music Elective | ||
| MUS 48599 | CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) | 1 |
| Applied Music Elective (46000 level) | 4 | |
| Large Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective | 1 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
The B.M. degree in Music is approved by the National Association of Schools of Music.
You’ll experience a student-centered approach to developing your unique skills and talents as a musician in the 21st century.
A student-centered approach to academic courses in music theory and composition.
Those who complete the Bachelor of Music in Music at 51±¬ÁÏ can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the music industry.
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