Bachelor of Arts in Music
Students who want a conservatory-style education in music should work toward the bachelor of music (BMus) degree or a music major with the music history and literature concentration, music theory concentration or music technology concentration. The bachelor of arts (BA) and bachelor of science (BS) degrees with the general music concentration or popular music studies concentration are primarily for students who want a broad liberal arts education while majoring in music.
Bachelor of arts degrees require proficiency in a foreign language (see the Bachelor's Degree Requirements section of this catalog).
Concentration in Applied Music: Voice
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Musicianship | ||
| MUS 131 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 132 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUS 133 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUS 134 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| Musicianship Electives | 8 | |
| Aural Skills II | ||
| Aural Skills III | ||
| Keyboard Skills I | ||
| Keyboard Skills II | ||
| Keyboard Skills III | ||
| Popular Piano and Musicianship I | ||
| Popular Piano and Musicianship II | ||
| Popular Piano and Musicianship III | ||
| Popular Songwriting | ||
| Music Theory IV | ||
| Music Theory V | ||
| Music Theory VI | ||
| Aural Skills IV | ||
| Aural Skills V | ||
| Digital Audio and Sound Design | ||
| Jazz Performance Laboratory | ||
| Jazz Performance Laboratory | ||
| Jazz Performance Laboratory | ||
| Jazz Theory | ||
| Functional Jazz Piano I | ||
| Functional Jazz Piano II | ||
| Jazz Improvisation I | ||
| Jazz Improvisation II | ||
| History and Culture | ||
| MUS 267 | Survey of Music History | 4 |
| or MUS 268 | Survey of Music History | |
| or MUS 269 | Survey of Music History | |
| History and Culture Electives | 12 | |
| Understanding Music | ||
| Elements of Electronic Music | ||
| Popular Musics in Global Context | ||
| US Popular Music 1800 to 1930 | ||
| US Popular Music 1930 to 1965 | ||
| US Popular Music 1965 to 2000 | ||
| History of the Blues | ||
| Music of the Woodstock Generation | ||
| Music, Money, and the Law | ||
| American Ethnic and Protest Music | ||
| The Music of Bach and Handel | ||
| Music in World Cultures | ||
| Music of the Americas | ||
| Hip-Hop Music: History, Culture, Aesthetics | ||
| The Beatles and Their Times | ||
| Regional Ethnomusicology: [Topic] | ||
| Survey of African Music | ||
| Film Music | ||
| American Musical Theater | ||
| Introduction to Ethnomusicology | ||
| Musical Instruments of the World | ||
MUS 460 | ||
| Popular Musics in the African Diaspora | ||
| Popular Music Studies | ||
| History of Electroacoustic Music | ||
| History of Jazz, 1900–1950 | ||
| History of Jazz, 1940 to Present | ||
| Applied Area | ||
| MUS 155 | Introduction to Lyric Diction | 2 |
| MUS 156 | Introduction to Lyric Diction | 2 |
| Performance Studies | ||
| MUP 365 | Music Performance Studies | 18 |
| Ensembles (nine different terms) | 18 | |
| Recital | ||
| Total Credits | 72 | |
Admission to the Applied Music Voice program is determined by audition for the voice faculty.
Bachelor of Arts in Music (General Music Concentration)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Musicianship | ||
| MUS 131 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 132 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUS 133 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| Select a minimum of 10 credits from the following: | 10 | |
| Music Theory Fundamentals | ||
| Aural Skills I-III | ||
| Keyboard Skills I-III | ||
| Popular Piano and Musicianship I | ||
| Popular Piano and Musicianship II | ||
| Popular Songwriting | ||
| Music Theory IV-VI | ||
| Aural Skills IV-VI | ||
| Keyboard Skills IV-VI | ||
| Digital Audio and Sound Design | ||
| Jazz Performance Laboratory | ||
| Jazz Theory | ||
| Functional Jazz Piano I-II | ||
| Jazz Improvisation I-II | ||
| History and Culture | ||
| Select one from the following: | 4 | |
| Survey of Music History 1 | ||
| Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Survey of Music History 1 | ||
| Understanding Music | ||
| Elements of Electronic Music | ||
| Popular Musics in Global Context | ||
| US Popular Music 1930 to 1965 | ||
| US Popular Music 1965 to 2000 | ||
| History of the Blues | ||
| Music of the Woodstock Generation | ||
| Music, Politics, and Race | ||
| Music, Money, and the Law | ||
| American Ethnic and Protest Music | ||
| The Music of Bach and Handel | ||
| Music in World Cultures | ||
| Music of the Americas | ||
| Hip-Hop Music: History, Culture, Aesthetics | ||
| The Beatles and Their Times | ||
| Regional Ethnomusicology: [Topic] | ||
| Survey of African Music | ||
| American Musical Theater | ||
| Introduction to Ethnomusicology | ||
| Musical Instruments of the World | ||
| Popular Musics in the African Diaspora | ||
| History of Electroacoustic Music | ||
| History of Jazz, 1900–1950 | ||
| History of Jazz, 1940 to Present | ||
| Additional musicianship or history and culture credits 2 | 4 | |
| Performance Studies 3 | 6 | |
| Ensembles (six different terms) | 6-12 | |
| Additional credits in music 4 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60-66 | |
| 1 | Additional survey of music history courses may also count toward the 12 credits required. |
| 2 | At least 36 total credits in combined musicianship and history and culture categories is required, with a minimum of 16 credits earned in each category. |
| 3 | At least three terms of MUP 114, 115 or 165 on one or more instruments. See also, General Limitations in the Registration and Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
| 4 | At least 12 credits of MUE, MUJ, MUP, and/or MUS courses, including any upper-division credits necessary to earn 24 total upper-division credits in music. |
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Music History and Culture Concentration)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Musicianship | ||
| MUS 131 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 132 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUS 133 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUS 134 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| At least 8 additional credits of the following: | 8 | |
| Aural Skills II | ||
| Aural Skills III | ||
| Keyboard Skills I | ||
| Keyboard Skills II | ||
| Keyboard Skills III | ||
| Popular Piano and Musicianship I | ||
| Popular Piano and Musicianship II | ||
| Popular Piano and Musicianship III | ||
| Popular Songwriting | ||
| Music Theory IV | ||
| Music Theory V | ||
| Music Theory VI | ||
| Aural Skills IV | ||
| Aural Skills V | ||
| Digital Audio and Sound Design | ||
| Jazz Performance Laboratory | ||
| Jazz Performance Laboratory | ||
| Jazz Performance Laboratory | ||
| Jazz Theory | ||
| Functional Jazz Piano I | ||
| Functional Jazz Piano II | ||
| Jazz Improvisation I | ||
| Jazz Improvisation II | ||
| History and Culture | ||
| MUS 451 | Introduction to Ethnomusicology | 4 |
| Must take one of the following sequences: | 12 | |
| US Popular Music 1800 to 1930 and US Popular Music 1930 to 1965 and US Popular Music 1965 to 2000 | ||
| Survey of Music History and Survey of Music History and Survey of Music History | ||
| Students must take at least one course from the other history sequence | 4 | |
| Choose at least 8 more credits from the following: 1 | 8 | |
| Elements of Electronic Music | ||
| Popular Musics in Global Context | ||
| History of the Blues | ||
| Music of the Woodstock Generation | ||
| Music, Money, and the Law | ||
| American Ethnic and Protest Music | ||
| The Music of Bach and Handel | ||
| Music in World Cultures | ||
| Music of the Americas | ||
| Hip-Hop Music: History, Culture, Aesthetics | ||
| The Beatles and Their Times | ||
| Regional Ethnomusicology: [Topic] | ||
| Survey of African Music | ||
| Film: Drama, Photography, Music | ||
| American Musical Theater | ||
| Musical Instruments of the World | ||
| Music and Gender | ||
| Popular Musics in the African Diaspora | ||
| Popular Music Studies | ||
| History of Electroacoustic Music | ||
| History of Opera | ||
| Total Credits | 44 | |
| 1 | Must include any upper division credits necessary to reach 24 total upper division credits in Music. |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core courses for music major degree programs (listed above) | 44 | |
| Performance Studies 1 | 6 | |
| Ensemble (at least 6 terms) 2 | 6-12 | |
| ARH Course | 4 | |
| MUS 499 | Senior Project 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 63-69 | |
| 1 | At least three terms of MUP 114, 115, or 165 on one or more instruments. See also, General Limitations in the Registration and Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
| 2 | Students are not required to take performance studies concurrently with large ensemble participation. Ensemble is assigned by placement audition. Any School of Music and Dance performance ensembles. We strongly encourage that majors consider taking at least one term of a non-canonical and/or dance ensembles. See department for list of ensemble options. |
| 3 | Completed under faculty guidance. For details and procedures, consult advisor. |
| 4 | The minimum grade for coursework in this concentration is C- |
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Music Theory Concentration)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Music Core: Theory | ||
| MUS 131 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 132 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUS 133 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUS 134 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| MUS 135 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUS 136 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUS 137 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUS 138 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUS 139 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 |
| MUS 231 | Music Theory IV | 2 |
| MUS 232 | Music Theory V | 2 |
| MUS 233 | Music Theory VI | 2 |
| MUS 234 | Aural Skills IV | 2 |
| MUS 235 | Aural Skills V | 2 |
| MUS 327 | Analysis: [Topic] | 3 |
| Music Core: Music History | ||
| MUS 358 | Music in World Cultures | 4 |
| Three of the following courses: | 12 | |
| US Popular Music 1800 to 1930 | ||
| US Popular Music 1930 to 1965 | ||
| US Popular Music 1965 to 2000 | ||
| Survey of Music History | ||
| Survey of Music History | ||
| Survey of Music History | ||
| Advanced Music Theory | ||
| MUS 416 | Post-Tonal Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 433 | Counterpoint | 4 |
| Choose at least one of the following: | 3 | |
| Tonal Analysis: Linear Prolongational Analysis | ||
| Tonal Analysis: Form in Tonal Music | ||
| Tonal Analysis: Analysis of Popular Music | ||
| Performance 1 | ||
| At least 3 terms of an approved large ensemble by audition 2 | 6 | |
| At least 3 terms of MUP courses, any one instrument at any level | 6 | |
| Music Electives | 6 | |
| Senior Project 3 | ||
| MUS 499 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Total Credits | 75 | |
College Composition III (WR 123) is strongly recommended.
| 1 | At least three terms of MUP 114, 115 or 165 on any one instrument. See also, General Limitations in the Registration and Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
| 2 | Students are not required to take performance studies concurrently with large ensemble participation. Ensemble is assigned by placement audition. For approved ensembles, check the UO catalog |
| 3 | Completed under faculty guidance. For details and procedures, consult advisor. |
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Popular Music Studies Concentration)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Musicianship | ||
| MUS 151 | Popular Songwriting | 4 |
| Select one from the following: | 2-4 | |
| Music Theory I and Aural Skills I 1 | ||
| Popular Piano and Musicianship I 1 | ||
| Jazz Performance Laboratory 1 | ||
| Select courses from the following as needed to reach a minimum of 16 total musicianship credits: | 8-10 | |
| Music Theory II 1 | ||
| Music Theory III 1 | ||
| Aural Skills I-III | ||
| Keyboard Skills I-III | ||
| Popular Piano and Musicianship II 1 | ||
| Digital Audio and Sound Design | ||
| Jazz Performance Laboratory 1 | ||
| Jazz Performance Laboratory 1 | ||
| Jazz Theory | ||
| Functional Jazz Piano I-II | ||
| Jazz Improvisation I-II | ||
| History and Culture | ||
| MUS 263 | US Popular Music 1800 to 1930 | 4 |
| MUS 358 | Music in World Cultures | 4 |
| Select a minimum of 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Elements of Electronic Music | ||
| US Popular Music 1930 to 1965 | ||
| US Popular Music 1965 to 2000 | ||
| History of the Blues | ||
| Music of the Woodstock Generation | ||
| Music, Money, and the Law | ||
| American Ethnic and Protest Music | ||
| Music of the Americas | ||
| Hip-Hop Music: History, Culture, Aesthetics | ||
| The Beatles and Their Times | ||
| Film: Drama, Photography, Music | ||
| American Musical Theater | ||
| History of Jazz, 1900–1950 | ||
| History of Jazz, 1940 to Present | ||
| Popular Musics in the African Diaspora | ||
| Popular Music Studies | ||
| Additional musicianship or history and culture credits 3 | 4 | |
| Performance Studies 4 | 6 | |
| Ensembles (four different terms), at least one term chosen from the following: | 4-8 | |
| Chamber Ensemble: [Topic] (Hip-Hop Ensemble, Latin Jazz Ensemble) | ||
| Band: [Topic] (Oregon Marching Band) | ||
| Chorus: [Topic] (Gospel Singers, University Gospel Choir, University Gospel Ensemble) | ||
| Experimental Course: [Topic] (Ethnic Music Ensemble) | ||
| Jazz Laboratory Band II | ||
| Oregon Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Small Jazz Ensemble: [Topic] | ||
| Dema African Performance Ensemble: [Topic] | ||
| Additional credits in music 5 | 12 | |
| Interdisciplinary studies (at least 8 credits from the following): 6 | 8 | |
| Introduction to Accounting I | ||
| Understanding Arts and Creative Sectors | ||
| Accounting: Language of Business Decisions | ||
| Marketing: Creating Value for Customers | ||
| Introduction to African American Literature | ||
| Media Aesthetics | ||
| Race and Popular Culture: [Topic] | ||
| Music, Politics, and Race 3 | ||
| Remix Cultures | ||
| United States Television History | ||
| Special Studies: [Topic] (Hip-Hop and Screens) | ||
| Special Studies: [Topic] (Music Television: Identity, Representation, and Money) | ||
| Cinema Production: [Topic] | ||
| Introduction to Poetry Writing | ||
| Intermediate Poetry Writing | ||
| Folklore and Sexuality | ||
| Special Studies: [Topic] (US Protest Music) | ||
| Folklore and Mythology of the British Isles | ||
| Physics of Sound and Music | ||
| Music and the Brain | ||
| Total Credits | 64-72 | |
| 1 | Additional courses from this list may count toward 16 credits required. |
| 2 | If Music, Politics, and Race (ES 345M) applied to the interdisciplinary studies category, MUS 345M may not be taken to count toward the history and culture category. |
| 3 | At least 36 total credits in combined musicianship and history and culture categories is required, with a minimum of 16 credits earned in each category. |
| 4 | At least three terms of MUP 114, 115 or 165 on one or more instruments. See also, General Limitations in the Registration and Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
| 5 | At least 12 credits of MUE, MUJ, MUP and/or MUS courses, including any upper-division credits necessary to earn 24 total upper-division credits in music. |
| 6 | See advisor for list of additional preapproved courses. |