52.7 Bachelor of Music (BMus)
52.7.1 Overview
The Bachelor of Music program consists of 
122, including 65 of core music requirements, 24 in one of the five Bachelor of Music majors, and 33 of non-music requirements. In two of these majors, Liturgical Arts and Musical Arts, a minor is required; in the other three majors, Piano, Voice, and Comprehensive, a minor is optional. The minor consists of a minimum of 18 in one discipline or approved interdisciplinary area, including at least 12 at the senior level. A student should be aware that it may not be possible to complete certain combinations of majors and minors without extending the time required to earn the degree.
52.7.2 Residence Requirement
Students registered in a BMus program must complete at least 60 senior credits offered by the Augustana Faculty. However,
(1) | Language or other study abroad may, with special permission of the Associate Dean, Academics, count toward the residence requirement
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(2) | An exception to this may be granted to students already holding a BA or BSc who can transfer sufficient credits from their first degree to be able to complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Music degree in fewer than 60. Normally in such cases at least the final 45 must be completed at Augustana.
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52.7.3 General Information
Five majors are available in the Bachelor of Music degree program: Piano, Voice, Comprehensive, Liturgical Arts, Musical Arts:
(1) | Piano and
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(2) | Voice A student whose primary career interest is to perform and teach piano or voice would choose one of these majors. Professional employment as, for example, a soloist, chorister, accompanist, chamber musician, or teacher, is a possibility for a graduate seeking a career as a music performer. Along with independent freelance career opportunities, a degree with either of these majors can also lead to a career as professor in music performance in a college, university, or conservatory. These majors require high artistic standards, include courses specific to piano and voice in literature and pedagogy, and provide for a broadly-based music education with advanced studies in music theory and music history. Four years of ensembles (choral/instrumental and chamber) are required.
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(3) | Comprehensive A student who seeks intensive studies in an instrument or voice, variety in music options, and advanced studies in music history, theory, and ensembles, should consider this major. It is suitable for the student desiring to prepare himself or herself for a career as, for example, a professional wind, brass, or string player, a choral or instrumental conductor, an arts administrator, professional librarian. Like the Bachelor of Arts degree in music, this major enables the student to enter graduate studies in more specific fields such as music theory, music history, ethnomusicology, and popular music studies. If the student enrols in third- and fourth-year recital courses, this degree may facilitate entry into performance-based graduate programs as well.
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(4) | Liturgical Arts A student considering professional employment as a church musician, or considering graduate studies, may designate this major at the end of the second year of full-time studies (or part-time equivalent). The major emphasizes performance-oriented study in organ, piano, or voice, advanced music history and theory, ensembles, and advanced conducting skills. Studies in liturgical arts, work-experience practica, a required minor in Religion, and other courses from the liberal arts and sciences, provide for a scholarly understanding of and a creative approach to ritual.
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(5) | Musical Arts A student desiring a performance-intensive emphasis in an instrument or voice and wishing to prepare for innovative, emerging research areas and musical professions, would choose this major. It provides for a liberalized curriculum that combines the strong performance emphasis and scholarly breadth of a Bachelor of Music, the requirements for a minor in another discipline, and interdisciplinary research on the relationships between the two disciplines. This is the most unique and “cutting-edge” of the Bachelor of Music majors. A student may apply for this major at the end of two-years - full-time study or part-time equivalent.
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52.7.4 Admission Requirements
See §16.3. Each student must complete the Music Theory Placement Exam (MTPE); a student who scores lower than 70% must register in AUMUS 100. For further information about entrance into the Music program, contact the Department of Fine Arts and Humanities, Augustana Faculty.
52.7.5 Program Requirements
The minimum of 122 required during the program is drawn from three areas: Core Music Requirements, Additional Music Requirements According to Major, and Non-Music Requirements.
(1) | Core Music Requirements (65):
A common core of music courses and requirements is required of every student enrolled in the Bachelor of Music program.
a. | Music Performance (24)
i. | Applied Music, solo instruments and/or voice (18); at least 16 and fourth-year status in one instrument or in voice. Note: Consult Department of Fine Arts and Humanities for details.
| ii. | Choral Ensembles (6): The Augustana Choir, Sangkor, or encore. A student may substitute these credits with those from instrumental chamber ensembles only with permission of both the director of The Augustana Choir and the Conservatory Administrator.
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| b. | Music History and Literature, Music in Society (18): AUMUS 170, 224, 225, 226, and six additional credits of Music courses in this category at the 300 or 400-level as approved by the Department of Fine Arts and Humanities.
| c. | Theoretical and Analytical Studies, Musicianship Skills (21.5) credits: AUMUS 199 (or 299), 160, 162, 260, 261, 262, 263, 361, 369/469.
| d. | Music Studies and Information Literacy (1.5): AUMUS 228.
| e. | Passing grade in the Keyboard Skills Proficiency Examination (KSPE).
| f. | Successful completion of the Recital Attendance Requirement (RAR). Every student is required to attend a minimum of 10 recitals or concerts held at Augustana each year, with a minimum of 40 recitals or concerts required for graduation.
| g. | A student who fails to achieve at least a C+ standing in a primary instrument or voice at the end of an academic year will be required to withdraw from the Bachelor of Music program. Each student’s progress will be reviewed annually.
| h. | A student beyond first year who fails to achieve an academic average of at least 2.3 will be required to withdraw from the Bachelor of Music program. Each student’s progress will be reviewed annually.
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(2) | Additional Music Requirements According to Major (24):
In addition to the Core Music Requirements (65) listed above, additional courses are required in each major:
a. | Piano:
i. | 6: Additional applied credits in Piano. Note: Consult Department of Fine Arts and Humanities for details.
| ii. | 15: AUMUS 229/329, 235, 238, 347, 447.
| iii. | 1-3: Music options. For a student taking AUMUS 196 and 197 instead of AUMUS 195, only 1 Music option is available.
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| b. | Voice:
i. | 6: Additional applied music credits in voice, taken from AUMUS 397 and 497. Note: Consult Department of Fine Arts and Humanities for details.
| ii. | 15: AUMUS 227/327, 235, 239/339, 347, 447.
| iii. | 1-3: Music options. For a student taking AUMUS 196 and 197 instead of AUMUS 195, only 1 Music option is available.
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| c. | Comprehensive:
i. | 3: AUMUS 235.
| ii. | 21: Music options. Of these 21, no more than 6 from applied music and 6 from ensemble courses. Note: A student interested in pursuing graduate studies in choral conducting is advised to register in AUMUS 236, 239/339 and 336.
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| d. | Liturgical Arts:
i. | 6: AUMUS 270, 271 (Liturgical Arts I and II).
| ii. | 9: AUMUS 235, 236, 336.
| iii. | 3: AUMUS 375, 475 (Co-op Education Studies I and II).
| iv. | 2: AUMUS 289 (Service Playing).
| v. | 4: Music options.
| Notes: A student must complete a minimum of 16 and achieve fourth-year status in organ, piano, or voice. A student may apply for consideration for Liturgical Arts major status at the end of two-year’s full-time study or equivalent, and will be accepted only with the permission of an adviser (a continuing-stream music faculty member) and the Chair of the Department of Fine Arts and Humanities; 3 from AUREL 100, 207, and 208 must be completed or enrolled in at time of application.
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| e. | Musical Arts:
i. | 6: Additional applied music credits in the designated primary instrument or voice. Note: Consult Department of Fine Arts and Humanities for details.
| ii. | 13-15: Music options. For a student taking AUMUS 196 and 197 instead of AUMUS 195, only 13 of Music options are available.
| iii. | 3: AUMUS 476, an interdisciplinary research project involving music and another discipline.
| Note: A student may apply for consideration for Musical Arts major status at the end of two-years full-time studies or equivalent and will be accepted only with the permission of an adviser (a continuing-stream music faculty member) and the Chair of the Department of Fine Arts and Humanities. The student must have completed the prerequisite junior-level courses in the second discipline (minor) by the end of the second year.
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(3) | Non-Music Requirements (33 minimum):
a. | Non-Music Required Courses: 12
i. | 6: AUENG 103, 104.
| ii. | 6: second language, with all credits from one language. Note: A Voice major student must include 6 from AUGER 101, 102, 200, 201, 202.
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| b. | Non-Music Option Courses: 21-24
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i. | All majors require a minimum of 21 of non-Music options, except for the Musical Arts major which requires 24.
| ii. | When choosing non-Music options, the student is encouraged to select non-music courses from liberal arts and sciences core categories which have not been covered through music courses.
| iii. | A maximum of 12 in specialized professional courses is allowed in terms of non-Music options.
A Voice major student must include AUDRA 141.
A Liturgical Arts major student must complete a minor in Religion (18). For remaining credits, the student is also encouraged to consider Drama and Art courses as well as those which examine aspects related to Christianity (e.g., AUENG 231/331, 239/339, 301, AUIDS 250, AUPHI 357, 358, AUSOC 103, 283).
A Musical Arts major student must complete a minor in another discipline (18). For available minors see §53.
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52.7.6 Additional Information for Students
A student considering graduate studies is encouraged to take option courses that examine cultural and critical theory.
A student considering graduate studies should note that certain graduate programs require a reading knowledge of one or more of French, German, and Italian.
A student should prepare to pass the Keyboard Skills Proficiency Examination (KSPE) before third year.
Senior music courses are often offered in alternate years only.
52.7.7 Program Recommendations
(1) | Recommended first-year program:
a. | 4-6: applied music.
| b. | 3: ensembles.
| c. | 7.5: AUMUS 160, 162, 170.
| d. | 15-17: AUENG 103, 104, and/or second language, and/or non-Music options.
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(2) | Recommended second-year program includes:
a. | 4-6: applied music.
| b. | 3: ensembles.
| c. | 16.5: AUMUS 228, 260, 261, 262, 263; and 6 from 224, 225, 226.
| d. | 3-6: non-Music option(s) or remaining credits from AUENG 103, 104, or second language.
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(3) | Recommended third- and fourth-year programs include:
a. | 6: AUMUS 361 and 369/469.
| b. | 6 additional credits of Music courses in Music History and Literature, Music in Society at the 300- or 400-level as approved by the Department of Fine Arts and Humanities.
| c. | All additional credits as specified under the Bachelor of Music requirements listed above.
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