Bachelor of Arts: Performing Arts (Music)
Interested in a variety of musical experiences and topics? The Bachelor of Arts: Performing Arts (Music) degree is a liberal arts degree for students who desire to pursue music studies combined with a secondary area of study. While not a professional music degree, students will find flexibility in the program to develop practical, innovative, creative, and sythesizing abilities that can be applied to a variety of careers and/or graduate programs.
FHSU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Program of Study Summary
- General Education: 34 credits
- Modern Language: 10 credits
- Music Core Curriculum: 30 credits
- Performing Arts Core: 12 credits
- Optional Concentration: 14 credits
- Electives: varies
Performing Arts Core - 12 hours
- MUS 161 Listening to Music -or- MUS 192 Music Styles and Context (3 credits)
- MUS 361 World Music (3 credits)*
- THTR 120 Introduction to Theatre (3 credits)
- COMM 125 Introduction to Motion Pictures (3 credits)*
* Counts as General Education Coursework
Music Core - 30 Credit Hours
- Applied Lessons (4 credits/4 semesters)
- Large Ensemble (4 credits/4 semesters)
- MUS 121 Group Piano I (1 credit)
- MUS 122 Group Piano II (1 credit)
- MUS 181 Music Theory I (3 credits)
- MUS 182 Aural Skills I (1 credit)
- MUS 183 Music Theory II (3 credits)
- MUS 184 Aural Skills II (1 credits)
- MUS 291 Rock Music Styles (3 credits)
- MUS 391 Jazz (3 credits)
- MUS 491 Music History I (3 credits)
- MUS 492 Music History II (3 credits)
*Check with your advisor and the University Catalog for the latest program information.