Music - Vocal Performance (Bachelor of Arts)

In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall		Hours
EH Composition sequence		3
MS 110 or MS 112	Finite Mathematics or Precalculus Algebra	3
MU 101	Music Theory	3
MU 104	Concerts and Recitals	0
MU 111	Aural Skills	1
MU 134	Primary Applied Music ¹	2
MU 170	Class Piano I	1
MU 365	Diction I	1
Large Ensemble ²		1
SSC 101	First Year Experience	0
	Hours	15
Spring
EH Composition sequence		3
Social/Behavioral Science		3
MU 102	Music Theory	3
MU 104	Concerts and Recitals	0
MU 112	Aural Skills	1
MU 134	Primary Applied Music ¹	2
MU 171	Class Piano II	1
MU 366	Diction II	1
Large Ensemble ²		1
	Hours	15
Summer
EH 141	Speech	3
	Hours	3
Sophomore
Fall
Foreign Language sequence ³		3
MU 104	Concerts and Recitals	0
MU 134	Primary Applied Music ¹	2
MU 201	Music Theory	3
MU 211	Aural Skills	1
MU 237	Advanced Intro to Music (WI)	3
MU 253	Opera Workshop	1
Large Ensemble ²		1
Small Ensemble ²		1
	Hours	15
Spring
Foreign Language sequence ³		3
Literature		3
MU 104	Concerts and Recitals	0
MU 134	Primary Applied Music	2
MU 202	Music Theory	3
MU 212	Aural Skills	1
MU 298	Mid-degree Assessment Review	0
MU 412	Music History & Literature	3
Small Ensemble ²		1
	Hours	16
Summer
Literature		3
	Hours	3
Junior
Fall
Natural Science		4
History sequence		3
MU 104	Concerts and Recitals	0
MU 301	Music Theory (WI)	2
MU 334	Primary Applied Music ¹	2
MU 411	Music History & Literature	3
MU 453	Opera Workshop	1
Large Ensemble ²		1
Small Ensemble ²		1
	Hours	17
Spring
Natural Science		4
History sequence		3
MU 104	Concerts and Recitals	0
MU 300	Junior Recital	0
MU 334	Primary Applied Music ¹	2
MU 367	Diction III	1
MU 409	Opera Literature	3
Large Ensemble ²		1
Small Ensemble ²		1
	Hours	15
Senior
Fall
Social/Behavioral Science		3
MU 104	Concerts and Recitals	0
MU 150	Technology in Music	1
MU 210	Conducting	2
MU 334	Primary Applied Music	2
MU 427	Song Literature I	3
MU 300+ Elective (as advised)		2
Small Ensemble ²		1
	Hours	14
Spring
MU 104	Concerts and Recitals	0
MU 334	Primary Applied Music ¹	2
MU 350	Advanced Technology	1
MU 363	Class Voice Pedagogy	1
MU 400	Senior Recital	0
MU 429	Song Literature II	3
MU 300+ Elective (as advised)		4
Large Ensemble ²		1
Small Ensemble ²		1
	Hours	13
	Total Hours	126

Applied Music must be studied each semester for a total of eight semesters. In the sixth semester of study, the student will present a junior recital. In the eighth semester of study, the student will present a senior recital. Students will have many performance opportunities prior to these recitals, performing in Concerts and Recitals and Studio Classes, as guided by their Applied Music instructor. All eight semesters of Applied Music are to be taken in the same instrument.

Vocal performance majors are encouraged to participate in at least one ensemble each semester, each for one credit hour. Each student is required to participate in ensembles representing his/her area (vocal/choral). Students must participate in twelve required ensembles: six large and six small.

Foreign Language sequence must be taken in the same foreign language.