Bachelor of Arts

Music

Academic Department

Required Music History

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Academic Music Course

Choose 3 credit hours of academic music courses. Additional Music History courses (above) are allowed, but no applied music, lessons or ensembles are allowed in this category.

Sub-Total Credits
3

Music Program Private Instruction

Enroll in music private instruction every semester (2 credit hours per semester)

Sub-Total Credits
16

Concert Attendance

All music majors must attend at least 10 musical programs or lectures at the University of St. Thomas or similar Houston-area events per semester.

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Credits

Other Requirements

  • Non-piano majors must pass a piano proficiency exam.
  •  Present a Senior Recital or substantial research project in the senior year
  •  Take a standardized major field test during the senior year
  •  Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all required music courses
Total Credits
52