University of Nebraska at Kearney

1996-98 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

Offered by Department of Music and Dance:

Music Performance -
Bachelor of Fine Arts

FAH BFA 4105

General Studies = 45

BFA Fine Arts Related requirement =0

Major = 86

Minimum total hours required coursework = 131

Unrestricted elective in 125 hour program = 0

Minimum total hours required for BFA in Music Performance = 131

All UNK degrees require a minimum of 125 hours. Forty (40) of the hours required for all UNK degrees must be upper division hours, which are courses numbered 300 or above taken at a 4-year college or university.

A. Music Performance Core Requirements

Take all of the following:

MUS 198, Sight Singing and Ear Training I - 1 hour

MUS 199, Sight Singing and Ear Training II - 1 hour

MUS 200, Theory I - 3 hours

MUS 201, Theory II - 3 hours

MUS 337, Sight Singing and Ear Training III - 1 hour

MUS 338, Sight Singing and Ear Training IV - 1 hour

MUS 339, Theory III - 3 hours

MUS 340, Theory IV - 3 hours

MUS 365, Form and Analysis - 2 hours

MUS 425, Arranging - 2 hours

MUS 447, Music History and Literature I - 3 hours

MUS 448, Music History and Literature II - 3 hours

B. Music Performance Private Instruction

Take 14 hours (All in one area) from:

MUS 150, Private Instruction - 1 hour

MUS 350, Advanced Private Instruction - 2 hours (Prereq: Two semesters of MUS 150)

C. Music Performance Ensemble Option

Take ONE of two options:

1. Option for Piano Majors

(See advisor before choosing Ensembles.)

Take 4 hours from :

MUS 103, University Band - 1 hour

MUS 104, Symphonic Band - 1 hour

MUS 105, Wind Ensemble - 1 hour

MUS 173, Choraleers - 1 hour

MUS 174, University Men's Chorus - 1 hour

MUS 176, University Women's Chorus - 1 hour

MUS 220, Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra - 1 hour

2. Option for Instrumental and Vocal Majors

(See advisor before choosing Ensembles.)

Take 8 hours from:

MUS 103, University Band - 1 hour

MUS 104, Symphonic Band - 1 hour

MUS 105, Wind Ensemble - 1 hour

MUS 173, Choraleers - 1 hour

MUS 174, University Men's Chorus - 1 hour

MUS 176, University Women's Chorus - 1 hour

MUS 220, Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra - 1 hour

D. Music Performance Supporting Courses

Complete ONE of the three following emphases:

Go to:Instrumental Emphasis, Piano Emphasis, Piano Performance, Piano Emphasis, Piano Pedagogy, or Vocal Emphasis.

1. Instrumental Emphasis

A. Requirements

Take all the following:

MUS 140*, Piano Techniques I - 1 hour

MUS 141*, Piano Techniques II - 1 hour

MUS 240*, Piano Techniques III - 1 hour

MUS 241*, Piano Techniques IV - 1 hour

MUS 406, Instrumental Conducting &Literature - 3 hours

MUS 460, Independent Study and Research - 3 hours

MUS 488, Recital (Junior) - 1 hour

MUS 488, Recital (Senior) - 1 hour

*Requirements may be met through proficiency examination; hours to be replaced by Music Electives

B. Private Instruction

Take 4 hours from:

MUS 150, Private Instruction (Minor area) - 1 hour

C. Electives

Take 18 hours from:

MUS 100-499.

(Senior hours are recommended-see advisor.)

2. Piano Emphasis

Take ONE of the following options:

(1) Piano Performance

A. Requirements

Take all the following:

MUS 166, Accompanying - 2 hours

MUS 167, Practicum in Accompanying - 3 hours

MUS 260*, Keyboard Harmonization - 1 hour

MUS 432, Fundamentals of Piano Pedagogy I - 3 hours

MUS 433, Fundamentals of Piano Pedagogy II - 2 hours

MUS 434, Advanced Piano Pedagogy I: History, Philosophies and Principles of Piano Pedagogy - 2 hours

MUS 435, Advanced Piano Pedagogy II: Pedagogical Approaches to Keyboard Literature - 2 hours

MUS 455, Piano Literature - 3 hours

MUS 488, Recital (Junior) - 1 hour

MUS 488, Recital (Senior) - 1 hour

*Requirements may be met through proficiency examination; hours to be replaced by Music Electives

B. Private Instruction

Take 4 hours from:

MUS 150, Private Instruction (Minor area) - 1 hour

C. Required Option

Take 1 course from:

MUS 406, Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Literature - 3 hours

MUS 407, Advanced Choral Conducting and Literature - 3 hours

D. Electives

Take 11 hours from:

MUS 100-499

(Senior hours are recommended-see advisor.)

(2) Piano Performance with Pedagogy Emphasis**

A. Requirements

Take all the following:

MUS 166, Accompanying - 2 hours

MUS 167, Practicum in Accompanying - 3 hours

MUS 260*, Keyboard Harmonization - 1 hour

MUS 301, Music Technology - 3 hours

MUS 432, Fundamentals of Piano Pedagogy I - 3 hours

MUS 433, Fundamentals of Piano Pedagogy II - 2 hours

MUS 434, Advanced Piano Pedagogy I: History, Philosophies and Principles of Piano Pedagogy - 2 hours

MUS 435, Advanced Piano Pedagogy II: Pedagogical Approaches to Keyboard Literature - 2 hours

MUS 455, Piano Literature - 3 hours

MUS 488, Recital (Senior) - 1 hour

MUS 460, Independent Study and Research(Piano Pedagogy) - 2 hours

*Requirements may be met through proficiency examination; hours to be replaced by Music Electives

**NASM approval pending; new program being introduced

B. Piano Pedagogy Internship

Take 4-6 hours from:

MUS 436, Internship in Piano Teaching - 2 hours

C. Required Option

Take 1 course from:

MUS 406, Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Literature - 3 hours

MUS 407, Advanced Choral Conducting and Literature - 3 hours

D. Electives

Take 7 hours from:

MUS 100-499.

(Senior hours are recommended-see advisor.)

3. Vocal Emphasis

A. Requirements

Take all of the following:

MUS 140*, Piano Techniques I - 1 hour

MUS 141*, Piano Techniques II - 1 hour

MUS 240*, Piano Techniques III - 1 hour

MUS 241*, Piano Techniques IV - 1 hour

MUS 407, Advanced Choral Conducting and Literature - 3 hours

MUS 430, Vocal Pedagogy - 3 hours (Prereq: Junior standing)

MUS 450, Survey of Art Song - 3 hours

MUS 451, History & Literature of Opera - 3 hours

MUS 488, Recital (Junior) - 1 hour

MUS 488, Recital (Senior) - 1 hour

*Requirements may be met through proficiency examination; hours to be replaced by Music Electives

B. Private Instruction

Take 4 hours from:

MUS 150, Private Instruction (Minor area) - 1 hour

At least two hours must be in piano.

C. Electives

Take 12 hours from:

MUS 100-499.

(Senior hours are recommended-see advisor.)