Bachelor of Arts in Music

All music majors must successfully complete MUSC 0200 Convocation (0 credit, S/U) each semester in residence and must enroll in lessons and one ensemble per semester. Each ensemble course is deemed to be a unique course even though the course number is not unique. To fulfill this degree requirement, students will be expected to enroll in ensembles at the lower and upper divisions a minimum of four times with a career maximum of 8. All music majors must pass the piano proficiency test during their sophomore year. Class Piano I-IV is highly recommended for majors with little piano background. Consult your advisor for specific information. Learning Outcomes Graduates of the UW Department of Music will develop the skills, concepts, and sensitivities essential to the professional life of a musician (NASM Handbook, p. 85). At the completion of the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, students will be able to: (1) demonstrate a level of competence as solo and ensemble performers appropriate for a musician educated in the liberal arts, (2) demonstrate specific knowledge in music theory, music history, and general studies appropriate for their professional goals, and (3) demonstrate the ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively about the art of music.