Performance, Bachelor of Music
This degree is designed to train students for careers in the professional world of music performance or who wish to pursue a graduate degree in music.
Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.
Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours
Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
Language, Philosophy, and Culture – 3 hours
Creative Arts – 3 hours
Major Requirements – 78 Hours (42 advanced minimum)
Music Core – 24 hours (12 advanced)
Required
Concentrations – 54 hours (30 advanced minimum)
Choose from the following concentrations:
Guitar Concentration – 54 hours (31 advanced)
Guitar Core – 22 hours (15 advanced)
Applied Guitar – 16 hours (8 advanced)
Music Ensembles – 16 hours (8 advanced)
Complete 8 hours of Major Ensembles, of which 4 hours must be advanced, from (repeat as needed):
Complete 8 hours of Secondary Ensembles, of which 4 hours must be advanced, from (repeat as needed):
Piano Concentration – 54 hours (32 advanced)
Piano Core – 23 hours (17 advanced)
Applied Piano – 16 hours (8 advanced)
Music Ensembles – 15 hours (7 advanced)
Complete 8 hours of Major Ensembles, of which 4 hours must be advanced, from (repeat as needed):
Complete 7 hours of Secondary Ensembles, of which 3 hours must be advanced, from (repeat as needed):
String Concentration – 54 hours (30 advanced)
String Core – 23 hours (16 advanced)
Applied String – 16 hours (7 advanced)
Choose 16 hours of any MUAP courses, of which 7 hours must be advanced.
Music Ensembles – 15 hours (7 advanced)
Complete 8 hours of Major Ensembles, of which 4 hours must be advanced, from (repeat as needed):
Complete 7 hours of Secondary Ensembles, of which 3 hours must be advanced, from (repeat as needed):
Voice Concentration – 54 hours (31 advanced)
Voice Core – 24 hours (15 advanced)
Applied Voice – 16 hours (9 advanced)
Choose 16 hours of any MUAP courses, of which 9 hours must be advanced.
Music Ensembles – 14 hours (7 advanced)
Complete 8 hours of Major Ensembles, of which 4 hours must be advanced, from (repeat as needed):
Complete 6 hours of Secondary Ensembles, of which 3 hours must be advanced, from (repeat as needed):
Winds/Brass/Percussion Concentration – 54 hours (30 advanced)
Winds/Brass/Percussion Core – 23 hours (16 advanced)
Applied Winds/Brass/Percussion – 16 hours (7 advanced)
Choose 16 hours of any MUAP courses, of which 7 hours must be advanced.
Music Ensembles – 15 hours (7 advanced)
Complete 8 hours of Major Ensembles, of which 4 hours must be advanced, from (repeat as needed):
Complete 7 hours of Secondary Ensembles, of which 3 hours must be advanced, from (repeat as needed):
Advanced Minimum Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 120
Admission, Progression, And Graduation Requirements, if applicable:
Admission requirements
Students must pass an audition prior to beginning music program.
Graduation requirements
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all music courses.