Music (B.A.

) Academic Plan of Study

B.A. in Music
Academic Plan of Study
College of Arts + Architecture
Department of Music
music.uncc.edu

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Credit Hours: 120 hours

Concentrations: No
Declaring the Major: A formal audition a nd placement examinations in music theory, ear training, and piano are required
for acceptance as a music major (see the department website for audition/placement dates).
Advising (For the Major): Incoming majors are advised by Hannah Harrell, the Performing Arts Academic Advisor
(hbharrel@uncc.edu) in consultation with Dr. Fred Spano, Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies in Music
(fspano@uncc.edu).
Advising (For General Education): Hannah Harrell, Performing Arts Academic Advisor
Minimum Grades/GPA: C or better in all required music courses
Teacher Licensure: No (Only in B.M. with a Concentration in Music Education)
Evening Classes Available: No
Weekend Classes Available: No
Other Information: Scholarships available
Contact(s):
o Dr. Fred Spano, Interim Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies in Music, 333 Robinson Hall for the
Performing Arts, 704-687-0263, fspano@uncc.edu
o Hannah Harrell, Performing Arts Academic Advisor, 331 Robinson, 704-687-0472, hbharrel@uncc.edu

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Music offers a B.A. degree in Music, which is a relatively structured program, and a B.M. degree with
Concentrations in Music Education and Performance, which are very structured programs. All degrees typically require
eight semesters of study, regardless of previous coursework. All music majors must take at least 49 hours in the Core
Music Curriculum, which includes private lessons, ensembles, music theory, ear training, piano, and music history. In
addition to the Core Music Curriculum, B.A. in Music majors must take 18 hours of a designated minor or second major
and 13 hours of electives and additional music classes; B.M. majors with a Concentration in Music Education mu st
ta k e 3 6 -3 7 h o u rs o f e d u c a tio n c o u rse s ; a n d B . M . ma jo rs wi th a C o n c e n tra t io n in P e rfo r ma n c e mu s t
ta k e 3 7 -4 1 h o u rs o f sp e c ia liz e d courses and electives.

Areas
Pre-Major/
Prerequisites

Credit
Hours
-

Major

55

General Education

34

Description
A formal audition and placement examinations in music theory, ear training, and piano are
required for acceptance as a music major (see the department website for audition/placement
dates).
Required courses in the major will satisfy university requirements for Writing Intensive and
Oral Communications. The culminating experience for this degree is an academic senior
project. See the Student Handbook for more information about these requirements.
General Education courses do not satisfy related work requirements for the major.

18
0-8
13
120

BA in Music majors must complete a designated minor or a second major. See note below.
Students must meet Foreign Language proficiency through the 1202 level.
BA in Music majors must complete 13 hours of electives and additional music classes.
Total does not include Foreign Language.

(not satisfied by other

major requirements)

Related Work
Foreign Language
Electives
Total Credit Hours

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SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY

Freshman Year
Course Number
Fall Semester
MUPF 11XX
MUPF 12XX
MUSC 1000
MUSC 1230
MUSC 1233
MUSC 1260
MUSC 1300
UWRT 1101
XXXX 1201
Spring Semester
MUPF 11XX
MUPF 12XX
MUSC 1231
MUSC 1234
MUSC 1261
MUSC 1300
UWRT 1102
XXXX 1202

Credit
Hours

Course Title
Primary Ensemble
Applied Music
Introduction to Music Studies
Structure & Style of Music I
Class Piano I
Aural Skills & Sight-Singing I
Performance Class
Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts I
Foreign Language 1201 (if needed)

1
2
1
2
1
1
0
3
(4)

Primary Ensemble
Applied Music
Structure & Style of Music II
Class Piano II
Aural Skills & Sight-Singing II
Performance Class
Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts II
Foreign Language 1202 (if needed)

1
2
2
1
1
0
3
(4)

General
Education

W/O
Course

Notes
See notes 1 and 2.
See notes 1 and 2.
See note 1.
See note 1.
See notes 1 and 3.
See note 1.
See notes 1 and 2.
OR other Gen Ed course if placed in UWRT 1103
A second General Education course may substitute.

See notes 1 and 2.

See notes 1 and 2.
See note 1.
See notes 1 and 3.
See note 1.
See notes 1 and 2.
OR UWRT 1103 if placed
A second General Education course may substitute.
21-29 Credit Hours for Year

Sophomore Year
Course Number
Fall Semester
MUPF 11XX
MUPF 12XX
MUSC 1300
MUSC 2230
MUSC 2233
MUSC 2260
LBST 110X
XXXX XXXX
XXXX XXXX
Spring Semester
MUPF 11XX
MUPF 12XX
MUSC 1300
MUSC 2231
MUSC 2234
MUSC 2261
LBST 221X
MATH XXXX
XXXX XXXX
XXXX XXXX

Course Title

Credit
Hours

Primary Ensemble
Applied Music
Performance Class
Structure & Style of Music III
Class Piano III
Aural Skills & Sight-Singing III
LBST 110X Series: Arts and Society (not LBST 1103)
MATH or STAT or PHIL 2105
2 hours toward the designated minor, second major, or electives

1
2
0
2
1
1
3
3
2

Primary Ensemble
Applied Music
Performance Class
Structure and Style of Music IV
Class Piano IV
Aural Skills and Sight-Singing IV
Sophomore Review
LBST 221X Series: Ethical Issues and Cultural Critique
Math
Natural Science without Lab
2 hours toward the designated minor, second major, or electives

1
2
0
2
1
1
3
3
3
2

General
Education

W/O
Course

Notes
See notes 1 and 2.
See notes 1 and 2.
See notes 1 and 2.
See note 1.
See notes 1 and 3.
See note 1.
General Education courses may be taken in any order.
General Education courses may be taken in any order.
See notes 4a and 4b.

X
X

See notes 1 and 2.

See notes 1 and 2.
See notes 1 and 2.
See note 1.
See notes 1 and 3.
See note 1.
See note 5.
General Education courses may be taken in any order.
General Education courses may be taken in any order.
General Education courses may be taken in any order.
See notes 4a and 4b.
33 Credit Hours for Year

X
X
X

Junior Year
Course Number
Fall Semester
MUPF 11XX
MUPF 11XX
MUPF 32XX
MUSC 3300
MUSC 4290
LBST 2101
XXXX XXXX
XXXX XXXX
Spring Semester
MUPF 11XX
MUPF 11XX
MUPF 32XX
MUSC 3300
MUSC 4294
XXXX XXXX
XXXX XXXX
XXXX XXXX

Course Title

Credit
Hours

Primary Ensemble
Secondary Ensemble
Advanced Applied Music
Advanced Performance Class
Early Music
Western Cultural and Historical Awareness
Natural Science with Lab
3 hours toward the designated minor, second major, or electives

1
1
2
0
3
3
4
3

Primary Ensemble
Secondary Ensemble
Advanced Applied Music
Advanced Performance Class
Classic & Romantic Music
Social Science
3 hours toward the designated minor, second major, or electives
3 hours toward the designated minor, second major, or electives

1
1
2
0
3
3
3
3

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General
Education

X
X
X

X
X

W/O
Course

Notes
See notes 1 and 2.
See note 6.
See notes 1 and 2.
See notes 1 and 2.
See note 1.
General Education courses may be taken in any order.
General Education courses may be taken in any order.
See notes 4a and 4b.
See notes 1 and 2.
See note 6.
See notes 1 and 2.
See notes 1 and 2.
See note 1.
General Education courses may be taken in any order.
See notes 4a and 4b.
See notes 4a and 4b.
33 Credit Hours for Year

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Senior Year
Course Number
Fall Semester
MUPF 11XX
MUPF 32XX
MUSC 3300
MUSC 4296
XXXX XXXX
XXXX XXXX
XXXX XXXX
Spring Semester
MUPF 11XX
MUPF 32XX
MUSC 3300
MUSC 4800
LBST 2102
XXXX XXXX
XXXX XXXX
XXXX XXXX

Course Title

Credit
Hours

Primary Ensemble
Advanced Applied Music
Advanced Performance Class
Contemporary & World Music
3 hours toward the designated minor, second major, or electives
3 hours toward the designated minor, second major, or electives
3 hours toward the designated minor, second major, or electives

1
2
0
3
3
3
3

Primary Ensemble
Advanced Applied Music
Advanced Performance Class
Senior Project Preparation
Senior Project
Global and Intercultural Connections
3 hours toward the designated minor, second major, or electives
3 hours toward the designated minor, second major, or electives
3 hours toward the designated minor, second major, or electives

1
2
0
3
3
3
3
3

General
Education

W/O
Course

O/W

Notes
See notes 1 and 2.
See notes 1 and 2.
See notes 1 and 2.
See note 1.
See notes 4a and 4b.
See notes 4a and 4b.
See notes 4a and 4b.
See notes 1, 2, and 4c.
See notes 1, 2, and 4c.
See notes 1, 2, and 4c.
See note 4c.

General Education courses may be taken in any order.

See notes 4a and 4b.
See notes 4a and 4b.
See notes 4a and 4b.
33 Credit Hours for Year

NOTES
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.

Each course in the Core Music Curriculum as well as all other required courses in music and music performance must be passed
with a grade of C or better to progress through the curriculum.
All music majors must enroll in Applied Music, a Primary Ensemble, and Performance Class every fall or spring semester they
are enrolled in school.
Piano/Organ majors must take four semesters of MUSC 2150 (Accompanying) instead of four semesters of Class Piano.
In addition to the courses in the Core Music Curriculum, Bachelor of Arts in Music students must complete the following:
a. A designated minor or second major. Most designated minors at UNC Charlotte are 18 hours, but some are 15
hours or 21 hours. If you choose one of these minors, you must consult the relevant department about the
specific requirements. The Department of Music cannot waive or reduce minor requirements from another
department. A student can propose an 18-hour minor area of study if a comparable one does not exist at
UNC Charlotte. In this rare instance, the student must petition the faculty in the Department of Music and
garner approval to follow this proposed area before coursework is taken.
b. 13 hours of electives. Of th ese, no more than 7 hours of may be in music, and any music electives must be at the 2000
level or above. The remaining elective hours must be in areas outside of music; this may include additional courses in the
minor or second major.
c. 6 hours of additional music classes, which are comprised of the final semester of a Primary Ensemble (1 hour), the final
semester of Advanced Applied Music (2 hours), the final semester of Advanced Performance Class (0 hours), and Senior
Project Preparation (3 hours).
All music majors must successfully complete the Sophomore Review before enrolling in any MUPF or MUSC courses at the
3000 or 4000 level. See the Student Handbook for the requirements of the Sophomore Review process.
All music majors entering Fall 2013 and later are required to enroll in at least two Secondary Ensembles prior to graduation. See
the Student Handbook for approved Secondary Ensembles.

ADVISING RESOURCES

General Education Requirements for ALL Students: ucol.uncc.edu/general-education

Undergraduate Catalog: catalog.uncc.edu
Central Advising website: advising.uncc.edu
College of Arts + Architecture advising website: coaa.uncc.edu/academics/academic-advising
University Advising Center website: advisingcenter.uncc.edu

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