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Director: Dr. David A. White

Degrees

The Moores School of Music is a full member of the National Association of Schools of Music and a member of the Texas Association of Music Schools. It offers Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. Information on graduate degrees is available in the Graduate and Professional Studiescatalog.

Students majoring in other areas may elect courses in music and may participate in the ensembles. Instruction in applied music will be provided for students majoring in other departments at the university as long as teaching time and practice facilities are available after the requirements for music majors are met. Students enrolled in applied music must participate in the large ensemble appropriate for the instrument or voice. This must happen in each semester of applied music study.

Bachelor of Music

All students applying for acceptance as majors in the Moores School of Music must audition on their principal instrument or voice and be able to meet at least a freshman level of performance. In addition, they will be required to meet at least a freshman level in music theory by examination. Music majors transferring from other institutions must have a 2.50 minimum grade point average in all music courses attempted.

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts degree in music is offered to students wishing to pursue a program that places great emphasis on the liberal arts, but with a strong concentration in the field of music. All students applying for acceptance as majors in the Moores school of Music must audition on their principal instrument or voice and be able to meet at least a freshman level of performance. Diagnostic checks in musicianship are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree. In addition to the college requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, a minimum of 48 semester hours in music are required.

Areas of Concentration

Students who have been admitted to the University of Houston are eligible for consideration as majors in the Moores School of Music. At the undergraduate level, music students may select from various curricula leading to the Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Arts degrees. Areas of concentration on the Bachelor of Music degree are applied music (performance), music theory, music composition, and music with elective studies (Teacher Certification [instrumental or vocal], Business, Media Production, Religion, or Theatre).

Applied music (performance) concentrations are available in harpsichord, organ, piano, voice, guitar, and all band and orchestral instruments.

No student is accepted officially in an area of concentration until approval has been granted by the faculty of the Moores School of Music through the director. If an entering freshman or transfer student has a clear professional objective compatible with the curricula already listed, tentative acceptance in one of these programs may be made at once. However, an official decision must be completed before beginning junior-level course work. When appropriate, reasonable changes in a degree program may be made subsequently at the request of the student or upon the recommendation of the music faculty. A formal application for candidacy together with a proposed degree plan must be submitted before the end of the sophomore year. The student's qualifications in performance and musicianship, record of attendance as required at Moores School of Music recitals, and cumulative grade point average are considered carefully. This degree plan is registered with the office of the dean of the college, and copies are made available to the student as well as to the Moores School of Music office.

Students may indicate their desire to major in music education at the time of admission to the university and the Moores School of Music. Official application is made at the beginning of the junior year and is subject to approval by the director and faculty of the Moores School of Music as well as by the College of Education. Students with a concentration in composition or music theory are not recognized officially as such until the end of the sophomore year, but should indicate their interest as early as possible for effective counseling. Entering students should study the degree requirements for each of the programs and should follow them carefully with the aid of the faculty counselor assigned.

Recital Attendance

Programs covering a wide range of literature and varied media of performance are presented each semester by faculty and by students. All music majors enrolled in nine or more hours must attend at least 12 recitals each long semester. Students must attend a minimum of four Tuesday recitals, and a minimum of four non-Tuesday recitals. Only Moores School of Music sponsored recitals will be counted for credit. Performances in which the student is a participant will not count toward recital attendance. To count for credit, programs must be turned in to the Music Office within two weeks of the performance date. Tuesday recital programs must be turned in the same day.

Music majors enrolled as part-time students must complete this recital attendance requirement each semester in proportion to their enrollment and their progress toward degree completion. Contact the Undergraduate Advisor for clarifying details.

Students deficient in the recital attendance requirement may not request preparation of a degree plan or schedule a degree-requirement recital.

Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Music Degree

In addition to all university and college requirements, students must complete all requirements in one of the following areas of concentration:

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

Requirements	Hours
Applied music: piano	28
Six hours at the freshman level; six hours at the sophomore level; eight hours at the junior level (including junior recital); and eight hours at the senior level
MUSI 4198. Senior Recital	1
Large ensemble--six semesters	6
MUSI 4100. Chamber Music--two      semesters	2
MUSI 2188. Keyboard Skills--four      semesters	4
MUSI 1310, 1311. Music Theory I-II	6
MUSI 2210, 2211. Music Theory III-IV	4
MUSI 3210. Twentieth Century      Techniques	2
MUSI 4210. Analytic Techniques	2
MUSI 4211. Analysis	2
MUSI 1170, 1171, 2170, 2171. Sight Singing and Ear Training I-IV	4
MUSI 2360-2361. Music Literature;      Music and Culture	6
MUSI 3360-3361. History of Music I-II	6
Advanced music literature/history elective	3
Advanced music electives	3
MUSI 4250. Performance Pedagogy	2
MUSI 4220 or 4230. Conducting	2
Total	83

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Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance

Requirements	Hours
Applied music: organ	28
Six hours at the freshman level; six hours at the sophomore level; eight hours at the junior level (including junior recital); and eight hours at the senior level
MUSI 4198. Senior Recital	1
Large ensemble--eight semesters	8
MUSI 3240-3241. Organ Literature	4
MUSI 1310, 1311. Music Theory I-II	6
MUSI 2210, 2211. Music Theory III-IV	4
MUSI 3210. Twentieth Century      Techniques	2
MUSI 4210. Analytic Techniques	2
MUSI 4211. Analysis	2
MUSI 1170, 1171, 2170, 2171. Sight      Singing and Ear Training I-IV	4
MUSI 2360- 2361. Music Literature;      Music and Culture	6
MUSI 3360-3361. History of Music I-II	6
Advanced music literature/history elective	3
Advanced music electives	3
MUSI 4250. Performance Pedagogy	2
MUSI 4220. Choral Conducting	2
Total	83

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Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance

Requirements	Hours
Applied music in major instrument	28
Six hours at the freshman level; six hours at the sophomore level; eight hours at the junior level (including junior recital); and eight hours at the senior level
MUSI 4198. Senior Recital	1
Large ensemble--eight semesters	8
MUSI 4100. Chamber Music--four      semesters	4
MUSI 1310, 1311. Music Theory I-II	6
MUSI 2210, 2211. Music Theory III-IV	4
MUSI 3210. Twentieth Century      Techniques	2
MUSI 4210. Analytic Techniques	2
MUSI 4211. Analysis	2
MUSI 1170, 1171, 2170, 2171. Sight      Singing and Ear Training I-IV	4
MUSI 2360-2361. Music Literature;      Music and Culture	6
MUSI 3360-3361. History of Music I-II	6
Advanced music literature/history elective	3
Advanced music electives	3
MUSI 1160, 1161. Group Piano I-II	2
MUSI 4250. Performance Pedagogy	2
MUSI 4230. Instrumental Conducting	2
Total	85

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Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance

Requirements	Hours
Applied music: voice	28
Six hours at the freshman level; six hours at the sophomore level; eight hours at the junior level (including junior recital); and eight hours at the senior level
MUSI 4198. Senior Recital	1
Large ensemble--eight semesters	8
MUSI 4102. Opera Workshop--two      semesters	2
MUSI 1310, 1311. Music      Theory I-II	6
MUSI 2210, 2211, 3214. Music Theory      III-IV-V	6
MUSI 1170, 1171, 2170, and 2171.      Sight Singing and Ear Training I-IV	4
MUSI 2360- 2361. Music Literature;      Music and Culture	6
MUSI 3360-3361. History of Music I-II	6
Advanced music literature/history elective	3
Advanced music electives	3
MUSI 1160, 1161, 2160, and 2161.      Group Piano I-IV	4
MUSI 4250. Performance Pedagogy	2
MUSI 4220. Choral Conducting	2
MUSI 2101. Vocal Diction (two      semesters)	2
Freshman-level French, German, or      Italian (with labs)	6-10
Total	89-93

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Bachelor of Music in Music Theory

Note:A condition for admission to this program is a 3.00 grade point average in the following courses: MUSI 1310, 1311, 1170, 1171, 2210, 2211, 2170, and 2171. Students may be admitted to the program after completing the sophomore music theory courses. A 3.25 grade point average must be maintained in all music theory courses for graduation.

Requirements	Hours
Applied music--four hours at the      freshman level; four hours at the      sophomore level, four hours at the      junior level	12
Large ensemble--four semesters	4
Large and/or small ensembles--four      semesters	4
MUSI 1310, 1311. Music Theory I-II	6
MUSI 2210, 2211. Music Theory III-IV	4
MUSI 3210. Twentieth Century      Techniques	2
MUSI 4210. Analytic Techniques	2
MUSI 4211. Analysis	2
MUSI 4212. Instrumentation	2
MUSI 4198. Orchestration	1
Advanced music theory electives	9
MUSI 1170, 1171, 2170, 2171. Sight      Singing and Ear Training I-IV	4
MUSA 2202, 3202. Applied      Composition (Two semesters at      each level)	8
MUSI 2360- 2361. Music Literature;      Music and Culture	6
MUSI 3360, 3361. History of Music I-II	6
Advanced music literature/history elective	3
MUSI 1160, 1161, 2160, and 2161.      Group Piano I-IV	4
MUSI 4220 or 4230. Conducting	2
Senior Thesis	3
Total	84

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Bachelor of Music in Composition

Note: A condition for admission to this program is a 3.00 grade point average in the following courses: MUSI 1310, 1311, 1170, 1171, 2210, 2211, 2170, and 2171. Students may be admitted to the program after completing the sophomore music theory courses. A 3.25 grade point average must be maintained in all music theory courses for graduation.

Requirements	Hours
Applied composition	20
Four hours at the sophomore level;     eight hours at the junior level;     and eight hours at the senior level
MUSI 4198. Senior Recital	1
Applied music (instrument or      voice)--Four hours at the freshman      level; four hours at the sophomore      level; four hours at the junior level	12
Large ensemble--two semesters	2
Large and/or small ensemble--four      semesters	4
MUSI 1310, 1311. Music Theory I-II	6
MUSI 2210, 2211. Music Theory III-IV	4
MUSI 3210. Twentieth Century      Techniques	2
MUSI 4210. Analytic Techniques	2
MUSI 4211. Analysis	2
MUSI 4212. Instrumentation	2
MUSI 4198. Orchestration	1
MUSI 1170, 1171, 2170, 2171. Sight      Singing and Ear Training I-IV	4
MUSI 2360- 2361. Music Literature;      Music and Culture	6
MUSI 3360, 3361. History of Music I-II	6
Advanced music literature/history elective	3
MUSI 1160, 1161, 2160, 2161. Group      Piano I-IV	4
MUSI 4220 or 4230. Conducting	2
Total	83

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Bachelor of Music with Teacher Certification

Instrumental Program (Woodwind, Brass,
     Percussion, String)

Some of the specific courses necessary for certification offered by the College of Education are not included in this listing. Contact the coordinator for Music Education for more details.

Applied music in major instrument: Four      hours at the freshman level; four hours      at the sophomore level; four hours at      the junior level; two hours at the      senior level (including senior recital)	14
Large ensemble--seven semesters:      Woodwind, Brass, and      Percussion students must have      at least two semesters of      Marching Band	7
MUSI 4100. Chamber Music--two      semesters	2
MUSI 1310, 1311. Music Theory I-II	6
MUSI 2210, 2211, 3214. Music Theory      III-V	6
MUSI 4212. Instrumentation	2
MUSI 1170, 1171, 2170, 2171. Sight      Singing and Ear Training I-IV	4
MUSI 1160, 1161, 2160, 2161. Group      Piano	4
MUSI 2360- 2361. Music Literature; Music      and Culture	6
MUSI 3360, 3361. History of Music I-II	6
MUSI 3100, 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104,      3105, 3106 six of seven courses	6
MUSI 1200. Class Voice	2
MUSI 4230, 4231. Instrumental      Conducting I-II	4
MUSI 4340. Children's Music Literature	3
MUSI 4344. Instrumental Ensemble      Literature and Performance	3
MUED 4305, 4310	6
Total	81

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Choral Program (Voice, Piano, or Organ)

Some of the specific courses necessary for certification offered by the College of Education are not included in this listing. Contact the coordinator for Music Education for more details.

Applied music (2 semesters at the junior      level, one at the senior). Four hours      at the freshman level; four hours      at the sophomore level; four hours      at the junior level; two hours at the      senior level (including senior recital)	14
Large ensemble--seven semesters	7
MUSI 4102. Opera Workshop	1
MUSI 4102 Opera Workshop or 4105.      Vocal Chamber Ensemble	1
MUSI 1310,1311. Music Theory I-II	6
MUSI 2210, 2211, 3214. Music Theory      III-IV	6
MUSI 4212. Instrumentation	2
MUSI 1170, 1171, 2170, and 2171. Sight      Singing and Ear Training I-IV	4
MUSI 2360- 2361. Music Literature; Music      and Culture	6
MUSI 3360, 3361. History of Music I-II	6
MUSI 1160, 1161, 2160, 2161. Group      Piano	4
MUSI 3100, 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104,      3105, 3106 four of seven courses	4
MUSI 2101. Vocal Diction	1
MUSI 4220, 4221. Choral Conducting I-II	4
MUSI 4340. Children's Musical Literature	3
Total	78

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Course Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Music Degree

In addition to all university and college requirements, students must complete the following:

Applied music (instrument or voice) four      semesters	8
Large or small ensemble--two semesters	2
MUSI 1160, 1161. Group Piano I-II	2
MUSI 1310, 1311. Music Theory I-II	6
MUSI 2210, 2211. Music Theory III-IV	4
MUSI 1170, 1171. Sight Singing and Ear      Training I-II	2
MUSI 2360- 2361. Music Literature; Music and      Culture	6
MUSI 3360 and 3361. History of Music I-II	6
Advanced music electives	12
Total	78

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Minor in Music

A minor in music in one of three areas-music literature and history, music theory, or music performance-consists of 15 semester hours in music, of which at least nine must be advanced. Nine of the total hours must be taken in residence, of which at least six must be advanced. A 2.00 minimum grade point average is required in all minor courses attempted at the University of Houston. All courses, including transfer courses, to be applied to the minor must be approved by the School of Music. Initial admission into performance courses is by audition.

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