Mar 28, 2024  
2010-11 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-11 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Music B.A. - Performance (Major/Minor)- Major Code 4646


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     Before pursuing a major in music, all students must successfully complete a performance audition for entrance into the applied area of concentration (instrumental, piano, vocal). This requirement must be fulfilled before degree plans can be approved and advisors assigned.
     Music majors are required to participate in at least one music ensemble per semester as specified in the individual degree plans. They are to pass Band (MUS 3611), or Chorus (MUS 3631).
          Instrumental music majors with an emphasis in guitar may choose an appropriate ensemble as prescribed by their advisor.
     All music majors are required to take MUS 2863 World Music as part of the humanities hours in the general education requirements.
     Minimum Grade Requirements (Music) - Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in music courses to be used in either major or minor. Grades lower than a “C” on NSU or transfer credit will not apply for music major or music minor.       
     All music majors must pass the Junior Standing Jury (except BA Musical Arts and Music Business students) as prescribed by the music area (keyboard, instrumental, vocal) before enrollment in any 4000 level applied music courses.  Junior standing is also a prerequisite to MUS 3131, Recital and MUS 4031, Senior Recital.    
     Students are to declare a major in music by the beginning of their sophomore year.  Transfer students are to declare a major in music by the end of their first semester as an NSU student.    
     At least one-fourth of the total semester hours in the major applied music area must be upper level credit from NSU (except BA Musical Arts and Music Business option students). 

Performance - 37 Required Hours


  • Applied Music 2000 level - 8 hours
  • Applied Music 4000 level - 8 hours
  • Major Ensemble (at least 4 hours must be NSU) - 8 hours
  • Small Ensemble (must be NSU) - 2 hours
  • additional upper level applied or ensemble participation - 3 hours

Total Hours in Performance - 51 hours


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