Integrated Music Studies, B.S.

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Refer to the link for additional Admission Requirements for the Music Major/Minor and for General Requirements for Music degrees .

Student Learning Outcomes

The Integrated Music Studies student will perform literature specific to the primary instrument so as to establish the proficiency needed to successfully enter graduate study or vocational work. Proficiency standards specific to General Music students are outlined in the Upper Division Admittance Exam rubric and include appropriate levels of stylistic insight, technical proficiency, musical artistry and scholarly thought process.
The Integrated Music Studies student will demonstrate a thorough understanding of music theory through written and aural mediums based on fundamental theoretical principles of music.
The Integrated Music Studies student will describe and explain the historical development of music – identifying historical styles, performance practices, musical forms, repertoire of different media, and the lives and contributions of outstanding musicians – in order to guide further academic pursuits in various fields of study.
The Integrated Music Studies student will demonstrate a working knowledge and application of technology and software used in composition, score preparation, electronic music production, film scoring, recording, research, and analysis (Finale, MIDI platforms, etc).
The Integrated Music Studies student will develop an understanding of key principles in the areas specific to the general music or and the emphasis declared, such as: education, counseling, business, anthropology, community development, worship arts, pedagogy. Mastery of many of these key principles will be demonstrated on the national Major Field Test.
The Integrated Music Studies student will develop a personal philosophy of the arts influenced, challenged and shaped by curriculum consistent with a Christian worldview. The student will consider how to integrate that personal philosophy into professional areas of declared emphasis as well as into personal faith journey.
The Integrated Music Studies student will use the professional skills learned to serve the community of JBU and beyond.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Integrated Music Studies

University Core Curriculum - 42 hours

Program requirements satisfy 6 of the 48 hours in the Core Curriculum.

Six hours of the Arts and Humanities elective area are satisfied by two of the following: MUS 1203 , MUS 2113 , MUS 3213 , MUS 3223 , MUS 3243 .

Core Curriculum Courses

Courses Specified by the Department - 30 hours

MUS 1000 Recital Attendance (On Campus)
MUS 1111 Musicianship I (On Campus)
MUS 1113 Theory I (On Campus)
MUS 1203 Liberal Arts Foundations for the Musician (On Campus)
MUS 2111 Musicianship II (On Campus)
MUS 2113 Theory II (On Campus)
MUS 3103 Arranging (On Campus)
MUS 3201 Introduction to World Music (On Campus)
MUS 3213 History of Music I (On Campus)
MUS 3223 History of Music II (On Campus)
MUS 3241 Musicianship III (On Campus)
MUS 3243 Theory III (On Campus)
MUS 3411 Conducting I (On Campus)
MUS 4113 Analytical Techniques (On Campus)

Capstone Option A or B

Option A

MUS 4900 Senior Recital (On Campus) (half recital) *

One of the following:

MUS 3971 Applied Organ (On Campus) *
MUS 3981 Applied Voice (On Campus) *
MUS 3991 Applied Piano (On Campus) *

Option B

MUS 4191 Senior Presentation Preparation (On Campus) *
MUS 4910 Senior Presentation (On Campus) *

Emphasis - 12-13 hours

Select one of the following:

NOTE: Choose at least one additional upper-division hour in music if emphasis is in voice or instrumental music

Voice

MUS 1981 Applied Voice (On Campus) * 4 hours
MUS 1980 Studio Class in Voice (On Campus) 4 semesters
MUS 1931 Class Piano I (On Campus) (see other options in Piano Proficiency) *
MUS 1941 Class Piano II (On Campus) (see other options in Piano Proficiency) *
MUS 2931 Class Piano III (On Campus) (see other options in Piano Proficiency) *
MUS 2941 Class Piano IV (On Campus) (see other options in Piano Proficiency) *

Ensemble participation:

4 hours (see Ensemble participation requirements)

Piano

MUS 1991 Applied Piano (On Campus) * 4 hours
MUS 1990 Studio Class in Piano (On Campus) 4 semesters
MUS 1981 Applied Voice (On Campus) * 2 hours
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I (On Campus)
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II (On Campus)

Ensemble participation:

4 hours (see Ensemble participation requirements)

Organ

MUS 1971 Applied Organ (On Campus) * 4 hours
MUS 1990 Studio Class in Piano (On Campus) 4 semesters
MUS 1981 Applied Voice (On Campus) * 2 hours
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I (On Campus)
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II (On Campus)

Ensemble participation:

4 hours (see Ensemble participation requirements)

Instrumental Music (as applied instructors are available)

MUS 1891 Applied Instrument (On Campus) * 4 hours
MUS 1890 Studio Class in Instrumental Music (On Campus) 4 semesters (as needed and available)
MUS 1931 Class Piano I (On Campus) (see other options in Piano Proficiency) *
MUS 1941 Class Piano II (On Campus) (see other options in Piano Proficiency) *
MUS 2931 Class Piano III (On Campus) (see other options in Piano Proficiency) *
MUS 2941 Class Piano IV (On Campus) (see other options in Piano Proficiency) *
MUS 1981 Applied Voice (On Campus)

Ensemble participation:

4 hours (see Ensemble participation requirements)

Minor or Second Major

The Integrated Music Studies degree requires a minor or a second major.

Successful completion of the Upper-Division Applied Admittance Exam in the applied emphasis

Any additional hours in applied area will count as music electives. Any hours taken after passing the Upper-Division Applied Admittance Exam will be taken at the 3000-level for upper-division credit. Four hours of upper-division credit is a requirement for performing a senior recital.

Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours

Minimum total semester hours - 120

* See Music Fee Schedule