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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18
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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18 [Archived Catalog]

Music Major (B.A. in Music) [offered through Honors Tutorial College]

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Major Code BA1938

Honors Tutorial College
35 Park Place
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2723
Fax: 740.593.9521
honors.college@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/honors

Andre Gribou, director of studies / contact person
gribou@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The tutorial program in music is designed for excellent scholar-musicians who wish to work closely with dedicated faculty through tutorials, individual lessons, and ensembles. The program balances a commitment to breadth and rigor, while providing opportunities for self-disciplined and highly motivated students to creatively explore fundamental and cutting-edge issues. The four-year program includes a tutorial each semester, applied study and upper-division music courses, language courses, and collateral studies. Individualized instruction and a flexible curriculum allow each Honors Tutorial College student to pursue a course of study tailored to his or her interests, including music history, theory, composition, performance, or some combination.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

All undergraduates, whether prospective freshmen or transfer students, are required to audition for admission to the degree programs offered by the School of Music. In general, students may not pursue coursework in the major until they have successfully auditioned and been admitted to a music degree program. In the HTC program in music, in most cases minimum credentials include a high school rank in the upper 10% and high scores on a standardized test (a minimum of 30 on the ACT or 1300 [math plus verbal] on the SAT). A personal interview with the director of studies is also required for entry.

Change of Program Policy

First-year students at Ohio University may apply to transfer into the music tutorial program and the Honors Tutorial College. These students must meet the same entrance requirements as entering freshmen. The priority deadline for application is December 1st.

External Transfer Admission

First-year students at another institution may also apply to transfer into the music tutorial program and the Honors Tutorial College. These students must meet the same entrance requirements as entering freshmen. The priority deadline for application is December 1st.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

This program is for high ability students who prefer a more independent approach than is usually available in traditional programs. This rigorous and comprehensive educational experience is sensitive to the needs and interests of the individual student. Students have the opportunity to progress well beyond material covered in conventional courses, and the program provides excellent preparation for graduate study.

Requirements

HTC Grade Requirements

Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher overall.

University English Composition Requirement

Complete one First-Year Composition course (1E) and one Junior Composition course (1J).

HTC Seminar

First-year students must complete the following course:

Transfer students

Transfer students may substitute an HC special topics seminar for their HC 2500 requirement.

Music Tutorials

Complete the following tutorials:

Senior Honors Tutorial Thesis

Complete the following tutorials during final year of study focused on the development and completion of an advisor approved thesis:

HTC Thesis Requirement

Approval of a completed thesis or professional project by the advisor, director of studies, and Dean of the College.

Upper Level Music Theory, History/Literature or Composition Courses

Complete three of the following courses or any other 3000- or 4000-level music theory/composition/history course approved by the director of studies:

Complete one of the following courses:

Ensemble

Complete 4 semesters of large ensemble participation for 1 hour each semester. See School of Music Undergraduate Handbook for ensembles appropriate to the principal instrument and major.

Performance Lab

Complete 6 semesters of the following course:

Applied Music

Complete 2 hours per semester for 4 semesters on appropriate applied instrument or voice for major. Regular School of Music jury requirements apply.

Foreign Language Requirement

Complete a two-year sequence through 2120 in a single language or equivalent. Equivalent credit can be Advanced Placement or college transfer credit. Students who have prior knowledge of Spanish, French, or German must take the placement test before enrolling in these classes. (The placement exam does not count as college credit.) If you test into the 3000 level or above, the foreign language requirement is considered fulfilled.

Additional Courses

The tutorial program offers students the opportunity to design a curriculum specifically tailored to the needs and interests of the individual. The only constraint is that the curriculum must be approved by the director of studies. B.A. students are expected to complete approximately 42 hours outside of music to earn the degree.


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