OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Instrumental Performance Major (B.Mus.) |
Major code BM5053
College of Fine Arts
Music, School of
Glidden Hall 440
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4244
www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/music
Lucas Borges, contact person
regoborg@ohio.edu
Program Overview
Ohio University’s performance faculty provides comprehensive study through private instruction, large and small ensemble experiences, chamber music, pedagogy and literature courses, and master classes. The Bachelor of Music performance degree curriculum is rooted in applied music study with significant components in practical and academic skills. The degree program is designed for students demonstrating exceptional talent, technical aptitude, potential to interpret advanced repertoire, and those who are ready to commit to the rigorous preparation necessary to fully develop their artistic talents and abilities.
Instrumental Performance majors develop the ability to perform repertoire from all periods available on their instrument or voice. Experience in solo, chamber music, and large ensemble performance is required.
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.
Change of Program Policy
Students currently attending Ohio University who wish to declare a major in music are required to audition for admission to the School of Music before they may declare the major.
External Transfer 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.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The program is a pre-professional course of study that prepares students to pursue advanced graduate degree programs in performance, to engage in professional performance activities, or to establish private teaching studios. The discipline and critical insights gained from pursuing a professional degree in music can also have implications for other career options.
Requirements
University-wide Graduation Requirements
Ohio University requires completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for conferral of a bachelor’s degree. However, the Instrumental Performance major requires a minimum of 121 semester hours. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – University-wide page.
Aural Skills, Music Theory, and Music History and Literature
Complete the following courses during freshman and sophomore years:
Aural Skills
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1030 - Dictation and Sight Singing I Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1040 - Dictation and Sight Singing II Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2030 - Dictation and Sight Singing III Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2040 - Dictation and Sight Singing IV Credit Hours: 1
Music Theory
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1010 - Music Theory I Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1020 - Music Theory II Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 2010 - Music Theory III Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 2020 - Music Theory IV Credit Hours: 3
Music History and Literature
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1210 - Introduction to World Music Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1250 - Introduction to Music History and Literature Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 3210 - History and Literature of Music I Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 3220 - History and Literature of Music II Credit Hours: 3
Class Piano
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1410 - Class Piano I Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1420 - Class Piano II Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2410 - Class Piano III Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2420 - Class Piano IV Credit Hours: 1
Keyboard Proficiency
If MUS 2420 is not completed with a grade of C- or better, the Keyboard Skills Proficiency (KSP) exam must be passed.
Ensemble
Complete 8 semesters of large ensemble for 1 hour each semester. Music majors must perform in a large ensemble every semester in residence. See School of Music Undergraduate Handbook for ensembles appropriate to the principal instrument and major.
Chamber Music
Complete six semesters of an appropriate music ensemble for 0.5 hours per semester for all areas except strings. String performers are required to take chamber music for eight semesters for 0.5 hours per semester.
Performance Lab
Complete 6 semesters of the following course:
- MUS 1090 - Performance Laboratory Credit Hours: 0
Principal Instrument
Complete 4 hours per semester for 8 semesters on the principal instrument for the major.
- MUS 3440 - Violin Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3450 - Viola Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3460 - Violoncello Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3470 - Double Bass Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3480 - Flute Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3490 - Oboe Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3500 - Bassoon Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3510 - Clarinet Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3520 - Saxophone Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3530 - Trumpet Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3540 - Horn Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3550 - Euphonium Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3560 - Trombone Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3570 - Tuba Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3580 - Percussion Credit Hours: 1 - 4
Music Theory or Music History and Literature Electives
Complete two courses from the following:
- MUS 4050 - Jazz Theory I Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4051 - Jazz Theory II Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4070 - Counterpoint I Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 4071 - Counterpoint II Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 4210 - Literature of Choral Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4211 - Literature of Piano Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4212 - Literature of Chamber Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4213 - Literature of Orchestral Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4214 - Literature of Organ Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4215 - Literature of Opera Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4216 - Literature of Band Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4250 - Music of Africa Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4270 - Folk Music in the United States Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4901 - Special Topics in Tonal Analysis Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 4902 - Special Topics in Post-Tonal Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Conducting
Complete the following courses
- MUS 4550 - Basic Conducting Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4560 - Instrumental Conducting Credit Hours: 2
Pedagogy and Repertoire
Complete one of the following courses:
- MUS 4570 - String Instrument Pedagogy and Repertoire Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4571 - Woodwind Instrument Pedagogy and Repertoire Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4572 - Brass Instrument Pedagogy and Repertoire Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4575 - Percussion Instruments Pedagogy and Repertoire Credit Hours: 2
Recital
Both of the following courses are required for the completion of the program.
- MUS 4940 - Junior Recital Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4941 - Senior Recital Credit Hours: 2