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Bachelor of Arts in Music (Vocalist Track)

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree follow one of three tracks based on their interests and their primary applied area: Technologist, Instrumentalist, or Vocalist.

Vocalist Track

The Vocalist track emphasizes comprehensive studies in musicianship and performance.

Auditions (Vocalist Track)

A successful music audition on voice is required for admission to the Vocalist track of the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree. Audition requirements and an audition application are available at www.ut.edu/music/prospective/. For assistance and additional information contact music.audition@ut.edu.

Performance Requirements (Vocalist Track)

The Vocalist track of the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree has the following performance requirements:

  • Students must take at least eight credits of MUS 251.
  • Students must take at least six ensemble courses (MUS: 192, 246, 289-314). Ensemble courses may be repeated for additional credit. At least two of these courses must be different ensembles. Music scholarship students may have additional ensemble requirements.

Recital/Concert Attendance

Students in the Vocalist track of the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree must pass MUS 269 Recital/Concert Attendance based on the number of semesters they are in residency at UT as a music degree candidate:

  • 8+ semesters at UT = 6 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 7 semesters at UT = 5 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 6 semesters at UT = 4 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 5 semesters at UT = 3 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 4 semesters at UT = 2 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 3 semesters at UT = 1 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 2 semesters at UT = 1 semester of passing MUS 269

Minimum Grade for MUS Courses in Major

All Bachelor of Arts in Music degree candidates must receive a grade of “C” or better for any MUS course in order for it to be counted toward their music degree requirements.

Music Exit Exam

Bachelor of Arts in Music (Vocalist track) degree candidates are required to complete the Music Exit Exam prior to graduation. Students must take the Music Exit Exam during their final semester of study.

 

Performance

MUS 124Vocal Diction Technique and Literature

3
MUS 135Alexander Technique for Wellness

1
8 credits of the following:
MUS 251Studio Lessons: Voice

2
6 credits of the following:
MUS 192World Music Drumming Ensemble

0-1
MUS 246Camerata

0-1
MUS 289Orchestra

0-1
MUS 290Spartan Band

0-1
MUS 291Wind Ensemble

0-1
MUS 292Jazz Ensemble

0-1
MUS 293Chamber Singers

0-1
MUS 294Opus

0-1
MUS 295University Chorus - Sopranos and Altos

0-1
MUS 297University Chorus - Tenors and Basses

0-1
MUS 301Interactive Arts Ensemble

0-1
MUS 302Jazz Combo

0-1
MUS 303Studio Production Ensemble

0-1
MUS 304MIX Lab

0-1
MUS 307Vocal Performance Workshop

0-1
MUS 309Performance Class

0-1
MUS 310String Ensemble

0-1
MUS 311Classical Guitar Ensemble

0-1
MUS 312Woodwind Ensemble

0-1
MUS 313Brass Ensemble

0-1
MUS 314Percussion Ensemble

0-1
Total Credit Hours:18

Musicianship

MUS 100Music Fundamentals

3
MUS 112Aural Skills I

2
MUS 113Aural Skills II

2
MUS 122Music Theory I

2
MUS 123Music Theory II

2
MUS 210Concert Recording Practicum

2
MUS 212Aural Skills III

2
MUS 213Aural Skills IV

2
MUS 222Music Theory III

2
MUS 223Music Theory IV

2
MUS 269Recital/Concert Attendance

0
MUS 380Music History Survey I: Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque

3
MUS 381Music History Survey II: 18th Century Classical Period and 19th Century Romanticism

3
MUS 480Music History Survey III: 1900 to Present Day

3
Total Credit Hours:30

Capstone Project

One of the following:
MUS 346Junior Recital

0-1
MUS 446Senior Recital

0-1
MUS 499Senior Project in Music

3
Total Credit Hours:0-3
 

Total Credit Hours: 48-51