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2015-2016 USC Sumter Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  Mar 28, 2024
 
2015-2016 USC Sumter Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Music, B.M. (Performance Emphasis)


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Learning Outcomes

  • Candidates will perform on their primary instrument a series of jury exams. Each exam will engage the candidate in performance of a wide array of musical styles reflective of undergraduate-level literature.
  • Candidates will demonstrate fundamental piano skills, including performing, transposing, harmonizing, and sight-reading at levels appropriate for undergraduate music majors.
  • Candidates with a performance or jazz studies emphasis will perform one half-recital and one-full recital on their primary instrument. Each recital will consist of a wide array of musical styles reflective of undergraduate-level repertoire, and will engage the candidate in performing both solo pieces and works for chamber ensembles.
  • Candidates in music education will demonstrate the ability to plan level-appropriate lessons and execute plans successfully in authentic teaching contexts in their area of specialty (band, choir, orchestra, elementary).

Degree Requirements

See School of Music  for information about entrance requirements, progression requirements, and special academic opportunities.

Additional information is available in the “Academic Regulations” chapter of this bulletin, the School of Music’s Handbook for Undergraduate Students, or from the Office of Music Studies.

1. General Education - Carolina Core (38 Hours)


CMW: Effective, Engaged and Persuasive Communication: Writing (6 Hours)


ARP: Analytical Reasoning and Problem Solving (6 Hours)


SCI: Scientific Literacy (7 hours)


GFL: Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language (0-9 hours)


  • Language Proficiency through 122

GHS: Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Historical thinking (3 Hours)


GSS: Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Social Science (3 Hours)


AIU: Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding (3 hours)


  • Course(s) must be taken in a department other than Music
  • Overlay Eligible Courses (3-9 Hours)

(Up to two of these core requirements may be met in overlay courses)

INF: Information Literacy (0-3 Hours)


VSR: Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility (0-3 Hours)


Nonmusic Electives (0-7 Hours)


Performance Emphasis (90 Hours)


Primary concentration in applied music (Usually 32 Hours)


(1 Hour)


    (16 Hours)


      (9 Hours)


        (3 Hours)


          Theory, history, and literature electives (6 Hours)


          Students must complete the literature course[s] in applied area when available.

          Conducting (2 Hours)


          Ensembles (8 Hours)


          Electives (13 Hours)


            Piano Pedagogy Option (12 Hours)


            Music electives must include:


              Piano Accompanying Option (12 Hours)


              Music electives must include:


                And 3 courses chosen from:


                  Note:


                  Foreign language requirement is satisfied through successful completion of FREN 122 , GERM 122 , ITAL 122  with a grade of B or higher.

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