The Bachelor of Music is the initial professional degree in music. Its primary emphasis is on development of the skills, concepts and sensitivities essential to the professional life of the musician. At the center of the instructional program for this degree is the music core curriculum, comprising 27 credits of instruction in aspects of musicianship fundamental to all music degree programs. Included are courses in music theory, aural skills, music history and conducting.
Student learning outcomes
Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following.
Students will:
- Demonstrate professional performance skills
- Demonstrate comprehensive musicianship
- Acquire supporting competencies
- Develop artistic/intellectual mission
Degree requirements for Music, Bachelor of (B.M.) with a concentration in performance/winds and percussion
Course | Title | Hours |
| 30 |
| |
APPL 311 | Applied Lessons (principal performing medium) | 2 |
APPL 312 | Applied Lessons (principal performing medium) | 2 |
APPL 313 | Applied Lessons (principal performing medium) | 2 |
APPL 314 | Applied Lessons (principal performing medium) | 2 |
APPL 415 | Applied Lessons (principal performing medium) | 2 |
APPL 416 | Applied Lessons and Junior Recital (principal performing medium) | 2 |
APPM 199 | Recital/Convocation Attendance (four semesters) | 0 |
APPM 299 | Master Class (eight semesters) | 0 |
APPM 381 | Conducting | 2 |
MHIS 120 | Music in Culture | 2 |
MHIS 145 | Theory and Aural Skills I | 4 |
MHIS 146 | Theory and Aural Skills II | 4 |
MHIS 245 | Theory and Aural Skills III | 4 |
MHIS 322 | Classical Music Survey II | 2 |
| |
APPL 320 | Applied Lessons Secondary Instrument (three semesters) | 3 |
APPL 417 | Applied Lessons (principal performing medium) | 2 |
APPL 418 | Applied Lessons and Senior Recital (principal performing medium) | 2 |
APPM 173 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
APPM 174 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
APPM 273 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 |
APPM 463 | Pedagogy | 2 |
APPM 492 | Senior Project: Portfolio Review | 1 |
MHIS 305 | Form and Analysis I | 2 |
MHIS 321 | Classical Music Survey I | 2 |
MHIS 380 | Survey of the Music Industry | 3 |
| 8 |
| Orchestra | |
| Symphonic Wind Ensemble | |
| University Band | |
| Percussion Auxiliary | |
| 4 |
| Flute Choir | |
| Woodwind Ensemble | |
| Percussion Ensemble | |
| String Chamber Music | |
| Brass Ensemble | |
| 17 |
| |
| 11 |
Total Hours | 120 |
The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120.
What follows is a sample plan that meets the prescribed requirements within a four-year course of study at VCU. Please contact your adviser before beginning course work toward a degree.
The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120.