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/jazz studies
Course | Title | Hours |
| 30 |
| |
APPL 311 | Applied Lessons | 2 |
APPL 312 | Applied Lessons | 2 |
APPL 313 | Applied Lessons | 2 |
APPL 314 | Applied Lessons | 2 |
APPL 415 | Applied Lessons | 2 |
APPL 416 | Applied Lessons and Junior Recital | 2 |
APPM 199 | Recital/Convocation Attendance (four 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 417 | Applied Lessons | 2 |
APPL 418 | Applied Lessons and Senior Recital | 2 |
APPM 173 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
APPM 174 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
APPM 251 | Jazz Improvisation I | 3 |
APPM 252 | Jazz Improvisation II | 3 |
APPM 272 | Jazz Piano for the Non-keyboard Player 1 | 1 |
APPM 399 | Jazz Master Class (eight semesters of master class) | 0 |
APPM 463 | Pedagogy | 2 |
APPM 492 | Senior Project: Portfolio Review | 1 |
MHIS 147 | Jazz Theory and Aural Skills | 3 |
MHIS 311 | Jazz Arranging I | 3 |
MHIS 312 | Jazz Arranging II | 3 |
MHIS 324 | Jazz History | 3 |
MHIS 380 | Survey of the Music Industry | 3 |
MUSC 210 | Digital Music Production | 3 |
2 | 8 |
| Applied Lessons | |
| 9 |
| |
| Large Jazz Ensemble | |
| |
| Small Jazz Ensemble | |
| 3 |
| Orchestra | |
| Symphonic Wind Ensemble | |
| University Band | |
| Commonwealth Singers | |
| Choral Arts Society | |
| Large Jazz Ensemble | |
| Small Jazz Ensemble | |
| Flute Choir | |
| Guitar Ensemble | |
| Piano Ensemble | |
| Woodwind Ensemble | |
| Percussion Ensemble | |
| Brass Ensemble | |
| 6-7 |
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.