Bachelor of Music
The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) offers students four concentrated areas of study: Choral/General Music Education, Instrumental/General Music Education, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance.
The concentrations in Choral/General and Instrumental/General Music Education are designed for vocalists who wish to become public school choral directors or general music educators and instrumentalists who wish to become public school band directors, orchestra directors, or general music educators, respectively. Both concentrations consist of 34 hours of General Education as well as a Foreign Language proficiency; 49 hours in the Core Music Curriculum, including private lessons, ensembles, music theory, ear training, piano, and music history; and 44-45 hours of education courses that lead to a K-12 teaching license in the State of North Carolina. Most music courses require grades of C or above to progress to subsequent levels of study; all required music courses must be passed with grades of C or above to graduate. For specific requirements, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbook. The culminating experiences for this degree are a Senior Recital and Student Teaching.
The concentrations in Instrumental and Vocal Performance are designed for students who are planning careers as performing musicians. Both concentrations consist of 34 hours of General Education as well as a Foreign Language proficiency; 49 hours in the Core Music Curriculum, including private lessons, ensembles, music theory, ear training, piano, and music history; and 37-41 hours of specialized music courses, including additional ensembles and courses in conducting, pedagogy, technology, and business. Most music courses require grades of C or above to progress to subsequent levels of study; all required music courses must be passed with grades of C or above to graduate. For specific requirements, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbook. The culminating experiences for this degree are a Junior Recital and a Senior Recital.
Admission Requirements
Students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Music degree must audition and complete a series of placement examinations prior to acceptance as a music major. Please select the “Admissions” link on the left for information about that process.
Academic Plans of Study