MUSIC:BA - Bachelor of Arts in Music
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Academic Progression Requirements
Students admitted to the university are admitted directly to their chosen major. Students are expected to make satisfactory progress based on critical indicators, such as GPA in specific courses or credits earned. In cases where students are not making satisfactory progress, a change of major may be required. Advisors work to redirect students to more appropriate majors when critical indicators are not met.
Entrance Requirements
(1) Successful instrumental or vocal audition.
(2) Students must pass course with a minimum grade of “C” or be placed into course prior to taking any academic music courses.
Exit Requirements
Successful completion of significant research paper (e.g. 30 pages) and presentation approved by a School of Music committee of two or three full-time faculty member.
For a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, visit https://cpm.flvc.org.
Secondary Piano – Proficiency by examination (or MVKX111 & MVKX112 & MVKX121 & MVKX122 OR MVKX111r & MVKX111r & MVKX121r & MVKX121r & MVKX211 & MVKX221 as needed to achieve piano proficiency.)
MUN (Ensemble) and MVX (Applied Performance) requirements will transfer based on the required audition.
University Core Curriculum (33 credits)
Music History or Literature Elective (Choose any two upper-division MUH or MUL course in consultation with area coordinator) (6 credits)
4 semesters at 2 credits each
1 credit for every semester enrolled in lessons
Restricted Electives (12)
*course: With approval of area coordinator (s) most closely associated with student’s area(s) or research, may substitute another course as preparation for the Senior Project.
*course: Students must complete a significant research paper (e.g. 30 pages) and give a presentation for successful completion of Senior Research project to two or three full-time instructors.
*Restricted Electives: Courses chosen in close consultation with area coordinator(s) most closely associated with student’s area(s) or research. These electives should support the student’s Senior Project or form a coherent program of study, such as a minor.
There are no tracks, specializations, concentrations, areas of emphasis, or other curricular offerings associated with this program.
There are no majors associated with this program.
Specialized Admissions for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music
Freshman/Sophomore Admission
Freshman admission requires an audition and placement test in Music Theory. Contact the School of Music at (305) 348-2896 for an audition appointment.
Transfer Admission
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU undergraduates must meet all the lower division requirements, complete 60 semester hours, and be otherwise acceptable into the program. Music students at the University come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds from Florida, other states, and countries. Because of this diversity, the faculty of music gives basic preliminary examinations in order to assist the student in eliminating any deficiencies: 1. Music History - consisting of all periods of history. 2. Music Theory - consisting of sightsinging, melodic and harmonic dictation and written harmonization and analysis. All transfer music majors entering Fall 2011 or later must satisfy the FIU Global Learning requirement by taking course and course.