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Jun 15, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog *DRAFT*
Music, BA
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The BA in Music offers a dynamic and inclusive curriculum that broadens students’ understanding of music across diverse traditions and contemporary perspectives. Emphasizing both performance and pedagogy, the program develops technical proficiency, leadership skills, and cultural awareness through an innovative blend of coursework, ensembles, and private instruction.
Program Highlights:
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Expansive Musical Perspectives: Explore music beyond Western traditions with courses in global, contemporary, and underrepresented musical genres.
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Enhanced Performance & Leadership Training: Gain hands-on experience in advanced ensembles, conducting, and pedagogy to prepare for leadership roles in music.
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Interdisciplinary Opportunities: Designed to attract students from diverse academic backgrounds, including Ethnic Studies, Theatre, Psychology, Gender Studies, and Education.
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Professional Development: Engage in real-world applications of music through internships, senior capstone projects, and community-based experiences.
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Lower Division Required (17 units)
Ensembles (2 units required):
Private Lessons (2 units required):
Upper Division Required (23 units)
Advanced Private Lessons (2 units required):
May be repeated, but only count once toward UD requirement and split major. Advanced Ensembles (2 units required):
May be repeated, but only count once toward UD requirement and split major. Upper Division Music & Culture Electives (Take 2 courses):
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