Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Music Performance

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The CUGS in Music Performance is designed for students with majors outside of BM or BA in music who wish to pursue instrumental or vocal performance as part of their coursework, allowing students who performed in middle and high school ensembles to continue to develop as musicians. The CUGS consists of applied lessons in instrumental or vocal performance, ensemble experiences, and supplementary courses in music.

Program Requirements

Take all of the following:

MUS 02105 - Secondary Applied Instrument Credits: 1 (4 semesters, 4 credits total)
or
MUS 02106 - Secondary Applied Voice Credits: 1 (4 semesters, 4 credits total)
Ensembles as assigned

MUS 01129 - Chamber Music I Credits: 0 to 1 (4 semesters, 4 credits total)

Take at least four credits of the following classes:

Ensembles as assigned

MUS 01129 - Chamber Music I Credits: 0 to 1 (up to 4 additional semesters)
MUS 02105 - Secondary Applied Instrument Credits: 1 (up to 4 additional semesters)
or
MUS 02106 - Secondary Applied Voice Credits: 1 (up to 4 additional semesters)
MUS 04103 - Music Theory I Credits: 4
MUS 04104 - Music Theory II Credits: 4
MUS 04110 - Sight Singing and Ear Training Credits: 2
MUS 04118 - Music Fundamentals Credits: 3
MUS 40201 - History of Popular Music Credits: 3
MUS 40344 - Hip Hop Culture: Music, Lifestyle, Fashion and Politics Credits: 3
MUSG 06115 - Growth and Development of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSG 06447 - Music in World Cultures: Asia & Oceania Credits: 3
MUSG 06448 - Music in World Cultures: Africa, India, Near & Middle East Credits: 3
MUSG 06449 - Music of Brazil
MUSG 06102 - General Music History Credits: 3
MUSG 06109 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 97100 - Piano Class I Credits: 1

Total Required Credits for the Program: 12 s.h.

To be awarded the CUGS in Music Performance, students must complete all required coursework in accordance with University requirements for good standing. Students may double-count up to 6 credits of this CUGS with their major program.

Alexandria Funkhauser, MA
Senior Academic Advisor
Wilson Hall 141
856.256.5183
daniels@rowan.edu