Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Degree Requirements for Piano
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120 credits required (45 at Jr/Sr level 300+)
Effective Fall 2021
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Degree Check Sheet
KU Core (not fulfilled by Music courses) (31 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | Goal 2 Outcome 1: English (GE21) |
| 3 | Goal 2 Outcome 1: English (GE21) |
| 3 | Goal 1 Outcome 2: Math (GE12) |
| 3 | Goal 2 Outcome 2: Communications (GE22) |
| 3 | Goal 3N: Natural Science (GE3N) |
| 3 | Goal 3S: Social Science (GE3S) |
| 3 | Goal 5: Social Responsibility & Ethics (AE51 or AE52) |
| 5 | Foreign Language (2 semesters same language) |
| 5 | Foreign Language (2 semesters same language) |
Music Theory (22 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | MTHC 105 Theory I (Fall only) |
| 1 | MTHC 106 Aural Skills I (Fall only) |
| Fulfills Goal 1 Outcome 1 (GE11): | |
| 3 | MTHC 115 Theory II (Spring only) |
| 1 | MTHC 116 Aural Skills II (Spring only) |
| 4 | MTHC 205 Theory III (Fall only) |
| 4 | MTHC 315 Theory IV (Spring only) |
| 3 | MTHC 410 Form & Analysis (Fall only) |
| 3 | MTHC 471 Tonal Counterpoint (Fall only) |
Musicology (12 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| Fulfills Goal 4 Outcome 2 (AE42): | |
| 3 | MUSC 320 Music History I (Fall only) |
| Fulfills Goal 3H Arts & Humanities (GE3H): | |
| 3 | MUSC 340 Music History II (Spring only) |
| 3 | MUSC 440 Music History III (Fall only) |
| Fulfills Goal 4 Outcome 1 (AE41): | |
| 3 | MUSC 480 Music History IV (Spring only) |
Music Electives (4-6 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | PIAN 447 (required) |
| 3 | PIAN 448 (recommended) |
| 1 |
Music Theory (8 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 0 | REC 100 |
| 0 | REC 100 |
Performance (3.0 GPA required) (25 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | PIAN 121 |
| 3 | PIAN 121 |
| 3 | PIAN 221 |
| 3 | PIAN 221 |
| 3 | PIAN 622 |
| 3 | PIAN 622 |
| 3 | PIAN 622 |
| Fulfills Goal 6 Integrate knowledge/capstone (AE61): | |
| 3 | PIAN 622 (final semester taken with 623) |
| 1 | PIAN 623 Senior Recital |
Music Courses (20 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 1 | PIAN 229 Performance Class Accompanying |
| 1 | PIAN 229 Performance Class Accompanying |
| 1 | PIAN 229 Performance Class Accompanying |
| 1 | PIAN 229 Performance Class Accompanying |
| 2 | PIAN 310 Advanced Keyboard Skills (Fall only) |
| 3 | PIAN 540 Piano Pedagogy I |
| 3 | PIAN 546 Piano Pedagogy II |
| 3 | PIAN 443 Piano Repertoire I |
| 3 | PIAN 444 Piano Repertoire II |
| 2 | COND 245 Conducting I |
Ensembles: 4 Semesters (4 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 |
Chamber Music: 2 Semesters (2 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHAM/PIAN 216/336 |
| 1 | CHAM/PIAN 216/336 |
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Degree Plan
First Year - Fall Semester (16 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | ENGL 101 Composition or any GE21 (English) |
| 3 | MTHC 105 Theory I (Fall only) |
| 1 | MTHC 106 Aural Skills I (Spring only) |
| 0 | REC 100 (2 semesters) |
| 3 | PIAN 121 Lessons |
| 1 | PIAN 229 Performance Class in Accompanying |
| 5 | Foreign Language |
First Year - Spring Semester (16 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | ENGL 102 Critical Reading & Writing or any GE21 (English) |
| 3 | MTHC 115 Theory II (Spring only) |
| 1 | MTHC 116 Aural Skills II (Spring only) |
| 0 | REC 100 (2 semesters) |
| 3 | PIAN 121 Lessons |
| 1 | PIAN 229 Performance Class in Accompanying |
| 5 | Foreign Language (continue the same) |
Second Year - Fall Semester (17 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 4 | COMS 130 or any GE22 (Communications) |
| 4 | MTHC 205 Theory III (Fall only) |
| 3 | MUSC 320 Music History I (Fall only) |
| 3 | PIAN 221 Lessons |
| 1 | Ensemble |
| 3 | PIAN 443 Piano Repertoire I |
Second Year - Spring Semester (15 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 4 | MTHC 315 Theory IV (Spring only) |
| 3 | MUSC 340 Music History II (Spring only) |
| 3 | PIAN 221 Lessons |
| 1 | PIAN 229 Performance Class Accompanying |
| 1 | Ensemble |
| 3 | PIAN 444 Piano Repertoire II |
Third Year - Fall Semester (16 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | Natural Science any GE3N |
| 3 | MTHC 410 Form & Analysis (Fall only) |
| 3 | MUSC 440 Music History III (Fall only) |
| 3 | PIAN 622 Lessons |
| 1 | CHAM/PIAN 336 Chamber Music |
| 1 | PIAN 229 Performance Class in Accompanying |
| 2 | PIAN 310 Advanced Keyboard Skills (Fall only) |
Third Year - Spring Semester (14 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | MUSC 480 Music History IV (Spring only) |
| 3 | PIAN 622 Lessons |
| 2 | COND 245 Conducting I |
| 3 | MATH 101 or any GE12 (Math) |
| 3 | Social Science or any GE3S |
Fourth Year - Fall Semester (16 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | Ethics any AE51 or AE52 |
| 3 | MTHC 471 Tonal Counterpoint (Fall only) |
| 3 | PIAN 622 Lessons |
| 3 | PIAN 540 Piano Pedagogy I |
| 3 | PIAN 447 Contemporary (required) |
| 1 | Ensemble |
Fourth Year - Spring Semester (10-12 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHAM/PIAN 336 Chamber Music |
| 3 | PIAN 622 Lessons |
| 1 | 623 Senior Recital |
| 3 | PIAN 546 Piano Pedagogy II |
| 1-3 | PIAN 448 (recommended) |
| 1 | Ensemble |