Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

The Bachelor of Music degree in Music Industry is designed for students whose interests and abilities indicate a strong potential for significant achievement in the music industry.

Program objectives for a B.M. in Music Industry are: (a) to develop competencies in performance, analysis, composition/improvisation, history/repertory, technology and synthesis; (b) to be prepared to pursue graduate studies in music industry; (c) to be prepared to pursue careers in the music industry or related fields.

Two concentrations are available: Music Business and Recording Technology

Admission: Admission is based on selective procedures, and admission to the University does not guarantee placement in the Music Industry Program. Stringent quality control is essential; therefore, an assessment is required of all students desiring to enter the program. Entrance requirements vary by concentration. Specific admissions criteria may be obtained through the office of the Director, School of Music. Through the admissions procedure, preliminary estimates of student commitment and potential success can be made. Upon admission, the student will be assigned an advisor.

Retention: The student’s progress and continued potential will be reviewed twice yearly by the appropriate Music Industry faculty. Permission to continue in the program will be based upon this evaluation. Retention criteria may be obtained through the office of the Director, School of Music.

Piano Proficiency: Students in Music Business or Recording Technology have no piano proficiency requirement.

Ensembles: Students in Music Business or Recording Technology must complete two (2) credit hours of ensemble.

Concert Attendance: All students Music Business and Recording Technology are required to attend a minimum of 50 concerts or recitals during their four-year program. Records will be maintained in the School on the number of events attended by each student and a report will be filed with the Director of the School each year.

Experiential Learning: Credit may be awarded for validated learning from experience or non-traditional instruction. Students who wish to apply for credit for experiential learning may obtain guidelines for this procedure from the Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts. (See Fees and Charges, for related fee information.)

Graduation from the Program: A minimum of 120 hours is required for graduation; a minimum grade of "C" and a grade point average of 2.5 are required in every graded course applicable to the major.

Music Industry Major (B.M.)

A. University General Education Program (35 hours)

See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Note the following B.M. degree with a major in Music Industry program specifications: (1) Music Business must complete ECON 2110 and 2120 to fulfill the Social/Behavioral Sciences requirement; (2) must take MATH 1830 for the Mathematics requirement, and complete with a minimum grade of "C"; (3) PHYS 2110/2111 and PHYS 2120/2121 (Natural Science requirement) are preferred. The Humanities category is satisfied for students who meet all B.M. requirements.

B. The Major (85 hours)

1. Major Core (29 hours)

MUTC 1012, 1013, 2012, 2013; MUHL 3303; MUAP xxxx (ensembles) (2), 1105 (1), 1116 (1), 1xxxx (applied instruction) (4); MUID 3103; choose one: MUHL 4801, 4804, 4805, 4806, 4807; 50 concert/recital attendance requirements prior to graduation.

2. Concentration (56 hours)

a. Music Business

ACCT 2010, 3011; FIR 2220; JOUR 3400, 3900; MGMT 3110, 3510; MKTG 3010; MUID 1001 (1), 2201 (2), 3105, 3506, 3602, 4603, 4820, 4840, 4850 (4), 4898 (4), 4899.

b. Recording Technology

MUID 2201 (2), 3602, 3800 (4), 3801, 3901 (1), 3902 (1), 3903 (1), 3905, 4603, 4800 (4); 4802 (4), 4803 (4), 4811 (1), 4830, 4840, 4898; COMM 3823 (4); EETH 1811, 2821; JOUR 3900.

C. Electives (0 - 3 hours)

Elective courses may be chosen to bring the total number of hours to 120.

Typical 4-Year Music Business Concentration Sequence

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement

** Choose one: MUHL 4801, 4804, 4805, 4806, 4807

Typical 4-Year Recording Technology Concentration Sequence

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement

** Choose one: MUHL 4801, 4804, 4805, 4806, 4807