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Office of the University Registrar

2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

Music, Bachelor of Music
College: Fine Arts
Degree: Bachelor of Music
Hours for the Degree: 120
Specializations: Music in Combination with an Outside Field, Music Composition, Performance - Instrumental, Performance - Vocal
Minor: No
Combined-Degree Program: No
Website: www.arts.ufl.edu/music

This curriculum is intended for students who plan to enter professional careers, graduate study or private studio teaching.

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.

Specialization: Music in Combination with an Outside Field
Specialization: Music Composition
Specialization: Music Theory
Specialization: Performance - Instrumental (brass, keyboard, percussion, strings and winds)
Specialization: Performance - Vocal

Specialization: Music in Combination with an Outside Field

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete MUT 1121, MVK 1111 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 14##) - Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 2:

  • Complete MUT 1122, MVK 1112 and MUS 1360 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 14##) - Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 3:

  • Complete MUT 2126 and MVK 2221 and MUH 3211 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 24##) - Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 4:

  • Complete MUT 2127 and MVK 2222 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 24##) - Performance Principal coursework
  • 2000-level Performance Jury

Semester 5:

  • Complete MUH 3211 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 3 additional hours of (MV_ 34##) - Performance Principal coursework

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)
2-3
MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 11
MV_ 141# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 15-16
Semester 2Credits
MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
3
MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 21
MV_ 141# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology3
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 16
Semester 3Credits
MUT 2126 Theory of Music 33
MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 31
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUH 3211 Music History Survey 1 (GE-H, N)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Outside field3
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
MUT 2127 Theory of Music 43
MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 41
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Outside field3
Complete Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
Total 16

For the B.M. in combination with outside field, complete at least 45 credits at the 3000/4000 levels.

Semester 5Credits
MUH 3211 Survey of History of Music 1 (GE-H, N)3
MV_ 343# Performance Principal3
MUN 3000-level ensemble1
MUG 4104 Conducting 12
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
Outside field3
Total 12
Semester 6Credits
MUH 3212 Survey of History of Music 2 (GE-H, N)3
MV_ 343# Performance Principal3
MV_ 3970 Junior Recital1
MUN 3000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
Outside field9
Total 17
Semester 7Credits
Outside field3
Electives3
MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
MUH 3541 Latin American Music(GE-H, N)
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 12
Semester 8Credits
Outside field6
Electives9
Total 15

Piano principals must take MVK 3702 during the first two semesters of enrollment instead of MUN 1000.

Voice principals must be take French, German, Italian and English diction during the first two semesters of enrollment.

18 credits of outside field courses must be at the 3000/4000 level and must be completed with a C or better.

Specialization: Music Composition

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete MUT 1121, MVK 1111 and MUC 1211 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 14##) - Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 2:

  • Complete MUT 1122, MVK 1112, MUC 1212 and MUS 1360 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 14##) - Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 3:

  • Complete MUT 2126, MVK 2221 and MUC 2101 and MUH 3211 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 24##) - Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 4:

  • Complete MUT 2127, MVK 2222 and MUC 2102 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 24##) - Performance Principal coursework
  • 2000-level Performance Jury

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)
2-3
MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 11
MV_ 141# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUC 1211 Composition Skills 11
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 13-14
Semester 2Credits
MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
3
MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 21
MV_ 141# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUC 1212 Composition Skills 21
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 17
Semester 3Credits
MUT 2126 Theory of Music 33
MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 31
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUC 2101 Composition Skills 31
MUH 3211 Music History Survey 1 (GE-H)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 14
Semester 4Credits
MUT 2127 Theory of Music 43
MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 41
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUC 2102 Composition Skills 41
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
MUH 3541 Latin American Music(GE-H, N)
3
Complete Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
Total 14

For the B.M. in composition complete at least 54 credits at the 3000-/4000- levels.

Semester 5Credits
MV_ 343# Performance Principal3
MUN 3000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUC 3231 Composition 13
MUT 3611 Form and Analysis 1 (even years only)3
MUT 4411 Modal Counterpoint (odd years only)3
MUC 4313 Introduction to Electroacoustic Music3
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
MV_ 343# Performance Principal3
MV_ 3970 Junior Recital1
MUN 3000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUC 3232 Composition 2 (odd years only)3
MUT 3612 Form and Analysis 2 (even years only)3
MUT 4421 Tonal Counterpoint (even years only)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Total 17
Semester 7Credits
MUH 3211 Survey of History of Music 1 (GE-H, N)3
MUN 3000-level ensemble1
MUC 4241 Composition 3 or
MUC 4401 Composition of Electroacoustic Music
3
MUT 3321 Arranging for Voices and Instruments3
MUG 4104 Conducting 12
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
MUH 3212 Survey of History of Music 2 (GE-H, N)3
MUN 3000-level ensemble1
MUT 4601 Score Reading
Senior composition project2
Senior composition recital1
MUS 4905 Projects and Problems in Music3
MUT 3322 Scoring for Band and Orchestra (even years only)2-3
Elective1
Total 13

Piano principals must take MVK 3702 during the first two semesters of enrollment instead of MUN 1000.

Voice principals must take French, German, Italian and English diction during the first two semesters of enrollment.

Specialization: Music Theory

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete MUT 1121 and MVK 1111 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 14##) Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 2:

  • Complete MUT 1122, MVK 1112, and MUS 1360 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 14##) Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 3:

  • Complete MUT 2126, MVK 2221, MUC 1211 and MUH 3211 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 24##) Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 4:

  • Complete MUT 2127, MVK 2222 and MUC 1212 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 24##) Performance Principal coursework
  • 2000-level Performance Jury

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)
2-3
MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 11
MV_ 141# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C)3
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE)3
Total 12-13
Semester 2Credits
MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
3
MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 21
MV_ 141# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 16
Semester 3Credits
MUT 2126 Theory of Music 33
MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 31
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUC 2101 Composition Skills 11
MUH 3211 Music History Survey 1 (GE-H)3
Mathematics (GE)3
Total 14
Semester 4Credits
MUT 2127 Theory of Music 43
MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 41
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUC 2102 Composition Skills 21
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE)3
Complete Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
Total 14

For the B.M. in theory complete at least 54 credits at the 3000-/4000- levels.

Semester 5Credits
MV_ 343# Performance Principal3
MUN 3000-level Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUT 3611 Form and Analysis 1 (even years only)3
MUT 4411 Modal Counterpoint (odd years only)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE)3
Electives3
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
MV_ 343# Performance Principal3
MV_ 3970 Junior Recital1
MUN 3000-level Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUT 3612 Form and Analysis 2 (odd years only)3
MUT 4421 Tonal Counterpoint (even years only)3
MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
MUH 3541 Latin American Music (GE-H, N)
3
Electives2
Total 16
Semester 7Credits
MUH 3211 Survey of History of Music 1 (GE-H, N)3
MUN 3000 Level Ensemble1
MUC 4311 Introduction to Electric Music3
MUT 3321 Arranging for Voices and Instruments3
MUG 4104 Conducting 12
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Electives1
Total 16
Semester 8Credits
MUH 3212 Survey of History of Music 2 (GE-H, N)3
MUT 4626 Advanced Analytical Techniques3
MUT 4601 Score Reading2
MUT 3322 Scoring for Band and Orchestra3
MUS 4905 Projects and Problems in Music3
MUN 300 Level Ensemble1
Total 15

Piano principals must take MVK 3702 during the first two semesters of enrollment instead of MUN 1000.

Voice principals must take French, German, Italian and English diction during the first two semesters of enrollment.

Specialization: Performance - Instrumental (brass, keyboard, percussion, strings and winds)

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete MUT 1121 and MVK 1111 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 14##) - Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 2:

  • Complete MUT 1122, MVK 1112 and MUS 1360 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 14##) - Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 3:

  • Complete MUT 2126, MVK 2221 and MUH 3211 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 4 hours of (MV_ 24##) - Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 4:

  • Complete MUT 2127 and MVK 2222 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 24##) - Performance Principal coursework
  • 2000-level Performance Jury

Semester 5:

  • Complete MUH 3211 with a grade of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)
2-3
MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 11
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 15-16
Semester 2Credits
MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
3
MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 21
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 16
Semester 3Credits
MUT 2126 Theory of Music 33
MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 31
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUH 3211 Music History Survey 1 (GE-H)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
MUT 2127 Theory of Music 43
MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 41
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
MUN 1000-level ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Complete Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
Total 13

For the B.M. in performance - instrumental, complete at least fifty 3000-/4000-level credits.

Semester 5Credits
MUH 3211 Survey of History of Music 1 (GE-H, N)3
MV_ 343# Performance Principal3
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUN 3000-level ensemble1
MUT 3611 Form and Analysis 1 (even years only) 3
MUT 4411 Modal Counterpoint (odd years only) or
MUT 4421 Tonal Counterpoint (even years only)
3
Music elective2
Total 15
Semester 6Credits
MUH 3212 Survey of History of Music 2 (GE-H, N)3
MV_ 343# Performance Principal3
MV_ 3970 Junior Recital1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUN 3000-level ensemble1
MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
MUH 3541 Latin American Music(GE-H, N)
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE)3
Music elective2
Total 16

4000-Level Full Faculty Jury

Semester 7Credits
MV_ 444# Performance Principal3
MUN 3000-level ensemble1
MUT 3321 Arranging for Voices and Instruments3
MUG 4104 Conducting 12
MUL 444# Performance Literature Seminar2
Electives6
Total 17
Semester 8Credits
MV_ 444# Performance Principal3
MV_ 4971 Senior Recital1
MUN 3000-level ensemble1
MV_ 4640 Pedagogy3
Electives6
Total 14

Keyboard principals must take MVK 3702 during the first two semesters of enrollment instead of MUN 1000.

Specialization: Performance - Vocal

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete MUT 1121, MVK 1111, MUS 2211 and MUS 2241 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of (MVV 24##) Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 2:

  • Complete MUT 1122, MVK 1112, MUS 1360, MUS 2231 and MUS 2221 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of (MVV 24##) Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 3:

  • Complete MUT 2126, MVK 2221 and MUH 3211 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of (MVV 24##) Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 4:

  • Complete MUT 2127 and MUK 2222 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of (MVV 24##) - Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • 2000-level Performance Jury

Semester 5:

  • Complete MUH 3211 with a grade of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)
2-3
MVV 2421 Voice Performance Principal2
MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 11
MUN 1000-level ensemble (Choral)1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUS 2211 English Diction1
MUS 2241 Italian Diction1
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 14-15
Semester 2Credits
MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
3
MVV 2421 Voice Performance Principal2
MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 21
MUN 1000-level ensemble (Choral)1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUS 2231 German Diction1
MUS 2221 French Diction1
MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 15
Semester 3Credits
MUT 2126 Theory of Music 33
MVV 2421 Voice Performance Principal2
MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 31
MUN 1000-level ensemble (Choral)1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUH 3211 Music History Survey 1 (GE-H)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Foreign language5
Total 18
Semester 4Credits
MUT 2127 Theory of Music 43
MVV 2421 Voice Performance Principal2
MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 41
MUN 1000-level ensemble (Choral)1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Foreign language5
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Complete Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
Total 15

For the B.M. in performance-vocal, complete at least 41 credits at 3000/4000 levels.

Semester 5Credits
MUH 3211 Survey of History of Music 1 (GE-H, N)3
MVV 3431 Voice Performance Principal3
MVK 1411 Piano2
MUN 3000-level ensemble (Choral)1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUT 3611 Form and Analysis 1 (even years only) 3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Total 15
Semester 6Credits
MUH 3212 Survey of History of Music 2 (GE-H, N)3
MVV 3431 Voice Performance Principal3
MVV 3970 Junior Recital1
MVK 1411 Piano2
MUN 3000-level ensemble (Choral)1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B)3
Total 13

3000-Level Full Faculty Jury

Semester 7Credits
MVV 4441 Voice Performance Principal3
MUN 3000-level ensemble (choral)1
MUG 4104 Conducting 12
MUL 4602 Song Literature Seminar2
MUT 3611 Form and Analysis 1 (even years only)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Social science (GE)3
Total 14
Semester 8Credits
MVV 4441 Voice3
MV_ 4971 Senior Recital1
MUN 3000-level ensemble (Choral)1
MVV 4640 Vocal Pedagogy3
MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
MUH 3541 Latin American Music (GE-H, N)
3
Electives4
Total 15