Program Recognition
•Bullet: UCO's School of Music is NASM-accredited and an All-Steinway School; the BA in Music is a 124-credit degree with General, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary areas of emphasis (uco.edu, catalog.uco.edu)
Training
•Bullet: The General Emphasis adds 30 credit hours: Music Theory I-IV with Aural Skills I-IV, Class Piano I-IV, Western Music Histories, Styles, & Cultures I and II, Key Events in the Music Industry, and Music Technology (catalog.uco.edu)
•Bullet: Choose a Global Music and Culture course such as World Music, Music in Film, Native American Music, History of Video Game Music, History of Rock and Roll, or Jazz History; 6 hours of applied instruction and a capstone (Performance Showcase I, Junior Recital, or Music Research Capstone) round out the major
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Eight ensemble credit hours, at least 4 from University Choir, Cantilena, Concert Chorale, Second Street Singers, Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Opera Workshop, Opera Performance, Musical Theatre Performance, Piano Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, or ACM Performance Groups
Professional Development
•Bullet: Career paths listed for BA in Music graduates include performer or studio musician, private instructor, composer or arranger, music director, arts administrator, music therapist (with additional training), sound editor, and audio producer
