Incoming freshmen at the traditional campus should have:
A 3.0 or higher high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Or:
2.5 or higher high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or comparable GED or HiSET score [1]
Plus one of the following:
21 or higher on the ACT or 1070 or higher on the SAT
Rank in the top 50 percent of your graduating class
Have successfully completed 12 units of college preparatory work with a grade of “C” or higher
Complete your application for admission
Send one of the following to the Office of the Registrar at 1001 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65216 or your local venue (if applicable):
2.5 or higher high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or comparable GED or HiSET score [1]
Plus one of the following:
Unofficial high school transcript [1]
Unofficial college transcript [1] (at least 6 credit hours)
GED, HiSET or TASC score [1]
Score requirements include all non-degree undergraduate level coursework at any location.
TOEFL ibt[1] (internet-based test): 72 or higher (with no subset score below 16)
TOEFL pbt[1] (paper-based test): 530 or higher (with no subset score below 53)
IELTS[1] : 6.0 or higher (with no band scores below 5.5)
iTEP Academic: 3.7 or higher (with no subset level lower than 2.5)
Duolingo English Test: 95 or higher
PTE Academic: 50 or higher (with no subset score lower than 30)
SAT: Critical Reading subset score of 430 or higher
ACT: English subset score of 17 or higher
Music is one of the most beloved performing arts—and as a major, it’s rich with possibilities. All students within the program receive a foundation in musicianship and performance. Beyond that, you choose the path you follow. This could lead you toward music education, business administration, religious studies, film, theater or other areas of interest.
You will gain insights into music history and theory along with exposure to music from other cultures and countries while enhancing your aural skills (including sight singing, ear training, rhythmic reading, dictation and part singing). As a result, you will gain confidence and competence in performing on your own or as part of an ensemble.
Opportunities to study:
Voice
Piano
Music history
Music theory
World music
Repertoire courses
Conducting
Choir
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Basic Musicianship Requirements (31 sem. hrs)
All must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses in the major cannot be taken Pass/Fail.
MUSI 120 - Music and the Human Experience 3 hours
MUSI 134 - Music Theory I 3 hours
MUSI 135 - Aural Skills I 1 hour
MUSI 220W - Exploring the Music of World Cultures 3 hours
MUSI 223 - Music History I 3 hours
MUSI 236 - Music Theory II 3 hours
MUSI 237 - Aural Skills II 1 hour
MUSI 323 - Music of the United States 3 hours
MUSI 326 - Music History II 3 hours
MUSI 338 - Music Theory III 3 hours
MUSI 339 - Aural Skills III 1 hour
MUSI 440 - Music Theory IV 3 hours
MUSI 441 - Aural Skills IV 1 hour
Ensemble Requirements (8-16 sem. hrs)
Vocal/Choral Studies Emphasis
Students must enroll in Jane Froman Singers every semester as well Chamber Choir or Musical Theater/Opera Productions Workshops, for a total of two ensembles each semester.
MUSI 160 - Jane Froman Singers 1 hour or
MUSI 360 - Jane Froman Singers 1 hour
Students must complete 4 semesters of MUSI 160 or have achieved junior standing to take MUSI 360.
MUSI 180 - Chamber Choir 1 hour or
MUSI 380 - Chamber Choir 1 hour
Students must have achieved junior standing to take MUSI 380.
MUSI 183 - Musical Theater/Opera Workshop 1-3 hours or
MUSI 383 - Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop 1-3 hours
Students must have achieved junior standing to take MUSI 383.
Piano/Accompanying Studies Emphasis
Students in the Piano/Accompanying emphasis area must enroll in Jane Froman Singers every semester and accompany one student or ensemble every semester.
MUSI 160 - Jane Froman Singers 1 hour or
MUSI 360 - Jane Froman Singers 1 hour
Students must complete 4 semesters of MUSI 160 or have achieved junior standing to take MUSI 360.
Applied Music Requirements (18 sem. hrs)
Students must choose either the vocal/choral or piano/accompanying emphasis area. Two semesters of applied lessons at each level must be completed to advance through the course sequence. Students must enroll in applied lessons for both voice and piano all semesters. MUSI 400 must be taken concurrently with MUSI 273 or MUSI 384 . MUSI 490 must be taken concurrently with MUSI 274 or MUSI 484 .
Vocal/Choral Studies Emphasis
Students must enroll in Music Seminar every semester.
MUSI 101 - Music Seminar 0 hours
MUSI 181 - Applied Lessons I - Voice 1 hour
MUSI 282 - Applied Lessons II - Voice 1 hour
MUSI 384 - Applied Lessons III: Voice 1 hour
MUSI 484 - Applied Lessons IV - Voice 1 hour
MUSI 400 - Recital 1 hour
MUSI 490 - Recital 1 hour
MUSI 171 - Applied Lessons Piano 1 hour
MUSI 172 - Applied Lessons Piano 1 hour
MUSI 273 - Applied Lessons Piano 1 hours
MUSI 274 - Applied Lessons Piano 1 hour
Piano/Accompanying Studies Emphasis
Students must enroll in Music Seminar every semester.
MUSI 101 - Music Seminar 0 hours
MUSI 171 - Applied Lessons Piano 1 hour
MUSI 172 - Applied Lessons Piano 1 hour
MUSI 273 - Applied Lessons Piano 1 hours
MUSI 274 - Applied Lessons Piano 1 hour
MUSI 400 - Recital 1 hour
MUSI 490 - Recital 1 hour
MUSI 181 - Applied Lessons I - Voice 1 hour
MUSI 282 - Applied Lessons II - Voice 1 hour
MUSI 384 - Applied Lessons III: Voice 1 hour
MUSI 484 - Applied Lessons IV - Voice 1 hour
Open Electives (7 - 15 sem. hrs)
The following four areas of study will prepare the student for work or continued study in the areas of music education, stage performance, music management or church music leadership. Choosing a cluster of electives is recommended but not mandatory.
Directed Music Education Emphasis
A declared minor in Education is required. Courses required for state certification to teach are indicated below with a “1”.
MUSI 300 - Diction for Singers 3 hours
MUSI 351 - Choral Arranging 2 hours 1
MUSI 352 - Introduction to Vocal and Choral Literature 3 hours 1
MUSI 353 - Basic Conducting 3 hours 1
MUSI 354 - Choral Rehearsal Techniques 3 hours
MUSI 355 - Advanced Conducting 3 hours 1
Directed Speech Communication Emphasis
COMM 220W - Introduction to Theatre 3 hours
COMM 224 - Film History and Analysis 3 hours
COMM 320 - Advanced Theatre 3 hours
COMM 360W - Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 hours
COMM 380W - Performance Studies 3 hours
COMM 420 - Advanced Acting and Production Techniques 1-3 hours
COMM 399 - Communication Internship 1-3 hours or
COMM 499 - Advanced Communication Internship 1-3 hours
Directed Business Administration Emphasis
ACCT 280 - Accounting I (Financial) 3 hours
MGMT 150 - Introduction to Business 3 hours
COMM 393 - Organizational Communication 3 hours
ARTS 140 - 2-D Design 3 hours
ARTS 216 - Graphic Design I 3 hours
MGMT 499 - Internship: Management 1-3 hours
Directed Religious Studies Emphasis
ANTH 212 - Cultures in the World 3 hours or
SOCI 212 - Cultures in the World 3 hours
ANTH 341 - Religion and Society 3 hours or
SOCI 341 - Religion and Society 3 hours
RELI 101 - Religion and Human Experience 3 hours
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 hours
PHIL 350 - Philosophy of Religion 3 hours or
RELI 350 - Philosophy of Religion 3 hours
PHIL 455 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
Total: 120 (sem. hrs)
Health insurance: 500 CAD per year
