Students entering this program should have a strong background in music. This should include performance experience with a specific instrument or voice type.
Admission into the Major
All students must pass an audition in order to declare a music performance major. To schedule an audition, students must fill out a separate application to the School of Music, which is available online at https://music.ua.edu/apply-audition/undergraduates/undergraduate-audition-request/.
Auditions typically take place between January and March prior to fall enrollment. Upon successful audition, students are expected to declare a major formally no later than the fourth semester of full-time enrollment (or at 61 semester hours for transfer students). Students can declare a major by completing the Change of Major/Minor Application online under the Student tab of myBama.
Students earning the bachelor of music (BM) degree with a major in performance must complete all University, College and departmental degree requirements. These include the general education requirements, the following major requirements and other sufficient credits to total a minimum of 131 applicable semester hours.
Grade Point Average
A 2.0 grade point average in each major is required for completion of the degree. Please see the Grades and Grade Points section of this catalog for an explanation on grade point average calculations.
Upper-level Residency
A minimum of 12 hours of 300- or 400-level courses in the major must be earned on this campus.
Ancillary Courses
Grades in ancillary courses are not computed into the major GPA.
Required Minor
The music performance major does not require the completion of a minor.
Additional Major Requirements
MUS 121 Intro To Listening does not satisfy the fine arts (FA) general education requirement for music majors. All music performance majors must earn a minimum of 33 hours of 300- or 400-level courses. To be admitted to the performance major in voice, students must complete the general admission requirements of the School of Music, including an audition program that includes a demonstration of the potential understanding of the classical vocal style (i.e., classical art songs sung in English and/or foreign languages). The foreign language requirement must be met with specific courses determined by placement examinations; students should consult the voice adviser for details.
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all University, College, major and minor requirements. However, each student must meet with an adviser in the major department for academic planning and to be approved for registration each semester. College advisers are also available for additional assistance with minor, College and University requirements.
Tracks
The major in performance culminates in a bachelor of music (BM) degree and requires the successful completion of one of the following six tracks:
Piano Track
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 115 | Theory I: Voice Leading | 4 |
| MUS 117 | Theory II: Diatonic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 215 | Theory III: Chromatic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 217 | Theory IV: Advanced Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 250 | Music In World Cultures | 3 |
| MUS 251 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUS 252 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUS 323 | Music History III | 3 |
| MUS 303 or | 16th-Century Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 304 | 18th-Century Counterpoint I | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| 16th-Century Counterpoint | ||
| 18th-Century Counterpoint I | ||
| 18th-Century Counterpoint II | ||
| Schenkerian Analysis | ||
| Analysis of 20th-Century Music | ||
| MUS 307 | Form And Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 351 | Fund Of Conducting | 2 |
| MUS 240 | Piano Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUS 335 | Accompanying Class | 2 |
| MUS 406 | Keyboard Techniques | 2 |
| MUS 471 | Lit Of The Piano | 2 |
| MUS 472 | Lit Of The Piano | 2 |
| MUS electives 300 or 400 level | 2 | |
| MUA 010 | Music Convocation (five semesters) | 0 |
| MUA 171 Piano (two semesters) 1 | 6 | |
| MUA 271 Piano (two semesters) 1 | 6 | |
| MUA 371 Piano (two semesters) 1 | 5 | |
| MUA 399 | Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUA 471 Piano (two semesters) 1 | 5 | |
| MUA 499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUA 166 | Piano Ensemble I (Two semesters) | 2 |
| MUA ensembles (eight semesters) | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 85 | |
| Footnotes | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Students must earn 22 hours and eight semesters in applied study, with a minimum of five hours at the 300 level and five hours at the 400 level. During a recital semester, students should register for two hours of applied lessons. |
MUA Applied Courses
Four semesters of secondary applied music credit must be in voice or a single instrument chosen from the following courses:
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUA 232 | Organ (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 233 | Harpsichord (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 234 | Voice (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 235 | Violin (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 236 | Viola (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 237 | Cello (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 238 | Double Bass (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 239 | Flute (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 240 | Oboe (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 241 | Bassoon (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 242 | Clarinet (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 243 | Saxophone (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 244 | Trumpet (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 245 | French Horn (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 246 | Trombone (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 247 | Euphonium (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 248 | Tuba (Secondary) | 1 |
| MUA 249 | Percussion (Secondary) | 1 |
Ensemble Courses
Six semesters of ensembles should be chosen from the following courses:
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUA 150 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 250 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 350 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 450 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 152 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 252 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 352 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 452 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 153 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 253 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 353 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 453 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 154 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 254 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 354 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 454 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 156 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 256 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 356 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 456 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 158 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 258 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 358 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 458 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 159 | Jazz Ensembles | 1 |
| MUA 259 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 359 | Jazz Ensembles | 1 |
| MUA 459 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 160 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MUA 260 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MUA 360 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MUA 460 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MUA 161 | Opera Production | 1 |
| MUA 261 | Opera Production | 1 |
| MUA 361 | Opera Production | 1 |
| MUA 461 | Opera Production | 1 |
| MUA 162 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 262 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 362 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 462 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 163 | University Singers | 1 |
| MUA 263 | University Singers | 1 |
| MUA 363 | University Singers | 1 |
| MUA 463 | University Singers | 1 |
| MUA 167 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 267 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 367 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 467 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
Organ Track
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 115 | Theory I: Voice Leading | 4 |
| MUS 117 | Theory II: Diatonic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 215 | Theory III: Chromatic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 217 | Theory IV: Advanced Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 250 | Music In World Cultures | 3 |
| MUS 251 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUS 252 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUS 323 | Music History III | 3 |
| MUS 303 or | 16th-Century Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 304 | 18th-Century Counterpoint I | |
| MUS 307 | Form And Analysis | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| 16th-Century Counterpoint | ||
| 18th-Century Counterpoint I | ||
| 18th-Century Counterpoint II | ||
| Schenkerian Analysis | ||
| Analysis of 20th-Century Music | ||
| MUS 351 | Fund Of Conducting | 2 |
| MUS 492 | Choral Conducting | 2 |
| MUA 010 | Music Convocation (five semester) | 0 |
| MUA 172 | Organ (Majors) (two semesters) | 6 |
| MUA 272 | Organ (Majors) (two semesters) | 6 |
| MUA 372 | Organ (Majors) (two semesters) 1 | 5 |
| MUA 399 | Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUA 472 | Organ (Majors) (two semesters) 1 | 5 |
| MUA 499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUA ensembles (eight semesters) | 8 | |
| MUA 231 | Piano (Secondary) (four semesters) | 4 |
| Total Hours | 77 | |
| Footnotes | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Students must earn 22 hours and eight semesters in applied study, with a minimum of five hours at the 300 level and five hours at the 400 level. During a recital semester, students should register for two hours of applied lessons. |
Ensemble Courses
Eight semesters of ensembles should be chosen from the following courses:
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUA 150 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 250 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 350 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 450 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 152 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 252 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 352 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 452 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 153 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 253 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 353 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 453 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 154 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 254 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 354 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 454 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 156 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 256 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 356 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 456 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 158 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 258 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 358 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 458 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 159 | Jazz Ensembles | 1 |
| MUA 259 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 359 | Jazz Ensembles | 1 |
| MUA 459 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 160 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MUA 260 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MUA 360 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MUA 460 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MUA 161 | Opera Production | 1 |
| MUA 261 | Opera Production | 1 |
| MUA 361 | Opera Production | 1 |
| MUA 461 | Opera Production | 1 |
| MUA 162 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 262 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 362 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 462 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 163 | University Singers | 1 |
| MUA 263 | University Singers | 1 |
| MUA 363 | University Singers | 1 |
| MUA 463 | University Singers | 1 |
| MUA 167 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 267 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 367 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 467 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
Strings Track
Students must earn 22 hours and eight semesters in applied study, with a minimum of five hours at the 300 level and five hours at the 400 level. During a recital semester, students should register for two hours of applied lessons.
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 115 | Theory I: Voice Leading | 4 |
| MUS 117 | Theory II: Diatonic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 215 | Theory III: Chromatic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 217 | Theory IV: Advanced Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 250 | Music In World Cultures | 3 |
| MUS 251 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUS 252 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUS 323 | Music History III | 3 |
| MUS 303 or | 16th-Century Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 304 | 18th-Century Counterpoint I | |
| MUS 307 | Form And Analysis | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| 16th-Century Counterpoint | ||
| 18th-Century Counterpoint I | ||
| 18th-Century Counterpoint II | ||
| Schenkerian Analysis | ||
| Analysis of 20th-Century Music | ||
| MUS 351 | Fund Of Conducting | 2 |
| MUS 344 | String Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUS 473 | String Literature | 2 |
| MUA 010 | Music Convocation (five semesters) | 0 |
| MUA string instrument 100 level (two semesters) | 6 | |
| MUA string instrument 200 level (two semesters) | 6 | |
| MUA string instrument 300 level (two semesters) | 5 | |
| MUA 399 | Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUA string instrument 400 level (two semesters) | 5 | |
| MUA 499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUA ensembles (eight semesters) | 8 | |
| MUA 121 & MUA 122 & MUA 123 & MUA 124 or | Class Piano I and Class Piano II and Class Piano III and Class Piano IV | 4 |
| MUA 299 | Piano Proficiency | |
| MUA 169 & MUA 269 & MUA 369 & MUA 469 | Chamber Music and Chamber Music and Chamber Music and Chamber Music | 4 |
| MUS electives 300 to 400 level | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 85 | |
MUA Applied Study Courses
Eight semesters of applied study should be chosen from the following courses:
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUA 175 & MUA 275 & MUA 375 & MUA 475 | Violin (Majors) and Violin (Majors) and Violin (Majors) and Violin (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 176 & MUA 276 & MUA 376 & MUA 476 | Viola (Majors) and Viola (Majors) and Viola (Majors) and Viola (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 177 & MUA 277 & MUA 377 & MUA 477 | Cello (Majors) and Cello (Majors) and Cello (Majors) and Cello (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 178 & MUA 278 & MUA 378 & MUA 478 | Double Bass (Majors) and Double Bass (Majors) and Double Bass (Majors) and Double Bass (Majors) | 3-16 |
Ensemble Courses
Eight semesters of ensembles should be chosen from the following courses:
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUA 150 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 250 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 350 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 450 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 152 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 252 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 352 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 452 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 154 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 254 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 354 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 454 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 158 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 258 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 358 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 458 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 159 | Jazz Ensembles | 1 |
| MUA 259 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 359 | Jazz Ensembles | 1 |
| MUA 459 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 167 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 267 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 367 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 467 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Track
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 115 | Theory I: Voice Leading | 4 |
| MUS 117 | Theory II: Diatonic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 215 | Theory III: Chromatic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 217 | Theory IV: Advanced Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 250 | Music In World Cultures | 3 |
| MUS 251 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUS 252 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUS 323 | Music History III | 3 |
| MUS 303 or | 16th-Century Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 304 | 18th-Century Counterpoint I | |
| MUS 307 | Form And Analysis | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| 16th-Century Counterpoint | ||
| 18th-Century Counterpoint I | ||
| 18th-Century Counterpoint II | ||
| Schenkerian Analysis | ||
| Analysis of 20th-Century Music | ||
| MUS 351 | Fund Of Conducting | 2 |
| Upper division MUS electives (300 or 400 level) | 4 | |
| MUA applied 100 level (two semesters) | 6 | |
| MUA applied 200 level (two semesters) | 6 | |
| MUA applied 300 level (two semesters) | 5 | |
| MUA 399 | Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUA applied 400 level (two semesters) | 5 | |
| MUA 499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUA large ensembles (eight semesters) | 8 | |
| MUA 169 & MUA 269 & MUA 369 & MUA 469 | Chamber Music and Chamber Music and Chamber Music and Chamber Music | 4 |
| MUA 010 | Music Convocation (five semesters) | 0 |
| MUA 121 & MUA 122 & MUA 123 & MUA 124 or | Class Piano I and Class Piano II and Class Piano III and Class Piano IV | 4 |
| MUA 299 | Piano Proficiency | |
| Total Hours | 83 | |
MUA Applied Study Courses
Students must earn 22 hours and eight semesters in applied study, with a minimum of five hours at the 300 level and five hours at the 400 level. During a recital semester, students should register for two hours of applied lessons. Applied study should be chosen from the following courses:
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUA 179 & MUA 279 & MUA 379 & MUA 479 | Flute (Majors) and Flute (Majors) and Flute (Majors) and Flute (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 180 & MUA 280 & MUA 380 & MUA 480 | Oboe (Majors) and Oboe (Majors) and Oboe (Majors) and Oboe (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 181 & MUA 281 & MUA 381 & MUA 481 | Bassoon (Majors) and Bassoon (Majors) and Bassoon (Majors) and Bassoon (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 182 & MUA 282 & MUA 382 & MUA 482 | Clarinet (Majors) and Clarinet (Majors) and Clarinet (Majors) and Clarinet (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 183 & MUA 283 & MUA 383 & MUA 483 | Saxophone (Majors) and Saxophone (Majors) and Saxophone (Majors) and Saxophone (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 184 & MUA 284 & MUA 384 & MUA 484 | Trumpet (Majors) and Trumpet (Majors) and Trumpet (Majors) and Trumpet (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 185 & MUA 285 & MUA 385 & MUA 485 | French Horn (Majors) and French Horn (Majors) and French Horn (Majors) and French Horn (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 186 & MUA 286 & MUA 386 & MUA 486 | Trombone (Majors) and Trombone (Majors) and Trombone (Majors) and Trombone (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 187 & MUA 287 & MUA 387 & MUA 487 | Euphonium (Majors) and Euphonium (Majors) and Euphonium (Majors) and Euphonium (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 188 & MUA 288 & MUA 388 & MUA 488 | Tuba (Majors) and Tuba (Majors) and Tuba (Majors) and Tuba (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 189 & MUA 289 & MUA 389 & MUA 489 | Percussion (Majors) and Percussion (Majors) and Percussion (Majors) and Percussion (Majors) | 3-16 |
Ensemble Courses
Eight semesters of large ensembles should be chosen from the following courses:
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUA 150 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 250 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 350 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 450 | Huxford Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUA 152 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 252 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 352 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 452 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 153 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 253 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 353 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 453 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MUA 154 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 254 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 354 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 454 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUA 156 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 256 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 356 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 456 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 158 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 258 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 358 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 458 | Contemporary Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 159 | Jazz Ensembles | 1 |
| MUA 259 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 359 | Jazz Ensembles | 1 |
| MUA 459 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUA 167 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 267 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 367 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUA 467 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
Voice Track
Students must earn 22 hours and eight semesters in applied study, with a minimum of five hours at the 300 level and five hours at the 400 level. During a recital semester, students should register for two hours of applied lessons.
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 115 | Theory I: Voice Leading | 4 |
| MUS 117 | Theory II: Diatonic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 215 | Theory III: Chromatic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 217 | Theory IV: Advanced Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 250 | Music In World Cultures | 3 |
| MUS 251 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUS 252 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUS 323 | Music History III | 3 |
| MUS 254 | Diction For Singers I | 3 |
| MUS 255 | Diction For Singers II | 3 |
| MUS 303 or | 16th-Century Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 304 | 18th-Century Counterpoint I | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| 16th-Century Counterpoint | ||
| 18th-Century Counterpoint I | ||
| 18th-Century Counterpoint II | ||
| Schenkerian Analysis | ||
| Analysis of 20th-Century Music | ||
| MUS 307 | Form And Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 351 | Fund Of Conducting | 2 |
| MUS 444 | Vocal Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUS 474 | Song Literature | 3 |
| MUS 475 | Song Literature | 3 |
| MUS 492 | Choral Conducting | 2 |
| MUA 010 | Music Convocation (five semesters) | 0 |
| MUA 174 | Voice (Majors) (two semesters) | 6 |
| MUA 274 | Voice (Majors) (two semesters) | 6 |
| MUA 374 | Voice (Majors) (two semesters) | 5 |
| MUA 399 | Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUA 474 | Voice (Majors) (two semesters) | 5 |
| MUA 499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUA choral ensemble (eight semesters) | 8 | |
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 87 | |
| MUA 121 & MUA 122 & MUA 123 & MUA 124 or | Class Piano I and Class Piano II and Class Piano III and Class Piano IV | 4 |
| MUA 299 | Piano Proficiency | |
| Ancillary Courses | ||
| The voice performance track requires 16 hours of French, German and Italian with two semesters in at least one language. | ||
| FR 101 | French Language & Cultures I | 3 |
| GN 101 or | Elementary German I | 4 |
| GN 103 | Accelerated Elementary German | |
| IT 101 | Introductory Italian I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| French Language & Cultures II | ||
| Elementary German II | ||
| Introductory Italian II | ||
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 19 | |
| Total Hours | 106 | |
Choral Ensemble Courses
Eight semesters of choral ensembles should be chosen from the following courses:
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUA 162 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 262 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 362 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 462 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MUA 163 | University Singers | 1 |
| MUA 263 | University Singers | 1 |
| MUA 363 | University Singers | 1 |
| MUA 463 | University Singers | 1 |
Jazz Studies Track
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 115 | Theory I: Voice Leading | 4 |
| MUS 117 | Theory II: Diatonic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 215 | Theory III: Chromatic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 217 | Theory IV: Advanced Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 228 | Jazz Piano Jazz Theory I | 1 |
| MUS 229 | Jazz Piano And Theory II | 1 |
| MUS 230 | Improvisation I | 1 |
| MUS 231 | Improvisation II | 1 |
| MUS 250 | Music In World Cultures | 3 |
| MUS 251 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUS 252 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUS 303 or | 16th-Century Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 304 | 18th-Century Counterpoint I | |
| MUS 307 | Form And Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 310 | Arranging | 3 |
| MUS 312 | Intermediate Arranging | 3 |
| MUS 323 | Music History III | 3 |
| MUS 331 | Jazz Symposium 1 | 3 |
| MUS 340 | Intro Recording Techniq | 3 |
| MUS 351 | Fund Of Conducting | 2 |
| MUS 401 | Film Scoring I | 3 |
| MUS 402 | Film Scoring II | 3 |
| MUS 405 | Studio Tech Arrang Orchs | 3 |
| MUS 461 | History/Literature Jazz | 3 |
| MUA 121 & MUA 122 & MUA 123 & MUA 124 or | Class Piano I and Class Piano II and Class Piano III and Class Piano IV | 4 |
| MUA 299 | Piano Proficiency | |
| MUA 010 | Music Convocation (five semesters) | 0 |
| MUA applied instrument 100 level (two semesters) | 4 | |
| MUA applied instrument 200 level (two semesters) | 4 | |
| MUA applied instrument 300 level (two semesters) | 4 | |
| MUA applied instrument 400 level (two semesters) | 3 | |
| MUA 499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUA 159 | Jazz Ensembles ((four semesters)) | 4 |
| MUA 167 & MUA 267 & MUA 367 & MUA 467 | Jazz Combo and Jazz Combo and Jazz Combo and Jazz Combo ((four semesters)) | 4 |
| Total Hours | 92 | |
| Footnotes | |
|---|---|
| 1 | MUS 331 Jazz Symposium will be used as an upper-level theory requirement in jazz studies. |
MUA Applied Study Courses
Students must earn 16 hours and eight semesters in a single jazz instrument, with a minimum of eight hours at the 300 level chosen from the following courses:
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUA 171 & MUA 271 & MUA 371 & MUA 471 | Piano (Majors) and Piano (Majors) and Piano (Majors) and Piano (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 178 & MUA 278 & MUA 378 & MUA 478 | Double Bass (Majors) and Double Bass (Majors) and Double Bass (Majors) and Double Bass (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 179 & MUA 279 & MUA 379 & MUA 479 | Flute (Majors) and Flute (Majors) and Flute (Majors) and Flute (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 182 & MUA 282 & MUA 382 & MUA 482 | Clarinet (Majors) and Clarinet (Majors) and Clarinet (Majors) and Clarinet (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 183 & MUA 283 & MUA 383 & MUA 483 | Saxophone (Majors) and Saxophone (Majors) and Saxophone (Majors) and Saxophone (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 184 & MUA 284 & MUA 384 & MUA 484 | Trumpet (Majors) and Trumpet (Majors) and Trumpet (Majors) and Trumpet (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 186 & MUA 286 & MUA 386 & MUA 486 | Trombone (Majors) and Trombone (Majors) and Trombone (Majors) and Trombone (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 189 & MUA 289 & MUA 389 & MUA 489 | Percussion (Majors) and Percussion (Majors) and Percussion (Majors) and Percussion (Majors) | 3-16 |
| MUA 190 & MUA 290 & MUA 390 & MUA 490 | Guitar (Majors) and Guitar (Majors) and Guitar (Majors) and Guitar (Majors) | 3.5-16 |
Career opportunities include full-time work as a performing musician, full-time opportunities as a licensed music therapist, and many other opportunities within the music industry.
Types of Jobs Accepted
Recent graduates from The University of Alabama are very successful in major symphony orchestras, military bands, jazz, as freelancers, and as working music therapists.
Learn more about opportunities in this field at the Career Center