Music BM

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Music – Bachelor of Music

Southern Oregon University Music Band Student with Saxophone

Music, BM

Offered as a Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree program with a disciplinary foundation oriented toward advanced development of general musicianship allied with competence in an area of specialization. The program’s focus is to prepare students to express the highest level of musical artistry and creativity and for careers in the performing arts. Students who seek the Bachelor of Music degree will specialize in one of two areas: Performance or Music Education.

The Bachelor of Music in Performance requires extensive coursework that includes courses of Applied Music, Music Theory, Music History, Pedagogy, Literature, Ensembles, and completion of both a Junior and Senior Recital. Students pursuing a performance concentration may choose to study from a wide variety of specializations that include voice, piano, and all orchestral and band instruments. This degree is ideal for musicians dedicated to the pursuit of a professional performance career.

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education helps students develop into outstanding music teachers by providing a strong foundation for future teachers and continuing education for inservice teachers. Our program builds a core base of musical knowledge and teaching skills while providing students the opportunity to pursue their personal career goals.

Graduates of SOU’s Bachelor of Music Education program are certified to teach all aspects of music in any grade from kindergarten through high school in any public school in Oregon and many other states. Music education majors can expect to participate in high-quality music ensembles and enjoy experiences with children throughout the curriculum. Our graduates secure positions in the finest elementary, secondary, and collegiate level institutions across the country.

Admission to the Bachelor of Music programs are based upon audition and acceptance by the University.

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Degree Fit

Program Preparation

Students who display a talent in voice or instrument and have the drive and desire to develop their technical abilities are perfect candidates for the SOU Music Program.

Degree Roadmap

Music majors receive a BM in music by successfully completing 75 credits required for the music Core Curriculum. The Core Curriculum provides students with a solid background in music theory, aural skills, music history, and solo and ensemble performance skills, while allowing ample credits for exploration of other academic disciplines or more specialized areas within the Department of Music. Performance majors must participate in extra small and large ensemble work, advanced theory and history classes, conducting work, as well as full recitals in the junior and senior years. Education majors learn basic proficiency in all major wind, brass, and string instruments, along with vocal pedagogy and rigorous courses in music education.

Capstone

The Capstone project is designed collaboratively by the student and the student’s advisor and should integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and outcomes of the collective body of study the student has undertaken in his/her university experience. The project will be documented in a career-oriented final portfolio and submitted to the student’s advisor, and archived by the Music Office.