DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

Undergraduate Department of Music

COLLEGE OF MUSIC

Professors: Anderson, Avery, Bakan, Buchler, Callender, Clendinning, Dorsey, Dunnigan, Eyerly, Fenton, Fredrickson, Gaber, Gainsford, Gregory, Gunderson, Jiménez, E.A. Jones, G. Jones, Jordan, Kalhous, Keesecker, Kelly, C. Moore, Ohlsson, Parks, Peterson, Porter, Queen, I. Quinn, Roberts, Rogers, P. Ryan, Sauer, Stebleton, Trujillo, VanWeelden, Von Glahn, Zwilich; Associate Professors: Barnhart, Bish, Bugai, De Cock, Deibel, Detweiler, Dumlavwalla, Gooding, Hanawalt, Holden, E.T. Jones, K. Jones, Large, Lumsden, McDonald, Okerlund, Rieger, Speed, G. Springer, J. Springer, Stillwell, Stonikas, Sung, Thomas, Timpone; Assistant Professors: Belfast, Beloglavec, Danielson, Grasso, Gümrükçüoğlu, Harrington, Hauser, Hernandez, Hightower, Iwamasa, Knapp, Koymen, League, Marvel, Matthews, Principi, M. Ryan, Sherer, M. Stenson, Ugay, Wan; Visiting Assistant Professors: Arthur, Bell, Bennett, Byrnes, Commander, Cano, Deng, Fisher, Hardin, Harris, Ivey, Lommler, McNeely, D. Moore, Mowery, Prasse, Rehard, Sahely, B. Stenson, Ward, Wharton; Specialized Teaching Faculty: Blanchard, Gordon, Lima, Lopez-Dabdoub, Peña, Plack, Songsirdej, Strickland, Yeoh; Faculty Librarians: Cohen, Green; Assistant University Librarians: A. Quinn, Uchimura

The College of Music has been a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1930, and its degree requirements are in accordance with the latest published regulations of that association.

Undergraduate Degrees

The following are the undergraduate degrees offered by the College of Music:

Bachelor of Arts in Music (Areas of Emphasis: General Music, Commercial Music, Community Music, Jazz, Sacred Music)

Bachelor of Music in Composition

Bachelor of Music in Music Theory

Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Brass

Guitar (classical)

Harp

Jazz

Music Theatre

Organ

Percussion

Piano

Strings (cello, double bass, viola, violin)

Voice

Woodwinds

Bachelor of Music Education

Choral

General

Instrumental

In addition to the Bachelor of Music (BM), the Bachelor of Music Education (BME), and the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in music, the College of Music also provides a music minor for the divisions of the University that require a minor course of study.

For complete details of undergraduate degree requirements, plus a description of the college, its facilities, opportunities, and available financial assistance, refer to the “College of Music” chapter of this General Bulletin.

Digital Literacy Requirement

Students must complete at least one course designated as meeting the Digital Literacy Requirement with a grade of “C–” or higher. Courses fulfilling the Digital Literacy Requirement must accomplish at least three of the following outcomes:

Evaluate and interpret the accuracy, credibility, and relevance of digital information
Evaluate and interpret digital data and their implications
Discuss the ways in which society and/or culture interact with digital technology
Discuss digital technology trends and their professional implications
Demonstrate the ability to use digital technology effectively
Demonstrate the knowledge to use digital technology safely and ethically

Each academic major has determined the courses that fulfill the Digital Literacy requirement for that major. Students should contact their major department(s) to determine which courses will fulfill their Digital Literacy requirement.

Undergraduate majors in the music BA program satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of “C–” or higher in CGS 2060, CGS 2100, CGS 3406, EME 2040, ISC 3313, MUE 4690, or MUS 2360. Undergraduate majors in music teacher education satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of “C–” or higher in MUE 4690. Undergraduate majors in music composition, music performance, music theatre, music theory, and music therapy satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of “C–” or higher in MUS 2360.

State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites for Music

The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) houses the statewide, internet-based catalog of distance learning courses, degree programs, and resources offered by Florida's public colleges and universities, and they have developed operational procedures and technical guidelines for the catalog that all institutions must follow. The statute governing this policy can be reviewed by visiting https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2021/1006.73.

FLVC has identified common program prerequisites for the degree program in Music. To obtain the most up-to-date, state-approved prerequisites for this degree, visit: https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/149/228.

Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites but may not be admitted into the program.

Honors in the Major

The College of Music offers honors in the major to encourage talented students to undertake independent research. For requirements and other information, see the “University Honors Office and Honor Societies” chapter of this General Bulletin.

Graduate Degrees

The following are the graduate degrees offered by the College of Music:

Master of Arts in Art Administration

Master of Arts in Music (Areas of Emphasis: Music/Liberal Arts, Piano Technology)

Master of Music in Composition

Master of Music in Music Theory

Master of Music in Music Therapy

Master of Music in Musicology

Master of Music in Opera Production (coaching or directing)

Master of Music in Performance

Accompanying

Conducting (band, choral, or orchestral)

Guitar

Harp

Jazz

Organ

Piano

Piano Pedagogy

Strings

Voice

Woodwinds, Brass, or Percussion

Master of Music Education

Doctor of Music in Composition

Doctor of Music in Performance

Collaborative Piano

Guitar

Harp

Organ

Piano

Strings

Voice

Woodwinds, Brass, or Percussion

Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology

Doctor of Philosophy in Music Theory

Graduate Certificate in Piano Performance