The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is designed for the student who wishes to study music in the liberal arts degree context.  This degree provides a versatile balance of skills which provides the foundation for an array of jobs: private music studio, composition, music industry, music journalism, community music, etc.  The Bachelor of Arts in Music is also well-suited for those students who wish to double major with music and another degree at Vanguard University. 

1. Literacy: Demonstrate fluency in musicianship skills exhibiting an understanding of music theory, aural skills and sight-reading, knowledge of different musical styles, literature and historical eras, competency of basic music technology and proficiency in basic piano skills.  
2. Performance: Demonstrate performance mastery of standard repertoire on a primary instrument, including knowledge in technique and historically appropriate performance style to the highest possible level based on individual talent level.
3. Faith and Learning: Articulate and apply the synthesis of faith, music and worship in the music major journey and anticipated future professional and service activities.
4. Diversity: Demonstrate awareness and understanding of diverse musical traditions and their historical, social and cultural significance.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Core Curriculum Requirements 1		47
Music Major Requirements		56
General Electives		17
Total Units		120

Music Major Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Musicianship Requirements
MUSC-128	Harmony and Form I	3
MUSC-129	Musicianship I	1
MUSC-133	Harmony and Form II	3
MUSC-134	Musicianship II	1
MUSC-225	Music Form and Literature I	3
MUSC-226	Musicianship III	1
MUSC-228	Introduction to Music Technology	1
MUSC-273	Introduction to Conducting	1
MUSC-325	Music Hist/Literature I (before 1600)	3
MUSC-326	Music Hist/Lit II (1600-1900)	3
MUSC-327	Music History & Literature III	2
MUSC-406C	Music and Worship	3
Select one of the following courses according to your applied instrument:		2
MUSC-373	Choral Conducting
MUSC-374	Instrumental Conducting
Select one of the following courses according to your applied instrument:		2
MUSC-382	Instrumental Pedagogy
MUSC-420	Vocal Pedagogy
Select one of the following courses according to your applied instrument:		2
MUSC-403	Instrumental Arranging
MUSC-410	Choral Arranging
Performance Requirements
MUSC-105A	Class Piano I	1
MUSC-105B	Class Piano II	1
MUSC-145A	Class Piano III	1
MUSC-146	Class Piano IV: Keyboard Improvisation	1
Select the lower division ensemble according to your applied instrument:		4
MUSC-240	String Orchestra
MUSC-244	Concert Band
MUSC-250	Concert Choir
Select the upper division ensemble according to your applied instrument:		4
MUSC-340	String Orchestra
MUSC-344	Concert Band
MUSC-350	Concert Choir
Applied Instruction:
Select six semesters according to your applied instrument:		6
MUSC-108	Beginning Guitar Class
MUSC-111	Beginning Voice Class
MUSI-201 & MUSI-401	Applied Instruction: Voice and Applied Instruction: Voice
MUSI-211 & MUSI-411	Applied Instruction: Piano and Applied Instruction: Piano
MUSI-221 & MUSI-421	Applied Instruction: Guitar and Applied Instruction: Guitar
MUSI-231 & MUSI-431	Applied Music: Organ and Applied Instruction: Organ
MUSI-291 & MUSI-491	Applied Instruction: Instrument and Applied Instruction: Instrument
MUSI-200	Recital Attendance (Co-requisite with Applied Instruction)	0
Secondary Instrument:
Select two semesters according to your choice of secondary instrument:		2
MUSI-101 & MUSI-301	Basic Instruction: Voice and Basic Instruction: Voice
MUSI-111 & MUSI-311	Basic Instruction: Piano and Basic Instruction: Piano
MUSI-121 & MUSI-321	Basic Instruction: Guitar and Basic Instruction: Guitar
MUSI-131 & MUSI-331	Basic Music: Organ and Basic Instruction: Organ
MUSI-191 & MUSI-391	Basic Instruction: Instrument and Basic Instruction: Instrument
Two semesters required of the following course:		2
MUSC-352	Internship
Select one of the following courses:		3
MUSC-462	Music and Business
Total Units		56

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Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below. 

Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Music.

Study Abroad Participation: Students interested in participating in the university's Study Abroad programs are encouraged to reach out to the Global Education and Outreach Office for more information and collaboration in their academic course planning. Students using Education and Training Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs are encouraged to also reach out to the School Certifying Official for more information regarding how benefits can be applied.