Below is a comparative overview of the Bachelor of Music (BM) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees, as they pertain to studying composition at UNT; for further information on these degree options, including degree plans for each, contact the Office for Academic Advising in Music
Bachelor of Music degree in Composition |
Bachelor of Arts degree in Music
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| • 132-hour degree plan. | • 120-hour degree plan. | |
| • 5 advanced elective credit hours. | • 30 advanced elective credit hours, at least 18 hours of which must be outside the College of Music. | |
| • Audition required on concentration instrument or voice. | • Audition required on concentration instrument or voice. | |
| • 4 semesters of secondary lessons; 4 semesters of 1000-level concentration lessons; Upper Divisional Examination; 2 semesters of advanced (3000-level) concentration lessons; Concentration Proficiency Examination. | • 4 semesters of 1000-level concentration lessons, Upper Divisional Examination; no advanced concentration lessons, secondary lessons, or Concentration Proficiency Examination required. | |
| • No Foreign Language requirement. | • 2 semesters of Foreign Language (any level) are required. | |
| • Music Laboratory (MULB) required every semester of enrollment, for at least eight semesters. | • 6 hours of Music Laboratory (MULB) are required. | |
| • A grade of B or higher is required in all theory and composition courses. | • Passing grade required for theory and composition courses. | |
| • 16th-Century Counterpoint (MUTH 3410), 18th-Century Counterpoint (MUTH 3420), Form Analysis (MUTH 3510), Instrumentation (MUCP 4310), and Introduction to Electroacoustic Music (MUCP 4670) are required. | • 16th-Century Counterpoint (MUTH 3410), 18th-Century Counterpoint (MUTH 3420), Form Analysis (MUTH 3510), Instrumentation (MUCP 4310), and Introduction to Electroacoustic Music (MUCP 4670) are optional. | |
| • Piano Proficiency Exam is required. | • Piano Proficiency Exam is required. | |
| • Freshman Barrier Examination, Sophomore Jury, and Senior Recital Hearing & Final Portfolio Review are required. | • No composition barriers, juries, hearings, or portfolio requirements. |