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    Nov 22, 2024  
American University Catalog 2022-2023 
    
American University Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music (BA)


Offered by the Department of Performing Arts , College of Arts and Sciences . American University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Admission to the Program


Formal admission to the music major requires demonstrated ability through an audition and interview arranged with the department, preferably prior to beginning university studies. However, a student may enter as an intended major and audition/interview during the first year. Students will be accepted based on programmatic approval and written declaration of major.

University Requirements


AU Core Requirements


For additional information, see AU Core Curriculum .

Major Requirements


Course Requirements


Private Studies in Applied Music (8 credit hours)


Complete a minimum of 8 credit hours (over four semesters) from the following:

Performance Ensembles (0-6 credit hours)


Complete six courses (over six semesters) from the following, with no more than three courses from chamber music ensembles (PERF-045 Chamber Ensembles (0) /PERF-145 Chamber Ensembles (1) ):

Note: Students may register for ensembles in either the 1 credit hour or noncredit options. Students registered for 16 credit hours or less in any given semester are required to register for credit. All majors enrolled in applied music must be registered in an ensemble during each semester of private studies.

Advanced Concentration (18 credit hours)


Concentration Electives


Combined Music (BA) and Teaching (MAT)


American University offers students the opportunity to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its combined bachelor’s/master’s programs. See Admission to a Combined Bachelor’s / Master’s Program  and Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees  for more information.

 In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for combined bachelor’s/master’s programs:

  • Students should discuss their interest in the program with the academic advisor for the Music (BA) before submitting a formal application.