Music BA

Capstone Major

The Music major is a designated capstone major. Through preparation for and execution of their senior capstone projects or recitals, students demonstrate mastery of program learning outcomes; as well as a level of proficiency appropriate for their role in the recitals and their understanding of performance practices appropriate to the repertory being performed, as acquired in previous coursework and through research. Students also display their ability to assemble an effective program in terms of pacing and variety, and demonstrate requisite stage presence along with an ability to communicate with their audience in performance.

Learning Outcomes

Proficiency appropriate for role in the recital

Understanding of performance practices, as acquired through coursework and research, appropriate to the repertory being performed

Ability to assemble an effective program in terms of pacing and variety

Requisite stage presence and ability to communicate with audience in performance

Entry to the Major

Admission

Major Requirements

Preparation for the Major

Complete six courses, 12 units of studio coursework, and 12 units of performance organizations as follows:

Musicianship

Music Theory

Studio

Performance Organizations

Complete two years (12 units) of performance organizations utilizing students’ major instruments, as assigned by the chair or designated faculty member.

MUSC C185A - UCLA Chorale MUSC C185B - Chamber Singers MUSC C185C - Opera Workshop MUSC C185D - Symphony Orchestra MUSC C185E - Philharmonia MUSC 185F - Symphonic Band MUSC C185G - Wind Ensemble MUSC 185H - Marching and Varsity Bands MUSC C186A - Piano/Keyboard Accompanying MUSC C186B - Guitar Accompanying MUSC C186C - Harp Accompanying

The Major

Complete 12 courses as follows:

Music Theory

History and Analysis of Western Music

Theory Electives

Policies

Preparation for the Major Policies

All entering first years are required to take the Music Theory Assessment Examination either during New Student Sessions or during zero week of fall quarter. The examination score is used to determine eligibility and placement in first-year music core courses (Music M6A, M6B, M6C and 20A, 20B, 20C). Examination results may require enrollment in Music 3 as a requisite to both courses M6A and 20A. Entering transfer students with fewer than 15 units of prior music theory must take the Music Theory Assessment Examination.

General Catalog 2023-24

Music BA

Capstone Major

Learning Outcomes

Entry to the Major

Major Requirements

Preparation for the Major

Musicianship

Music Theory

Studio

Music 60A through 60Z

Music 61A

Performance Organizations

The Major

Music Theory

History and Analysis of Western Music

Theory Electives

Policies