Music, BA

Some School of Music majors require more than 120 hours to complete. See individual music requirements for details.

The BA requires a minor (at least 18 hours).

Foreign Language Requirement (3-12 hours)

Completion of six hours at the sophomore-level or fourth semester demonstrated competency is required. 

Music Requirements

Ensembles (2 hours total)

Any Ensemble-4 semesters

Studio Performance Lessons (12 hours)

Lower Division-8 hours

Upper Division-4 hours

Music Theory (16 hours)

Music History (17 hours)

Conducting (2 hours)

Music Electives (3 hours)

Must be advanced level coursework

General Electives (to complete 120 hour minimum)

University Requirements

Undergraduate degree (120 hours minimum)
Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (42 hours minimum)
TCU Core Curriculum minimum requirements vary depending on the choice of courses. Some courses may count in more than one area. The maximum required is 63 hours.

Music Courses Suggested for the First-year: BM, BME and BA

Fall

Music Theory (4 hours)

Lower-Division Studio Lessons (1-3 hours)

Music Theory/Composition-1 hour

Vocal Performance-2 hours

Music Education -2 hours

Keyboard Performance-3 hours

Instrumental Performance-3 hours

Class Piano 11030

Recital Hour 11000

Ensemble (.5 hour)

TCU CC (6-9 hours)

Spring

Music Theory (4 hours)

Lower-Division Studio Lessons (1-3 hours)

Music Theory/Composition-1 hour

Vocal Performance-2 hours

Music Education-2 hours

Keyboard Performance-3 hours

Instrumental Performance-3 hours

Class Piano 11040

Recital Hour 11000

Ensemble (.5 hour)

TCU Core Curriculum (6-9 hours)