Music major leading to BA degree

A major in music leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 42 credits as follows:

1. MUS 121, 161, 162, 163, 164, 201, 202, 261, 262, 325, 365, 473 or 493 (thesis)
2. Completion of one of the following sequences:
   1. Performance or Composition: three credits chosen from applied music courses at the 300-level or above; and six credits chosen from MUS 210, 221, 295, 296, 326, 327, and 423
   2. General: three courses chosen from MUS 210, 221, 222, 285 (FILM 285), 295, 315, 326, 327, and 423.
3. At least four credits of applied study in a singular primary applied performance area (in addition to any applied piano courses that may be required in order to complete the piano proficiency requirement)
4. Enrollment in six credits of conducted ensemble courses (109, 110, 113, 114, 115) appropriate to the student’s primary applied instrument is required. Students who primary applied instrument is piano may substitute up to three credits of accompanying 108.
5. Demonstrated piano proficiency by the end of the sophomore year. Students with no prior piano experience must complete both MUS 100 and 101. Students with prior piano experience will be tested to determine proficiency. W&L’s specific standards for piano proficiency are listed at go.wlu.edu/piano-proficiency.
6. After declaring the music major, students must successfully complete MUS 200 (recital attendance) every fall and winter term during which they are registered for on-campus courses.