Course variations
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Course summary
The performance degree emphasizes training in music performance with a thorough curriculum of music courses, balanced by as rich an experience in the liberal arts as the program will allow.
Program modules
Keyboard Performance: 16 hours. Four hours of secondary applied music (not to include class piano); MUS 275 or 276; MUS 375 or 376; and 6 hours of music electives. No additional hours in music may be applied towards this degree. Those interested in a career in keyboard pedagogy are advised to take both 275 and 276 and both 375 and 376. These students may also elect MUS 475 (Practicum in Applied Teaching).
Entry requirement for international students
Students should have a graduation from an accredited secondary school. They must meet minimum course requirements as established by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina system. The course requirements should include the following: four course units in English, two course units in foreign language, four course units of mathematics, three course units in science and two course units in social science. A minimum 2.5 GPA on a U.S. scale of 4.0 is required. English proficiency is required of international applicants and is proven by one of the following: minimum score TOEFL should be 71 on the Internet-based exam, 197 on the computer-based exam, or 525 on the paper-based exam; minimum score of IELTS is 6.5 on the academic module; SAT-I Critical Reading score of 450 or higher; ACT reading section score of 20 or higher; Successful completion of UNCW’s ESL program, prior to applying; Having lived in the U.S. for 4 years or more and completion of 2 college-level courses of English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or better. Every applicant interested in pursuing a degree in music at UNCW is also required to audition before a faculty committee in the performance area(s) they select for acceptance into the music program. Students may, if they wish, audition in more than one area. However, once approved in a principal performance area and/or degree program, another audition will be required to change the principal performance area, pursue multiple performance areas, or change from one degree program to another.
University of North Carolina Wilmington accepts IELTS*
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Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
University Of North Carolina Wilmington
Department name
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Music
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