Bachelor of Music

Rice University

A four-year degree, the Bachelor of Music comprises intensive work with world-class artist-teachers and unrivaled performance opportunities. Students hone their musical skills in every type of classical setting from solo to large ensembles. The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree awarded by Rice University. It is designed for those students seeking intensive study in their major area to prepare for a career in the music profession. The BMus program consists of a core curriculum (theory, aural skills, and music history), applied study (lessons, ensembles, chamber music, recitals), and keyboard proficiency.Upon completing the BMus degree, students will be able to:Demonstrate technical and musical competence in solo performance, composition, or music-historical research appropriate to the standards of a four-year undergraduate program.Possess intermediate analytical skills in music theory and an understanding of how those skills inform music performance.Acquire a fundamental understanding of the relationship between music history and music performance.Develop superior technical collaborative skills in the student’s major area through a combination of practice, coaching, and rehearsal in large and small ensembles.Majors as below:Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Bassoon PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Cello PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Clarinet PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in CompositionBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Double Bass PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Flute PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Harp PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Horn PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Music HistoryBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Music TheoryBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Oboe PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Organ PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Percussion PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Piano PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Trombone PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Trumpet PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Tuba PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Viola PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Violin PerformanceBachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Vocal Performance.Students pursuing the BMus degree must complete:A minimum of 19 courses (83 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements.A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.A minimum of 14 courses (70 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above.

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