B.M. in Music History

Program Overview

The B.M. in Music History program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania provides intensive training in music history, leading to a significant independent research project. Students complete coursework in music theory, aural activities, and music history, along with applied lessons, ensembles, and recitals. The program prepares graduates for careers in music research, teaching, and other music-related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

The B.M. in Music History program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers intensive training in the materials and methods of music history, leading to the completion of a significant project of independent research.

Course Requirements:

• General Education Requirements
• Academic Foundations
• Interdisciplinary requirement
• Diverse Communities requirement
• Ethics requirement
• Science requirement
• Behavioral & Social Science requirement
• Humanities requirement
• Arts requirement
• Additional Baccalaureate Requirements
• Writing Emphasis requirement
• Speaking Emphasis requirement
• Major Requirements
• Required Music Theory and Aural Activities Courses
• MTC 112: Theory of Music I
• MTC 114: Aural Activities I
• MTC 113: Theory of Music II
• MTC 115: Aural Activities II
• MTC 212: Theory of Music III
• MTC 214: Aural Activities III
• MTC 213: Theory of Music IV
• MTC 215: Aural Activities IV
• MTC 342: Music Analysis
• Required Music History Courses
• MHL 180: Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society
• MHL 280: Western Art Music I
• MHL 380: Western Art Music II
• MHL 498: Senior Project I
• Upper-Level Music History Electives
• Choose 12 credits at the 300 or 400 level and 6 credits at the 300, 400, or 600 level.
• Applied Lessons
• 8 semesters of applied lessons in an instrument or voice
• Ensembles
• 2 semesters of Collegium Musicum (MHL 310)
• 4 consecutive semesters of concert ensembles
• Elective Ensembles
• 2 courses are required.
• Recital Attendance
• 6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals)