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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Music Performance Mus. B.
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Whether your goal is to perform, compose or inspire the next generation of musicians, the music major at UB can help you achieve success. From our practice rooms and recording studio to our on-campus concert halls, you’ll find your place (and your people!) right here. As one of our students said, “I felt the music department was a comfortable place for me to grow as a musician and make like-minded friends.”
Visit the Music academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Music department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Admission Criteria
Admission for the Music Performance MusB major requires an audition. Please visit the Auditions page to schedule an audition. Music Performance Core (25-27 credits)
- MUS 116LEC - Introduction to Music Theory and Musicianship Credits: 3
- MUS 105LAB - Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 1 Lab Credits: 1
- MUS 105LEC - Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 1 Credits: 3
- MUS 106LAB - Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 2 Lab Credits: 1
- MUS 106LEC - Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 2 Credits: 3
- MUS 155LAB - Basic Keyboard Credits: 1-2 *
- MUS 211LAB - Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 3 Lab Credits: 1
- MUS 211LEC - Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 3 Credits: 3
- MUS 212LAB - Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 4 Lab Credits: 1
- MUS 212LEC - Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 4 Credits: 3
- MUS 213LEC - Music History Survey 1 Credits: 3
- MUS 214LEC - Music History Survey 2 Credits: 3
Eight 400-level Applied Instrument or Voice Courses (2 Credits Each, 16 credits total)
Six Ensemble Courses (12 credits)
Two 300/400-level Music History Electives (6 credits)
Upper-level Music Electives (14 credits)
There are two tracks in the MusB distinguished by the set of upper-level music electives a student chooses. Students doing the “performance track” can take any of the electives specified here but must take: - Mus 220, 343, and Mus 413.
- Vocalists must take Mus 414.
- Pianists must take Mus 324.
Students doing the “education track” that may lead to a combined EdM in Music Education with the Graduate School of Education must take: - All five methods courses (Mus 420-424)
- Two conducting courses (Mus 343 and 344)
Notes
* Students may pass a Keyboard Proficiency Examination in lieu of MUS 155 . Likewise, students specializing in keyboard (piano, organ, etc.) are waived from MUS 155 . Total Credits Required for Major: 73-75
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- A pre-recital jury and solo recital is given in the senior year
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes. Academic Requirements
A GPA of 2.000 in each area of Music Theory, Music History, and Conducting Electives with no grades below C must be maintained to graduate from this degree program. Transfer Credit Policy Up to one-half of the departmental requirements in the areas of music history, theory (determined by examination), performance (determined by audition), and ensemble can be accepted. Grades below C do not fulfill departmental requirements. Performance credits are transferred for degree fulfillment only if the candidate has been accepted as a performance major at the initial audition for admission. Theory and history credits transfer must be approved by the theory and history area coordinators prior to transfer. Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
YEAR 1
Fall Semester Spring Semester
YEAR 2
Fall Semester Spring Semester
YEAR 3
Fall Semester Spring Semester
YEAR 4
Fall Semester Spring Semester
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 122-128 Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement. Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of: - Students will demonstrate technical and musical proficiency at an advanced level, culminating in a public recital of varied repertoire approved by the performance faculty.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in a performance ensemble.
- By the completion of Music History Survey I & II, music majors will be able to explain the major historical trends in the development of Western classical music.
- Students will develop competency in the fundamentals of Western music theory, including notated and aural traditions.
- Students will develop analytical strategies and theoretical knowledge that responds to a variety of musical traditions, including instrumental and vocal music, tonal and non-tonal music written in the Western art music tradition, and vernacular music.
(HEGIS: 10.04 MUSIC-PERFORM-COMP-THEOR, CIP: 50.0903 Music Performance, General)
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