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110 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
the second term of the sophomore year. For further information, refer to the Music
Student’s Handbook. By the end of the sophomore year, students submit their degree plan
for approval by the music faculty at an interview.
The sound and media track provides B.M.A. students with an interdisciplinary study of
music, sound design, and media. This track is designed for students who wish to develop
a strong foundation in classical and commercial music, and to pursue its interdisciplinary
application in current artistic and commercial media. In addition to a traditional education
in music theory and music history, which students take in the core B.M.A. music courses,
students apply this knowledge to the creation of film scores that are either arranged or
composed, sound and visual design, and media theory. Accordingly, students will take a
more guided approach in their non-music core courses in performance and ensemble, as
well in their non-music courses.
The voice, drama, and multimedia track provides B.M.A. students with an
interdisciplinary study of singing and its employment in various settings, such as opera,
musical theatre, and multimedia. This track is designed for students who wish to develop
a strong foundation in classical music and opera, and to pursue its interdisciplinary
application to other types of theatrical performance media. In addition to a traditional
education in classical music theory, music history, and performance, students apply this
knowledge of performance to theatre, acting, and media and film. Accordingly, students
will take a more guided approach in their non-music core courses in performance and
ensemble, as well in their non-music courses.
Major Requirements
The following courses are required (19 units):
MU 151
MU 152
MU 153
MU 155
MU 156
MU 221
MU 222
MU 251
MU 252
MU 499
two units in applied study (may be repeated for credit) over four regular terms from
the following:
MS 310
MS 320
MS 330
MS 340
MS 350
MS 360
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024