The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) at CSU is a professional degree program, with concentrations designed to prepare students to become highly skilled music educators, music therapists, performers, and composers. Program goals encourage and develop high standards of teaching, scholarship, performance, and research in music. We are pleased to offer small academic classes, applied study with highly qualified faculty, and careful attention to advising. A successful audition is required before entrance into the Bachelor of Music (B.M.) concentrations.
Courses in music appreciation, music theory fundamentals, and ensembles are open to all students regardless of major.
Learning Objectives
Ability to perform music from a variety of historical/ style periods and exhibit the appropriate skills for musical self-expression in juried performances at a level appropriate for the particular concentration. These skills include technique, musicianship, tone, diction/articulation, style, interpretation, sight-reading, rhythm, and artistry.
Keyboard or an equivalent competency appropriate to the course of study.
The rudimentary capacity to create original or derivative music.
Understanding of the common elements and organizational patterns of music, including musical forms, processes, and structures.
Knowledge of music history and cultures through the present time, including study and experience of musical language and achievements that extend beyond those associated with the primary specialization.
Students are also expected to learn music literature from all periods through aural and score analysis. Performance skills are tested at the end of the sophomore year and in a graduation recital if required by the degree option. Some programs require satisfactory completion of supervised student teaching, an internship, or a senior project.
There are unique learning objectives for each concentration. See concentration pages for details.
