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Program checklist · Bachelor of Music

Music, MusB

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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Program
Award
Bachelor of Music
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Bachelor of Music in Performance is an intensive program designed primarily for students planning to pursue careers in music performance. It requires 86 credits in music, including studio lessons, performance courses, and an academic core of music theory, musicology, and ethnomusicology. MusB students will also perform a junior half-length recital and a senior full-length recital. Admission to the MusB program is open only to students who demonstrate excellence in music performance.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_10ce9e27
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

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    Program Requirements

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      University General Education Requirements

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        Harpur College Requirements

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          Restrictions on Double Majors

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            Major Requirements

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              Course Requirements

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                A. Theory and Musicianship (to be taken in sequence)

                8 items
                1. MUS 215
                  Theory I
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. and MUS 216
                  Musicianship I
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. MUS 217
                  Theory II
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. and MUS 218
                  Musicianship II
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. MUS 315
                  Theory III
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. and MUS 316
                  Musicianship III
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. MUS 317
                  Theory IV
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. and MUS 318
                  Musicianship IV
                  Not resolved to a course

                B. Musicology and Ethnomusicology

                4 items
                1. MUS 301
                  History of Western Music I (prerequisite: MUS 215 )
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. MUS 302
                  History of Western Music II (prerequisite: MUS 217 )
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. One upper-level course in Non-Western music or Ethnomusicology
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. One additional course in Western Music History or Ethnomusicology
                  Not resolved to a course

                C. Academic Music Electives

                1 item
                1. One additional 300- or 400-level MUS (academic) course
                  Not resolved to a course

                D. Performance Courses

                6 items
                1. Eight semesters of studio lessons in the primary concentration* (26 credits total)
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. Four semesters of secondary piano (one credit per semester; MUSP 258A-D)
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. For pianists, with department approval: two or more semesters of studio lessons in a related secondary concentration (one or two credits per semester)
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. Eight semesters of large ensemble performance (eight credits total; MusB students in vocal programs must fill 4 of their large ensemble requirements with Binghamton University choirs)
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. Four semesters of small ensemble performance (four credits total)
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. Four additional credits of MUSP (performance) courses, as approved by the studio teacher
                  Not resolved to a course

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                  Additional Information About the Program

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                    Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2073&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0225.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.