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Program checklist · B.M.

Music, Vocal Performance Concentration, B.M.

North Carolina Central University · Durham, NC

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.M.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
Undergraduate Course Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199157
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199157_f3b77271
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Curriculum Requirements

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    1. 120 Credit Hours

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      2. General Education Requirement

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        3. Program Requirements

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          Non-departmental requirements (must have a grade of ‘C’ or better)

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            Departmental requirements (must have a ‘C’ or better)

            17 items
            1. MUSL 1000
              Survey of Music
              As published: “Survey of Music (3)”
              3
            2. MUSL 1050
              Secondary Class Piano I
              As published: “Secondary Class Piano I (1)”
              1
            3. MUSL 1060
              Secondary Class Piano II
              As published: “Secondary Class Piano II (1)”
              1
            4. MUSL 1070
              Intermediate Secondary Class Piano I
              As published: “Intermediate Secondary Class Piano I (1)”
              1
            5. MUSL 1080
              Intermediate Secondary Class Piano II
              As published: “Intermediate Secondary Class Piano II (1)”
              1
            6. MUSL 1010
              Music Theory I
              As published: “Music Theory I (3)”
              3
            7. MUSL 1220
              Music Theory II
              As published: “Music Theory II (3)”
              3
            8. MUSL 2210
              Music Theory III
              As published: “Music Theory III (3)”
              3
            9. MUSL 2220
              Music Theory IV
              As published: “Music Theory IV (3)”
              3
            10. MUSL 2110
              Ear Training and Sight Singing I
              As published: “Ear Training and Sight Singing I (2)”
              2
            11. MUSL 2120
              Ear Training and Sight Singing II
              As published: “Ear Training and Sight Singing II (2)”
              2
            12. MUSL 3110
              Ear Training and Sight Singing III
              As published: “Ear Training and Sight Singing III (1)”
              1
            13. Applied/Workshop and Recital Sequence (8 semesters) APPL 0XX1/MUSL 1600 Major Ensembles (4 semesters) - 4 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            14. MUSL 2405
              Introduction to Music Literature
              As published: “Introduction to Music Literature (2)”
              2
            15. MUSL 3410
              History of Music I
              As published: “History of Music I (2)”
              2
            16. MUSL 3420
              History of Music II
              As published: “History of Music II (3)”
              3
            17. MUSL 4600
              Seminar in Contemporary Music
              As published: “Seminar in Contemporary Music (3) (SI)”
              3

            4. Concentration Requirements

            6 items
            1. MUSL 1230
              Diction for Singers: English and Italian
              As published: “Diction for Singers: English and Italian (1)”
              1
            2. MUSL 1240
              Diction for Singers: French and German
              As published: “Diction for Singers: French and German (1)”
              1
            3. MUSL 3860
              Acoustics and Introduction to Music Technology
              As published: “Acoustics and Introduction to Music Technology (3)”
              3
            4. MUSL 3920
              Conducting
              As published: “Conducting (2)”
              2
            5. MUSL 4530
              Vocal Pedagogy
              As published: “Vocal Pedagogy (3)”
              3
            6. Music Electives (MUSL, APPL or JAZZ) - 30 credits
              Not resolved to a course

            5. Additional Requirements

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              Program Notes

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                Four- Year Curriculum Plan

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                  Freshman Year

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                    Fall Semester

                    13 items
                    1. APPL * Primary Applied (1)
                      Not resolved to a course
                    2. MUSL 1000
                      Survey of Music
                      As published: “Survey of Music (3)”
                      3
                    3. (Arts & Humanities Equivalent)
                      Not resolved to a course
                    4. MUSL 1010
                      Music Theory I
                      As published: “Music Theory I (3)”
                      3
                    5. MUSL 1050
                      Secondary Class Piano I
                      As published: “Secondary Class Piano I (1)”
                      1
                    6. MUSL 1521
                      University Choir
                      As published: “University Choir (1)”
                      1
                    7. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                      Not resolved to a course
                    8. MUSL 1520
                      University Choir
                      As published: “University Choir (2)”
                      2
                    9. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                      Not resolved to a course
                    10. MUSL 1600
                      Workshops and Recitals
                      As published: “Workshops and Recitals (0)”
                      0
                    11. MUSL 2110
                      Ear Training and Sight Singing I
                      As published: “Ear Training and Sight Singing I (2)”
                      2
                    12. ENG 1110
                      English Composition I
                      As published: “English Composition I (3)”
                      3
                    13. UNIV 1100
                      First Year Seminar
                      As published: “First Year Seminar (2)”
                      2

                    Spring Semester

                    12 items
                    1. APPL * Primary Applied (1)
                      Not resolved to a course
                    2. MATH 1080
                      Mathematics for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
                      As published: “Mathematics for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (3)”
                      3
                    3. MUSL 1220
                      Music Theory II
                      As published: “Music Theory II (3)”
                      3
                    4. MUSL 1060
                      Secondary Class Piano II
                      As published: “Secondary Class Piano II (1)”
                      1
                    5. MUSL 1521
                      University Choir
                      As published: “University Choir (1)”
                      1
                    6. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                      Not resolved to a course
                    7. MUSL 1520
                      University Choir
                      As published: “University Choir (2)”
                      2
                    8. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                      Not resolved to a course
                    9. MUSL 1600
                      Workshops and Recitals
                      As published: “Workshops and Recitals (0)”
                      0
                    10. MUSL 2120
                      Ear Training and Sight Singing II
                      As published: “Ear Training and Sight Singing II (2)”
                      2
                    11. KIN 1541
                      Fitness
                      As published: “Fitness (2)”
                      2
                    12. ENG 1210
                      English Composition II
                      As published: “English Composition II (3)”
                      3

                    Sophomore Year

                    0 items

                      Fall Semester

                      14 items
                      1. APPL * Primary Applied (1)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. MUSL 1070
                        Intermediate Secondary Class Piano I
                        As published: “Intermediate Secondary Class Piano I (1)”
                        1
                      3. MUSL 1230
                        Diction for Singers: English and Italian
                        As published: “Diction for Singers: English and Italian (1)”
                        1
                      4. MUSL 1521
                        University Choir
                        As published: “University Choir (1)”
                        1
                      5. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. MUSL 1520
                        University Choir
                        As published: “University Choir (2)”
                        2
                      7. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      8. MUSL 1600
                        Workshops and Recitals
                        As published: “Workshops and Recitals (0)”
                        0
                      9. MUSL 2210
                        Music Theory III
                        As published: “Music Theory III (3)”
                        3
                      10. MUSL 2405
                        Introduction to Music Literature
                        As published: “Introduction to Music Literature (2)”
                        2
                      11. MUSL 3110
                        Ear Training and Sight Singing III
                        As published: “Ear Training and Sight Singing III (1)”
                        1
                      12. HIST 1320
                        World Societies
                        As published: “World Societies (3)”
                        3
                      13. MUSL 1300
                        Twentieth-Century Music
                        As published: “Twentieth-Century Music (2)”
                        2
                      14. (Arts & Humanities Equivalent)
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Spring Semester

                      12 items
                      1. APPL * Primary Applied (1)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. MUSL 1080
                        Intermediate Secondary Class Piano II
                        As published: “Intermediate Secondary Class Piano II (1)”
                        1
                      3. MUSL 1240
                        Diction for Singers: French and German
                        As published: “Diction for Singers: French and German (1)”
                        1
                      4. MUSL 1521
                        University Choir
                        As published: “University Choir (1)”
                        1
                      5. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. MUSL 1520
                        University Choir
                        As published: “University Choir (2)”
                        2
                      7. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      8. MUSL 1600
                        Workshops and Recitals
                        As published: “Workshops and Recitals (0)”
                        0
                      9. MUSL 2220
                        Music Theory IV
                        As published: “Music Theory IV (3)”
                        3
                      10. MUSL 3410
                        History of Music I
                        As published: “History of Music I (2)”
                        2
                      11. MFL * Foreign Language 2 (3)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      12. MUSL 4530
                        Vocal Pedagogy
                        As published: “Vocal Pedagogy (3)”
                        3

                      Junior Year

                      0 items

                        Fall Semester

                        11 items
                        1. APPL * Primary Applied (1)
                          Not resolved to a course
                        2. MUSL 1521
                          University Choir
                          As published: “University Choir (1)”
                          1
                        3. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. MUSL 1520
                          University Choir
                          As published: “University Choir (2)”
                          2
                        5. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                          Not resolved to a course
                        6. MUSL 1600
                          Workshops and Recitals
                          As published: “Workshops and Recitals (0)”
                          0
                        7. MUSL 3420
                          History of Music II
                          As published: “History of Music II (3)”
                          3
                        8. MUSL 3920
                          Conducting
                          As published: “Conducting (2)”
                          2
                        9. HEDU 1531
                          Health
                          As published: “Health (2)”
                          2
                        10. GEC * Social Science Electives (3)
                          Not resolved to a course
                        11. GEC * Science GEC Elective (3)
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Spring Semester

                        11 items
                        1. APPL * Primary Applied (1)
                          Not resolved to a course
                        2. MUSL 1521
                          University Choir
                          As published: “University Choir (1)”
                          1
                        3. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. MUSL 1520
                          University Choir
                          As published: “University Choir (2)”
                          2
                        5. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                          Not resolved to a course
                        6. MUSL 1600
                          Workshops and Recitals
                          As published: “Workshops and Recitals (0)”
                          0
                        7. MUSL 3860
                          Acoustics and Introduction to Music Technology
                          As published: “Acoustics and Introduction to Music Technology (3)”
                          3
                        8. MUSL 4600
                          Seminar in Contemporary Music
                          As published: “Seminar in Contemporary Music (3)”
                          3
                        9. MUSL 4920
                          Advanced Conducting
                          As published: “Advanced Conducting (2)”
                          2
                        10. MUSL/JAZZ * MUSL/JAZZ/APPL Electives (3)
                          Not resolved to a course
                        11. MUSL/JAZZ * MUSL/JAZZ/APPL Electives (3)
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Senior Year

                        0 items

                          Fall Semester

                          7 items
                          1. APPL * Primary Applied (1)
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. MUSL 1600
                            Workshops and Recitals
                            As published: “Workshops and Recitals (0)”
                            0
                          3. MUSL 1521
                            University Choir
                            As published: “University Choir (1)”
                            1
                          4. MUSL 1520
                            University Choir
                            As published: “University Choir (2)”
                            2
                          5. MUSL/JAZZ/APPL * MUSL/JAZZ/APPL Elective (7)
                            Not resolved to a course
                          6. HUM 2410
                            Arts & Humanities I
                            As published: “Arts & Humanities I (3) or”
                            3
                          7. HUM 2420
                            Arts & Humanities II
                            As published: “Arts & Humanities II (3)”
                            3

                          Spring Semester

                          8 items
                          1. APPL * Primary Applied (1)
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. MUSL 1600
                            Workshops and Recitals
                            As published: “Workshops and Recitals (0)”
                            0
                          3. MUSL 1521
                            University Choir
                            As published: “University Choir (1)”
                            1
                          4. (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)
                            Not resolved to a course
                          5. MUSL 1520
                            University Choir
                            As published: “University Choir (2) (or Jazz Vocal Ensemble - see Course #)”
                            2
                          6. MUSL/JAZZ/APPL * MUSL/JAZZ/APPL Elective (8)
                            Not resolved to a course
                          7. MUSL/JAZZ/APPL * MUSL/JAZZ/APPL Elective (3)
                            Not resolved to a course
                          8. Ensemble Course Codes Applied Course Codes by Instrument MUSL 1510 SL1 - Non-Major Marching Band *Audition based APPL 0511 = Piano MUSL 1511 SL1 - Majors Only Marching Band *Audition based APPL 0531 01 = Voice - Laws MUSL 1520 Non-Major University Choir *Audition based APPL 0531 02 = Voice - Myers MUSL 1521 SL1 - Majors Only University Choir *Audition based APPL 0531 03 = Voice - Stacks (Pre-Music) MUSL 1581 Electronic Ensemble (fall only) *Audition based APPL 0541 = Trumpet MUSL 1591 Percussion Ensemble (fall only) *Audition based APPL 0551 = Low Brass/Trombone MUSL 1600 Workshop (according to instrument and APPL section) APPL 0591 = Flute JAZZ 1570 SL1 - Non-Major Jazz Ensemble I *Audition based APPL 0618 = Clarinet JAZZ 1571 SL1 - Jazz Ensemble I *Audition based APPL 0621 01 = Saxophone - McKenzie (Juniors/Seniors) JAZZ 1570 SL2 - Non-Major Jazz Ensemble II * Audition based APPL 0621 03 = Saxophone - Ryan (Freshman/Sophomores) JAZZ 1571 SL2 - Jazz Ensemble II *Audition based APPL 0671 = String Bass/Electric Bass JAZZ 1570 SL3 - Non-Major Vocal Jazz Ensemble *Audition based APPL 0681 = Percussion/Drums JAZZ 1571 SL3 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble *Audition based APPL 0691 = Guitar JAZZ 2020 01 - Jazz Combo 1 SL1*Audition based APPL 0662 = Cello/Strings JAZZ 2020 02 - Jazz Combo 2 SL2*Audition based JAZZ 2020 03 - Jazz Combo 3 SL3 *Audition based MUSL/JAZZ/APPL Electives = any course in the Music Department catalog JAZZ 2020 04 - Jazz Vocal Combo 4 SL4 *Audition based
                            Not resolved to a course
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