Program Overview

Drake University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The requirements for entrance and for graduation are in accordance with the published regulations of this association.

For more information regarding specific policies, procedures, regulations, ensembles, recitals, competitions, student organizations, and other resources, consult the Music Department web site.

B.M. Degree Requirements

Candidates for the B.M. degree with a major in applied music are prepared for full-time or part-time work as performers, as leaders of community choral or instrumental groups, as studio teachers or as teachers of applied music in private schools or colleges.The candidate must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours.

An acceptable senior recital of approximately one hour’s duration in the student’s major applied music field is required.

Piano Track

The piano track takes 39 to 40 hours in the applied major and minor, 31 to 34 hours in music theory and history-literature and eight hours of ensemble, plus the Drake Curriculum and free electives. (Hours vary according to each instrument; students should consult with advisers for specific number of hours.)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUS 001	MATERIALS OF MUSIC I	3
MUS 002	MATERIALS OF MUSIC I	1
MUS 003	MATERIALS OF MUSIC II	3
MUS 004	MATERIALS OF MUSIC II	1
MUS 021	RECITALS (8 semesters)	0
MUS 051	MATERIALS OF MUSIC III	3
MUS 052	MATERIALS OF MUSIC III	1
MUS 053	MATERIALS OF MUSIC IV	3
MUS 054	MATERIALS OF MUSIC IV	1
MUS 081	WORLD MUSIC FOR MUSIC MAJORS	3
MUS 085	MUSIC HISTORY I	3
MUS 092	ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS	1
MUS 095	MUSIC HISTORY II	3
MUS 105	MUSIC HISTORY III	3
MUS 107	ANALYSIS OF POST-TONAL MUSIC	3
MUS 109	PIANO LITERATURE TO 1800	2
MUS 110	PIANO LITERATURE 1800 TO PRESENT	2
MUS 113	PIANO STUDIO TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS	3
Select a minimum of eight Ensemble credits from the following: 1		8
MUS 148	BAND
MUS 149	DRAKE CHOIR
MUS 150	ORCHESTRA
Select one of the following:		2
MUS 151	INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING
MUS 163	CHORAL CONDUCTING
MUS 170	PIANO 2	32
Senior Recital
Total Hours		81

¹

Depending on candidate's chosen path.

²

A minimum of 32 credits of MUS 170 PIANO is required.

In addition to programmatic requirements, students are responsible for satisfying all requirements of the Drake Curriculum, including Areas of Inquiry (AOI)

Student must also satisfy university graduation requirements for all undergraduate students..