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.

String Track

The string 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 006	PIANO LABORATORY I 1	1
MUS 007	PIANO LABORATORY II 1	1
MUS 021	RECITALS (8 semesters)	0
MUS 049	PIANO LABORATORY III 1	1
MUS 050	PIANO LABORATORY IV	1
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 059	ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS	2
MUS 081	WORLD MUSIC FOR MUSIC MAJORS	3
MUS 085	MUSIC HISTORY I	3
MUS 095	MUSIC HISTORY II	3
MUS 105	MUSIC HISTORY III	3
MUS 107	ANALYSIS OF POST-TONAL MUSIC	3
Upper division music courses:
MUS 106	SYMPHONIC LITERATURE	2
MUS 114	STUDIO TEACHING TECHNIQUES	2
MUS 116	STRING LITERATURE	2
MUS 151	INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING	2
MUS 150	ORCHESTRA 2	8
Select a minimum of 32 Applied Instrument credits from the following: 3		32
MUS 173	VIOLIN
MUS 174	CELLO
MUS 182	VIOLA
MUS 193	STRING BASS
MUS 194	CLASSICAL GUITAR
MUS 181	CHAMBER ENSEMBLE	1-3
Senior Recital
Total Hours		86-88

¹

Or equivalent private lessons in MUS 170 PIANO

²

A minimum of 8 credits 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..