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.
Wind and Percussion Track
The wind and percussion 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 | 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 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 106 | SYMPHONIC LITERATURE | 2 |
| MUS 107 | ANALYSIS OF POST-TONAL MUSIC | 3 |
| MUS 114 | STUDIO TEACHING TECHNIQUES | 2 |
| 2 | 8 |
| BAND | |
| ORCHESTRA | |
| MUS 151 | INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING | 2 |
| 32 |
| TRUMPET | |
| FLUTE | |
| PERCUSSION | |
| CLARINET | |
| OBOE | |
| BASSOON | |
| SAXOPHONE | |
| FRENCH HORN | |
| TROMBONE | |
| EUPHONIUM | |
| TUBA | |
| MUS 181 | CHAMBER ENSEMBLE | 1-3 |
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| Total Hours | 82-84 |
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..