Music Courses
University of Bridgeport offers three concentration options for the Bachelor of Music degree program: Music Education, Music Business, and Music Performance.
The Music (BM) degree program provide a common foundation for all music students.
- Private lessons on the major instrument each semester of residence (at least 6 credits)
- Four semesters of music theory (12 credits)
- Four semesters of aural theory (4 credits)
- 4 courses in Music History (12 credits)
- Piano study (6 credits or more)
General education requirements
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH | Mathematics Core | 3 |
| HUM | Humanities Core | 6 |
| SOSC | Social Sciences | 6 |
| SCI | Natural Sciences Core | 6 |
| FA | Fine Arts Core | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First Year Studies | 3 |
| CAPS 390 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Electives | 10 | |
| Total | 43 |
Music theory
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 109 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 110 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 215 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 216 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSC 109A | Aural Theory I | 1 |
| MUSC 110A | Aural Theory II | 1 |
| MUSC 215A | Aural Theory III | 1 |
| MUSC 216A | Aural Theory IV | 1 |
Music history
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 121 | Survey of Western Classical Music: Elements and History | 3 |
| MUSC 207 | History of Jazz OR | |
| MUSC 210 | Music in America | 3 |
| MUSC 235 | History and Performance of Steel Bands | 3 |
| MUSC 230 | Music of the Global South | 3 |
Piano
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 255 | Fundamentals of Piano I | 3 |
| MUSC 256 | Fundamentals of Piano II | 3 |
| APM 102 | Applied Piano | 1-3 |
Applied music lessons
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| APM 100 | Private Lessons (primary instrument) | 1-3 |
Ensembles
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 106 | Fusion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 107 | Chamber Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 112 | UB Steel Ensembles | 1 |
| MUSC 103 | University Singers | 1 |
- Students must be enrolled in at least 1 ensemble each semester
- University Singer - 2 credits are required, plus 6 credits of other choices
Professional
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 101 | Professional Music Seminar | 0 |
| MUSC 137 | Beginning Digital Music Production | 3 |
| MUSC 164 | Business of Music | 3 |
| MUSC 311 | Conducting I | 3 |
| MUSC 395 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 398 | Internship | 1-3 |
| MUSC 397 | Making a Life in Music, Seminar & Internship | 3 |
Other requirements
| MUSC 101 | Professional Music Seminar | 0 |
- Weekly seminar participation (x6 semesters)
Concentrations
The Music Business concentration is a combination of professional music study and courses tailored by advisement to the student’s strengths, interests, and career plans. Due to the great diversity found within the music industry, exact coursework will differ.
Some coursework may be taken in UB’s Ernest C. Trefz School of Business or School of Engineering, as well as in Mass Communications. This concentration is designed to help musicians become entrepreneurial.
15 credits, drawn by advisement from the following:
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUAD 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| FIN 209 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGMT 200 | Workforce Dynamics | 3 |
| MKTG 200 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
The Music Education concentration is designed to provide foundational training and experiences for prospective music teachers, and prepare them to begin graduate studies leading to certification as a public school music educator.
15 credits, drawn by advisement from the following:
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 201X | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDUC 202X | Introduction to Teaching Methods | 3 |
| PSYC 314 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| APM 101-117 | Applied lessons courses | 6 |
The Music Performance concentration is designed to refine and develop skills essential to professional musicians. It allows students to deepen their skills as a solo and ensemble performer working in one or more genres.
15 credits, drawn by advisement from the following:
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| THA 103 | Introduction to Western Theatre | 3 |
| THA 108 | Voice and Diction for the Stage | 3 |
| THA 133 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THA 245 | History of Musical Theatre | 3 |
| MUSC 345X | Story to Song | 3 |
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
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