Bachelor of Arts: Instrumental Performance
Instrumental Performance studies emphasize professional training with a foundation in liberal arts and sciences. Students take both required courses and electives. Practical procedures such as working on stage, solo techniques and ensemble techniques are emphasized. Qualified students are encouraged to audition for performances in Chicago’s professional music community.
The Bachelor of Arts degree emphasizes popular forms of jazz, rock, blues, and music for theater, providing students with a firm foundation in instrumental performance. Faculty advisors guide students in choosing courses and ensembles appropriate to each performer's goals. Studies are structured to attain the highest performance level according to each student's needs and abilities.
Instrumental Performance studies in the Music Department of Columbia College Chicago include classes specific to your emphasis, general education courses and private instruction in contemporary music of many genres.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music requires the completion of 38 credit hours of core courses, 26 credit hours of specialized course work, 14 credit hours of electives, and 42 credit hours of liberal arts and sciences classes, totaling 120 credit hours.
Core Requirements:
Instrumental Performance Requirements:
6 credits selected from the following ensembles:
Additional Requirements:
The Bachelor of Arts degree emphasizes popular forms of jazz, rock, blues, and music for theater, providing students with a firm foundation in instrumental performance. Faculty advisors guide students in choosing courses and ensembles appropriate to each performer's goals. Studies are structured to attain the highest performance level according to each student's needs and abilities.
Instrumental Performance studies in the Music Department of Columbia College Chicago include classes specific to your emphasis, general education courses and private instruction in contemporary music of many genres.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music requires the completion of 38 credit hours of core courses, 26 credit hours of specialized course work, 14 credit hours of electives, and 42 credit hours of liberal arts and sciences classes, totaling 120 credit hours.
Core Requirements:
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Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training I Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training II Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training III Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training IV Theory, Harmony & Analysis I Theory, Harmony & Analysis II Theory, Harmony & Analysis III Theory, Harmony & Analysis IV Exploring the Art of Music Keyboard I Keyboard II Keyboard Harmony I Columbia College Chorus Music History & Analysis I Music History & Analysis II Independent Project: Music (Senior Recital) Recital Attendance [each semester (8)] |
2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 1 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs 0 hrs |
| Total | 38 hrs |
Instrumental Performance Requirements:
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32-2211 32-2250 32-27 ## |
Composition I Pop Arranging Private Lessons: Principal Instrument 7 sem. |
3 hrs 3 hrs 14 hrs |
6 credits selected from the following ensembles:
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Groove Band Keyboard Ensemble Percussion Ensemble New Music Ensemble Jazz Combo Jazz Ensemble |
1hr 1 hr 1 hr 1 hr 1 hr 1 hr |
| Total | 26 hrs | |
| Total Required Music Courses | 64 hrs |
Additional Requirements:
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives |
42 hrs 14 hrs
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| Grand Total Required Courses | 120 hrs |