B.A. degree program in music
HEGIS code 1005
NYS SED program code 02021

Program/Department Advisers

Name	Title	Phone	Location	Email	Office Hours
COHEN, DOUGLAS	Undergraduate Adviser	718-951-5000 x 5954	423 Whitehead Hall	dcohen brooklyn.cuny.edu	Office hours by appointment

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Program requirements (54 credits plus language other than English or proficiency)
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Music is a writing intensive major.

All music courses offered to satisfy the requirements for a major in music must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Three areas of specialization are offered in the bachelor of art degree program in music. They are music studies, music technology and American music and culture.

All students take the following:
Music 1300, 1400 (6 credits).

Students specializing in music studies take the following:

Music 3211, 3212, 3213, 3214 (8 credits).
Music 3221, 3222, 3223, 3224 (4 credits).
Music 3231 and 3232, or 3235; 3233 or 3236; 3234 or 3237 (12 credits).
Music 3241, 3242, 3243 (12 credits).
One course in American or non-western music, Music 4430 through 4449, or one specialized course in music theory, Music 4450 through 4479 (3 credits).
Music 3225 or 3791 and 3226 or 3792 (4 credits).
Two credits in ensemble performance from Music 3700 through 3781 as assigned by the Conservatory of Music (2 credits).
One seminar in music numbered in the 4900s or a suitable advanced course in another department or program, approved in advance by the director (3 credits).

Students who wish to be considered for performance lessons, Music 3791 and 3792, in place of advanced keyboard classes,Music 3225 and 3226, must demonstrate proficiency in an audition no later than the beginning of their junior year. Final approval will be given by the director.

Students specializing in music technology take the following:
Music 3101 (3 credits).
6 credits from Music 2100 through Music 2149 or Music 4440 (6 credits).
Music 3260, 3261, 3263, 3264, 3322, (15 credits).
6 credits from Music 3262 or Music 3323 or Music 3325 (6 credits).
Two semesters of Music 3744. May substitute one semester with any ensemble from Music 3700 to Music 3781 as approved by the Chair. (2 credits).
Music 5540 and a minimum of 4-credits from a combination of Music 5881, 5882, 5883 (4 credits)
Music 4870, 4871 (6 credits).

Students specializing in American music and culture take the following:
American Studies 1001 or 1010 (3 credits)
Music 3101 (3 credits)
12 credits from Music 2101 through 2107, Music 2109, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 3125, Music 4430, Music 4431, or Music 4940 (12 credits)
6 credits from Music 3260 and Music 3322
Four semesters of Music 2791 or substitute by permission of instructor and advisor (12 credits)
Music 5540 and 3 credits from a combination of Music 5881, 5882, 5883(6 credits)
Music 4872 and 4873 (6 credits)