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University of Mary • Bismarck State College

A.A. or A.S. to B.A. or B.S. in Music2+2 Transfer Guide

The University of Mary and Bismarck State College have partnered to offer the Seamless Transfer program. Now, it’s even easier to step from a two-year program

into your dream major! The Seamless Transfer program allows students to work towards their bachelor’s degree from the University of Mary while simultaneously earning their associate’s degree from Bismarck State College. Students who successfully complete an Associate in Music degree with the required U-Mary pre-requisites at Bismarck State College can seamlessly transfer to the University of Mary and complete their Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in Sacred Music, or Bachelor of Science in Music Education in only two years.

Based on the foundation of the University of Mary’s goals and mission, the U-Mary Music Department creates a learning community that integrates a challenging curriculum with practical and professional training, offering four majors and a minor and providing a diverse program of study to meet the needs of students interested in pursuing a variety of careers in music.

Ensembles provide a wide range of performance opportunities. From ensembles open to all students, such as Pep Band, Concert Choir and Concert Band, to specialty groups such as Steel Band, Vocal Arts Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Vocal Jazz, there is something for everyone. Campus ensembles tour regionally, nationally, and internationally.

GRADUATES OF THIS DEPARTMENT:

• Perform instrumentally and/or vocally with artistic competence

• Conduct musical groups with attention to artistic concerns

• Know the field of music study; can use its technical vocabulary and common approaches; can describe current issues and significant artistic works

• Assess their own performance for purposes of continued development

• Work effectively with others and demonstrate respect for them

• Can describe the values of this Benedictine institution and reflect on them in their work

• Contribute to their civic, cultural, and professional communities

CURRICULUM SNAPSHOT FOR MUSIC OR MUSIC WITH AN EMPHASIS IN SACRED MUSIC+

The following curriculum allows BSC transfer students to pursue a variety of paths at U-Mary. Use the below information if you want to complete a B.A. in Music or in Music with an Emphasis in Sacred Music. Continue to the next section for the BSC curriculum for transferring into the B.S. in Music Education program.

Bismarck State College

n Freshman

MUSC 117 Concert Choir 1

or MUSC 132 Wind Ensemble (Band) 1

MUSC 122 Music Theory I 3

MUSC 123 Aural Skills I 2

MUSC 146 Applied Music-Major Area 1

MUSC 151 Class Piano I* 1

ENGL 110 College Composition I 3

PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy 3



MUSC 124 Music Theory II 3

MUSC 125 Aural Skills II 2


MUSC 152 Class Piano II* 1

MUSC 261 Basic Conducting-Choral 2

or MUSC 262 Basic Conducting-Instrumental 2

ENGL 120 College Composition II 3

MATH 103 College Algebra 4

n Sophomore



MUSC 222 Music Theory III 3

MUSC 223 Aural Skills III 2 MUSC 146 Applied Music-Major Area 1

MUSC 252 Class Piano III* 1

COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3

POLS 115 American Government 3

Core Laboratory Science 4

MUSC 100 Music Appreciation 3



MUSC 224 Music Theory IV 3

MUSC 225 Aural Skills IV 2


MUSC 252 Class Piano IV* 1

PHIL 210 Ethics 3

CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers 3

University of Mary

Music Major

n Junior MUS 4xx Applied Music 1

MUS 410 Perform Lab 0

MUS 411 Concert Band 1

or MUS 412 Concert Choir 1

or MUS 420 Orchestra 1

MUS 341 Music History I 3

THE Core Elective* 3

Core Elective 3-4

Core Elective 3-4

ALU 322 Transfer Seminar 1

*Apply to the School of Arts and Sciences

MUS 4xx Applied Music 1





MUS 341 Music History II – World Cultures 3


Core Elective 3-4

n Senior







Core Elective 3-4

Core Elective 3-4 Core Elective 3-4






MUS 440 Internship 4

or MUS 471 Senior Recital 2

or MUS 481 Senior Project 4


Core Elective 3-4

Core Elective 3-4

ALU 499 Senior Competence Assessment 0

* The BA Music major requires a complement: Philosophy/Theology minor (20 credits; 12 upper division; one must be an ethics course) or four semesters of foreign language. The PHI/THE option is displayed in this curriculum plan.

* Applied Music-Piano may substitute for Class Piano. For transfer, four semesters of applied piano may substitute for Class Piano I-IV. The curriculum guide lists the minimum requirements for the completion of the degree. Most music majors are active in more than one ensemble, and often in more than one applied music area. These credits are in addition to the courses listed. A minimum of 44 credits must be at the

300-400 level.

University of Mary

Music with an Emphasis in Sacred Music

n Junior MUS 4xx Applied Music 1

MUS 209 Applied Organ 1





MUS 321 Music Technologies 2


THE Core Elective 3

Core Elective 3-4




MUS 409 Applied Organ 1






THE Core Elective 3

MUS 362 Conducting II 2

n Senior






MUS 323 Orchestration and Arranging 2

MUS 370 Sacred Music 4

THE Core Elective 3

Core Elective 3-4





or MUS 420 Orchestra 1 MUS XXX Sacred Music Practicum 4

THE Elective 3

Core Elective 3-4

Core Elective 3-4


CURRICULUM SNAPSHOT FOR MUSIC EDUCATION+


n Freshman


MUSC 122 Music Theory I 3

MUSC 123 Aural Skills I 2

MUSC 132 Wind Ensemble (Band) 1

MUSC 145 Applied Music* 1

MUSC 146 Applied Music 1

MUSC 151 Class Piano I* 1

ENGL 110 College Composition I+ 3 PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology 3


MUSC 124 Music Theory II 3

MUSC 125 Aural Skills II 2




MUSC 152 Class Piano II* 1

MUSC 261 Basic Conducting-Choral 2

or MUSC 262 Basic Conducting-Instrumental 2

ENGL 120 College Composition II 3

MATH 103 College Algebra 4

n Sophomore


MUSC 222 Music Theory III 3

MUSC 223 Aural Skills III 2




MUSC 251 Class Piano III* 1

COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3

POLS 115 American Government 3

or HIST 103 U.S. History to 1877 3

or HIS 104 U. S. History since 1877 3

Core Laboratory Science 4

MUSC 100 Music Appreciation+ 3


MUSC 224 Music Theory IV 3

MUSC 225 Aural Skills IV 2

MUSC 132 Wind Ensemble 1

MUSC 145 Applied Music*+ 1


MUSC 252 Class Piano IV* 1

CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers+ 3

PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy 3

PHIL 210 Ethics 3

University of Mary

n Junior MUS 4xx Applied Music Instrumental 1

MUS 4xx Applied Voice 1



or MUS 420 Instr. Ensemble 1



THE Core Elective 3

EDU 202 Intro to Education 3

PSY 205 Educational Psych 3

MUS 132 Percussion Pedagogy 2

MUS 331 Woodwind Pedagogy 2



MUS 232 Vocal Pedagogy 2

MUS 4xx Applied Music Instrumental 1

MUS 4xx Applied Voice 1






MUS 362 Conducting II 2

MUS 382 Elementary Music Methods 3

MUS 384 Secondary Instrumental Methods 2

EDU 295 Learners with Exceptional Needs 3 EDU 301 Classroom Management 2

EDU 320 Curr., Instruction, Assessment 2

n Senior

MUS 231 Brass Pedagogy 2





MUS 412 Concert Choir 1

MUS 321 Music Technologies 2

MUS 323 Orchestration and Arranging 2

MUS 333 Jazz Pedagogy and History 2

MUS 383 Secondary Choral Methods 2

MUS 431 String Pedagogy 2

MUS 471 Senior Recital 2

EDU 411 Student Teaching Assessment 0

EDU 367 Cultural Diversity 3

EDU 390 Diversity Experience 1

THE 3xx Theology Elective 3

EDU 423 Student Teaching Seminar 1

EDU 434 Student Teaching: Elementary 8

EDU 434 Student Teaching: Vocal/Inst 8


+Due to the transfer limit, the credits for some courses, applied music and ensembles will not count as transfer courses for the BS degree.

*Lessons must be taken in voice and primary instrument. A total of seven semesters of applied study in a single area is required starting with MUSC 146 (vocal or instrumental). If voice is the secondary area (MUSC 145), Class Voice may substitute for Applied Music-Voice. Four semesters of Applied Piano may substitute for Class Piano I-IV.

• Theology electives may be taken in Summer Session(s).

Notes for All Incoming Transfer Students:

* The maximum number of credits that will transfer from BSC to U-Mary is 64.

+ Please note: the additional courses required for the completion of an Associate’s Degree at Bismarck State College are not listed here – please see your advisor for more information.

Notes for All Music Programs:

Department Proficiency Assessments

All incoming U-Mary music students take assessment exams in the areas of music theory, music history, aural skills, and piano proficiency. Based on these scores, students are placed in classes to ensure their academic success. Deficiencies in required music courses may result in students retaking those courses, and a course of study longer than two years may be necessary. Study guides or descriptions of proficiency levels are available upon request.

Grades

Academic music classes (e.g. theory, aural skills, methods, conducting) require a grade of C or higher; applied music (private lessons or class) and ensembles require a grade of B- or higher. This applies to any class that is a required part of a major curriculum.

Scholarships

Music scholarships for 2x2 transfer students are guaranteed for two years as long as students maintain the eligibility requirements in the scholarship agreement. Scholarship amounts are based on auditions.

Acceptance into the Department

Students must apply to a specific degree program and be accepted by the University of Mary Music Department. The application includes recommendations from BSC and U-Mary music faculty, completion of the appropriate piano proficiency requirements, statements regarding music and career goals, and an audition in the primary performance

area. Graduates of Bismarck State College may choose one of the following two options to apply to the U-Mary Music Department:

1. Complete the audition for U-Mary faculty and the department admission paperwork during the final semester at BSC. Successful completion results in admission to the department prior to the first semester at U-Mary. A degree audit and successful completion of the assessment exams will ensure transfer into the program as a junior, and completion of the degree in two years.

2. Complete the audition during the first fall semester at U-Mary, and paperwork by the following January 15th. Students are conditionally accepted during the first semester at U-Mary, but there is no guarantee for admission to the department or for completion within four semesters prior to formal admission to the department.

A.A./A.S. to B.A./ B.S. in Music2+2 Transfer Guide

For more information:[email protected]

UNIVERSITY OF MARY ADMISSIONS CONTACT:Stuart Weiss

Transfer Admissions Representative

Office location:


Horizon Building 117

(701) 224-2636

[email protected]

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