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BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BMUS)DEGREE WITH A MAJOR INDOUBLE BASS PERFORMANCEProgram Learning Outcomes for the BMusDegreeUpon completing the BMus degree, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate technical and musical competence in solo performance,composition, or music-historical research appropriate to thestandards of a four-year undergraduate program.

2. Possess intermediate analytical skills in music theory and anunderstanding of how those skills inform music performance.

3. Acquire a fundamental understanding of the relationship betweenmusic history and music performance.

4. Develop superior technical collaborative skills in the student’s majorarea through a combination of practice, coaching, and rehearsal inlarge and small ensembles.

Requirements for the BMus DegreeFor general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements(ga.rice.edu/undergraduate-students/academic-policies-procedures/graduation-requirements). Students pursuing the BMus degree mustcomplete:

• The requirements for one major offered by the BMus degree program• A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements

All students pursuing the BMus degree in any major must participate incore music, applied music, and other required music courses as well as inchamber music and large ensembles, plus electives. These students areentitled to one hour of private lessons each week of each semester theyare enrolled as a music major; private or group lessons beyond this mayresult in additional fees.

The courses listed below satisfy the requirements for this major. Incertain instances, courses not on this official list may be substitutedupon approval of the major’s academic advisor (or official certifier).Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearlydocument the courses to be taken.

SummaryCode Title Credit

HoursTotal Credit Hours Required for the Major in Double BassPerformance

85

Total Credit Hours Required for the BMus Degree with a Majorin Double Bass Performance

120

Degree RequirementsCode Title Credit

HoursMusic TheoryMUSI 211 THEORY I 3MUSI 212 THEORY II 3MUSI 311 THEORETICAL STUDIES III 3

MUSI 312 THEORETICAL STUDIES IV 3Select 1 from the following: 3

MUSI 316 EXPERIMENTAL SOUND AND VIDEOMUSI 378 CLASSICAL, CONTEMPORARY, AND

CROSS-CULTURAL ASIAN MUSICMUSI 403 BASIC ELECTRONIC MUSICMUSI 404 ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPOSITIONMUSI 405 MUSIC BUSINESS AND LAWMUSI 416 ORCHESTRATIONMUSI 417 MUSIC FOR MEDIAMUSI 512 ANALYTICAL SYSTEMSMUSI 513 MODAL COUNTERPOINTMUSI 514 SCORE READING AND THEORY AT THE

KEYBOARDMUSI 517 EARLY MODERN MASTERSMUSI 613 TONAL COUNTERPOINTMUSI 617 MUSIC SINCE 1950

Aural Skills and Performance TechniquesMUSI 231 AURAL SKILLS AND PERFORMANCE

TECHNIQUE I2

MUSI 232 AURAL SKILLS AND PERFORMANCETECHNIQUE II

2

MUSI 331 AURAL SKILLS AND PERFORMANCETECHNIQUES III

2

MUSI 332 AURAL SKILLS AND PERFORMANCETECHNIQUES IV

2

MUSI 431 AURAL SKILLS AND PERFORMANCETECHNIQUES V

2

Music HistoryMUSI 222 /MDEM 222

MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE ERAS 3

MUSI 321 BAROQUE AND EARLY CLASSICAL ERAS 3MUSI 322 CLASSICAL AND ROMANTIC ERAS 3MUSI 421 THE MODERN ERA 3Individual and Ensemble StudyMUSI 497 DOUBLE BASS FOR MAJORS (minimum of

8 semesters)3

MUSI 337 UNDERGRADUATE ORCHESTRA (minimumof 8 semesters)

2

MUSI 338 UNDERGRADUATE CHAMBER MUSIC(minimum of 4 semesters)

1

MUSI 339 UNDERGRADUATE ORCHESTRALREPERTOIRE (minimum of 4 semesters)

1

RecitalsMUSI 341 JUNIOR RECITAL 0MUSI 441 SENIOR RECITAL 0Piano Proficiency ExamStudents must complete and pass the Piano ProficiencyExamTotal Credit Hours Required for the Major in Double BassPerformance

85

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University Graduation Requirements (ga.rice.edu/undergraduate-students/academic-policies-procedures/graduation-requirements) *

35

Total Credit Hours 120

Footnotes and Additional Information* Includes coursework completed as distribution credit, FWIS, LPAP,

upper-level, residency (hours taken at Rice), 60 hours outside ofthe major (if applicable), and any additional academic programrequirements. The “hours outside of the major” requirement mayinclude all of the above university requirements.

Policies for the BMus DegreeAdmissionAn audition, in person, is required of each undergraduate applicant. Arecorded audition may be considered in lieu of a live audition in extremecircumstances. The Shepherd School faculty and the university’sCommittee on Admission jointly determine admission, the latterbasing its evaluation on successful academic achievement and otherstandards of college admission. Transfer applicants from other colleges,conservatories, and universities also must provide an audition, andtake placement exams in both music history and music theory. Onceadmitted, their prior preparation in music is assessed, which may reducethe required period of study at Rice.

Academic StandardsCurriculum and Degree RequirementsFurther information on curricular requirements for all majors and degreeprograms is available from the Shepherd School of Music.

Grading PolicyA minimum grade of “B-“ is expected of all music students in their majorapplied area. A grade of “C+” or lower is considered unsatisfactory andwill be evaluated in the following manner:

A music major who receives a grade of “C+” or lower in theirmajor applied area will be placed on music probation. Musicprobation signifies that the student’s work has been sufficientlyunsatisfactory to preclude graduation unless marked improvementis achieved promptly. A student on music probation may be absentfrom class only for extraordinary reasons and may not representthe school in any public function not directly a part of a degreeprogram.

If a student receives a second semester of “C+” or lower in theirmajor applied area, whether for consecutive semesters or not, thestudent will be discontinued as a BMus degree seeking student andmerit scholarship from the Shepherd School will be discontinued.

Note: For music history and musicology majors, a grade of “C+” or lowerin any music history course is considered unsatisfactory and will beevaluated as noted above. For music theory majors, a grade of "C+" orlower in any advanced music theory course is considered unsatisfactoryand will be evaluated as noted above.

Leaves of Absence and Voluntary WithdrawalMusic majors must obtain permission in writing from the dean ofthe Shepherd School before requesting a leave of absence from theuniversity. Requests must be in the dean’s office before the first day ofclasses in the semester for which leave is requested.

Music majors taking voluntary withdrawal from the university are notguaranteed readmission into the Shepherd School and may be askedto reapply/reaudition. Students should explain the reasons for theirwithdrawal to the dean before leaving campus.

Transfer Credit For Rice University’s policy regarding transfer credit, see Transfer Credit(ga.rice.edu/undergraduate-students/academic-policies-procedures/transfer-credit). Some departments and programs have additionalrestrictions on transfer credit. The Office of Academic Advisingmaintains the university’s official list of transfer credit advisors on theirwebsite: http://oaa.rice.edu. Students are encouraged to meet with theiracademic program’s transfer credit advisor when considering transfercredit possibilities.

ExaminationsAt the end of each semester, a jury examination in applied music maybe given over the material studied during the semester. All degreecandidates except BA students must demonstrate keyboard proficiencyby examination. If students have little or no knowledge of the keyboard,they should enroll in secondary piano at the beginning of their firstsemester and continue study until they can meet the examinationrequirements.

PerformanceStudents are expected to perform frequently during their residenceat Rice. Performance majors must present at least two full recitals.Composition and conducting students should present recitals asspecified by their degree programs. Students are expected to attend bothfaculty and student recitals. In addition, all music majors must participatein the school’s conducted ensembles as assigned.

For additional information, please see the School of Music websiteat: http://music.rice.edu

Opportunities for the BMus DegreeAcademic HonorsThe university recognizes academic excellence achieved over anundergraduate’s academic history at Rice. For information on universityhonors, please see Latin Honors (ga.rice.edu/undergraduate-students/honors-distinctions/university) (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, andcum laude) and Distinction in Research and Creative Work (ga.rice.edu/undergraduate-students/honors-distinctions/university). Somedepartments have department-specific Honors awards or designations.

BMus/MMus Honors Program

Shepherd School students who demonstrate truly exceptional musicaland academic accomplishment may apply for the BMus/MMus five-yearcoordinated program. This program, often referred to in the school asthe BMus/MMus Honors Program, allows for the completion and awardingof both the BMus and MMus degrees concurrently. Application to thisprogram is made in the student’s fifth or sixth semester of undergraduatestudies.

The same general university requirements apply, but students seekingthe combined BMus/MMus degrees must complete a total of at least150 semester hours by graduation. The number of required hours variesaccording to major area.

The first five semesters of course work in this program parallel the corecurriculum of the bachelor's degrees. The sixth semester is a transitional

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semester during which students qualify for admission to the combinedprogram. For further information, including application procedures, seethe Shepherd School Student Handbook.

Other Musical OpportunitiesLectures and PerformancesA visiting lecture series, a professional concert series, and numerousdistinguished visiting musicians contribute to the Shepherd Schoolenvironment. The Houston Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Chorus,Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Houston Masterworks Chorus, DaCamera, Context, and Chamber Music Houston, as well as the activities ofother institutions of higher learning in the area, also provide exceptionalopportunities for students to enjoy a wide spectrum of music.

For additional information, please see the School of Music websiteat: http://music.rice.edu