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This Major is for students with interest in the historical, cultural and theoretical aspects of music. Also for students wishing to pursue graduate work in musicology or music theory, with the aim of teaching in a university or a career as a music critic, music librarian, or music editor for publishing houses and recording companies.

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS AND NORMAL SEQUENCE

The BMus in Music History and Theory requires the successful completion of the following program of study, which includes 81 to 93 units (13.5 to 15.5 full-course equivalents) in the Field of Music:

First Year: Common Program for all BMus Majors

• Music 211, 213 and 225
• Music 231 and 233
• Music 221 and 223
• One of Music Performance 201, 203, 205, 211, 213 or 215
• 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in non-Music options
• 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in open options
• Pass piano proficiency examination or successfully complete Music 127
• One of Music 101, 102, 103 or 104

Second Year

• Music 331 and 333
• Music 321 and 323
• One of Music Performance 301, 303, 305, 311, 313, 315, 321, 327 or 329
• Music 311, 313 and 325
• 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in non-Music options
• One of Music 101, 102, 103 or 104

Third Year

• 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in Music History and Literature at the 300 level or above
• Music 415
• Music 417, 445, 447 or 451
• One of Music Performance 301, 303, 305, 311, 313, 315, 321, 327 or 329
• 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in cultural or political history approved by Music
• 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in a language other than English
• 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in open options at the 300 level or above
• One of Music 101, 102, 103 or 104

Fourth Year

• Music 531
• 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) at the 300 level or above in Music History and Literature
• One of Music 417, 445, 447 or 451
• 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) at the 300 level or above in Music History and Literature or 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) at the 500 level in Composition, Sonic Arts or Theory
• Music 560
• 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in open options at the 300 level or above
• 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in non-Music Options at the 300 level or above
• One of Music 101, 102, 103 or 104