Some School of Music majors require more than 120 hours to complete. See individual music requirements for details.
The BA requires a minor (at least 18 hours).
Foreign Language Requirement (3-12 hours)
Completion of six hours at the sophomore-level or fourth semester demonstrated competency is required.
Music Requirements
Ensembles (2 hours total)
Any Ensemble-4 semesters
Studio Performance Lessons (12 hours)
Lower Division-8 hours
Upper Division-4 hours
Music Theory (16 hours)
Music History (17 hours)
Conducting (2 hours)
Music Electives (3 hours)
Must be advanced level coursework
General Electives (to complete 120 hour minimum)
University Requirements
Undergraduate degree (120 hours minimum)
Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (42 hours minimum)
TCU Core Curriculum minimum requirements vary depending on the choice of courses. Some courses may count in more than one area. The maximum required is 63 hours.
Music Courses Suggested for the First-year: BM, BME and BA
Fall
Music Theory (4 hours)
Lower-Division Studio Lessons (1-3 hours)
Music Theory/Composition-1 hour
Vocal Performance-2 hours
Music Education -2 hours
Keyboard Performance-3 hours
Instrumental Performance-3 hours
Class Piano 11030
Recital Hour 11000
Ensemble (.5 hour)
TCU CC (6-9 hours)
Spring
Music Theory (4 hours)
Lower-Division Studio Lessons (1-3 hours)
Music Theory/Composition-1 hour
Vocal Performance-2 hours
Music Education-2 hours
Keyboard Performance-3 hours
Instrumental Performance-3 hours
Class Piano 11040
Recital Hour 11000
Ensemble (.5 hour)
TCU Core Curriculum (6-9 hours)