Music Program Requirements
The Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music
The Conservatory of Music at Baldwin Wallace is an artistic community within a liberal arts University, in which the lives of students of all ages are transformed in pursuit of personal and professional excellence through the humanizing discipline of music study, creation, performance and pedagogy.
Founded in 1899 by organist and Bach scholar Albert Riemenschneider, the Conservatory offers a professional music program enhanced by a liberal arts curriculum. Students are expected to meet rigorous academic and musical standards and to attain a high level of accomplishment. The Conservatory provides a learning environment small enough for individual attention but large enough for true professionalism. It also provides a home for the internationally known Riemenschneider Bach Institute, the Jones Library, the Outreach Department with its Preparatory/Adult Education Program, and the Cleveland Music Therapy Consortium. The Conservatory is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music and offers the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Music (BM): Performance, Music Theatre, History and Literature, Theory, Composition, Music Therapy
- Bachelor of Music Education (BME)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), with two tracks offered: Applied (which focuses on performance) and Academic (which focuses on history and theory).
The Conservatory of Music degree programs are designed for those with outstanding talent and a desire to pursue music as a profession or advanced study at the graduate level. Double majors and/or double-degree programs may be pursued in consultation with the Assistant Director and usually require additional semesters of study. Emphases in the following areas are available with any music major and may require additional semesters of study: Chamber Music, Composition, Conducting, Jazz Studies, Music History, Music Theory, Pedagogy, and Sacred Music. A minor in music (two tracks) is available to university students in all majors. Non-Conservatory students are encouraged to enroll in courses designed specifically for them or in applied study and ensembles by audition. (See course descriptions.)
Requirements for Graduation
In addition to completing successfully all course and non-course requirements for their specific degrees and majors, all Conservatory students must complete the following:
- Performance attendance - Six semesters of at least 12 concerts per semester (four semesters for BA).
- Departmental recitals - Mandatory during semesters of private-study enrollment.
- Jury examinations - Number and timing determined by individual departments.
- Piano proficiency - Secondary study required (for all non-piano primaries) every semester until requisite proficiency level is attained.
- Ensemble participation - Number of semesters determined according to each major; particular ensemble assignments determined by audition on the primary instrument:
- Wind and percussion players - wind ensembles
- String players - orchestra
- Singers - choirs
- Guitarists- ensemble assignment determined according to secondary instrument or voice
- Piano performance majors - major ensemble during freshman year and Collaborative Piano during remaining three years
- Organ performance majors - three years of major ensemble and one year of Collaborative Piano
- Other majors with keyboard as primary instrument - ensemble assignment determined according to secondary instrument or voice.
Qualified students may participate in more than one ensemble.
- Sophomore review - Assessment of students' academic and musical progress; requirements determined according to each major. Not required for the BA in Music.
- GPA of 3.0 in primary instrument in addition to the University requirement of an overall GPA of 2.0.
- In accordance with University policy, a maximum of four credits of D grades in MUS courses. (Some majors have additional requirements; see specific curricular listings.)
The Bachelor of Music Degree
Majors may be taken in performance, music theatre, history and literature, theory, composition, or music therapy.
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1 Four credits per semester for 8 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer
than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 One credit per semester for 8 semesters.
4 Violin, viola, and cello students take a minimum of 6 credits of Chamber Music; double bass and harp students take a minimum of 2, and the balance in music electives. Wind players take a minimum of 4, and the balance in music electives. Guitar students substitute 6 credits of Guitar Ensemble for Chamber Music; percussion students substitute 4 credits of Percussion Ensemble for Chamber Music and two additional credits of music electives.
5 An Emphasis Area in music may be substituted for the music elective requirement. Students who have earned 8 credits in required ensemble may count up to 2 additional credits toward the music elective requirement. At least 2 credits of music electives must be at the 300 level or higher.
6 A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language study. Students whose language requirement is reduced may take the equivalent number of credit hours in other liberal arts courses.
7 See www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information about Core requirements. Note that specific University core requirements for Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and a minor field of study do not apply to Bachelor of Music degree programs. Students may select to either take ten credits from any areas of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences, or to complete a minor field of study outside of the Conservatory.
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1 Four credits per semester for 8 semesters. All piano primaries must pass Proficiency 4.
2 Secondary instrument for pianists may be chosen from organ, harpsichord, voice, or an orchestral instrument. Organists take piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 For pianists, participation in a major ensemble is required for 2 semesters during the freshman year. For organists, participation in a major ensemble is required for a total of 6 semesters.
4 Pianists may take any combination of Collaborative Piano and Chamber Music for one credit per semester that adds up to 6 credits.
5 An Emphasis Area in music may be substituted for the music elective requirement. Students who have earned 8 credits in required ensemble may count up to 2 additional credits toward the music elective requirement. At least 2 credits of music electives must be at the 300 level or higher.
6 A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language study. Students whose language requirement is reduced may take the equivalent number of credit hours in other liberal arts courses.
7 See www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information about Core requirements. Note that specific University core requirements for Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and a minor field of study do not apply to Bachelor of Music degree programs. Students may select to either take ten credits from any areas of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences, or to complete a minor field of study outside of the Conservatory.
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1 Three credits per semester for 8 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 One credit per semester for 8 semesters.
4 An Emphasis Area in music may be substituted for the music elective requirement. Students who have earned 8 credits in required ensemble may count up to 2 additional credits toward the music elective requirement. At least 2 credits of music electives must be at the 300 level or higher.
5 A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language study. Students whose language requirement is reduced may take the equivalent number of credit hours in other liberal arts courses.
6 See www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information about Core requirements. Note that specific University core requirements for Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and a minor field of study do not apply to Bachelor of Music degree programs. Students may select to either take ten credits from any areas of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences, or to complete a minor field of study outside of the Conservatory.
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1 Three credits per semester for 8 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 One credit per semester for 6 semesters. May be taken as elective in additional semesters.
4 A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language study. Students whose language requirement is reduced may take the equivalent number of credit hours in other liberal arts courses.
5 See www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information about Core requirements. Note that specific University core requirements for Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and a minor field of study do not apply to Bachelor of Music degree programs. Students may select to either take ten credits from any areas of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences, or to complete a minor field of study outside of music, theatre, or dance.
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1 Three credits per semester for 8 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Jury 4 proficiency is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 One credit per semester for 8 semesters.
4 Topic determined by student in consultation with Senior Project Advisor and subject to approval by the department.
5 Three seminars required. Seminars may be replaced by independent study with permission of advisor.
6 An Emphasis Area in music may be substituted for the music elective requirement. Students who have earned 8 credits in required ensemble may count up to 2 additional credits toward the music elective requirement. At least 2 credits of music electives must be at the 300 level or higher.
7 One year of study of a single foreign language is required. A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language study. Students whose language requirement is reduced may take the equivalent number of credit hours in other liberal arts courses.
8 See www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information about Core requirements. Note that specific University core requirements for Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and a minor field of study do not apply to Bachelor of Music degree programs. Students may select to either take ten credits from any areas of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences, or to complete a minor field of study outside of the Conservatory.
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1 Two credits per semester for 8 semesters. Applied study on major instrument required freshman and sophomore years. Applied study on additional instruments, as determined by composition instructor, may replace applied major in junior and senior years.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer
than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 One credit per semester for 8 semesters.
4 Three credits per semester for 6 semesters.
5 A full-length recital of original compositions.
6 An Emphasis Area in music may be substituted for the music elective requirement. Students who have earned 8 credits in required ensemble may count up to 2 additional credits toward the music elective requirement. At least 2 credits of music electives must be at the 300 level or higher.
7 One year of study of a single foreign language is required. A proficiency exam is administered to determine entry level of foreign language study. Students whose language requirement is reduced may take the equivalent number of credit hours in other liberal arts courses.
8 See www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information about Core requirements. Note that specific University core requirements for Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and a minor field of study do not apply to Bachelor of Music degree programs. Students may select to either take ten credits from any areas of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences, or to complete a minor field of study outside of the Conservatory.
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1 Three credits per semester for 8 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 One credit per semester for 6 semesters.
4 A competency examination must be taken after completing the Recreational Music course and before taking any other Music Therapy course.
5 A minimum of three 1-credit practica required.
6 A six-month internship required after completing all other requirements for graduation. Students may register for this off-campus assignment during their last semester on campus. Grading and granting of the degree is deferred until the requirement is completed successfully.
7 See www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information about Core requirements. Note that specific University core requirements for Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and a minor field of study do not apply to Bachelor of Music degree programs. Students may select to either take six credits from any areas of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and/or Social Sciences, or to complete a minor field of study outside of the Conservatory.
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1 Three credits per semester for 7 semesters.
2 Secondary instrument is piano until Proficiency 4 is achieved. Depending upon placement results, piano study may occur in classes, lessons, or a combination. If the requisite proficiency is achieved in fewer than 4 semesters, continued piano study or study on another instrument is required. Secondary study beyond 4 semesters requires an additional fee.
3 One credit per semester for 7 semesters.
4 See www.bw.edu/resources/registration/info/core for more information about Core requirements. Note that specific University core requirements for Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and a minor field of study do not apply to Bachelor of Music Education degree programs.
5 Must be taken concurrently with Clinical Practice.
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1 Students must register for Departmental Recital every semester that they are registered for Primary Instrument.
2 Two credits per semester for 4 semesters (Applied = 6 semesters). Additional fee required.
3 One credit per semester for 2 semesters. Secondary instrument is piano. Secondary instrument for pianists is organ, harpsichord, voice, or an orchestral instrument. Secondary study beyond 2 semesters requires an additional fee.
4 One credit per semester for 4 semesters.
5 Qualifying seminars include MUC 413, 414, 415, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, and 427, plus MUC 363 and 463.
Music Minor
(* = Prerequisite Required, + = Placement Prerequisite, $ = Approval Required)
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Academic Minor |
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MUC |
001 |
Performance Attendance (2 semesters) |
0 credits |
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MUC |
111, 113 |
Tonal Harmony 1, 2 |
2,2 credits+ |
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MUC |
112, 114 |
Solfege-Eurhythmics 1, 2 |
2,2 credits+ |
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MUC |
121, 122 |
Western Music History Survey 1, 2 |
3,3 credits |
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MUL |
134F, 135F, or 136F |
Piano, Voice or Guitar Class |
1 credit |
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MUL |
178IF |
World Music |
3 credits |
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Music Electives |
2 credits |
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MUC |
001 |
Performance Attendance (2 semesters) |
0 credits |
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MUL/MUC |
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Applied Study1 |
4 credits |
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MUC |
111, 113 |
Tonal Harmony 1, 2 |
2,2 credits+ |
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MUC |
112, 114 |
Solfege-Eurhythmics 1, 2 |
2,2 credits+ |
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MUC |
121, 122 |
Western Music History Survey 1, 2 |
3,3 credits |
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MUC |
205F |
Ensemble2 |
2 credits+ |
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Music Electives |
2 credits |
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1 May include MUL 136F (Guitar Class), MUL 135F, 138F (Voice Class 1,2), MUL 134F (Piano Class), and/or MUL 139F (Intermediate Piano Class). Private lessons for an additional fee available only by audition as staffing permits.
2 By audition only.
Students pursuing the minor in music have a Conservatory advisor in addition to the one in their major academic area. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor and propose alternative course selections to meet their individual educational goals. All MUC course selections and substitutions must have the approval of the Conservatory Assistant Director.
Emphasis Programs
Emphasis programs may be added to any Conservatory major to provide more intensive, focused, and experiential study of a particular area of music. Courses taken for an emphasis program that are not required in the student’s major also satisfy the Music Electives component of the program of study.
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MUC |
205F |
Jazz Ensemble OR |
4 credits |
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MUC |
206F |
Jazz Combo |
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MUC |
218F |
Jazz Improvisation |
2 credits |
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MUC |
219F |
Jazz Arranging/Composition |
2 credits |
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MUC |
224FD |
History of Jazz |
2 credits |
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MUC |
305 |
Pedagogy of Music |
3 credits |
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MUC |
307, 341 or 382 |
String, Vocal or Piano Pedagogy |
3 credits |
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MUC |
070 |
Internship |
1,1 credit |
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MUC |
291 |
Into to Conducting |
2 credits |
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MUC |
292 |
Advanced Conducting |
2 credits |
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MUC |
333, 334 |
Advanced Keyboard Musicianship 1, 2 |
1,1 credit |
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MUC |
492 |
Conducting Seminar |
1 credit |
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MUC |
493 |
Conducting Apprenticeship |
1 credit |
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MUC |
329 |
Introduction to Research in Music |
1 credit |
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MUC |
363 |
Music Theory Seminars |
4 credits |
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MUC |
419 |
Music Theory Practicum |
1,1 credit |
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MUC |
329 |
Introduction to Research in Music |
1 credit |
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MUC |
363 |
Music History Seminars |
4 credits |
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MUC |
429 |
Music History Practicum |
1,1 credit |
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MUC |
207 |
Chamber Music |
6 credits |
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MUC |
306 |
Chamber Music Literature |
2 credits |
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MUC |
405 |
Chamber Music Recital |
1 credit |
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MUC |
070 |
Internship |
1 credit |
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MUC |
116, 117 |
Introduction to Composition 1, 2 |
2,2 credits |
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MUC |
318 |
Instrumentation and Orchestration |
3 credits |
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MUC |
319 |
Advanced Orchestration |
3 credits |
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MUC |
214 |
Modal Counterpoint |
2 credits |
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MUC |
292 |
Advanced Conducting |
2 credits |
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MUC |
385 |
Preparation for the Church Musician |
3 credits |
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MUC |
070 |
Internship |
1,1 credit |
Conservatory Outreach Department
The Conservatory Outreach Department is a non-degree-granting branch of the Conservatory that offers quality arts education to University students and members of the community. Students at all ages, from infants to retirees, and levels, from beginners to pre-professionals, can find appropriate instruction from among the following offerings: Group Classes in voice, guitar and piano; MusicPlay for infants, toddlers and their caregivers; Dalcroze Eurhythmics for children ages 3-8; Musical Kaleidoscope for children with special needs; Youth Orchestras; Honors Chorales; Triple Threat Music Theatre program; Youth Percussion Ensemble; String Chamber Music Ensembles; New Horizons music programs for adults including three concert bands, jazz band, beginning classes in violin, viola and cello and chamber music ensembles; and Private Lessons in voice, most instruments, theory, composition and music technology. Conservatory Outreach faculty include members of the Conservatory faculty, adjunct faculty, and student teachers who have successfully completed pedagogy requirements. The Conservatory Outreach calendar is based on the academic year and consists of two semesters (fall and spring) and a flexible summer session. The Conservatory Outreach department also offers a wide range of summer music programs for middle and high school students in addition to professional development courses for music educators. More information is available by contacting the Conservatory Outreach Department at 440/826-2365, conreach@bw.edu or www.bw.edu/conservatoryoutreach.