Music Technology, Bachelor of Music

CIP Code

50.0913.00

Program Overview

Music Technology is a new and growing area of study that encompasses a wide range of skill sets. Students who graduate from this program will gain the knowledge and skills to work in broadcast audio, recording studios, live music production, and work with new technologies, including robotics, computer programing, technology development, and other emerging forms of media technology.

Admission requirements for this program beyond university admission requirements. 

  • Students must successfully pass an audition.
  • Additional requirement for Music Technology Concentration: Student must also interview with Music Technology faculty

Application process, timeline for admission and office/department responsible:

  • Student must apply to UTRGV then audition for the School of Music audition committee. Auditions are held during February and March of the Spring semester prior to commencing the degree. For information on registering for an audition please visit the School of Music Website at: https://www.utrgv.edu/music/academic/new-students/applicationaudition/index.htm.  

Progression requirements for this program.

  • All music courses must be passed with a minimum grade of "C".
  • Prior to enrolling in the Junior Year, the following courses must be passed:

In addition, the student must pass the Sophomore Barrier. The Sophomore Barrier is the final exam taken at the end of MUAP IV. This exam must be passed in order to be considered for upper level lesson enrollment. If they do not pass the sophomore barrier, they will be required to retake lower level applied lessons. Sophomore barrier requirements will be determined by each applied area.

Progression monitoring process and office/department responsible:

  • The music technology faculty and School of Music office will be responsible for monitoring progression of students through the degree.

Specific graduation requirements for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements. 

  • A grade of “C” or better is required in all music courses. This includes MUSI, MUAP, and MUEN coursework.
  • Unique to Music Technology concentration: Music Technology students must complete a junior recital on an applied instrument. The senior recital will consist of material created as part of the Music Technology coursework. 

 

Core Curriculum - 42 hours

The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.

The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once. The courses listed below fulfill core curriculum and major requirements. Students who have completed a core curriculum category with courses other than those listed below will still be required to take the listed course(s) to meet major requirements.

020 Mathematics - 3 hours

MATH 1314College Algebra

3

040 Language, Philosophy and Culture - 3 hours

MUSI 1309World Music Cultures

3

050 Creative Arts - 3 hours

MUSI 1308Music History and Literature I

3

090 Integrative and Experiential Learning - 6 hours

CSCI 1380Introduction to Programming in Python

3

Major Requirements - 78 hours

Required Courses - 53 hours

Music Core - 24 hours

MUSI 1211Music Theory I

2

MUSI 1116Sight Singing and Ear Training I

1

MUSI 1212Music Theory II

2

MUSI 1117Sight Singing and Ear Training II

1

MUSI 2211Music Theory III

2

MUSI 2116Sight Singing and Ear Training III

1

MUSI 2212Music Theory IV

2

MUSI 2117Sight Singing and Ear Training IV

1

MUSI 3211Musical Form and Analysis

2

MUSI 3301Music History and Literature II

3

MUSI 3302Music History and Literature III

3

MUSI 3299Junior Recital

2

MUSI 4299Senior Recital/Capstone

2

Music Technology - 3 hours

MUSI 2310Technology in Music

3

Music Business - 3 hours

MUSI 4310Music Advocacy, Outreach, and Business

3

Applied Music and Ensemble - 23 hours

Complete the 23 hours of applied music and ensemble hours.

Class Piano - 3 hours
MUSI 1114Piano for Music Majors I

1

MUSI 1115Piano for Music Majors II

1

MUSI 2114Piano for Music Majors III

1

Vocal Methods - 1 hour
MUSI 1183Vocal Methods

1

Applied Instrument - 14 hours

Choose 14 hours of applied music of which 6 must be advanced.

MUAP 12XX Applied Instrument I

MUAP 12XX Applied Instrument II

MUAP 22XX Applied Instrument III

MUAP 22XX Applied Instrument IV

MUAP 32XX Applied Instrument V

MUAP 32XX Applied Instrument VI

MUAP 42XX Applied Instrument VII

Music Ensemble Coursework - 3 hours

Choose 3 hours from the following ensembles.

MUEN 1126Jazz Ensemble

1

MUEN 1127Latin Ensemble

1

MUEN 1132Jazz Combo

1

MUEN 1139Chamber Music of Modern Band

1

MUEN 1142University Choir

1

MUEN 1144Guitar Ensemble I

1

MUEN 1145Piano Accompanying I

1

MUEN 1153Symphony Orchestra I

1

MUEN 1154Wind Ensemble I

1

MUEN 1156Concert Band/Marching Band I

1

MUEN 1162Master Chorale I

1

MUEN 3199New Music Ensemble

1

Music Composition - 2 hours
MUAP 1220Applied Composition I

2

Prescribed Electives - 25 hours

Choose 4 hours from:

MUSI 2250Introduction to Recording Techniques

2

MUSI 2251Introduction to Midi Systems

2

MUSI 2252Sound Design and Film Scoring

2

Choose 21 advanced hours from:

MUSI 3350Sound Design and Film Scoring II

3

MUSI 3351Introduction to Real-Time Computer Music

3

MUAP 3321Recording Projects I

3

MUAP 3371Recording Projects II

3

MUAP 4321Recording Projects III

3

MUAP 4371Recording Projects IV

3

MUAP 3322Sound Design Projects I

3

MUAP 3372Sound Design Projects II

3

MUAP 4322Sound Design Projects III

3

MUAP 4372Sound Design Projects IV

3

MUAP 3323Real-Time Computer Music Projects I

3

MUAP 3373Real-Time Computer Music Projects II

3

MUAP 4323Real-Time Computer Music Projects III

3

MUAP 4373Real-Time Computer Music Projects IV

3

MUSI 3250Music Technology Capstone

2

MUSI 4350Special Topics in Music Technology

3

Total Credit Hours: 42

Total Credit Hours: 120

View this program’s recommended roadmap to graduation.

 

UTRGV Roadmaps are a suggested sequence of courses designed to assist students in completing their undergraduate degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample roadmap of courses required to complete the degree. Students must satisfy all requirements in their catalog including, but not limited to course prerequisites, grade point average and course grade benchmarks, progression requirements, and graduation requirements. 

 

Students should meet with their academic advisor every semester to discuss their individualized path toward completion. Degree progress within this roadmap depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation and readiness, student time management, work and personal responsibilities, and financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.