Music Technology, Bachelor of Music
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
040 Language, Philosophy and Culture - 3 hours
050 Creative Arts - 3 hours
090 Integrative and Experiential Learning - 6 hours
| CSCI 1380 | Introduction to Programming in Python | 3 |
Major Requirements - 78 hours
Required Courses - 53 hours
Music Core - 24 hours
Music Technology - 3 hours
Music Business - 3 hours
| MUSI 4310 | Music 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
Vocal Methods - 1 hour
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.
Music Composition - 2 hours
Prescribed Electives - 25 hours
Choose 4 hours from:
Choose 21 advanced hours from:
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.