Prior to declaring the major in music, students must first complete both 07:700:122 and 124 with a grade of C+ or better. Written permission to enter the program must also be obtained from the Department of Music.
Music majors in the bachelor of arts (B.A.) program are required to complete at least 41 credits, distributed as follows:
1. 13 credits of music theory: 07:700:121,122, 127, 221,222
2. 8 credits of musicianship: 07:700:123-124, 223-224
3. 12 credits of music history: 07:700:301-302, either 303 or 304, and either 419 or 420
4. 4 semesters of performance study (4 credits)
5. 4 semesters of large ensemble (4 credits)*
All majors must pass a piano proficiency examination. Students should register for 07:701:300 in the semester in which they take the proficiency exam. In order to graduate with a major in music, students must achieve a minimum grade-point average of 2.5 in courses required for the major. At least 15 of the 41 credits required for the major must be taken at Rutgers.
