Our program offers a performance-intensive curriculum that aims to cultivate well-rounded musicians with a strong foundation in guitar playing. Designed to equip students with comprehensive musical skills and literacy, this degree paves the way for a successful professional career as a performer or further studies in music at the graduate level. At the Bass School of Music, we pride ourselves on graduating students who not only receive a degree but also develop discipline and versatility, setting them up for prosperous and fulfilling professional lives. Discover how our program can help you unleash your musical potential and embark on a rewarding journey as a guitarist.
The OCU Guitar program is a highly competitive program that is a unique synthesis of classical, folk, historical performance, jazz, and popular music. Graduates of the Bass School of Music leave campus not only with a diploma, but with a discipline and versatility that positions them for successful professional lives.
The degree plan below shows the courses required for completion of a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance. The course sequence is a suggestion only, and each student will meet with his or her advisor to discuss the most appropriate sequence for that student.
All degrees require a minimum of 124 earned credit hours. Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student. Students must receive credit for six semesters of Music Assembly. Students must attain the required piano proficiency and performance levels as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog.
*All courses listed on this degree plan are required for the completion of this degree. The course sequence is a suggestion only, and each student will meet with his or her advisor to discuss the most appropriate sequence for that student.
All degrees require a minimum of 124 earned credit hours. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student. Students must receive credit for six semesters of Music Assembly in their first six semesters at Ä¢¹½TVU. Students must attain the required performance levels as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog.
MUS 1112 Theory I — 2
MUS 1122 Aural Skills I — 2
AMI 1372 Applied Guitar — 2
AMA 1571 Class Piano I — 1
MUEN Major Ensemble — 1
Gen Ed — 3
Gen Ed — 3
Total Credits: 14
MUS 1212 Theory II — 2
MUS 1222 Aural Skills II — 2
AMI 1472 Applied Guitar — 2
AMA 1671 Class Piano II — 1
MUEN Major Ensemble — 1
Advisor-Approved Elective — 1
Gen Ed — 3
Gen Ed — 3
Total Credits: 15
MUS 2112 Theory III — 2
MUS 2122 Aural Skills III — 2
AMI 1372 Applied Guitar — 2
MUS 3322 Fretboard Harmony I — 2
MUEN Major Ensemble/Guitar Ensemble -or- Jazz Combo — 1
MUS 1123 Music & the Human Experience — 3
Advisor-Approved Elective — 1
Gen Ed — 3
Total Credits: 16
MUS 35XX Theory Topical Course — 2
MUS 35XX Theory Topical Course — 2
MUS 3133 Writing About Music — 3
MUS 3142 Conducting Fundamentals — 2
AMI 1472 Applied Guitar — 2
MUS 3422 Fretboard Harmony II — 2
MUEN Major Ensemble/Guitar Ensemble -or- Jazz Combo — 1
MUS 2252 Guitar Improvisation — 2
Total Credits: 16
MUS 3113 Orchestration — 3
MUS 2242 Jazz Improvisation — 2
AMI 1372 Applied Guitar — 2
MUEN 1361 Guitar Ensemble — 1
MUS 4233 Musicology Seminar — 3
Advisor-Approved Elective — 1
Gen Ed — 3
Total Credits: 15
MUS 4412 18th Cent. Counterpoint — 2
MUS 3242 Conducting - Instrumental or Vocal — 2
AMI 1472 Applied Guitar — 2
MUEN 1361 Guitar Ensemble — 1
MUED 3932 Guitar Pedagogy — 2
AMI 3441 Junior Recital — 1
Gen Ed — 3
Gen Ed — 3
Total Credits: 16
MUS 4112 Forms & Analysis — 2
MUS 4313 Composition I — 3
MUS 4822 Guitar Literature Seminar I — 2
AMI 1372 Applied Guitar — 2
MUEN 1361 Guitar Ensemble — 1
Gen Ed — 3
Gen Ed — 3
Total Credits: 13
MUS 4922 Guitar Literature Seminar II — 2
AMI 1472 Applied Guitar — 2
MUEN 1361 Guitar Ensemble — 1
AMI 4441 Senior Recital— 1
Gen Ed & Lab — 4
Gen Ed — 3
Gen Ed — 3
Total Credits: 16
*All courses listed on this degree plan are required for the completion of this degree. The course sequence is a suggestion only, and each student will meet with his or her advisor to discuss the most appropriate sequence for that student.
All degrees require a minimum of 124 earned credit hours. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student. Students must receive credit for six semesters of Music Assembly in their first six semesters at Ä¢¹½TVU. Students must attain the required performance levels as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog.
All degrees require a minimum of 124 earned credit hours.
**Transfer students with at least 29 transferable hours (excluding CLEP, AP and IB credit) may substitute a single course of three or more credit hours for the LAS requirement. This course may be from the Ä¢¹½TVU curriculum or transferred from another university. It may not meet any other degree requirement.
PHIL/REL 2703 Christian Ethics
ENGL 2713/2813 Survey of American Literature
a higher level math course
ECON 2113 Principles of Microeconomics
For international students whose first language is other than English, a TOEFL score of 550 or above (equivalent score on the IBT is 80 or above). Online coursework will not be accepted.
See course schedule each semester for courses approved as service learning courses.
– Getting Started: Applicants will be contacted by the music faculty upon submitting the School of Music's application.
– Audition: Guitar Performance applicants must audition for the School of Music – please consult the recommended materials for guitar auditions.
