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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Performance: Guitar, B.M.


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The Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance prepares guitarists to enter the world of professional music with the highest possible skill levels as soloists, teachers, and ensemble musicians. All areas of musicianship and guitar technique are studied in depth. Emphasis is given to repertoire development, pedagogy, and the history of the instrument. Students receive an unusual amount of individual attention in order to optimize their learning experience at SMU.

Requirements for the Major (66-84 Credit Hours)


University-wide Requirements (Varies)


Core Courses


Private Study (16 Credit Hours)


Guitar Ensemble (0-8 Credit Hours)


Pedagogy (3 Credit Hours)


Repertoire (0-2 Credit Hours)


MUTH Electives (6 Credit Hours)


At the 3000 level or above

MUHI Elective (3 Credit Hours)


At the 4000 level or above

PERE Large Ensemble (0-4 Credit Hours)


Four terms

Music/AMAE Electives (11 Credit Hours)


Free Electives


Hours vary as needed to meet University residency and degree requirements.

Total: 122 Credit Hours


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