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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
in a major performance ensemble every semester. Bands require an
activity fee. Band and orchestral instruments may be rented for a fee.
Bands
The ACU marching band, or Big Purple, is known for its big sound
and intricate field maneuvers. The Big Purple performs for all home
football games and travels to at least one out-of-town game each
fall. The band has also made halftime appearances for professional
football games.
The Wind Ensemble is composed of students of outstanding musical
ability selected by audition. This group takes an annual spring tour in
addition to performing on the campus and in the Abilene area. The
symphonic band has performed for the College Band Directors
National Association and the Texas Music Educators Association.
The Concert Band is another wind ensemble designed for students
who wish to participate in a concert ensemble during the spring. This
group does not require an audition and is open to all. Several campus
performances are given by this group each spring.
Chamber Ensembles
A variety of chamber music ensembles, including brass quintet,
instrumental ensemble, piano ensemble, flute choir, string quartet,
and woodwind quintet are open to qualified performers. Interested
musicians should contact the proper faculty director to arrange
an audition.
Choruses
The A Cappella Chorus of Abilene Christian University is dedicated
to the study and performance of the finest choral literature of all
musical eras. Members are selected at the end of each spring
semester. Remaining vacancies are filled at a general choral tryout
during fall registration. A Cappella meets four days a week during
each semester, takes one extended tour plus several shorter trips,
and gives several major concerts a year.
The University Chorale, although it primarily consists of freshmen,
is open by audition to all students. No audition is required for
students with high school choral experience. This group meets
two times a week and does not tour.
Jazz
The Jazz Ensemble is selected by audition and includes
musicians seeking an outlet in performance and training in
the jazz idiom. Programs include campus concerts, local and
out-of-town engagements, Sing Song accompaniment and studio
recording experience.
The Jazz Combo offers an opportunity for students to learn
about jazz styles while performing in a small group. Solo playing
is emphasized.
Musical Theatre
Music students have an opportunity to participate in the annual
Homecoming musical produced in cooperation with the theatre
department each fall. Other university productions such as
Sing Song also give students experience in musical theatre.
Orchestra
The Abilene Collegiate Orchestra is comprised of outstanding
musicians from Hardin-Simmons University and Abilene Christian
University. The orchestra performs several concerts of major
orchestral literature each year. Scholarship auditions are held
each semester for qualified players.
Opera
The ACU Opera Workshop provides the opportunity for students to
participate in opera scenes and an opera production. Opera
Workshop provides training in character development, enhances
singing and acting skills, and exposes students to the production end
of opera, including costumes, sets and props.
Percussion Ensemble/Steel Drum Band
The percussion ensemble/steel drum band is open to majors and
non-majors. The group performs a wide variety of musical styles,
including traditional percussion ensemble literature, ethnic drum
ensemble music and Caribbean steel drum band music. The steel
drum band performs for numerous off-campus events.Philharmonic
The Abilene Philharmonic, a professional civic orchestra, performs a
nine-concert season. Auditions are held in early September.
Special Events
Composition Contest
An original music composition contest is held every April with cash
prizes going to the winners. Although a student may elect to enroll in
various composition courses, any student enrolled in a music lesson is
eligible to enter the contest.
Concerto Competition
A competition for music students is held in odd-numbered years for
the privilege of performing as soloist with the Abilene Intercollegiate
Orchestra. This affords the gifted performer the opportunity to work
with an ensemble in a solo capacity.
Honors Recital
In the spring of even-numbered years an honors recital is held
featuring the department's outstanding student performers
selected from auditions.
Guest Artists
Each year the Department of Music sponsors a five-concert Guest Artist
Series that brings in soloists and ensembles from around the nation.
Recent guest artists have included mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves,
pianist Nelita True, the Harrington String Quartet, the Huntington
Brass Quintet, and the traditional Irish band Last Night's Fun. In
addition, respected musical artists and clinicians with varied musical
backgrounds are invited regularly to interact with students in classes
and as guest conductors and lecturers.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Science: 4 semesters of HS science other than physical science, or >27 on ACT
science subscore.
Deficiency: 3 hours in field other than HS field.
Foreign Language: 4 semesters, one language, in HS.
Deficiency: 6 hours in one language.
OTHER NOTES
Entering students with fewer than 64 hours and all students planning to take their first
college math course must have appropriate SAT/ACT/COMPASS scores for placement.
Consult the current university catalog for information on the schedule of future course
offerings and prerequisites for course enrollment.
See catalog for dual major and dual degree requirements.
Exceptions must be approved on the appropriate exception or substitution form.
ELECTIVES
General electives (may include deficiency); may not include developmental courses
numbered 0**; arrange to ensure >33 advanced hours.
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)
This degree is an appropriate course of study for undergraduates who
wish to major in music as a part of a liberal arts program. This degree
focuses on the literature of music rather than performance.
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to this program, a student must audition and
satisfy the requirements listed in the SAT/ACT Placement section of
this catalog.
MUSIC (BA)
BA: MUSIC DEGREE PL An
Bible
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus ....... ............ ............................... 3
BIBL 102 A cts-Revelation ......................................... ........... .............................. 3
BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament ... ............. ................................ 3
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ........................................ 3
MUSM 431 Music History I .... ............................................. 3
English
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ....... ..................... ................. 3
Literatu re .................................................................................................................. . . . . . . 3
Speech
COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication .................................................... 3....... 3
H isto ry 100 -2 99 .................................................................................................................... 3
Science
Courses in two fields: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, AENV 130, NUTR 120 ...... 6
Mathematics
>MATH 120 ......................................................... 378 Music
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