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Music Performance: Piano Performance and Pedagogy

The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

UNF offers a comprehensive degree program in Piano Performance and Pedagogy to prepare students to teach piano to a wide variety of levels in diverse settings or to continue further study at the graduate level. The Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy maintains a strong performance curriculum in addition to the core music curriculum (music theory, aural theory, music history), liberal arts coursework, and coursework in piano pedagogy. For additional information visit the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office webpage.

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Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.

  • Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc).
  • Visit the School of Music webpage for a complete list of Music prerequisites.
  • Program Admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty member. Applicants are not guaranteed admission into this Specialized Admissions program. Find admission criteria for this program on the School of Music website or university catalog. Admission into the Music Performance major requires a successful performance audition on an appropriate instrument or voice. A piano proficiency exam is required. Students without piano proficiency must complete four semesters of Class Piano. A Music Theory proficiency exam is also required.
  • All music majors are required to complete Senior Recital in applied music in their final semester. Music courses are sequential. Required Music courses are offered Fall and Spring Terms only. Students must complete two of the following courses to satisfy the Advanced Music Theory requirement: MUT 4311 Orchestration; MUT 4421 18th Century Counterpoint; MUT 4626 20th Century Music; MUT4564 19th Century Chromatic Harmony.
  • All music students are required to enroll in a major ensemble for every semester in residence. Placement in selective ensembles is determined by competitive audition.
  • Students must notify the School of Music 24 hours in advance if the first day of class will be missed. Failure to do so may forfeit the student's place in that class.
  • A minimum grade of "C" is required in all academic course work and minimum grade of "B" in applied music areas for the Bachelor of Music (BM). Review the Student Probation Policy and the Sophomore Review policy located in the School of Music Student Handbook.
  • Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2020 or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
  • A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. Students may need to complete Free Elective credit at the upper level (3000/4000) to satisfy the minimum 48 semester hours of upper level hours for graduation.

Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15

Schedule Credit Hours
ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose  3
Select a General Ed Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Ed Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
MUT1111 Theory I (Program Prerequisite) 3
MUT1241 Theory I, Aural (Program Prerequisite) 1
MVK1311 Applied Piano (Program Prerequisite) 2
Select a Large Ensemble Course at the 2000 Level 1
MUS1010 Performance Laboratory (Program Prerequisite) 0
MUS1011 Concert Attendance (Program Prerequisite) 0
Total Hours: 16

Mile Marker(s) 
MUT1111 Theory I Minimum Grade C

Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30

Schedule Credit Hours
ENC1143 (GW) Evidence and Style OR IDS1932 First Year IDS Writing Seminar 3
Select a General Ed Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Ed Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
MUT1112 Theory II (Program Prerequisite) 3
MUT1242 Theory II, Aural (Program Prerequisite) 1
MVK1311 Applied Piano (Program Prerequisite) 2
Select a Large Ensemble Course at the 2000 Level 1
MUS1010 Performance Laboratory (Program Prerequisite) 0
MUS1011 Concert Attendance (Program Prerequisite) 0
Total Hours: 16

Mile Marker(s)
MUT1112 Theory II Minimum Grade C

Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a third Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Ed Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
MUT2116 Theory III (Program Prerequisite) 3
MUT2246 Advanced Aural Theory (Program Prerequisite) 1
MVK2321 Applied Piano (Program Prerequisite) 2
Select a Large Ensemble Course at the 2000 Level 1
MUH2501 CD- World Music 3
MUS1010 Performance Laboratory (Program Prerequisite) 0
MUS1011 Concert Attendance (Program Prerequisite) 0
Total Hours: 16

Mile Marker(s) 
MUT2116 Theory III Minimum Grade C

Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a General Ed Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Ed Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
MUT2117 Theory IV (Program Prerequisite) 3
MUT2247 Advanced Aural Theory (Program Prerequisite) 1
MVK2321 Applied Piano (Program Prerequisite) 2
Select a Large Ensemble Course at the 2000 Level 1
MUS1010 Performance Laboratory (Program Prerequisite) 0
MUS1011 Concert Attendance (Program Prerequisite) 0
NOTE: Students must complete the Sophomore Barrier Jury prior to Junior year (Term 5). See the School of Music Student Handbook for more information.
Total Hours: 13

Mile Marker(s) 
MUT2117 Theory IV Minimum Grade C

Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75

Schedule Credit Hours
MUG3104 Basic Conducting 2
MUH3211 Music History I 3
MVK3631 Elementary Piano Pedagogy (Offered every other Fall term) 3
MUN2510 Collaborative Piano I (Offered every other Fall term) 1
MVK3331 Applied Piano 2
MUN3453 Piano Ensemble 1
Select a Large Ensemble Course at the 3000 Level 1
Select one Advanced Music Theory course: MUT 4311, MUT 4421, MUT 4626 or MUT4564 3
MUS1010 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS1011 Concert Attendance 0
Total Hours: 16

Mile Marker(s) 
MUH3211 Music History I Minimum Grade C
MUL4400 Piano Literature I Minimum Grade C
MVK3631 Elementary Piano Pedagogy Minimum Grade C
MVK4603 Pedagogy of Group Piano Minimum Grade C
MUN2510 Collaborative Piano I Minimum Grade C

Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90

Schedule Credit Hours
MUH3212 Music History II 3
MVK3632 Intermediate Piano Pedagogy (Offered every other Spring term) 3
MUS3340 Computer MIDI Score 2
MVK3331 Applied Piano 2
MUN3453 Piano Ensemble 1
Select a Large Ensemble Course at the 3000 Level 1
Select one Advanced Music Theory course: MUT 4311, MUT 4421, MUT 4626 or MUT4564 3
MUS1010 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS1011 Concert Attendance 0
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
MUH3212 Music History II Minimum Grade C
Civic Literacy Requirement

Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105

Schedule Credit Hours
MUT3611 Form and Analysis 3
MVK4941 Internship in Piano Pedagogy I 2
MVK4341 Applied Piano 2
Select a Large Ensemble Course at the 3000 Level 1
MUL4400 Piano Literature I (Offered every other Fall term) 2
MVK4603 Pedagogy of Group Piano (Offered every other Fall term) 3
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) 3
MUS1010 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS1011 Concert Attendance 0
Total Hours: 16

Mile Marker(s) 
MVK4941 Internship in Piano Pedagogy I Minimum Grade C

Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120

Schedule Credit Hours
MUT4650 Composition and Improvisation 2
MVK4942 Internship in Piano Ped II 2
MVK4341 Applied Piano 2
Select a Large Ensemble Course at the 3000 Level 1
MUL4401 Piano Literature II (Offered every other Spring term) 2
MVK4641 Advanced Piano Pedagogy (Offered every other Spring term) 3
MUS1010 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS1011 Concert Attendance 0
MUS4970 Senior Recital 0
Total Hours: 12

Total Program Hours:

120

 

The Osprey Map is not a contract between the University of North Florida and the student. It should be used as a general guide for the purpose of meeting requirements and constructing course schedules. The Map may be altered periodically to meet the objectives of the academic program or the university.