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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Music, Voice, BMus
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 Return to: College of Arts, Languages & Letters
Admissions: Selective
Process: Application
Min. Total Credits: 120 (117 in core & major + 3 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. This requirement does not apply to students entering UHM in Fall 2013 and continuing students who choose the new requirement. Contact your advisor if you have any questions. (FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018 Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) Natural Sciences
- Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
- Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
- Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit )
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
- competence at the 202 level
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required.)
- Good academic standing
A & S Bachelor of Music Option
(Note: Switching to a BA degree may necessitate different college requirements) Bachelor of Music Requirement
- Performance / Further Specialization
Credit Maximums
- 8 KRS activity
- 9 Directed Reading / Research
- 12 Practicum / Internship
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BMus in Voice
- Admission: Audition Only.
- Application: See department for audition requirements.
- Min. major credits: 80
- Min. C grade (not C-) in all courses
Music Theory and Aural Training (12 credits)
Music History/Literature (6 credits)
Applied Music (20 credits; primary)
Applied Music (6 credits; secondary)
Advanced Music Courses (22 credits)
Advanced Literature:
[6 credits from 46X] Ethnomusicology (1-3 credits)
Music Elective Courses (0-1 credits*)
*0-1 credits as needed to total 80 credits in MUS Recital Attendance (6 semesters)
Hawaiian/Second Language Requirement:
BMusic in Voice students may fulfill this requirement with 2-3 vocal performance-related languages: 101-102-201-202 in one language; or 101-102 in one language plus 101-102 in a second language; or 101-102 in one language plus 101 in a second language plus 101 in a third language. 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Total Credits 120
Notes: *Advanced Music courses in theory vary in credit number. Credit totals may be made up with electives as approved by the music advisor.
MUS 321 , MUS 420B , and MUS 459 are offered on a rotating basis and should be taken when offered.
For specific degree requirements, please see: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/music/curriculum-checklists/BM-Voice_03_2023.pdf Admission to Music is by audition and/or interview only.
All music majors must see a Music Advisor for mandatory advising every semester prior to registering.
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. |
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