Alabama School of the Arts | Department of Music Program

Bachelor of Music in Performance | Double Bass

Exceptional faculty and classroom training. Many performance opportunities.
Environment shaped from the Christian perspective.

Performance, Double Bass, BM

Performance, Double Bass, BM

Prepare for your future as a professional double bassist with a Bachelor of Music in Performance, Double Bass Track. The variety in Alabama School of the Arts’ annual Performing Arts Series allows you training in both classical and contemporary styles while the coursework dives deep into specified literature for double bass.

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Performance, Double Bass, BM

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  • Core Courses
  • Core Courses
  • Major Courses
Core Courses
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH
THE LITERARY TRADITION
Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview
History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus
Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy
History Course
LABORATORY SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS
GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES
Foreign Language Electives
Major Courses
MU 011 - Concert Music (8 consecutive semesters)
MU 101 & 102 - Theory I
MU 101L & 102L - Theory Laboratory I
MU 201 & 202 - Theory II
MU 201L & 202L - Theory Laboratory II
WL 101 - Inside the Music Industry
MU 203 - Survey of Technology and Media
MU 301 - Form and Analysis
MUA 309 - Chamber Music I
MU 302 - Counterpoint
MU 310 - Music History I
MU 311 - Music History II
MU 323 - String Pedagogy
MU 326 - Orchestration
MU 330 - Conducting Techniques
MU 371 - Finale I
MU 409 - Chamber Music II
MU 411 - The Entrepreneur Musician
MU 428 - Instrumental Conducting
MU 415 - String Literature
MU 435 - Instrumental Arranging
MU 412 - Christian Ethics and the Performing Arts
Primary Applied Area (16 Semester Hours)
Secondary Applied (4 Semester Hours)
MUA 200 - Piano Proficiency
MU 200 - Mid-Level Review (Music)
MUA 300 - Junior Recital
MUA 400 - Senior Recital
APPLICATION PROCESS
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STEP 2

Step 1: Apply to UM

The University of Mobile and the Alabama School of the Arts require all students to submit an admission application before auditioning.

Step 2: Audition

Fill out the interest form today to begin and schedule your audition. Auditions may be scheduled weekly (Monday-Thursday) for the student upon approval from the ASOTA office.

APPLICATION PROCESS
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Steve Dunn joined the University of Mobile’s music faculty in 2012, where he serves as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies. A versatile musician with over 1,000 compositions, he is also a sought-after guest conductor, clinician, and contributor to music ministry publications.

Steve Dunn Chair, Department of Music, Director of Instrumental Studies, Associate Professor of Music sdunn@umobile.edu

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