The Culmination to the BA degree

The Capstone Project serves as the culmination to the B.A. degree and may take the form of an independent project related to specific artistic interests and career aspirations. This project can take various forms, including a half- or full-recital, an internship, or a senior thesis.

Half or Full Recital

  1. Consent of Applied Instructor
  2. Consent of the Vocal/Instrumental Coordinator
  3. Be at the requisite applied level
  4. Submit a completed a BA Capstone Proposal Form to the Music Department Office by the last day of classes of the semester prior to the Recital
  5. Complete all pre-recital requirements as listed in the Music Department Handbook
  6. Register for MUS 491 using a “Course by Contract” form available in the Music Department Office

Internships

  1. Consent of BA Coordinator
  2. Consent of a Faculty Supervisor
  3. Support from the Internship Site
  4. Submit a completed a BA Capstone Proposal Form to the Music Department Office by the last day of classes of the semester prior to the Internship
  5. Submit a completed SUNY Learning Agreement Form to the Faculty Supervisor
  6. Register for MUS 491 using a “Course by Contract” form available in the Music Department Office
  7. Become familiar with the Buffalo State Internship Disclosure and Federal Rules regarding internships

Senior Thesis or Other Project

  1. Submit a completed a BA Capstone Proposal Form to the Music Department Office by the last day of classes of the semester prior to semester in which the project will take place
  2. Register for MUS 491 using a “Course by Contract” form available in the Music Department Office
  3. Include a narrative thoroughly describing the project from its inception to completion and outlining a timeline for accomplishments.
    *If human subjects are a part of the research, the student must demonstrate approval of the proposal by the BSC Institutional Review Board or the Music Department IRB representative
  4. Create a Faculty committee consisting of a Committee Chair and an additional Faculty member who has an interest or ability related to the research topic. The second committee member may be a Faculty member associated with any Buffalo State department
  5. At the conclusion of the Capstone Project, a student who writes a Thesis will meet with their designated Faculty committee to discuss their project and their final paper.