Program Requirements
A minimum of 58 credits is required, including the 28-credit Musicianship Core:
All Music majors require the 28-credit Musicianship Core, 14 or 21 credits from the Performance Curriculum (depending upon the emphasis), the six credits (or the equivalent) of foreign language (not required for the Music Education Emphasis), and Concert and Convocation Attendance Course (must be taken each semester of residence with a “Satisfactory” grade a minimum of six semesters). A minimum grade of “C” is required in all Music courses counted toward the major. To qualify for graduation all Music majors must meet performance requirements and piano proficiency.
Students enrolled in the Music Education K-12 Licensure professional degree emphasis will receive a 60 minute (One Hour) weekly lesson on their principal instrument/voice. This is in fulfillment of guidelines recommended for the professional degree (Music Education K-12 Licensure).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Musicianship Core | ||
| MUS 128 | Theory of Music Laboratory I | 1 |
| MUS 129 | Theory of Music I | 3 |
| MUS 130 | Theory of Music Laboratory II | 1 |
| MUS 131 | Theory of Music II | 3 |
| MUS 140 | Introduction to Music (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| MUS 212 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
| MUS 253 | Theory of Music Laboratory III | 1 |
| MUS 254 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| MUS 340 | Theory of Music Lab IV | 1 |
| MUS 341 | Theory of Music IV | 3 |
| MUS 352 | History of Music I: Ancient to Baroque | 3 |
| MUS 353 | History of Music II: Classical to Modern | 3 |
| MUS 400 | Senior Recital / Senior Project | 2 |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
21 credits from the Performance Curriculum (seven credits in Major Performance Organizations, four credits in Small Ensembles, eight credits in Private Lessons, the two-credit MUS 250 Beginning Conducting: Choral and Instrumental, the one-credit MUS 212 Introduction to Music Technology; students must be registered for a major performing organization every semester in residence), three credits of Music electives, Concert and Convocation Attendance, six credits of foreign language, Performance Requirement (MUS 400 Senior Recital / Senior Project, or MUS 499 Internship in Music), and Piano Proficiency.
The Performance Curriculum consists of courses in Conducting, Major Performing Organizations, Small Ensembles, and Private Lessons.
The specific major performing organization required is determined by major instrument or voice.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting | ||
| MUS 250 | Beginning Conducting: Choral and Instrumental | 2 |
| Major Performance Organizations | ||
| courses may be repeated | ||
| MUS 101 | Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS 102 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUS 104 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUS 301 | Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS 302 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUS 304 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| Small Ensembles | ||
| courses may be repeated | ||
| MUS 121 | Instrumental and Vocal Chamber Music | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 321 | Instrumental and Vocal Chamber Music | 1 |
| MUS 105 | Opera | 1 |
| MUS 305 | Opera | 1 |
| Private Lessons | ||
| courses may be repeated | ||
| MUS 180 | Piano | 1-2 |
| MUS 181 | Organ | 1-2 |
| MUS 182 | Voice | 1-2 |
| MUS 183 | Violin | 1-2 |
| MUS 184 | Viola | 1-2 |
| MUS 185 | Cello | 1-2 |
| MUS 186 | Contra Bass | 1-2 |
| MUS 187 | Flute | 1-2 |
| MUS 188 | Oboe | 1-2 |
| MUS 189 | Clarinet | 1-2 |
| MUS 190 | Bassoon | 1-2 |
| MUS 191 | Saxophone | 1-2 |
| MUS 192 | Trumpet | 1-2 |
| MUS 193 | French Horn | 1-2 |
| MUS 194 | Trombone | 1-2 |
| MUS 195 | Baritone | 1-2 |
| MUS 196 | Tuba-Private Lessons | 1-2 |
| MUS 197 | Special Topics | 1-2 |
| MUS 198 | Percussion | 1-2 |
| MUS 380 | Piano | 1-2 |
| MUS 381 | Organ | 1-2 |
| MUS 382 | Voice | 1-2 |
| MUS 383 | Violin | 1-2 |
| MUS 384 | Viola | 1-2 |
| MUS 385 | Cello | 1-2 |
| MUS 386 | Contra Bass | 1-2 |
| MUS 387 | Flute | 1-2 |
| MUS 388 | Oboe | 1-2 |
| MUS 389 | Clarinet | 1-2 |
| MUS 390 | Bassoon | 1-2 |
| MUS 391 | Saxophone | 1-2 |
| MUS 392 | Trumpet | 1-2 |
| MUS 393 | French Horn | 1-2 |
| MUS 394 | Trombone | 1-2 |
| MUS 395 | Baritone | 1-2 |
| MUS 396 | Tuba | 1-2 |
| MUS 398 | Percussion | 1-2 |
Foreign Language
Six credits of foreign language are required in the Music Emphasis. This requirement may be fulfilled by passing the appropriate CLEP test if sufficient skill has been attained.
Concert and Convocation Attendance
All Music majors must take MUS 000 Concert and Convocation Attendance each semester in residence. Six semesters of MUS 000 Concert and Convocation Attendance with a grade of “satisfactory” are required of all Music majors prior to graduation.
Performance Requirements for Majors
In order to qualify for graduation, all Music majors must pass specific levels of performance as judged by a jury of Music faculty. All Music Education majors must also present a senior recital (MUS 400 Senior Recital / Senior Project). Majors in the Music Emphasis and the Business Emphasis may elect MUS 400 Senior Recital / Senior Project, or MUS 499 Internship in Music. Please contact the Music Department for exact requirements.
Piano Proficiency
All students with a Music Major or Minor, with the exception of the Music Technology Minor, must pass the piano proficiency examination by the end of the required theory sequence. The two-semester sequence of MUS 173 Piano class and MUS 174 Piano Class may be taken for elective credits to prepare for the exam. The specific courses are not required courses and student assessed to have sufficient piano background may prepare for the exam independently. Please contact the Music Department for exact requirements.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 102 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| HWTR 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| MATH 105 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts (GT-MA1) (or higher, pre-requisite determined with Advisor)) | 3 |
| MUS 000 | Concert and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 100 | Fundamentals of Music (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| MUS 101 |
Orchestra or Symphonic Band or Concert Choir |
1 |
| MUS 121 | Instrumental and Vocal Chamber Music | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 180-198 | Private Lessons | 1 |
| MUS 173 | Piano class | 1 |
| Credits | 13.5-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 103 | Writing and Rhetoric II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| MUS 000 | Concert and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 101 |
Orchestra or Symphonic Band or Concert Choir |
1 |
| MUS 121 | Instrumental and Vocal Chamber Music | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 128 | Theory of Music Laboratory I | 1 |
| MUS 129 | Theory of Music I | 3 |
| MUS 140 | Introduction to Music (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| MUS 174 | Piano Class | 1 |
| Gen Ed | Social Sciences | 3 |
| MUS 180-198 | Private Lessons | 1 |
| Credits | 16.5-17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Gen Ed | Natural Sciences | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Social Sciences | 3 |
| Elective | MUS Elective | 2 |
| MUS 000 | Concert and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 101 |
Orchestra or Symphonic Band or Concert Choir |
1 |
| MUS 121 | Instrumental and Vocal Chamber Music | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 130 | Theory of Music Laboratory II | 1 |
| MUS 131 | Theory of Music II | 3 |
| MUS 180-198 | Private Lessons | 1 |
| Credits | 14.5-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Gen Ed | Arts & Humanities | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Natural Sciences w/lab | 4 |
| Gen Ed | Social Sciences | 3 |
| MUS 000 | Concert and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 101 |
Orchestra or Symphonic Band or Concert Choir |
1 |
| MUS 121 | Instrumental and Vocal Chamber Music | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 180-198 | Private Lessons | 1 |
| MUS 253 | Theory of Music Laboratory III | 1 |
| MUS 254 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| Credits | 16.5-17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Gen Ed | Arts & Humanities | 3 |
| Elective | Elective (upper division) | 3 |
| MUS 000 | Concert and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 250 | Beginning Conducting: Choral and Instrumental | 2 |
| MUS 301 |
Orchestra or Symphonic Band or Concert Choir |
0.5-1 |
| MUS 321 | Instrumental and Vocal Chamber Music | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 340 | Theory of Music Lab IV | 1 |
| MUS 341 | Theory of Music IV | 3 |
| MUS 380-398 | Private Lessons | 1-2 |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective | Elective (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | MUS Elective (MUS 313 suggested) | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Natural Sciences w/lab | 4 |
| Gen Ed | Social Sciences | 3 |
| MUS 000 | Concert and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 301 |
Orchestra or Symphonic Band or Concert Choir |
0.5-1 |
| MUS 321 | Instrumental and Vocal Chamber Music | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 380-398 | Private Lessons | 1-2 |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Elective | Elective (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | MUS Elective | 6 |
| MUS 000 | Concert and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 212 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
| MUS 301 |
Orchestra or Symphonic Band or Concert Choir |
1 |
| MUS 380-398 | Private Lessons | 2 |
| MUS 321 | Instrumental and Vocal Chamber Music | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 352 | History of Music I: Ancient to Baroque | 3 |
| Credits | 16.5-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective | Elective (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | MUS Elective | 2 |
| MUS 000 | Concert and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 301 |
Orchestra or Symphonic Band or Concert Choir |
1 |
| MUS 321 | Instrumental and Vocal Chamber Music | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 353 | History of Music II: Classical to Modern | 3 |
| MUS 380-398 | Private Lessons | 2 |
| MUS 400 | Senior Recital / Senior Project | 2 |
| Credits | 13.5-14 | |
| Total Credits | 120-127 | |