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Music Composition Emphasis
AREA: Music/Composition Option
Bachelor of Music Degree
University Studies Requirements - 35 hrs
(equiv. to BM Performance Option)
Oral & Written Communication
ENG 105 (4) [or ENG 104]
COM 161 (3) [or HON 165]
Global Awareness, Cultural Diversity, and World’s Artistic Traditions
Six hours in a single foreign language, culminating in proficiency at 202-level or above (6)
Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies, and Quantitative Skills
One University Studies science course with lab (4)
One University Studies mathematics course (3)
Social and Self-Awareness and Responsible Citizenship
One Ethics, Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement course (3)
One social science course (3)
World’s Historical, Literary, and Philosophical Traditions
CIV 201 or CIV 202 (3) [or HON 201 or HON 202]
HUM 211 (3) [or HON 251]
University Studies Elective (3)
Required Music Courses - 75 hrs
MUS 098 Recital Attendance and Assembly 0
MUS 099 Transitions 1
MUS 114-119 Applied Lesson (two semesters at two credits per semester) 4
MUS 170 Theory I 3
MUS 171 Aural Skills I 1
MUS 172 Functional Keyboard I 1
MUS 173 Theory II 3
MUS 174 Aural Skills II 1
MUS 175 Functional Keyboard II 1
MUS 214-219 Applied Lesson (two semesters at two credits per semester) 4
MUS 240 Introduction to Composition 3
MUS 241 Composition Level I (two semesters at three credits per semester) 6
MUS 270 Theory III 3
MUS 271 Aural Skills III 1
MUS 272 Functional Keyboard III 1
MUS 273 Theory IV 3
MUS 274 Aural Skills IV 1
MUS 275 Functional Keyboard IV 1
MUS 323 Basic Conducting 2
MUS 327 Arranging Techniques 2
MUS 341 Composition Level II (two semesters at three credits per semester) 6
MUS 381 Music History and Literature I 3
MUS 382 Music History and Literature II 3
MUS 383 Music History and Literature III 3
MUS 427 Advanced Arranging and Orchestration 2
MUS 441 Composition Level III (two semesters at three credits per) 6
MUS 490 Senior Seminar 1
MUS 498 Senior Recital 0
MUS 511 Analysis of Contemporary Music 3
MUS 512 Counterpoint 3
MUS 513 Form and Analysis 3
Ensembles (four semesters at one credit each) - 4 hrs
Concurrent with each semester of applied study, students are required to enroll in a performing ensemble involving a student’s applied major area with the approval of the ensemble director. All four of the required semesters must be in a major ensemble (symphonic band, marching band, wind ensemble, orchestra, university chorale, or concert choir).
Electives - 6 hrs
Electives from the following:
MUS 131 Percussion Methods 1
MUS 132 Woodwind Methods 1
MUS 133 String Methods 1
MUS 134 Voice Methods 1
MUS 135 Brass Methods 1
MUS 313 Introduction to Music Synthesis (can count no more than twice) 1
MUS 423 Instrumental Conducting 2
MUS 424 Choral Conducting 2
MUS 510 Pedagogy of Theory 2
Total Curriculum Requirements - 120 hrs
Students will begin music study in the BA/BS in Music. Official application for composition program will be made at the end of a student’s 2nd semester. Students may be admitted into the program for the start of their sophomore year.