Transfer Advising BM Composition
Theory
Theory III (MUS 310) and Theory IV (MUS 410) are residency requirements, as per the university catalog. These courses must be taken in sequence. Lower division transfers may need to take MUS 210 Theory II.
- MUS 310 (Spring)
- MUS 410 (Fall)
Musicianship
Musicianship/Ear Training courses taken at a community college may be transferred in. 4 semesters of musicianship courses are required.
- MUS 120, MUS 320 (Spring)
- MUS 220, MUS 420 (Fall)
History
Music History courses taken at a community college may be transferred in. Required courses in the degree program:
- MUS 150 Survey of U.S. Music or MUS 343 Jazz History
- MUS 251 History of Western Music Ancient to 1750
- MUS 351 History of Western Music 1750-present
- MUS 300 Seminar (various topics)
- MUS 350 Survey of World Music
Performing Ensembles
One ensemble each semester required each semester in residence. Some scholarship recipients must take 2 ensembles each semester.
Vocal Ensembles
- MUS 323 Concert Choir
- MUS 325 Symphonic Chorus
- MUS 340 Operas Scenes
Instrumental Ensembles
- MUS 326 Guitar Ensemble
- MUS 327 Wind Ensemble
- MUS 328 Orchestra
- MUS 329 Chamber Music
- MUS 377 Brass Ensemble
- MUS 378 Percussion Ensemble
Private Lessons
Two private lessons per semester required for transfer students.
- MUS 447 Applied Studies on your declared instrument/voice
- MUS 447 Composition Lessons
Additional options:
MUS 159 Audio Recording Production I (Fall)
MUS 259 Music Technology & Tools (Spring)
MUS 359 Audio Recording Production II (Spring)
MUS 314 Orchestration (Fall)
MUS 401 Conducting Technique (Fall)
MUS 425 Composers Forum (Fall)