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. Four 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 is required each semester in residence. Some scholarship recipients must take two ensembles each semester.

Vocal Ensembles

• MUS 323 Concert Choir
• MUS 325 Symphonic Chorus
• MUS 340 Opera 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 are 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)