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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 350 Survey of World Music 

 

Performing Ensembles

One ensemble 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

MUS 447 Applied Music Studies is required every semester in residence. A permission code from the department is required.

Repertory Class

MUS 451 Instrumental or Vocal Repertory is required every semester in residence.

Keyboard Proficiency

Keyboard courses taken at a community college may be transferred in. 

  • MUS 309A Keyboard Proficiency I (Fall)
  • MUS 309B Keyboard Proficiency II (Spring)
  • MUS 292 Jazz Piano I (Fall)
  • MUS 392 Jazz Piano II (Spring)

Diction (Voice majors only)

Diction courses taken at a community college may be transferred in. 

  • MUS 315 Diction I English/Italian (Fall)
  • MUS 316 Diction II French/German (Spring)

Conducting

MUS 401 Conducting Technique (Fall)

Repertory Class

4 semesters of MUS 451 Instrumental or Vocal Repertory are required. 

Methods Courses

Select 1 or 2 of the following courses. Offerings vary by semester.

  • MUS 115 Vocal Methods (all tracks)
  • MUS 118 Guitar Methods (all tracks)
  • MUS 122 Strings Methods I (all tracks)
  • MUS 123 Woodwind Methods I (all tracks)
  • MUS 124 Brass Methods I (all tracks)
  • MUS 129 Percussion Methods (all tracks)

 

Additional options:

  • MUS 189 Jazz Improvisation I (all tracks)
  • MUS 389 Jazz Improvisation III (Jazz track)
  • MUS 259 Music Technology & Tools (Spring)
  • MUS 404 Choral Methods & Repertoire (Choral track)
  • MUS 405 Instrumental Methods & Repertoire (Instrumental, Jazz tracks)