Music: Composition (B.Mus.)
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and:
Studio Instruction (if major performing medium is other than piano, piano is suggested for the minor area) (2 cr) |
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Studio Instruction (2 cr) |
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Studio Instruction (6 cr) |
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Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (2 cr) |
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Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (2 cr) |
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Studio Instruction (4 cr) |
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Conducting I (2 cr) |
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Aural Skills (6 cr) |
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Theory of Music (10 cr) |
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Introduction to Composition (1 cr) |
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Instrumental and Choral Arranging (3 cr) |
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Counterpoint (3 cr) |
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Composition (8 cr) |
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Electronic Music (2 cr) |
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Musical Analysis (2 cr) |
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Senior Recital (0 cr) |
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Introduction to Music Literature (3 cr) |
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Music in Western Civilization (9 cr) |
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Orientation for Music Majors (0 cr) |
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Convocation (seven semesters) (0 cr) |
MusH elective at the 400-level (3 cr)
Major ensemble (eight different semesters chosen from MusA 116/316 Concert Choir - Vandaleers, MusA 117/317 University Chorus, MusA 119/319 Marching Band, MusA 121/321 Concert Band, MusA 122/322 Orchestra, MusA 125/325 Symphonic Band or MusA 320 Wind Ensemble) (Keyboard majors: six semesters of major ensembles in addition to two semesters of MusA 315 Collaborative Piano and/or MusA 365 Keyboard Ensemble)(Guitar majors: six semesters of major ensembles and two semesters of MusA 365 Guitar Ensemble) (8 cr)
Chamber music (two different semesters chosen from MusA 118/318 Jazz Choir, MusA 323 Jazz Ensemble, MusA 365 Chamber Ensemble, MusA 366 Orchestral Repertoire (maximum of one semester)) (2 cr)
Music electives to complete 84 cr in music (4 cr)
Courses to total 128 credits for this degree
Students may also complete an optional Emphasis in Jazz Composition/Arranging by completing the following course work (15 cr):
Jazz Improvisation (2 cr) |
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Special Topics: Jazz Arranging (2 cr) |
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Theoretical Basis of Jazz (2 cr) |
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Studies in Jazz History (3 cr) |
Electives in composition, arranging, ensembles, or combos (6 cr)