Executing searches with no text in the Search Terms entry field will render no results.
print page

Music: Composition (B.Mus.)

Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and:

MusA 114

Studio Instruction (if major performing medium is other than piano, piano is suggested for the minor area) (2 cr)

MusA 115

Studio Instruction (2 cr)

MusA 124

Studio Instruction (6 cr)

MusA 145 and MusA 245

Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (2 cr)

MusA 146 and MusA 246

Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (2 cr)

MusA 324

Studio Instruction (4 cr)

MusA 387

Conducting I (2 cr)

MusC 139, MusC 140, MusC 239, MusC 240

Aural Skills (6 cr)

MusC 141, MusC 142, MusC 241, MusC 242

Theory of Music (10 cr)

MusC 260

Introduction to Composition (1 cr)

MusC 328

Instrumental and Choral Arranging (3 cr)

MusC 331

Counterpoint (3 cr)

MusC 425

Composition (8 cr)

MusC 426

Electronic Music (2 cr)

MusC 442

Musical Analysis (2 cr)

MusC 490

Senior Recital (0 cr)

MusH 111

Introduction to Music Literature (3 cr)

MusH 321, MusH 322, MusH 323

Music in Western Civilization (9 cr)

MusX 101

Orientation for Music Majors (0 cr)

MusX 140

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):

MusA 210

Jazz Improvisation (2 cr)

MusC 204

Special Topics: Jazz Arranging (2 cr)

MusC 329

Theoretical Basis of Jazz (2 cr)

MusH 410

Studies in Jazz History (3 cr)

Electives in composition, arranging, ensembles, or combos (6 cr)