Degree Requirements

Catalog:  Fall Semester 2009

Music - Bachelor of Music Degree Major in Composition (85 - 86 Credits)
 Department: Music

 Core Requirements (30 Credits)

 Students must complete all courses listed under "Core Requirements in Music."


Requirements (51 - 52 Credits)

 In addition to the courses listed, students must earn six credits in ensembles; sixteen credits in composition courses, at least six of which must be at the 300 level or above; eight credits of performance study in the primary performance area and three credits of performance study in a secondary area. Either the primary or secondary performance area must be piano. Class Piano III and IV may be counted as piano performance study. A piano proficiency exam must be passed.

MUS 215 History of Jazz (3) or
MUS 217 Pop/Rock Music for Non-Majors (3) or
MUS 240 American Music (3)
MUS 381 Studio Production II (2)
MUS 382 Digital Audio for Multi-Media (3)
MUS 375 Instrument Conducting (2)
MUS 377 Choral Conducting (2)
MUS 391 Writing Seminar in Music (1)
MUS 450 Student Recital (1)
MUS 471 Orchestration (2)
MUS 482 Digital Audio II (2)

Restricted Electives (4 Credits)

 Students must earn four credits of music electives. These credits cannot be in composition study. One credit can be an additional ensemble.


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