Nov 23, 2024

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog Archived Catalog

Music: Theory and Composition, B.M.

General Education

(see Certified General Education Courses for a list of approved courses)

Rhetoric and Writing: (6 hours)

Two approved courses in rhetoric and writing

Fine Arts and Humanities: (12 hours)

Complete one approved course in each subcategory

Historical Understanding (3 hours)

Literature (3 hours)

Thought, Values and Beliefs (3 hours)

Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)

MUS 1110 - Introduction to Music *
NOTE: MUS 1110 should be completed within the first four semesters of study.

Natural Sciences: (7-8 hours)

Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component

Behavioral and Social Sciences: (6 hours)

Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines

Mathematics: (3 hours)

One approved mathematics course

Statistics: (3 hours)

One approved statistics course

Non-Western Culture: (3 hours)

MUS 3110 - Musics of the World *

Program Requirements

MUS 1030 - Ear Training I
MUS 1040 - Ear Training II
MUS 1070 - Theory I
MUS 1080 - Theory II
MUS 1110 - Introduction to Music #
MUS 2030 - Ear Training III
MUS 2040 - Ear Training IV
MUS 2070 - Theory III
MUS 2080 - Theory IV
MUS 3110 - Musics of the World #
MUS 3150 - History of Music I
MUS 3160 - History of Music II
4 semesters (4 hours) piano study required for non-keyboard majors

Theory and Composition Concentration

4 semesters (8 hours) of 2000-level primary applied study.
4 semesters (8 hours) of 3000-level primary applied study.
Large ensemble participation required each semester of residence, minimum 8 hours credit. Piano and guitar majors may substitute up to 4 semesters of small ensemble participation.
Two semesters of small ensemble participation are required.
MUS 2050r - Fundamentals of Music Composition
MUS 3020 - Counterpoint
MUS 3050r - Composition I (4 hours)
MUS 3070 - Orchestration
MUS 3700r - Electronic Music or
MUS 4650 - Practicum in Music Technology

4 hours from:

Complete one of the following areas:

Additional Information and Notes

Successful completion of Continuation Standards is prerequisite to enrollment in upper-division music courses.

Seminar is required each semester of residence. A minimum 8 semesters with a grade of Satisfactory required.

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses (including specified General Education courses).

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses

Electives to complete 122 hours

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

*Also satisfies requirement in the major.

#Also satisfies general education requirement.

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