Music: Theory and Composition, B.M.

General Education

 (see General Education Requirements  for a list of approved courses)

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

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• MUS 3700r - Electronic Music or
• MUS 4650 - Practicum in Music Technology

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 in all music 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.