Music Bachelor of Arts Degree *Program placed on moratorium*
Required Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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General Education Requirements | 31 | |
The credits may be counted only once. Students should consult with an academic advisor before registering for General Education courses in order to minimize the number of credits required for graduation. 1 | ||
Select four credits of Applied Study from one of the following | 4 | |
Applied Music I:Guitar | ||
Applied Music I:Voice | ||
Applied Music I:Piano | ||
Applied Music I:Flute | ||
Applied Music I:Oboe | ||
Applied Music I:Clarinet | ||
Applied Music I:Saxophone | ||
Applied Music I:Bassoon | ||
Applied Music I:Horn | ||
Applied Music I:Trumpet | ||
Applied Music I:Trombone | ||
Applied Music I:Euphonium | ||
Applied Music I:Tuba | ||
Applied Music I:Violin/Viola | ||
Applied Music I:Cello/Bass | ||
Applied Music I:Percussion | ||
MUSI 135 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
MUSI 136 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
MUSI 105 | Music Theory I | 3 |
MUSI 140 | Aural Perception I | 1 |
MUSI 106 | Music Theory II | 3 |
MUSI 141 | Aural Perception II | 1 |
MUSI 207 | World Music * | 3 |
Select four credits from the following performance ensembles: | 4 | |
Band: MSUB Symphonic * | ||
Orchestra: MSUB | ||
Choral Ensemble: Univ Chorus * | ||
MUSI 205 | Music Theory III | 3 |
MUSI 240 | Aural Perception III | 1 |
MUSI 206 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
MUSI 241 | Aural Perception IV | 1 |
Upper Divisional Juries (see below) | ||
Select four credits of Advanced Study from one of the following: | 4 | |
Applied Music III:Guitar | ||
Applied Music III:Voice | ||
Applied Music III:Piano | ||
Applied Music III:Flute | ||
Applied Music III:Oboe | ||
Applied Music III:Clarinet | ||
Applied Music III:Saxophone | ||
Applied Music III:Bassoon | ||
Applied Music III:Horn | ||
Applied Music III:Trumpet | ||
Applied Music III:Trombone | ||
Applied Music III:Euphonium | ||
Applied Music III:Tuba | ||
Applied Music III:Violin/Viola | ||
Applied Music III:Cello/Bass | ||
Applied Music III:Percussion | ||
MUSI 301 | Music History I | 3 |
MUSI 302 | Music History II | 3 |
Select four credits from the following performance ensembles: | 4 | |
Symphonic Band | ||
Symphony Orchestra | ||
Choir III: University Chorus | ||
MUSI 443 | Music Form & Style | 3 |
MUSI 440 | Orchestration | 3 |
MUSI 499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
Subtotal | 50 | |
Minor | V | |
Language Requirement | 14 | |
Restricted electives selected with advisor approval | 6 | |
Electives | V 0-3 | |
The total number of elective credits required for the degree will be determined by the number of courses a student elects to take which fulfill both the General Education requirements and the major requirements. Electives should be chosen in consultation with an academic advisor. | ||
Total Minimum Credits | 120 |
- 1
The following General Education course also satisfies requirements in the major: MUSI 207 (3 cr.).
- *
May satisfy General Education requirements.
Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.
Upper Divisional Juries
Music majors must pass an upper divisional jury before registering for 300 Level Advanced Music courses. Students must apply for upper divisional with the chairperson at least two weeks prior to the proposed jury date. Following are the upper divisional requirements:
- A closed audition before a faculty committee. This audition may be performed during the semester, or during the semester-end juries. It must consist of at least two solo works of varying styles that demonstrate appropriate technical and musical ability, as well as scales, and other performance requirements specified by the student’s applied teacher.
- A working copy of the student’s transcript to verify satisfactory progress in MUSI 206 and MUSI 241.
Suggested Plan of Study
This sample schedule is a suggested plan for students to follow in completing the Bachelor of Arts Degree Major in Music. Due to course schedule changes and staff assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly. Students should consult with their advisors to plan classes before registering each term.
Code | Title | Credits |
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First Year | ||
Fall | ||
WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
MUSI 135 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
MUSI 105 | Music Theory I | 3 |
MUSI 140 | Aural Perception I | 1 |
MUSI 207 | World Music | 3 |
Performance Ensemble | 1 | |
Applied Study | 1 | |
General Education | 3 | |
Total | 16 | |
Spring | ||
MUSI 136 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
MUSI 106 | Music Theory II | 3 |
MUSI 141 | Aural Perception II | 1 |
Performance Ensemble | 1 | |
Applied Study | 1 | |
General Education | 3 | |
Electives | 4 | |
Total | 14 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
MUSI 205 | Music Theory III | 3 |
MUSI 240 | Aural Perception III | 1 |
Performance Ensemble | 1 | |
Applied Study | 1 | |
Foreign Language | 4 | |
General Education w/Lab | 4 | |
Total | 14 | |
Spring | ||
MUSI 206 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
MUSI 241 | Aural Perception IV | 1 |
Performance Ensemble | 1 | |
Applied Study | 1 | |
Foreign Language | 4 | |
General Education | 6 | |
Total | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
MUSI 301 | Music History I | 3 |
Performance Ensemble | 1 | |
Advanced Study | 1 | |
Foreign Language | 3 | |
General Education | 6 | |
Total | 14 | |
Spring | ||
MUSI 302 | Music History II | 3 |
Performance Ensemble | 1 | |
Advanced Study | 1 | |
Foreign Language | 3 | |
General Education | 3 | |
Minor | 3 | |
Total | 14 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
MUSI 443 | Music Form & Style | 3 |
Performance Ensemble | 1 | |
Advanced Study | 1 | |
Minor | 9 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Total | 17 | |
Spring | ||
MUSI 440 | Orchestration | 3 |
MUSI 499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
Performance Ensemble | 1 | |
Advanced Study | 1 | |
Minor | 8 | |
Elective | 1 | |
Total | 15 |