Music - Requirements for the Major
Music Program | Music Minor Requirements | Course Descriptions
Bachelor of Music
Music Education: Pre K-12 Instrumental Music
Supporting Courses, 29-33 credits
- MUS APP 045 Elementary Voice I, 1 credit
- MUSIC 115 Ear Training and Sight Singing I, 1 credit
- MUSIC 116 Ear Training and Sight Singing II, 1 credit
- MUSIC 251 Literature and Styles in Music I, 4 credits
- MUSIC 252 Literature and Styles in Music II, 4 credits
- MUS APP 1xx First Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 1xx First Year Applied II, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Second Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Second Year Applied II, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (4 credits required)
Music Theory: Minimum of 4 credits
Consult adviser for course placement.
- MUSIC 151 Materials and Values in Music I, 3 credits
- MUSIC 152 Materials and Values in Music II, 3 credits
or - MUSIC 153 Materials and Values in Music: Intensive, 4 credits
Keyboard Musicianship: 1-2 credits required Complete one keyboard set depending upon placement.
Keyboard Set 1:
- MUS APP 011 Keyboard Musicianship I, 1 credit
- MUS APP 021 Keyboard Musicianship II, 1 credit
Keyboard Set 2:
- MUS APP 013 Keyboard Musicianship I, 1 credit
Improvisation: 1-2 credits
Choose one from the following:
- MUSIC 220 Introduction to Jazz Theory and Improvisation, 2 credits
- MUS APP 142/342 Jazz Combo, 1 credit
- MUS APP 150/350 New Music Ensemble, 1 credit
- MUS APP 165/365 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit
- MUS APP 188/388 Hand Drumming Ensemble, 1 credit
Upper-Level Courses, 35 credits
- EDUC 317 Teaching Music in Middle and Secondary Schools, 3 credits
- EDUC 334 Teaching General Music in Elementary and Middle Schools, 3 credits
- MUSIC 333 Basic Conducting, 2 credits
- MUSIC 341 Woodwind Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 342 Brass Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 343 String Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 345 Percussion Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 348 Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques, 3 credits
- MUSIC 351 Literature and Styles in Music III, 4 credits
- MUSIC 352 Literature and Styles in Music IV, 4 credits
- MUS APP 3xx Minor Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required) (may be taken as lower-level ensemble)
- MUS APP 4xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required)
- MUS APP 3xx Third Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 3xx Third Year Applied II, 2 credits (must perform a half recital)
Music Education: Pre K-12 Choral Music
Supporting Courses, 28-34 credits
- MUSIC 115 Ear Training and Sight Singing I, 1 credit
- MUSIC 116 Ear Training and Sight Singing II, 1 credit
- MUSIC 251 Literature and Styles in Music I, 4 credits
- MUSIC 252 Literature and Styles in Music II, 4 credits
- MUS APP 1xx First Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 1xx First Year Applied II, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Second Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Second Year Applied II, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (4 credits required)
Music Theory: Minimum of 4 credits
Consult adviser for course placement.
- MUSIC 151 Materials and Values in Music I, 3 credits
- MUSIC 152 Materials and Values in Music II, 3 credits
or - MUSIC 153 Materials and Values in Music: Intensive, 4 credits
Keyboard Musicianship: 1-4 credits required
Complete one keyboard set depending upon placement.
Keyboard Set 1:
- MUS APP 011 Keyboard Musicianship I, 1 credit
- MUS APP 021 Keyboard Musicianship II, 1 credit
- MUS APP 031 Keyboard Musicianship III, 1 credit
- MUS APP 041 Keyboard Musicianship IV, 1 credit
Keyboard Set 2:
- MUS APP 013 Keyboard Musicianship I, 1 credit
Improvisation: 1-2 credits
Choose one from the following:
- MUSIC 220 Introduction to Jazz Theory and Improvisation, 2 credits
- MUS APP 142/342 Jazz Combo, 1 credit
- MUS APP 150/350 New Music Ensemble, 1 credit
- MUS APP 165/365 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit
- MUS APP 188/388 Hand Drumming Ensemble, 1 credit
Upper-Level Courses, 34 credits
- EDUC 317 Teaching Music in Middle and Secondary Schools, 3 credits
- EDUC 334 Teaching General Music in Elementary and Middle Schools, 3 credits
- MUSIC 305 Diction for Singers I, 2 credits
- MUSIC 306 Diction for Singers II, 2 credits
- MUSIC 319 Choral/Vocal Techniques, 1 credit (3 credits required)
- MUSIC 333 Basic Conducting, 2 credits
- MUSIC 344 Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques, 3 credits
- MUSIC 351 Literature and Styles in Music III, 4 credits
- MUSIC 352 Literature and Styles in Music IV, 4 credits
- MUS APP 305 Third Year Voice I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 306 Third Year Voice II, 2 credits (must perform a half recital)
- MUS APP 3xx Minor Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required) (may be taken as lower-level ensemble)
- MUS APP 4xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required)
Music Education: Pre K-12 General Music
Supporting Courses, 30-36 credits
- MUSIC 115 Ear Training and Sight Singing I, 1 credit
- MUSIC 116 Ear Training and Sight Singing II, 1 credit
- MUSIC 251 Literature and Styles in Music I, 4 credits
- MUSIC 252 Literature and Styles in Music II, 4 credits
- MUS APP 045 Elementary Voice I, 1 credit
- MUS APP 069 Elementary Guitar, 1 credit
- MUS APP 1xx First Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 1xx First Year Applied II, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Second Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Second Year Applied II, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (4 credits required)
Music Theory: Minimum of 4 credits
Consult adviser for course placement.
- MUSIC 151 Materials and Values in Music I, 3 credits
- MUSIC 152 Materials and Values in Music II, 3 credits
or - MUSIC 153 Materials and Values in Music: Intensive, 4 credits
Keyboard Musicianship: 1-4 credits required
Complete one keyboard set depending upon placement.
Keyboard Set 1:
- MUS APP 011 Keyboard Musicianship I, 1 credit
- MUS APP 021 Keyboard Musicianship II, 1 credit
- MUS APP 031 Keyboard Musicianship III, 1 credit
- MUS APP 041 Keyboard Musicianship IV, 1 credit
Keyboard Set 2:
- MUS APP 013 Keyboard Musicianship I, 1 credit
Improvisation: 1-2 credits
Choose one from the following:
- MUSIC 220 Introduction to Jazz Theory and Improvisation, 2 credits
- MUS APP 142/342 Jazz Combo, 1 credit
- MUS APP 150/350 New Music Ensemble, 1 credit
- MUS APP 165/365 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit
- MUS APP 188/388 Hand Drumming Ensemble, 1 credit
Upper-Level Courses, 29 credits
- EDUC 317 Teaching Music in Middle and Secondary Schools, 3 credits
- EDUC 334 Teaching General Music in Elementary and Middle Schools, 3 credits
- MUSIC 333 Basic Conducting 2 credits
- MUSIC 351 Literature and Styles in Music III, 4 credits
- MUSIC 352 Literature and Styles in Music IV, 4 credits
- MUS APP 3xx Minor Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required) (may be taken as lower-level ensemble)
- MUS APP 4xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required)
- MUS APP 3xx Third Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 3xx Third Year Applied II, 2 credits (must perform a half recital)
Choose one of the following majors
Vocal Major:
- MUSIC 319 Choral/Vocal Techniques, 1 credit (2 credits required)
- MUSIC 344 Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques, 3 credits
OR Instrumental Major:
- MUSIC 348 Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques, 3 credits
AND choose one of these:
- MUSIC 341 Woodwind Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 342 Brass Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 343 String Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 345 Percussion Techniques, 2 credits
Performance: Instrumental and Vocal
Supporting Courses, 27-32 credits
- MUSIC 115 Ear Training and Sight Singing I, 1 credit
- MUSIC 116 Ear Training and Sight Singing II, 1 credit
- MUSIC 251 Literature and Styles in Music I, 4 credits
- MUSIC 252 Literature and Styles in Music II, 4 credits
- MUS APP 1xx First Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 1xx First Year Applied II, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Second Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Second Year Applied II, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (4 credits required)
Music Theory: Minimum of 4 credits
Consult adviser for course placement.
- MUSIC 151 Materials and Values in Music I, 3 credits
- MUSIC 152 Materials and Values in Music II, 3 credits
or - MUSIC 153 Materials and Values in Music: Intensive, 4 credits
Keyboard Musicianship: 1-4 credits required
Complete one keyboard set depending upon placement.
Keyboard Set 1:
- MUS APP 011 Keyboard Musicianship I, 1 credit
- MUS APP 021 Keyboard Musicianship II, 1 credit
- MUS APP 031 Keyboard Musicianship III, 1 credit
- MUS APP 041 Keyboard Musicianship IV, 1 credit
Keyboard Set 2:
- MUS APP 013 Keyboard Musicianship I, 1 credit
Upper-Level Courses, 43-57 credits
- AVD 327 Jazz History, 3 credits
- AVD 329 World Music, 3 credits
- MUSIC 333 Basic Conducting, 2 credits
- MUSIC 351 Literature and Styles in Music III, 4 credits
- MUSIC 352 Literature and Styles in Music IV, 4 credits
- MUSIC 423 Seminar in Music Literature, 3 credits
- MUS APP 3xx Third Year Applied I, 3 credits
- MUS APP 3xx Third Year Applied II, 3 credits (must perform a half recital)
- MUS APP 3xx Minor Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required) (may be taken as lower-level ensemble)
- MUS APP 4xx Fourth Year Applied I: Literature and Pedagogy, 3 credits
- MUS APP 4xx Fourth Year Applied II: Literature and Pedagogy, 3 credits (must perform a full recital)
- MUS APP 4xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (4 credits required)
Music Electives, 2-6 credits
Vocalists choose 2 credits and instrumentalists choose
6 credits from the following:
- MUSIC 311 Jazz Improvisation, 2 credits
- MUSIC 319 Choral/Vocal Techniques, 1 credit (if not required below)
- MUSIC 341 Woodwind Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 342 Brass Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 343 String Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 344 Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques, 3 credits
- MUSIC 345 Percussion Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 348 Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques, 3 credits
- MUSIC 411 Applied Composition, 3 credits
- MUSIC 417 Jazz Arranging, 2 credits
- MUSIC 423 Seminar in Music Literature, 3 credits (may be repeated with different topic)
Additional Vocal Requirement, 18 credits
- MUSIC 305 Diction for Singers I, 2 credits
- MUSIC 306 Diction for Singers II, 2 credits
- MUSIC 319 Choral/Vocal Techniques: Vocal Pedagogy, 1 credit
- MUSIC 319 Choral/Vocal Techniques: Choral Arranging, 1 credit
Foreign Language Requirement
Vocal Performance students must complete one of the following options:
Option 1: Two semesters of French and one semester of German; or the equivalent
Option 2: Two semesters of German and one semester of French; or the equivalent
Bachelor of Arts
Students must complete the courses required of all emphases and the specific requirements in one of the areas of emphasis. All students seeking the Bachelor of Arts with a major in music must complete a liberal arts requirement consisting of a minimum of 66 credits in addition to credits earned in music courses. These 66 credits may include credits earned to fulfill requirements in an interdisciplinary minor and general education.
Required Courses of All Emphases
Supporting Courses, 27-30 credits
- MUSIC 115 Ear Training and Sight Singing I, 1 credit
- MUSIC 116 Ear Training and Sight Singing II, 1 credit
- MUSIC 251 Literature and Styles in Music I, 4 credits
- MUSIC 252 Literature and Styles in Music II, 4 credits
- MUS APP 1xx First Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 1xx First Year Applied II, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Second Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Second Year Applied II, 2 credits
- MUS APP 2xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (4 credits required)
Music Theory: Minimum of 4 credits
Consult adviser for course placement.
- MUSIC 151 Materials and Values in Music I, 3 credits
- MUSIC 152 Materials and Values in Music II, 3 credits
or - MUSIC 153 Materials and Values in Music: Intensive, 4 credits
Keyboard Musicianship: 1-2 credits required
Complete one keyboard set depending upon placement.
Keyboard Set 1:
- MUS APP 011 Keyboard Musicianship I, 1 credit
- MUS APP 021 Keyboard Musicianship II, 1 credit
Keyboard Set 2:
- MUS APP 013 Keyboard Musicianship I, 1 credit
Upper-Level Courses, 8 credits
- MUSIC 351 Literature and Styles in Music III, 4 credits
- MUSIC 352 Literature and Styles in Music IV, 4 credits
Areas of Emphasis
Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis.
Applied Music
Upper-Level Courses, 16 credits
- MUSIC 333 Basic Conducting, 2 credits
- MUS APP 3xx Third Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 3xx Third Year Applied II, 2 credits (must perform a half recital)
- MUS APP 3xx Minor Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required)
- MUS APP 4xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (4 credits required)
Music Electives, 4 credits
Choose from:
- MUSIC 305 Diction for Singers I, 2 credits
- MUSIC 306 Diction for Singers II, 2 credits
- MUSIC 319 Choral/Vocal Techniques, 1 credit (may be repeated with different topic)
- MUSIC 341 Woodwind Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 342 Brass Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 343 String Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 345 Percussion Techniques, 2 credits
- MUSIC 411 Applied Composition, 3 credits
- MUSIC 423 Seminar in Music Literature, 3 credits
Jazz Studies
Supporting Courses, 5 credits
- MUSIC 220 Introduction to Jazz Theory and Improvisation, 2 credits
- MUSIC 242 Jazz and Pop Literature, 2 credits
One of these:
- MUS APP 143 Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit
- MUS APP 165 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit
Upper-Level Courses, 16 credits
- MUSIC 311 Jazz Improvisation, 2 credits
- MUSIC 417 Jazz Arranging, 2 credits
- MUS APP 3xx Third Year Applied I, 2 credits
- MUS APP 3xx Third Year Applied II, 2 credits (must perform a half recital)
- MUS APP 4xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required)
One of these:
- MUS APP 343 Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required)
- MUS APP 365 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required)
Music Electives, 4 credits
Choose from:
- AVD 327 Jazz History, 3 credits
- AVD 329 World Music, 3 credits
- MUSIC 411 Applied Composition, 3 credits
- MUS APP 342 Jazz Combo, 1 credit
- MUS APP 365 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit
Music History and Literature
Upper-Level Courses, 16 credits
- MUSIC 333 Basic Conducting, 2 credits
- MUSIC 423 Seminar in Music Literature, 3 credits
- MUS APP 3xx Minor Ensemble, 1 credit
- MUS APP 4xx Major Ensemble, 1 credit (2 credits required)
Music Electives, 8 credits
Choose from:
- AVD 327 Jazz History, 3 credits
- AVD 329 World Music, 3 credits
- MUSIC 319 Choral/Vocal Techniques, 1 credit (may be repeated with different topic)
- MUSIC 411 Applied Composition, 3 credits
- MUSIC 423 Seminar in Music Literature, 3 credits (may be repeated with different topic)