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Music Theory
| Performance Area | Required Ensemble | Remaining Semesters’ Ensemble Choices |
|---|---|---|
| Brass, Strings, Winds and Percussion | Select 4 years from: • Oratorio Choir • Symphonic Band • Symphony Orchestra • Wind Ensemble |
N/A |
| Piano, Guitar, and Electric Bass | • Oratorio Choir (1 yr.) • Select 1 year of ensemble registration from: – Symphonic Band – Symphony Orchestra – Wind Ensemble |
Select remaining ensemble registration from: • Chamber Singers • Ensemble Accompanist^ • Jazz Ensemble • Oratorio Choir • Symphonic Band • Symphony Orchestra • Wind Ensemble Vocal |
| Vocal | Oratorio Choir (2 yrs.) |
• Bel Canto Women’s Choir^^ • Chamber Singers • Gospel Choir^^ • Men’s Chorale^^ • Oratorio Choir • University Choir/Orchestra^^ |
| Music Theory Emphasis | 10 units | |
|---|---|---|
| The music theory emphasis provides students who wish to work in the field of music composition, arranging, orchestrating, and multimedia scoring with skills necessary for entry level positions or advanced study. | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| MUS 321 | Counterpoint (S)(Jr,Sr) | 3 |
| MUS 423 | Orchestration I (F/S)(Jr,Sr) | 3 |
| Select remaining units from: | ||
| MUS 323 | Arranging I^^ (F/S)(Jr,Sr) | 3 |
| MUS 421 | Choral Arranging (formerly Interpretive Arranging)^^ (on demand)(Jr,Sr) | 2 |
| MUS 422 | 20th Century Composition Techniques^^ (S)(Jr,Sr) | 2 |
| MUS 424 | Projects in Music Theory^^ (on demand)(Jr,Sr) | 2 |
| MUS 427 | Form and Analysis^^ (F)(Jr,Sr) | 2 |
| MUS 428 | Arranging II^^ (S)(Jr,Sr) | 2 |
^^Elective courses
| Course Requirement Code | Recommended Year |
|---|---|
|
F = Every fall S = Every spring |
Fr = Freshman So = Sophomore Jr = Junior Sr = Senior |
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
