Music Theory Emphasis
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.
Requirements
All students selecting a music theory emphasis must complete the music major (B.A.) course requirements, and emphasis course and ensemble requirements (below).
Students also have additional requirements to complete within the School of Music, including recital attendance and performance.
Courses
Course Legend:
F = Offered every fall, S = Offered every spring
Fr = Freshman, So = Sophomore, Jr = Junior, Sr = Senior
| Music Theory Emphasis | 10 units | |
|---|---|---|
MUS 321 Counterpoint (S) (Jr, Sr) | 3 | |
MUS 423 Orchestration I (F/S) (Jr, Sr) | 3 | |
| Electives | 4 units | |
| Select remaining units from the folowing electives: | ||
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 | |
Performance Ensembles
Ensembles are listed by performance area. All ensembles require audition except Oratorio Choir.
| Required Ensemble | Remaining Semesters’ Ensemble Choices | |
|---|---|---|
| Brass, Strings, Winds and Percussion | Select 4 years from:
|
N/A |
| Piano, Guitar, and Electric Bass | Oratorio Choir (2 yrs.) Select 1 year of ensemble registration from:
|
Select remaining ensemble registration from:
|
| Vocal | Oratorio Choir (2 yrs.) |
|
*Ensemble accompanists are assigned by the director of piano studies.
^^Maximum one year of credit in these ensembles
