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Requirements

In addition to the performance areas and core courses listed below, B.M. students have additional requirements within the School of Music, including recital attendance and performance.

Performance Major 67-85 units
Core Classes 42-46 units
MUS 101Beginning Voice Class (F)(Fr) (not required for vocal performance students)1
MUS 102Intermediate Voice Class (S)(Fr) (not required for vocal performance students)1
MUS 121Music Theory I* (F)(Fr, So)3
MUS 122Music Theory II (S)(Fr, So)3
MUS 221Music Theory III (F)(So, Jr)3
MUS 222Music Theory IV (S)(So, Jr)3
MUS 133Practical Musicianship I (F)(Fr, So)1
MUS 134Practical Musicianship II (S)(Fr, So)1
MUS 217Practical Musicianship III (F)(So, Jr)1
MUS 220Practical Musicianship IV (S)(So, Jr)1
MUS 427Form and Analysis (F)(Jr, Sr)2
MUS 296Introduction to Music Technology (F/S)(Fr)2
MUS 351Ancient, Renaissance, and World Music Literature** (F)(Jr)3
MUS 352Baroque, Classical, and Early Romantic Music Literature**/*** (F/S)(Jr)3
MUS 455Late Romantic and 20th Century Music Literature** (S)(Sr)3
MUS 361Introduction to Conducting (F)(Jr)2
MUS 362Choral Conducting (S)(Jr)2
- or -
MUS 363Instrumental Conducting (S)(Jr)2
MUS 441Music in Worship (F/S)(Jr, Sr)3
MUS 210Performance Forum (F/S)(eight semesters, continuous enrollment)
Course Requirement Code Recommended Year
F = Every fall
S = Every spring
Fr = Freshman
So = Sophomore
Jr = Junior
Sr = Senior
Ensemble Requirement 4-8 units
In each of eight semesters as a music major, a student must meet the designated performance requirements as listed by emphasis (see charts on emphasis pages). Transfer students must participate each semester until they graduate or accumulate eight semesters. Membership in multiple ensembles in a given semester counts as only one semester toward the ensemble requirement.

All ensembles listed require audition except Oratorio Choir.
Performance Area Required Ensemble Remaining Semesters’ Ensemble Choices
Guitar Oratorio Choir (1 yr.) Chamber Ensemble
Oratorio Choir
Piano and Organ Oratorio Choir (2 yrs.) Chamber Singers
• Ensemble Accompanist^
• Opera Workshop
Oratorio Choir
Strings and Harp Symphony Orchestra (4 yrs.) N/A
Voice Oratorio Choir (2 yrs.) Chamber Singers
• Opera Workshop
Oratorio Choir
Winds, Brass, and Percussion Select 4 years from:
Symphonic Band
Symphony Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
N/A
Performance Classes 26-40 units
The student must choose at least one of the following performance categories:

*Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement.
**Meets a General Studies Elective requirement.
***Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement.
^Ensemble accompanists are assigned by the director of piano studies.

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.