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 101 | Beginning Voice Class (F)(Fr) (not required for vocal performance students) | 1 |
| MUS 102 | Intermediate Voice Class (S)(Fr) (not required for vocal performance students) | 1 |
| MUS 121 | Music Theory I* (F)(Fr, So) | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Music Theory II (S)(Fr, So) | 3 |
| MUS 221 | Music Theory III (F)(So, Jr) | 3 |
| MUS 222 | Music Theory IV (S)(So, Jr) | 3 |
| MUS 133 | Practical Musicianship I (F)(Fr, So) | 1 |
| MUS 134 | Practical Musicianship II (S)(Fr, So) | 1 |
| MUS 217 | Practical Musicianship III (F)(So, Jr) | 1 |
| MUS 220 | Practical Musicianship IV (S)(So, Jr) | 1 |
| MUS 427 | Form and Analysis (F)(Jr, Sr) | 2 |
| MUS 296 | Introduction to Music Technology (F/S)(Fr) | 2 |
| MUS 351 | Ancient, Renaissance, and World Music Literature** (F)(Jr) | 3 |
| MUS 352 | Baroque, Classical, and Early Romantic Music Literature**/*** (F/S)(Jr) | 3 |
| MUS 455 | Late Romantic and 20th Century Music Literature** (S)(Sr) | 3 |
| MUS 361 | Introduction to Conducting (F)(Jr) | 2 |
| MUS 362 | Choral Conducting (S)(Jr) | 2 |
| - or - | ||
| MUS 363 | Instrumental Conducting (S)(Jr) | 2 |
| MUS 441 | Music in Worship (F/S)(Jr, Sr) | 3 |
| MUS 210 | Performance 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. |
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| 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.
