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Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass Performance

Course Requirement Code Recommended Year
F = Every fall
S = Every spring
Fr = Freshman
So = Sophomore
Jr = Junior
Sr = Senior
Core Requirements 41-45 units
The following piano classes must be taken until a proficiency exam is passed:
MUS 103Beginning Piano Class (F/S)(all)1
MUS 104Elementary Piano Class (F/S)(all)1
MUS 105Intermediate Piano Class (F/S)(all)1
MUS 106Advanced – Intermediate Piano Class (F/S)(all)1
MUS 107Advanced – Intermediate Piano Class (F/S)(all)1
MUS 108Advanced Piano Class (F/S)(all)1
The following are applied lessons. You must take one course every semester.
Applied Strings (F/S)(all) MUS 1S1/MUS 1S2, MUS 2S1/MUS 2S2, MUS 3S1/MUS 3S2, MUS 4S1/MUS 4S2 16
You must take four semesters of the following:
Chamber Music (F/S)(all) MUS 151/MUS 152, MUS 251/MUS 252, MUS 355/MUS 356, MUS 457/MUS 458 4
You must also take the following courses:
MUS 452Instrumental Music Literature (F/S)(Jr, Sr)2
MUS 440Instrumental Pedagogy (F/S)(Jr, Sr)2
MUS 393Junior Recital (F/S)(Jr)
MUS 491Senior Recital (F/S)(Sr)2
Music Electives 2
Major Total 71-85 units
General Studies Total 59-67 units
Grand Total to graduate 130-152 units
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.