School of Music

DEGREE PROGRAMS	SECTION 7

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BM IN PERFORMANCE

Minimum degree requirement for the various majors is 128 s.h. as follows:

1.	General education requirements (See Section 6, Undergraduate Studies, Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree Programs.), including those listed below. Music Theatre: THEA 1010. Introduction to Acting I (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA) THEA 1020. Introduction to Acting II (3) (S) (P: THEA 1010) Sacred Music: Recommended: PHIL 1695. Introduction to the Old Testament (3) (F,SS) (GE:HU) PHIL 1696. Introduction to the New Testament (3) (S,SS) (GE:HU) Voice Performance: Recommended: DNCE 1011. Ballet I (3) (F) (GE:FA) or DNCE 1012. Contemporary Dance I (3) (GE:FA) or DNCE 1013. Jazz Dance I (3) (F) (GE:FA) THEA 1010. Introduction to Acting I (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA)	42 s.h.
2.	Common core (Core MUSC courses). MUSC 1156 (F), 1166 (S). Basic Musicianship (4,4) MUSC 1176 (F), 1186 (S). Basic Musicianship Laboratory (1,1) MUSC 1406 (S), 2406 (F), 2416 (S). Music History and Literature (2,2,2) (WI, WI, WI) MUSC 2156 (F), 2166 (S). Basic Musicianship (3,3) (P: MUSC 1166) MUSC 2176 (F), 2186 (S). Basic Musicianship Laboratory (1,1) (P: MUSC 1186) MUSC 3156 (F), 3166 (S). Conducting (2,2) (P: MUSC 2166) MUSC 3176. Orchestration (2) (F,S) (P: MUSC 2166)	30 s.h.
3.	Concentration area (Choose one.). A student who is exempt from any of the applied minor courses specified must take other applied minor courses to complete the total required hours. Jazz Studies, Instrumental: *Applied major (20 s.h.):* 8 s.h. applied major (traditional) 12 s.h. applied jazz major Present a half senior recital *Applied minor (4 s.h.):* MUSC 1105, 1115. Beginning Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) (P for 1115: MUSC 1105) MUSC 2105, 2115. Intermediate Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) (P for 2105: MUSC 1115; P for 2115: MUSC 2105) Jazz Studies (17 s.h.): MUSC 2095, 2096. Jazz Keyboard Harmony (2,2) (F,S) (P for 2095: MUSC 2115, 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor; P for 2096: MUSC 2095) MUSC 2195. Jazz Improvisation (2) (F) (P: MUSC 1115, 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor) MUSC 2196. Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2) (S) (P: MUSC 2195 or consent of instructor) MUSC 2258. History of Jazz Music (2) (F,S,SS) MUSC 2295, 2296. Jazz Theory and Arranging (2,2) (F,S) (P for 2295: MUSC 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor; P for 2296: MUSC 2295) MUSC 4195. Jazz Seminar (3) (F,S,SS) (P: MUSC 1406, 2258, 2406, 2416; passing score on the jazz studies upper division exam) *Pedagogy ( 5 s.h.):* MUSC 2280. Introduction to Music Technology (2) (F) (P: MUSC major or consent of instructor) MUSC 4657. Directed Study in Instrumental Pedagogy (3) (F,S) (P: Acceptance in performance degree program; consent of instructor) *Performance groups (10 s.h.):* Minimum of 2 semesters selected from: MUSC 1705. Marching Band (1) (F) MUSC 1715. Concert Band (1) (F,S) MUSC 1735. Wind Ensemble (1) (F,S) MUSC 1745. Symphony Orchestra (1) (F,S) (C: MUSC 1755) MUSC 1765. Symphonic Band (1) (S) Choose 8 s.h. from the following: MUSC 1775. Jazz Ensemble (1) (F,S) MUSC 1855. Jazz Chamber Music (1) (F,S) Jazz Studies, Vocal: *Applied major (16 s.h.):* 6 s.h. applied major (traditional) 10 s.h. applied jazz major Present a half senior recital *Applied minor (4 s.h.):* MUSC 1105, 1115. Beginning Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) (P for 1115: MUSC 1105) MUSC 2105, 2115. Intermediate Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) (P for 2105: MUSC 1115; P for 2115: MUSC 2105) *Jazz studies (17 s.h.):* MUSC 2095, 2096. Jazz Keyboard Harmony (2,2) (F,S) (P for 2095: MUSC 2115, 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor; P for 2096: MUSC 2095) MUSC 2195. Jazz Improvisation (2) (F) (P: MUSC 1115, 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor) MUSC 2196. Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2) (S) (P: MUSC 2195 or consent of instructor) MUSC 2258. History of Jazz Music (2) (F,S,SS) MUSC 2295, 2296. Jazz Theory and Arranging (2,2) (F,S) (P for 2295: MUSC 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor; P for 2296: MUSC 2295) MUSC 4195. Jazz Seminar (3) (F,S,SS) (P: MUSC 1406, 2258, 2406, 2416; passing score on the jazz studies upper division exam) *Pedagogy (7 s.h.):* MUSC 1627. Italian Lyric Diction for Singers (2) (F) MUSC 2280. Introduction to Music Technology (2) (F) (P: MUSC major or consent of instructor) MUSC 3637. Voice Pedagogy (3) (F-OY) *Performance groups (12 s.h.):* Minimum of 4 semesters selected from: MUSC 1625. Concert Choir (1) (F,S) MUSC 1635. University Chorale (1) (F,S) MUSC 1675. Chamber Singers (1) (F,S) Choose 8 s.h. from: MUSC 1775. Jazz Ensemble (1) (F,S) MUSC 1855. Jazz Chamber Music (1) (F,S) Music Theatre: *Applied major (16 s.h.):* Voice–present a half senior recital *Applied minor (4 s.h.):* MUSC 1105, 1115. Beginning Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) MUSC 2105, 2115. Intermediate Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) (P: MUSC 1115) *Music theatre (6 s.h.):* MUSC 3055. History of the American Musical Theatre (3) (F01) (P: MUSC 2166 or consent of instructor) MUSC 5796. Opera History (3) (WI) *Performance groups (6 s.h.):* Minimum of 4 semesters large choral ensemble 2 semesters opera theatre Participation in a minimum of 1 musical theatre production *Theatre arts (21 s.h.):* DNCE 1011. Ballet I (3) (F) (GE:FA) DNCE 1013. Jazz Dance I (3) (F) (GE:FA) DNCE 1023. Jazz Dance II (3) (S) THEA 2001. Stage Scenery I (3) (F,S) (GE:FA) THEA 3090. Musical Theatre Performance Techniques I (3) (F) (P: THEA 1020; demonstrated vocal skill; and/or consent of instructor) Choose 6 s.h. from: THEA 3003. Stage Lighting (3) (F,S) (P: Consent of instructor) THEA 3007. Costume Design (3) (F,S) (GE:FA) THEA 3070. Directing I (3) (WI) (F) (P: THEA 1010 or 2020) *Free electives (3 s.h.)* Organ Performance: *Applied major (19 s.h.)* Organ–present a full junior and a full senior recital *Applied minor (12 s.h.):* MUSC 2125 (F02), 2135 (S03). Basic Keyboard Skills (1,1) 8 s.h. applied piano 2 s.h. applied harpsichord *Service playing (4 s.h.):* MUSC 5517 (F01), 5527 (S02). Service Playing (2,2) (P: Completion of at least 4 semesters of applied organ; MUSC 2135) *Organ literature and history (4 s.h.):* MUSC 5667 (F01), 5677 (S02). Organ History, Literature, and Design (2,2) *Organ pedagogy (2 s.h.):* MUSC 5657. Organ Pedagogy (2) (S) (P: Completion of 4 semesters of applied organ) *Performance groups (8 s.h.):* Minimum of 4 semesters large ensemble 2 semesters accompanying *Tonal counterpoint (2 s.h.):* MUSC 5316. Tonal Counterpoint (2) (S01) *Free electives (5 s.h.)* Piano Pedagogy: *Applied music (22 s.h.):* 20 s.h. piano 2 s.h. minor Present a full senior recital *Pedagogy (12 s.h.):* MUSIC 2125 (F02), 2135 (S03). Basic Keyboard Skills (1,1) MUSC 3707. Foundations and Principles of Piano Pedagogy (2) (F02) MUSC 3717. Elementary Piano Pedagogy (2) (S03) MUSC 5707. Seminar: Topics and Problems of Piano Pedagogy (2) (F) (C: MUSC 5727) MUSC 5717. Advanced Piano Performance Problems (2) (S) (C: MUSC 5727) MUSC 5727. Piano Pedagogy: Observation and Student Teaching (2) (F,S) (C: MUSC 5707, 5717) *Performance groups (8 s.h.):* Minimum of 4 semesters large ensemble Minimum of 4 semesters accompanying and/or chamber music *Piano literature and advanced pedagogy (6 s.h.):* MUSC 5737. Piano Literature and Advanced Pedagogy (3) (F01) MUSC 5747. Piano Literature and Advanced Pedagogy (3) (S02) (RP: MUSC 5737) *MUSC electives (3 s.h.)* *Free electives (5 s.h.)* Piano Performance: *Applied music (26 s.h.):* 24 s.h. piano 2 s.h. minor Present a full junior recital and a full senior recital *Pedagogy (6 s.h.):* MUSIC 2125 (F02), 2135 (S03). Basic Keyboard Skills (1,1) MUSC 3707. Foundations and Principles of Piano Pedagogy (2) (F02) MUSC 5717. Advanced Piano Performance Problems (2) (S03) (C: MUSC 5727) *Performance groups (10 s.h.):* Minimum of 4 semesters large ensemble 6 s.h. accompanying and/or chamber music *Piano literature and advanced pedagogy (6 s.h.):* MUSC 5737. Piano Literature and Advanced Pedagogy (3) (F01) MUSC 5747. Piano Literature and Advanced Pedagogy (3) (S02) (RP: MUSC 5737) *MUSC electives (3 s.h.)* *Free electives (5 s.h.)* Sacred Music, Organ: *Applied major (16 s.h.):* Organ–present a full senior recital *Applied minor (9 s.h.):* MUSC 1205 (F), 1215 (S). Beginning Voice Group (1,1) MUSIC 2125 (F02), 2135 (S03). Basic Keyboard Skills (1,1) 4 s.h. applied piano 1 s.h. applied harpsichord *Organ literature and history (4 s.h.):* MUSC 5667 (F01), 5677 (S02). Organ History, Literature, and Design (2,2) *Performance groups (8 s.h.):* Minimum of 4 semesters large choral ensemble Minimum of 2 semesters accompanying *Sacred music (15 s.h.):* MUSC 5517, 5527. Service Playing (2,2) (P: Completion of at least 4 semesters of applied organ; MUSC 2135) MUSC 5537. Music for Children and Youth (2) MUSC 5547. Hymnology (2) (F02) MUSC 5567. History of Liturgies (2) (S03) MUSC 5587. Introduction to Handbells (1) MUSC 5906 (F02), 5916 (S03). Choral Literature (2,2) *Free electives (4 s.h.)* Sacred Music, Vocal-Choral Conducting: *Applied major (14 s.h.):* Voice–present a half senior recital *Applied minor (8 s.h.):* MUSC 1105, 1115. Beginning Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) MUSC 2105, 2115. Intermediate Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) (P: MUSC 1115) 2 s.h. applied piano 2 s.h. applied organ *Advanced conducting (3 s.h.):* Choose one of MUSC 5706 (F), 5716 (S). Advanced Applied Conducting (3,3) (P: MUSC 3166 or consent of instructor) *Pedagogy (9 s.h.):* MUSC 1627. Italian Lyric Diction for Singers (2) (F) MUSC 3637. Voice Pedagogy (3) (F-OY) MUSC 5947. Choral Problems and Techniques (2) (SS) MUSC 5967. Choral Practicum (2) (F,S) (P: MUSC 5706 or 5716 or consent of instructor) *Performance groups (8 s.h.):* Minimum of 4 semesters large choral ensemble Minimum of 4 semesters small ensemble *Sacred music (11 s.h.):* MUSC 5537. Music for Children and Youth (2) MUSC 5547. Hymnology (2) (F02) MUSC 5567. History of Liturgies (2) (S03) MUSC 5587. Introduction to Handbells (1) MUSC 5906 (F02), 5916 (F03). Choral Literature (2,2) *Free electives (3 s.h.)* String Performance: *Applied music (30 s.h.):* 24 s.h. major instrument MUSC 1105, 1115. Beginning Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) MUSC 2105, 2115. Intermediate Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) (P: MUSC 1115) 2 s.h. minor string (violin or viola major must elect 2 s.h. of cello; cello or string bass major must elect 2 s.h. of violin or viola) Present at least a half junior recital and a full senior recital *Pedagogy (3 s.h.):* MUSC 4657. Directed Study in Instrumental Pedagogy for Brass, Percussion, Strings, or Woodwinds (3) (F,S) (P: Acceptance in performance degree program; consent of instructor) *Performance groups (12 s.h.):* Minimum of 8 semesters large ensemble Minimum of 4 semesters of MUSC 1805. String Chamber Music (1) (F,S) *Performance Groups for Guitar Majors:* Minimum of 8 semesters of MUSC 1805. String Chamber Music (1) (F,S) and 4 semesters of large ensemble *Music history and literature electives (6 s.h.)* *Free electives (5 s.h.)* Voice Performance: *Applied music (26 s.h.):* 20 s.h. voice Present a half junior recital and a full senior recital MUSC 1105, 1115. Beginning Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) MUSC 2105, 2115. Intermediate Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) (P: MUSC 1115) 2 s.h. minor *Music history and literature (6 s.h.):* MUSC 5616. Historical Development of Solo Vocal Literature (3) (WI) (S02) MUSC 5796. Opera History (3) (WI) (S03) *Performance groups (10 s.h.):* Minimum of 8 semesters large choral ensemble Minimum of 2 semesters small ensemble *Voice diction (6 s.h.):* MUSC 1627. Italian Lyric Diction for Singers (2) (F) MUSC 1637. French Lyric Diction for Singers (2) (S02) MUSC 1647. German Lyric Diction for Singers (2) (S03) *Voice pedagogy (3 s.h.):* MUSC 3637. Voice Pedagogy (3) (F-OY) *Free electives (5 s.h.)* Wind or Percussion Performance: *Applied music (28 s.h.):* 24 s.h. major instrument MUSC 1105, 1115. Beginning Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) MUSC 2105, 2115. Intermediate Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) (P: MUSC 1115) Present a half junior recital and a full senior recital *Pedagogy (3 s.h.):* MUSC 4657. Directed Study in Instrumental Pedagogy for Brass, Percussion, Strings, or Woodwinds (3) (P: Acceptance in performance degree program; consent of instructor) *Performance groups (12 s.h.):* Minimum of 8 semesters large ensemble Minimum of 4 semesters small ensemble *Music history and literature electives (6 s.h)* *MUSC electives (2 s.h.)* *Free electives (5 s.h.)*	56 s.h.

BM IN THEORY-COMPOSITION

Minimum degree requirement for the various majors is 128 s.h. as follows:

1.	General education requirements (See Section 6, Undergraduate Studies, Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree Programs.), including those listed below. Recommended: PHYS 1050. Physics and the Environment (4) (F,S,SS) (GE:SC) PHYS 1090, 1091. Physics of Sound (4,0) (S) (GE:SC)	42 s.h.
2.	Common core. Core MUSC courses (30 s.h.): MUSC 1156 (F), 1166 (S). Basic Musicianship (4,4) MUSC 1176 (F), 1186 (S). Basic Musicianship Laboratory (1,1) MUSC 1406 (S), 2406 (F), 2416 (S). Music History and Literature (2,2,2) (WI, WI, WI) MUSC 2156 (F), 2166 (S). Basic Musicianship (3,3) (P: MUSC 1166) MUSC 2176 (F), 2186 (S). Basic Musicianship Laboratory (1,1) (P: MUSC 1186) MUSC 3156 (F), 3166 (S). Conducting (2,2) (P: MUSC 2166) MUSC 3176. Orchestration (2) (F,S) (P: MUSC 2166) Applied music (20 s.h.): 14 s.h. major instrument Present half senior recital MUSC 1105, 1115. Beginning Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) MUSC 2105, 2115. Intermediate Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) (P: MUSC 1115) (Keyboard majors apply these 4 s.h. toward music electives, resulting in an applied total of 16 s.h. for keyboard majors.) 2 s.h. minor instrument A student who is exempt from any of the applied minor courses specified must take other applied minor courses to complete the total required hours. Other MUSC courses (2 s.h.): MUSC 2280. Introduction to Music Technology (2) (F) (P: MUSC major or consent of instructor) Performance groups (6 s.h.): Minimum of 4 semesters large ensemble Free electives (5 s.h. 19 s.h. for keyboard majors))	63 s.h.
3.	Concentration area (Choose one.). Theory-Composition, Theory: *Advanced theory (10 s.h.):* MUSC 4506. Directed Study in Music Theory (2) (F,S,SS) (P: MUSC 2166) (MUSC 4506 must culminate in a project or research paper which will require the approval of a three-member committee, two of whom must be members of the theory, composition, and musicology faculty.) 8 s.h. of electives in advanced theory *Composition (4 s.h.):* Choose one from MUSC 3326 (F), 3336 (S). Composition (2,2) (P: MUSC 2336 or consent of instructor) Choose one from MUSC 3366 (F), 3386 (S). Electronic Music Composition (2,2) (P: MUSC 2326 or consent of instructor) *Music history and literature electives (6 s.h.)* *MUSC electives (3 s.h.)* Theory-Composition, Composition: *Composition as listed below (Choose one option.)* (A full recital of the student's compositions, approved by the theory, composition, and musicology faculty, must be presented at the end of the senior year.): Electronic music option (12 s.h.): Choose one from MUSC 3326 (F), 3336 (S). Composition (2,2) (P: MUSC 2336 or consent of instructor) MUSC 3366 (F), 3386 (S). Electronic Music Composition (2,2) (P: MUSC 2326 or consent of instructor) MUSC 4366 (F), 4376 (S). Advanced Composition in Electronic Media (3,3) (F) (P: MUSC 3386 or consent of instructor) Traditional media option (12 s.h.): MUSC 3326 (F), 3336 (S). Composition (2,2) (P: MUSC 2336 or consent of instructor) Choose one from MUSC 3366 (F), 3386 (S). Electronic Music Composition (2,2) (P: MUSC 2326 or consent of instructor) MUSC 4326 (F), 4336 (S). Composition (3,3) (P: MUSC 3336 or consent of instructor) *Music history and literature (6 s.h.):* MUSC 5436. Twentieth Century Music (2) (WI) (S02) Music history and literature electives (4 s.h.) *Advanced theory electives (4 s.h.)* *Free elective (1 s.h.)*	23 s.h.

MUSIC MINOR

All persons minoring in music must pass an audition for acceptance by the School of Music at a minimum freshman applied level, level III. Minimum minor requirement is 28 s.h. of credit as follows:

1.	Theory and Literature. MUSC 1156 (F), 1166 (S). Basic Musicianship (4,4) MUSC 1176 (F), 1186 (S). Basic Musicianship Laboratory (1,1) MUSC 1406 (S), 2406 (F), 2416 (S). Music History and Literature (2,2,2) (WI, WI, WI)	16 s.h.
2.	Applied Music. 6 s.h. primary performance medium 2 s.h. piano (MUSIC 2125 (F00), 2135 for the student whose primary performance medium is a keyboard instrument; MUSC 1105, 1115 (F,S) for the student whose primary performance medium is other than keyboard)	8 s.h.
3.	Performance Groups: Minimum of 4 semesters large and/or small ensemble	4 s.h.

JAZZ STUDIES MINOR

The minor in jazz studies requires 24 s.h. of credit as follows:

1.	Core. MUSC 2095 (F), 2096 (S). Jazz Keyboard Harmony (2,2) (P: MUSC 2115, 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor) MUSC 2195. Jazz Improvisation (2) (F) (P: MUSC 1115, 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor) MUSC 2196. Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2) (S) (P: MUSC 2195 or consent of instructor) MUSC 2258. History of Jazz Music (2) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA) MUSC 2295 (F), 2296 (S). Jazz Theory and Arranging (2,2) (P: MUSC 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor)	14 s.h.
2.	Applied jazz.	4 s.h.
3.	Performance Groups. MUSC 1775. Jazz Ensemble (1) (F,S) (GE:FA) MUSC 1855. Jazz Chamber Music (1) (F,S)	6 s.h.

DEPARTMENTAL CERTIFICATE IN JAZZ STUDIES

A certificate in jazz studies comprises 18 s.h. of jazz courses as follows:

1.	Core. MUSC 2095 (F), 2096 (S). Jazz Keyboard Harmony (2,2) (P: MUSC 2115, 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor) MUSC 2195. Jazz Improvisation (2) (F) (P: MUSC 1115, 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor) MUSC 2196. Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2) (S) (P: MUSC 2195 or consent of instructor) MUSC 2258. History of Jazz Music (2) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA) MUSC 2295 (F), 2296 (S). Jazz Theory and Arranging (2,2) (P: MUSC 2166, 2186; or consent of instructor)	14 s.h.
2.	Performance Groups. MUSC 1775. Jazz Ensemble (1) (F,S) (GE:FA) MUSC 1855. Jazz Chamber Music (1) (F,S)	4 s.h.