Music, B.A.

Performance Core (Required Courses):

• MUA 2xx1: Six semesters of applied lesson in Primary Performance Area

• MU 4001 - Senior Recital (1) F, SP

• OR

• CMU 499V - Senior Project (1-2)

• OR

• MU 3211 - Research Seminar (1) SP

• MUE 1xx1: Four semesters of Primary Performance Ensemble

• MU 3020 - Upper Division Hearing (0) F, SP

• OR

• CMU 3000 - Upper Division Hearing (0) F, SP
• MU 4020 - Piano Proficiency (0)
• MU 2000 - Music Seminar (0) F, SP

• (6 semesters)

Musicianship Core (Required Theory/History Courses)

• MU 1103 - Introduction to Music Theory (3) F

• prerequisite for MU 1133, MU 1111 - may be waived through placement

• MU 1133 - Theory I (3) SP
• MU 1111 - Aural Skills I (1) SP
• MU 1143 - Theory II (3) F
• MU 1121 - Aural Skills II (1) F
• MU 2402 - Music Literature (2) F, SP

Performance and Music Electives

13 elective units complete the 24-unit Performance and Music Elective Requirement. These units may include:

MUA 2xx1 (1 hour per semester) Applied lessons, additional or secondary 6 (max) OR

MUE 1xx1 (1 hour per semester) Ensembles, additional or secondary 4 (max) OR

Any course from the directed electives lists below.

Music Theory

• MU 3013 - Jazz and Pop Music Theory (3) F
• MU 2111 - Aural Skills III (1) SP
• MU 2133 - Theory III (3) SP
• MU 2143 - Post Tonal Theory (3) F Offered Even Number Years
• MU 4103 - Counterpoint (3) F Offered even-numbered years
• MU 4113 - Orchestration (3) SP

• Special Topics in Music: Music Theory

Music History

• CMU 3023 - History of Popular Music (3) SP
• MU 3403 - History of Church Music (3) F
• MU 3413 - History of Music I (3) F Offered even-numbered years
• MU 3423 - History of Music II (3) SP Offered odd-numbered years
• MU 3513 - Solo Vocal Literature (3) F Offered even-numbered years
• MU 4423 - Piano Literature (3) F Offered odd-numbered years
• MU 4433 - Instrumental Chamber Literature (3) SP Offered even-numbered years

• Special Topics in Music: Music History and Literature

Performance Study

• MU 1202 - Issues for Performers (2) SP Offered odd-numbered years
• CMU 2082 - Identity and Artistry (2) F
• MU 2612 - Conducting (2) F
• MU 4002 - Pedagogy Practicum (2) SP Offered odd-numbered years
• MU 4202 - Voice Pedagogy (2) SP Offered even-numbered years
• MU 4232 - Piano Pedagogy (2) F Offered even-numbered years
• MU 4412 - Diction for Singers I: Latin and Italian (2) F Offered even-numbered years
• MU 4442 - Diction for Singers II: French and German (2) SP Offered odd-numbered years
• MU 4622 - Choral Conducting and Literature (2) SP
• MU 4632 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature (2) SP

• Special Topics in Music: Performance

Creative Study: Composition, Songwriting, and Production

• CMU 2112 - Songwriting Fundamentals-Lyrics (2) F
• CMU 2122 - Songwriting Fundamentals: Form (2) SP
• CMU 2043 - Songwriting I (3) F
• CMU 2053 - Songwriting II (3) SP
• CMU 2023 - Music Production I (3) F
• CMU 2033 - Music Production II (3) F
• CMU 2063 - Lyric Writing Lab (3) F
• CMU 3013 - Mix Techniques I (3) SP
• CMU 3213 - Mix Techniques II (3) SP
• CMU 3033 - Studio Arranging and Improvisation (3) SP
• CMU 3153 - Songwriting for the Industry Professional (3) F
• WA 3113 - Songwriting and Arranging for Worship (3) F

• Special Topics in Music: Creative Study

Music Education and Pedagogy

• MU 4002 - Pedagogy Practicum (2) SP Offered odd-numbered years
• MU 4202 - Voice Pedagogy (2) SP Offered even-numbered years
• MU 4232 - Piano Pedagogy (2) F Offered even-numbered years
• MU 4243 - Elementary School Music (3) SP

• Special Topics in Music: Music Education