Music, B.A.

Performance Requirements: (11 hours)

• MUA 2nx1 - Private instruction in primary performance area (50-minute, 1-hour credit) 6 semesters
• MUE 1nx1 - Ensemble, participation and a satisfactory grade (for credit) in the assigned ensemble for each semester the student is enrolled (up to 4).

• MU 2000 - Music Seminar (0) F, SP - participation and a satisfactory grade during each semester the student is enrolled (up to 6).
• MU 3020 - Upper Division Hearing (0) F, SP

• OR

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

•      Student must take piano (class or private) each semester until Piano Proficiency is passed.

• MU 4001 - Senior Recital (1) F, SP

• OR

• CMU 499V - Senior Project (1-2)

• OR

• MU 3211 - Research Seminar (1) SP

Musicianship Core Requirements: (16 hours)

• MU 1103 - Introduction to Music Theory (3) F *
• MU 1641 - Class Piano I (1) F, SP *
• MU 1651 - Class Piano II (1) F, SP *
• MU 1671 - Class Piano III (1) F, SP *
• 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 in Western Culture (2) F, SP

•    *Credit by examination is available for these courses based on placement testing for incoming students.

Performance and Music Electives: (13 hours)

These elective credits 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 for which prerequisites are met and where space allows for both majors and elective enrollment.

Directed Electives in 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) Alternate Years
• MU 4103 - Counterpoint (3) Alternate Years
• MU 4113 - Orchestration (3) SP
• Special Topics in Music: Music Theory

Directed Electives in 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) Alternate Years
• MU 3423 - History of Music II (3) Alternate Years
• MU 3513 - Solo Vocal Literature (3) Alternate Years
• MU 4423 - Piano Literature (3) Alternate Years
• MU 4433 - Instrumental Chamber Literature (3) Alternate Years
• Special Topics in Music: Music History and Literature

Directed Electives in Performance Study:

• MU 1202 - Issues for Performers (2) Alternate Years
• CMU 2082 - Identity and Artistry (2) F
• MU 2612 - Conducting (2) F
• MU 4002 - Pedagogy Practicum (2) Alternate Years
• MU 4202 - Voice Pedagogy (2) Alternate Years
• MU 4232 - Piano Pedagogy (2) Alternate Years
• MU 4412 - Diction for Singers I: Latin and Italian (2) Alternate Years
• MU 4442 - Diction for Singers II: French and German (2) Alternate Years
• MU 4622 - Choral Conducting and Literature (2) SP
• MU 4632 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature (2) SP
• Special Topics in Music: Performance

Directed Electives in Creative Study:

• 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

Directed Electives in Music Education and Pedagogy:

• MU 4002 - Pedagogy Practicum (2) Alternate Years
• MU 4202 - Voice Pedagogy (2) Alternate Years
• MU 4232 - Piano Pedagogy (2) Alternate Years
• MU 4243 - Elementary School Music (3) SP
• Special Topics in Music: Music Education