Music, Contemporary (Songwriting or Production), B.M.

Specific courses required:

• MU 1111 - Sight-Singing, Ear-Training I (1) SP
• MU 1121 - Sight-Singing, Ear-Training II (1) F
• MU 1133 - Theory I (3) SP
• MU 1143 - Theory II (3) F
• MU 1202 - Issues for Performers (2) SP Offered odd-numbered years
• MU 2111 - Sight-Singing, Ear-Training III (1) SP
• MU 2133 - Theory III (3) SP
• MU 2402 - Music Literature (2) SP
• MU 3013 - Jazz and Pop Music Theory (3) F
• MU 390V - Internship in Music (1-3) (two semesters)
• MU 4020 - Piano Proficiency (0)

• or

• MU 4030 - Guitar Proficiency (0)
• CMU 1012 - Digital Audio Production (2) S
• CMU 1013 - Introduction to Music Business (3) S
• CMU 2013 - Music Entrepreneurship (3) F
• CMU 3023 - History of Popular Music (3) S
• CMU 3033 - Studio Arranging and Improvisation (3) S
• CMU 3042 - Catalog & Portfolio I (2) F/S-Year One
• CMU 3052 - Catalog & Portfolio II (2) F/S-Year One
• CMU 3062 - Songwriting and Production for Digital media (2) S
• CMU 4033 - Business of Songwriting & Music Production (3) F
• CMU 4042 - Catalog & Portfolio III (2) F/S-Year Two
• CMU 4052 - Catalog & Portfolio IV (2) F/S-Year Two
• MU 4001 - Senior Recital (1) F, SP

Specialization Courses:

• Songwriting:

• CMU 2043 - Songwriting I (3) F
• CMU 2053 - Songwriting II (3) S
• CMU 2063 - Lyric Writing Lab (3) F
• CMU 4023 - Legendary Songs and Songwriters (3) F

• Or

• Production:

• CMU 2023 - Music Production I (3) F
• CMU 2033 - Music Production II (3) S
• CMU 3013 - Pro Tools Mix Techniques (3) F
• CMU 4013 - Legendary Productions and Producers (3) F

Additional Requirements:

Eight hours of private lessons for credit (50-minute lessons).

Participation and a passing grade in a major ensemble required for eight semesters (4 for credit).

Enrollment and a passing grade in MU 2000  for eight semesters.