Music Composition Major - Bachelor of Music

Theory (16 credits):

• MUS 111 - Music Theory I 2 credits
• MUS 112 - Music Theory II 2 credits
• MUS 113 - Music Skills I 2 credits
• MUS 114 - Music Skills II 2 credits
• MUS 211 - Music Theory III 2 credits
• MUS 212 - Music Theory IV 2 credits
• MUS 213 - Music Skills III 2 credits
• MUS 214 - Music Skills IV 2 credits

History and Literature (12 credits):

• MUS 150 - Introduction to Musical Traditions 3 credits (May fulfill FS)
• MUS 237 - Introduction to World Music and Culture 3 credits
• MUS 350 - Music History I 3 credits (May fulfill FS)
• MUS 351 - Music History II 3 credits (May fulfill FS)

Other Basic Musicianship Courses (5 credits):

• MUS 204 - Technology for Musicians 1 credits
• MUS 222 - Basic Conducting 2 credits
• MUS 260 - Basic Scoring 2 credits

Performance (8 credits):

Secondary Piano (4 credits):

• MUS 195 - Secondary Piano I 1 credits
• MUS 196 - Secondary Piano II 1 credits
• MUS 295 - Secondary Piano III 1 credits
• MUS 296 - Secondary Piano IV 1 credits

Applied Piano (3 credits):

• MUS 470(A-G; I-U) - Elective Performance Study 0.5-1 credits (topic R)

Ensembles (7 credits):

Composition (13 credits):

• MUS 117 - Introduction to Composition 2 credits
• MUS 282 - Applied Composition 2 credits (repeated once for a total of 4 credits)
• MUS 482 - Advanced Composition 1-2 credits (repeated three times for a total of 7 credits)

Advanced Theory Courses (11 credits):

• MUS 443 - Counterpoint 3 credits
• MUS 445 - Analytical Techniques of Tonal Music 3 credits
• MUS 446 - Contemporary Styles and Techniques 3 credits
• MUS 460 - Orchestration 2 credits

Advanced History Courses (3 credits):

• MUS 439 - Advanced Topics in Music History 3 credits

Recital (composition) (1 credit):

• MUS 479 - Senior Recital 1 credits

Keyboard Proficiency

All music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination before graduation. Music education majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site.

Event Attendance

A large number of concerts and recitals representing a broad spectrum of musical styles and genres occurs every semester. This resource of musical events is an integral part of a musician’s training. All music majors and minors must attend a specified number of concerts, recitals, and Contemporary Music Festival events before graduation. Information concerning this requirement is available in the school office.