Composition Model Program
Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
The curriculum presented below is a generalized model. Each student’s program will be individualized based on placement testing, transfer credits, differing levels of proficiency in theoretical and applied music skills, focus, and individual progress as he/she advances through the curriculum. A dash indicates that the course is not recommended to be taken that semester.
Current students should refer to the model program that was in effect for the year and term of their entrance to the College.
Model Program List »| Program Overview | |
|---|---|
| Music Credits | 90 |
| H&S Credits | 30 |
| Arts Elective | 6 |
| Total credits for a BM Degree in Music | 126 |
| First Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 101-102 Integrated Skills I-II | 4 | 4 |
| MU 164 Rhythm I | -- | 1 |
| MU 165-166 Piano I* | 1 | 1 |
| MU 171 Chorus | 1 | -- |
| MU 191 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| H&S Integrated Studies | 6 | 6 |
| MU Electives | 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 17 | 17 |
* Pianists take Music Elective credits in lieu of Piano I.
| Second Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 211-212 Theory II (jazz & classical) | 3 | 3 |
| MU 225-226 Musicianship II (jazz & classical) | 2 | 2 |
| MU 263-264 Rhythm II | 1 | 1 |
| MU 265-266 Piano II (jazz & classical) | 1 | 1 |
| MU 364 Music History: Western | -- | 3 |
| MU 367 Music History: Jazz | 3 | -- |
| MU 291 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| MU Elective | 2 | |
| MU Notation | 1 | 2 |
| Mid-Point Assessment*** | -- | MPA |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 | 18 |
* Pianists take Music Elective credits in lieu of Piano II.
† Midpoint Assessment is taken only once student has completed Theory II.
| Third Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 262 Music History: World Traditions | 3 | -- |
| MU Electives | 2 | 2 |
| MU History or Upper Level Theory | 2 | 3 |
| MU 371-372 Composition Seminar or | 2 | 2 |
| MU 323 Jazz Composition | ||
| MU 391 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| MU 395 Junior Recital | -- | 0 |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Arts Elective | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | 15 |
| Fourth Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 301 Professional Career Development | 2 | |
| MU Electives | 4 | 3 |
| MU Upper Level Theory * | 2 | |
| MU 491 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| MU 495 Senior Recital | -- | 0 |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Arts Elective | 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 | 13 |
* Composers are strongly urged to take one semester of Composition Seminar or Jazz Composition during the senior year.
The Schedule of Classes, including a complete list of electives and course descriptions, can be found via the menu on the left side of this page.