Instrumental Model Program 2009-2010
The curricula presented below follow 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. 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.
| Program Overview | |
|---|---|
| Music Credits | 90 |
| HS Credits | 30 |
| Arts Electives | 6 |
| Total credits for a Bachelor of Music Degree (BM) | 126 |
| First Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 111-112 Theory I & II | 2 | 2 |
| MU 125-126 Eartraining I & II | 2 | 2 |
| MU 165-166 Piano I & II | 1 | 1 |
| MU 171 Chorus | 1 | – |
| MU 164 Rhythm I | – | 1 |
| MU Ensemble Elective | 2 | 2 |
| MU 191 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| H&S Integrated Studies | 6 | 6 |
| Total Credits | 17 | 17 |
| Second Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 211-212 Theory III & IV | 3 | 3 |
| MU 225-226 Eartraining III & IV | 2 | 2 |
| MU 265-266 Piano III & IV | 1 | 1 |
| MU 263-264 Rhythm II & III | 1 | 1 |
| MU 367 Music History: Jazz | 3 | – |
| MU 364 Music History: Western | – | 3 |
| MU Ensemble Elective | 2 | 2 |
| MU 291 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | 18 |
| Third Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU Ensemble Elective | 2 | 2 |
| MU Elective | 2 | 2 |
| MU 262 World Music Traditions | 3 | – |
| MU History Elective | – | 3 |
| MU Upper Level Theory Elective | – | 2 |
| 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 Ensemble Elective | 2 | 2 |
| MU Upper Level Theory | 2 | – |
| MU Elective | – | 2 |
| MU 301 Professional Career Development | 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 | 12 |
