Music Major

Required:

• MUT 1131 - Music Theory I or by placement
• MUT 1132 - Music Theory II or by placement
• MUT 2201 - Advanced Music Theory I
• MUS 1300 - Making Music with Computers

• Similar class may be substituted with permission of Department Chair.

• MUE 1121 - Learning Lab: Global Drums Ensemble
• MUE 1126 - Small Ensemble Lab

• One additional credit of Ensemble of the student’s choice is required.

• MUS 1201 - Piano Proficiency Exam

• Piano instruction as needed for proficiency. May be MUS 1141 Learning Lab: Piano or MUS 1003 Applied Music Study - Classical Piano.

• MUS 4206 - Music Capstone I

• To be taken during the spring of the junior year.

• MUS 4207 - Music Capstone II

• To be taken during the spring of the senior year.

• Six hours of lessons

3 Music History/Literature courses to be chosen (1 each) from the following categories:

Departmental Writing Requirement

The Departmental Writing Requirement in Music is fulfilled by taking MUS 3200 - Careers and Professional Communication in Music during a student’s Junior or Senior year.  This class is only offered the fall of odd numbered years.

• MUS 3200 - Careers and Professional Communication in Music

Suggested First-Year Schedule:

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• English Composition (based on placement)

• First Year Seminar

• MUT 1102 - Aural Musicianship I (as needed for proficiency)
• MUT 1103 - Aural Musicianship II (as needed for proficiency)

• Applied Music lessons

• Performance Ensemble

• Three to four General Education Requirements

• Physical Education

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• MUS 1141 - Learning Lab: Piano (as needed for proficiency)
• MUE 1126 - Small Ensemble Lab
• MUS 1145 - Learning Lab: Guitar
• Students should take one from MUS 1001-1023 Private Studio Lessons (course number depends on instrument).

Total Program Hours: 46 plus courses needed to pass proficiency requirements

Contact: Dr. Armstrong, Music