Music Performance (BM) - Instrumental Concentration
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 1 | 4-5 | |
| COMM 1110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ITDS 1779 | Scholarship Across the Disciplines | 2 |
| LEAD 1705 | Introduction to Servant Leadership | 2 |
| PERS 1506 | Perspectives 1-hour | 1 |
| PERS 1507 | Perspectives 2-hour | 2 |
| Foreign Language Course Options | ||
ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | ||
| Elementary Swahili I | ||
| Elementary Swahili II | ||
| Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 1 | 3-7 | |
| DATA 1501 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 1101 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1113 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 1125 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1131 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 1132 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 1165 | Computer-Assisted Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH 1401 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 1501 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2125 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| STAT 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History | 6 | |
| HIST 2111 | U. S. History to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | U. S. History since 1865 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | 6 | |
| Select one Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic | ||
| Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Comparative Arts 2 | ||
| Select one Humanities course | 3 | |
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| The Western Intellectual Tradition | ||
| Introduction to Digital Humanities | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Comparative Arts 2 | ||
| Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing | 6 | |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,3 | 7-11 | |
| ANTH 1145 | Human Origins | 3 |
| ASTR 1105 | Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System | 3 |
| ASTR 1106 | Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 3 |
| ASTR 1305 | Descriptive Astronomy Lab | 1 |
| ATSC 1112 | Understanding the Weather | 3 |
| ATSC 1112L | Understanding the Weather Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1125 | Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 1215K | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 1225K | Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1151 & 1151L | Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1152 & 1152L | Survey of Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1211 & 1211L | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1212 & 1212L | Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CPSC 1105 | Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology | 3 |
| CPSC 1301K | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ENVS 1105 | Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENVS 1105L | Environmental Studies Laboratory | 1 |
| ENVS 1205K | Sustainability and the Environment | 4 |
| GEOG 2215 | Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOL 1110 | Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment | 3 |
| GEOL 1121 | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1121L | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 1122 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1322 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 2225 | The Fossil Record | 4 |
| PHYS 1111 & PHYS 1311 | Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 1112 & PHYS 1312 | Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics II Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 1125 | Physics of Color and Sound | 3 |
| PHYS 1325 | Physics of Color and Sound Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2211 & PHYS 2311 | Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 2212 & PHYS 2312 | Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics II Lab | 4 |
| Core IMPACTS Total Hours | 42 | |
| Health and Wellness | 3 | |
| KINS 1106 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
| or PHED 1205 | Concepts of Fitness | |
| Select one of the following | 1 | |
Any PEDS course | ||
| Body Mapping (Music Majors Only) | ||
- 1
The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours.
- 2
ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once.
- 3
At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Complete the core requirements for this program | 39 | |
| Core Total | 39 | |
| Field of Study Requirements | ||
| Minimum grade of C is required | ||
| Take one of the following courses 4 times for a total of 12 hours | 12 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| MUSA 2313 | Keyboard Class I | 1 |
| MUSA 2314 | Keyboard Class II | 1 |
| MUSC 1214 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUSC 1215 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUSC 1314 | Music Skills I | 1 |
| MUSC 1315 | Music Skills II | 1 |
| Select the appropriate course four times: | 4 | |
| Orchestral Ensemble Activities | ||
| Wind Ensemble Activities | ||
| Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Field of Study Requirements Total | 24 | |
| Required for the Major | ||
| Minimum grade of C is required | ||
| MUSA 2315 | Keyboard 3/Proficiency | 1 |
| MUSA 3305 | Half Recital | 0 |
| Take one of the following coures 4 times | 12 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| MUSA 4305 | Full Recital | 2 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (6 semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2201 | Music Theory 3 | 2 |
| MUSC 2202 | Music Theory IV | 2 |
| MUSC 2301 | Music Skills 3 | 1 |
| MUSC 2302 | Music Skills 4 | 1 |
| MUSC 3116 | Techniques and Structures of Music Since 1945 | 2 |
| MUSC 3117 | Instrumentation and Transcription | 2 |
| MUSC 3228 | Music History to Mozart | 3 |
| MUSC 3229 | Music History Beethoven to Present | 3 |
| MUSE 3201 | Basic Conducting | 2 |
| Select the appropriate course four times: | 4 | |
| Orchestral Ensemble Activities | ||
| Wind Ensemble Activities | ||
| Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Required for the Major Total | 37 | |
| Major Electives | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 23 | |
Wind, Brass, and Percussion | ||
Guitar | ||
String | ||
| Major Electives Total | 23 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
Wind, Brass, and Percussion Students
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 23 hours of MUSA, MUSC, MUSE, MUSP courses; at least 8 hours must be 3000 level or above | 23 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 23 | |
Guitar Students
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSA 1215 | Secondary Applied Music | 1 |
| MUSC 5223U | Guitar Literature I | 2 |
| MUSC 5224U | Guitar Literature II | 2 |
| MUSE 3217 | Guitar Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUSC 3307 | Fretboard Harmony | 2 |
| Select 14 hours from MUSA, MUSC, MUSE, MUSP courses | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 23 | |
String Students
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 5236U | String Literature | 2 |
| MUSP 3359 | Small Ensemble (take this course seven times) | 7 |
| Select 10 hours of MUSA, MUSC, MUSE, MUSP courses | 10 | |
| Select one group of pedagogy courses from the following: | 4 | |
| Cello Pedagogy I and Cello Pedagogy II | ||
| Violin Pedagogy I and Violin Pedagogy II | ||
| Viola Pedagogy 1 and Viola Pedagogy 2 | ||
| String bass option | ||
| String Bass Pedagogy (2) | ||
Complete 2 hours chosen from the folllowing courses | ||
| Jazz Theory and Improvisation I (2) | ||
| Jazz Band (1 hour, may be repeated for credit) | ||
| Jazz Workshop (1 hour, may be repeated for credit) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 23 | |
Program Map
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Program Map for Strings
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MUSA 2331 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 1070 | Orchestral Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1214 | Music Theory I (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 1314 | Music Skills I (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | Humanities. Of the courses listed in this area, ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts is the recommended course for music majors. Be sure to take the section designated for music majors. 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Mathematics and Quantitative Skills | MATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher level math) | 3 |
| Institutional Priorities | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) (or take Spring of Year 1) | 2-0 |
| Credit Hours | 18-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSA 2331 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 1070 | Orchestral Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSA 2313 | Keyboard Class I (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1215 | Music Theory II (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 1315 | Music Skills II (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | Fine Arts. Of the courses listed in this area, MUSC 1100 Music Appreciation is the recommended course for music majors. Be sure to take the section designated for music majors. 2 | 3 |
| MUSP 3359 | Small Ensemble | 1 |
| Institutional Priorities | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) (if not taken in Year 1 Fall) | 0-2 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSA 2331 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 1070 | Orchestral Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSA 2314 | Keyboard Class II (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 2201 | Music Theory 3 (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 2301 | Music Skills 3 (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| MUSP 3359 | Small Ensemble | 1 |
| Institutional Priorities | COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | 3 |
| CORE | Required Core, the following is recommended: | 3 |
| American Government | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSA 2331 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 1070 | Orchestral Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 2202 | Music Theory IV (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 2302 | Music Skills 4 (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSA 2315 | Keyboard 3/Proficiency (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| MUSP 3359 | Small Ensemble | 1 |
| CORE | Required Core, Lab Science recommended | 4 |
| MUSC 1206 | Body Mapping 3 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSA 4331 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 3070 | Orchestral Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| MUSC 3228 | Music History to Mozart (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 3359 | Small Ensemble | 1 |
| CORE | Required Core, the following is recommended: | 3 |
| U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
||
| MUSC 3117 | Instrumentation and Transcription (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences | Non-Lab Science recommended | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSA 4331 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 3070 | Orchestral Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| MUSC 3229 | Music History Beethoven to Present (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSE 3201 | Basic Conducting (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSA 3305 | Half Recital (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| MUSC 3116 | Techniques and Structures of Music Since 1945 (minimum grade of C) 4 | 2 |
| MUSP 3359 | Small Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 5236U | String Literature | 2 |
| Program Electives | Music Elective 5 | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSA 4331 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 3070 | Orchestral Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| CORE | Required Core: Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
| Program Electives | Music Electives 5 | 5-7 |
| MUSP 3359 | Small Ensemble | 1 |
| Program Electives | Music Pedagaogy 1 (see catalog for course titles) | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSA 4331 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 3070 | Orchestral Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| Select the following if not already taken (minimum grade of C): | 0-2 | |
| Techniques and Structures of Music Since 1945 | ||
| MUSA 4305 | Full Recital (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| Program Electives | Music Elective 5 | 3 |
| MUSP 3359 | Small Ensemble | 1 |
| Program Electives | Music Pedagaogy II (see catalog for course titles) | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 0-2 | |
| String Literature (if not already taken) | ||
Program Electives | Music Elective |
|
| Credit Hours | 12-16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123-129 | |
- 2
MUSC 1100 Music Appreciation (section for music majors only) or ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts.
- 3
You may take KINS 1106 Lifetime Wellness and a PEDS course instead of MUSC 1206 Body Mapping.
- 4
If MUSC 3116 Techniques and Structures of Music Since 1945 is not available, take an additional 2 hrs of electives from MUSA, MUSC, MUSE, MUSP.
- 5
You must accumulate 10 credits of MUSA, MUSC, MUSE, and/or MUSP courses to fulfill Program Electives.
First-year spring note: MUSA 2331/2231 second semester jury examination advises student in continuing in this major.
Second-year spring note: MUSA 2232/MUSA 2332 fourth semester jury examination determines whether the student may continue in the major or identify other options.
Program Map for Guitar
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MUSA 2231 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 1321 | Guitar Ensemble (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1214 | Music Theory I (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 1314 | Music Skills I (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | Humanities. Of the courses listed in this area, ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts is the recommended course for music majors. Be sure to take the section designated for music majors. 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Mathematics and Quantitative Skills | MATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher level math) | 3 |
| Institutional Priorities | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) (or take Spring of Year 1) | 0-2 |
| Credit Hours | 16-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Institutional Priorities | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) (if not taken in Fall1) | 2-0 |
| MUSA 2231 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 1321 | Guitar Ensemble (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSA 2313 | Keyboard Class I (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1215 | Music Theory II (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 1315 | Music Skills II (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| Arts. Humanities, and Ethics | Fine Arts. Of the courses listed in this area, MUSC 1100 Music Appreciation is the recommended course for music majors. Be sure to take the section designated for music majors. 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Program Electives | MUSP Elective | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17-15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSA 2231 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 1321 | Guitar Ensemble (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSA 2314 | Keyboard Class II (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 2201 | Music Theory 3 (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 2301 | Music Skills 3 (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| Program Electives | Music Elective 4 | 1 |
| CORE | Required Core, one of the following is recommended: | 3 |
| American Government | ||
| U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
||
| CORE | Required Core, Non-Lab Science is recommended | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSA 2231 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 1321 | Guitar Ensemble (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 2202 | Music Theory IV (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 2302 | Music Skills 4 (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSA 2315 | Keyboard 3/Proficiency (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| Institutional Priorities | COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | 3 |
| Program Electives | Music Elective 4 | 1 |
| MUSC 1206 | Body Mapping | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSA 4231 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 3321 | Guitar Ensemble (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| MUSC 3228 | Music History to Mozart (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| CORE | Required Core, one of the following is recommended: | 3 |
| American Government | ||
| U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
||
| MUSC 3117 | Instrumentation and Transcription (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 5223U or MUSE 3217 |
Guitar Literature I or Guitar Pedagogy |
2 |
| Program Electives | Music Elective | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSA 4231 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 3321 | Guitar Ensemble (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| MUSC 3229 | Music History Beethoven to Present (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSE 3201 | Basic Conducting (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSA 3305 | Half Recital (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| MUSC 5224U or MUSC 3307 |
Guitar Literature II or Fretboard Harmony |
2 |
| CORE | Lab Science is recommended | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSA 4231 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 3321 | Guitar Ensemble (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 5223U or MUSE 3217 |
Guitar Literature I or Guitar Pedagogy |
2 |
| Program Electives | Music Electives 4 | 5 |
| MUSA 1215 | Secondary Applied Music | 1 |
| CORE | Required Core in Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences is recommended | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSA 4231 | Applied Music (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSP 3321 | Guitar Ensemble (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 3116 | Techniques and Structures of Music Since 1945 (if not already taken) (minimum grade of C) 5 | 2 |
| MUSA 4305 | Full Recital (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| Program Electives | Music Electives 4 | 5 |
| MUSC 5224U or MUSC 3307 |
Guitar Literature II or Fretboard Harmony |
2 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
- 2
MUSC 1100 Music Appreciation (section for music majors only) or ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts.
- 3
Select 3 credits from core requirements this semester--you might not be able to fit the exact ones listed.
- 4
You must accumulate 14 hours of MUSA, MUSC, MUSE, and/or MUSP courses to fulfill Program Electives.
- 5
If MUSC 3116 Techniques and Structures of Music Since 1945 is not available, take an additional 2 hrs of electives from MUSA, MUSC, MUSE, MUSP.
First-year spring note: MUSA 2331/2231 second semester jury examination advises student in continuing in this major.
Second-year spring note: MUSA 2232/MUSA 2332 fourth semester jury examination determines whether the student may continue in the major or identify other options.
Program Map for Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 3 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| MUSP 1080 | Wind Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1214 | Music Theory I (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 1314 | Music Skills I (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| Institutional Priorities | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) (or take Spring of Year 1) | 0-2 |
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | Humanities. Of the courses listed in this area, ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts is the recommended course for music majors. Be sure to take the section designated for music majors. | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Mathematics and Quantitative Skills | MATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher level math course) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Institutional Priorities | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) (if not taken Year 1 Fall) | 2-0 |
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 3 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| MUSP 1080 | Wind Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSA 2313 | Keyboard Class I (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1215 | Music Theory II (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 1315 | Music Skills II (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | Fine Arts. Of the courses listed in this area, MUSC 1100 Music Appreciation is the recommended course for music majors. Be sure to take the section designated for music majors. 2 | 3 |
| Program Electives | Music Electives 3 | 1-3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 3 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| MUSP 1080 | Wind Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSA 2314 | Keyboard Class II (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 2201 | Music Theory 3 (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 2301 | Music Skills 3 (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| Program Electives | Music Electives 3 | 1-3 |
| CORE | Required Core, the following is recommended: | 3 |
| American Government | ||
| Institutional Priorities | COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 3 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| MUSP 1080 | Wind Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 2202 | Music Theory IV (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSC 2302 | Music Skills 4 (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSA 2315 | Keyboard 3/Proficiency (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| Program Electives | Music Elective 3 | 3 |
| MUSC 1206 | Body Mapping 4 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 3 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| MUSP 3080 | Wind Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| MUSC 3228 | Music History to Mozart (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Program Electives | Music Electives 3 | 2-3 |
| MUSC 3117 | Instrumentation and Transcription (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| CORE | Required Core, the following is recommended: | 3 |
| U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
||
| CORE | Required Core, Non Lab Science is recommended | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 3 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| MUSP 3080 | Wind Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| MUSC 1000 | Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| MUSC 3229 | Music History Beethoven to Present (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MUSE 3201 | Basic Conducting (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| MUSA 3305 | Half Recital (minimum grade of C) | 0 |
| MUSC 3116 | Techniques and Structures of Music Since 1945 (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| Program Electives | Music Elective 3 | 2-3 |
| CORE | Required Core, Lab Science is recommended | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 17-18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 3 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| MUSP 3080 | Wind Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| Program Electives | Music Electives 3 | 7-10 |
| CORE | Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): | 3 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| MUSP 3080 | Wind Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| Select the following if not already taken: | 0-2 | |
| Techniques and Structures of Music Since 1945 (minimum grade of C) | ||
| MUSA 4305 | Full Recital (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| Program Electives | Music Electives 3 | 7-10 |
| Credit Hours | 13-18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123-137 | |
- 2
MUSC 1100 Music Appreciation (section for music majors only).
- 3
You must accumulate 23 credits of MUSA, MUSC, MUSE, and/or MUSP courses to fulfill Program Electives. 8 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher.
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You may substitute KINS 1106 Lifetime Wellness and one PEDS course for MUSC 1206 Body Mapping.
First-year spring note: MUSA 2331/2231 second semester jury examination advises student in continuing in this major.
First-year spring note: MUSA 2232/MUSA 2332 fourth semester jury examination determines whether the student may continue in the major or identify other options.
Admission Requirements
Prospective music majors must demonstrate basic aptitude in a performance medium through a placement audition and interview. Specific audition requirements are listed here: https://music.columbusstate.edu/admissions/audition-dates.php Transfer students: Please note that placement in music courses is based on audition and testing results and not necessarily on previous college credit.
Additional Program Requirements
In order to be accepted as a music major, each student must demonstrate aptitude in his/her major instrument or voice through a placement audition and interview with a member of the music faculty. All newly admitted music majors also must take placement examinations in music theory and piano. Music majors who take time off before completing degree requirements will be required to re-audition if they have missed a full academic year (fall and spring, or spring and fall).
Transfer students: Please note that placement in music courses is based on audition and testing results and not necessarily on previous college credit.
General Requirements
All music majors are required to attend all master classes in their major instrument and must perform at least once each semester in a recital or master class. All students enrolled in applied music must be concurrently enrolled in the major music ensemble activity that corresponds to their major instrument (Strings-Orchestra, Winds/Percussion – Wind Ensemble, Voice-Choral Ensemble).