Music Performance (BM) - Instrumental Concentration

Program of Study

Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 14-5
COMM 1110Public Speaking3
ITDS 1779Scholarship Across the Disciplines2
LEAD 1705Introduction to Servant Leadership2
PERS 1506Perspectives 1-hour1
PERS 1507Perspectives 2-hour2
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 13-7
DATA 1501Introduction to Data Science 3
MATH 1001Quantitative Skills and Reasoning3
MATH 1101Introduction to Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
MATH 1113Pre-Calculus4
MATH 1125Applied Calculus3
MATH 1131Calculus with Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 1132Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 1165Computer-Assisted Problem Solving3
MATH 1401Introduction to Statistics3
MATH 1501Calculus I4
MATH 2125Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
STAT 1401Elementary Statistics3
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History 6
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics 6
Select one Fine Arts course3
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 course3
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 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,37-11
ANTH 1145Human Origins3
ASTR 1105Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System3
ASTR 1106Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies3
ASTR 1305Descriptive Astronomy Lab1
ATSC 1112Understanding the Weather3
ATSC 1112LUnderstanding the Weather Lab1
BIOL 1125Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab3
BIOL 1215KIntroductory Biology4
BIOL 1225KContemporary Issues in Biology with Lab4
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 1105Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology3
CPSC 1301KComputer Science I4
ENVS 1105Environmental Studies3
ENVS 1105LEnvironmental Studies Laboratory1
ENVS 1205KSustainability and the Environment4
GEOG 2215Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems3
GEOL 1110Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment3
GEOL 1121Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology3
GEOL 1121LIntroductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab1
GEOL 1122Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology3
GEOL 1322Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab1
GEOL 2225The Fossil Record4
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 1125Physics of Color and Sound3
PHYS 1325Physics of Color and Sound Lab1
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 Hours42
Health and Wellness3
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one of the following1
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

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program39
Core Total39
Field of Study Requirements
Minimum grade of C is required
Take one of the following courses 4 times for a total of 12 hours12
Applied Music
Applied Music
MUSA 2313Keyboard Class I1
MUSA 2314Keyboard Class II1
MUSC 1214Music Theory I2
MUSC 1215Music Theory II2
MUSC 1314Music Skills I1
MUSC 1315Music Skills II1
Select the appropriate course four times:4
Orchestral Ensemble Activities
Wind Ensemble Activities
Guitar Ensemble
Field of Study Requirements Total24
Required for the Major
Minimum grade of C is required
MUSA 2315Keyboard 3/Proficiency1
MUSA 3305Half Recital0
Take one of the following coures 4 times12
Applied Music
Applied Music
MUSA 4305Full Recital2
MUSC 1000Music Convocation (6 semesters)0
MUSC 2201Music Theory 32
MUSC 2202Music Theory IV2
MUSC 2301Music Skills 31
MUSC 2302Music Skills 41
MUSC 3116Techniques and Structures of Music Since 19452
MUSC 3117Instrumentation and Transcription2
MUSC 3228Music History to Mozart3
MUSC 3229Music History Beethoven to Present3
MUSE 3201Basic Conducting2
Select the appropriate course four times:4
Orchestral Ensemble Activities
Wind Ensemble Activities
Guitar Ensemble
Required for the Major Total37
Major Electives
Select one of the following options:23
Wind, Brass, and Percussion
Guitar
String
Major Electives Total23
Total Credit Hours123

Wind, Brass, and Percussion Students

Select 23 hours of MUSA, MUSC, MUSE, MUSP courses; at least 8 hours must be 3000 level or above23
Total Credit Hours23

Guitar Students

MUSA 1215Secondary Applied Music1
MUSC 5223UGuitar Literature I2
MUSC 5224UGuitar Literature II2
MUSE 3217Guitar Pedagogy2
MUSC 3307Fretboard Harmony2
Select 14 hours from MUSA, MUSC, MUSE, MUSP courses14
Total Credit Hours23

String Students

MUSC 5236UString Literature2
MUSP 3359Small Ensemble (take this course seven times)7
Select 10 hours of MUSA, MUSC, MUSE, MUSP courses10
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 Hours23

 Program Map

Program Map for Strings

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit 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 EthicsHumanities. 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 SkillsMATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher level math) 3
Institutional PrioritiesITDS 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 Hours18-16
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 EthicsFine 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 Hours15-17
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 PrioritiesCOMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
CORERequired Core, the following is recommended: 3
American Government  
 Credit Hours15
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
CORERequired Core, Lab Science recommended 4
MUSC 1206 Body Mapping 3 3
 Credit Hours16
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
CORERequired 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 Hours16
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 ElectivesMusic Elective 5 2
 Credit Hours16
Fourth Year
Fall
MUSA 4331 Applied Music (minimum grade of C) 3
MUSP 3070 Orchestral Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C) 1
CORERequired Core: Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 3
Program ElectivesMusic Electives 5 5-7
MUSP 3359 Small Ensemble 1
Program ElectivesMusic Pedagaogy 1 (see catalog for course titles) 2
 Credit Hours15-17
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 ElectivesMusic Elective 5 3
MUSP 3359 Small Ensemble 1
Program ElectivesMusic 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 Hours12-16
 Total Credit Hours123-129
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

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit 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 EthicsHumanities. 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 SkillsMATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher level math) 3
Institutional PrioritiesITDS 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 Hours16-18
Spring
Institutional PrioritiesITDS 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 EthicsFine 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 ElectivesMUSP Elective 1
 Credit Hours17-15
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 ElectivesMusic Elective 4 1
CORERequired Core, one of the following is recommended: 3
American Government  
U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
 
CORERequired Core, Non-Lab Science is recommended 3
 Credit Hours15
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 PrioritiesCOMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
Program ElectivesMusic Elective 4 1
MUSC 1206 Body Mapping 3
 Credit Hours15
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
CORERequired 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
Guitar Literature I
or Guitar Pedagogy
2
Program ElectivesMusic Elective 1
 Credit Hours15
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
Guitar Literature II
or Fretboard Harmony
2
CORELab Science is recommended 4
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
MUSA 4231 Applied Music (minimum grade of C) 3
MUSP 3321 Guitar Ensemble (minimum grade of C) 1
MUSC 5223U
Guitar Literature I
or Guitar Pedagogy
2
Program ElectivesMusic Electives 4 5
MUSA 1215 Secondary Applied Music 1
CORERequired Core in Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences is recommended 3
 Credit Hours15
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 ElectivesMusic Electives 4 5
MUSC 5224U
Guitar Literature II
or Fretboard Harmony
2
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours123
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

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit 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 EthicsHumanities. 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 SkillsMATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher level math course) 3
 Credit Hours16-18
Spring
Institutional PrioritiesITDS 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 EthicsFine 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 ElectivesMusic Electives 3 1-3
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours17
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 ElectivesMusic Electives 3 1-3
CORERequired Core, the following is recommended: 3
American Government  
Institutional PrioritiesCOMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
 Credit Hours15-17
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 ElectivesMusic Elective 3 3
MUSC 1206 Body Mapping 4 3
 Credit Hours14
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 ElectivesMusic Electives 3 2-3
MUSC 3117 Instrumentation and Transcription (minimum grade of C) 2
CORERequired Core, the following is recommended: 3
U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
 
CORERequired Core, Non Lab Science is recommended 3
 Credit Hours17-18
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 ElectivesMusic Elective 3 2-3
CORERequired Core, Lab Science is recommended 4
 Credit Hours17-18
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 ElectivesMusic Electives 3 7-10
CORETechnology, Mathematics, and Sciences 3
 Credit Hours14-17
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 ElectivesMusic Electives 3 7-10
 Credit Hours13-18
 Total Credit Hours123-137
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.

4

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).