Music Composition

To be admitted as a major pursuing any degree in music, students must meet the following criteria:

Completion of 24 credits; cumulative GPA of 2.0; completion of 10 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a grade of C or better in those courses selected: MUS 151, 181, 182, 251, 252, 253, 254, and up to four credits of applied study; approval of the appropriate applied study area coordinator; [approval requires two semesters' study as specified by each area: Brass, Woodwind, Strings, Percussion, and Keyboard at 300 level with grade of B- or better, and Voice at 200 level with grade of B- or better]; completion of application available from department. Composition students must achieve a B or better in MUS 251 and 253.

In addition, for students advancing in any of the Bachelor of Music Education degrees, the College of Education requires 2.5 GPA and C or better in each course listed for the major, minor and professional core, plus a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

This major offers professional preparation in music with specialization in composition. The curriculum is designed to prepare students in contemporary classical composition and allied fields.

Requirements include: senior qualifying exam; piano proficiency exam; achieve a cumulative 2.5 GPA and a grade of C or better in all music classes; senior recital.

A grade of B or better is required for all core music theory courses (MUS 251-254, 351-354).

Students are expected to perform in a large ensemble on their major instrument during each semester of applied music lessons. Additional ensemble requirements are clarified below. Any exceptions must be arranged with the instructor of the applied lessons.

A total of 8 ensemble credits are required. 5 large ensemble credits on the student’s applied instrument are required from: MUS 429, 430, 431, 432, 434, 435 (guitar ensemble only), 436, 437, 438, or 441. 3 additional ensemble credits are required, and at least one of which must be taken from the following choral ensembles: MUS 429, 430, 431, 432.

Only 9 credits of MUS courses can be used to fulfill UCORE requirements.

First Year
First Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
ENGLISH 101 [WRTG]	3
MUS 164	1
MUS 1812	0 or 1
MUS 2513	3
MUS 2523	1
MUS Ensemble4	1
Foreign Language, if needed, or Non-MUS Electives 5	3-4
Second Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
HISTORY 105 [ROOT]	3
MUS 1822	0 or 1
MUS 2536	3
MUS 2546	1
MUS Ensemble4	1
Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN]	3
Foreign Language, if needed	0-4
Second Year
First Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
Biological Sciences [BSCI] with lab7	4
Communication [COMM] or Written Communication [WRTG]	3
MUS 256	2
MUS 2812	0 or 1
MUS 3513	3
MUS 3523	1
MUS Ensemble4	1
Second Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
MUS 256	2
MUS 3536	3
MUS 3546	1
MUS 359 [HUM] [M] 6	3
MUS Ensemble4	1
Physical Sciences [PSCI] with lab7	4
Complete Writing Portfolio
Pass Piano Proficiency
Third Year
First Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
MUS 256	2
MUS 360 [M]3	3
MUS Electives	4
MUS Ensemble4	1
Social Sciences [SSCI]	3
Second Term	Credits
Equity and Justice [EQJS]	3
MUS 202 or 302	2
MUS 4516,8	2
MUS 456	4
MUS 461 [CAPS]6	3
MUS 483	1
MUS Ensemble4	1
Fourth Year
First Term	Credits
Diversity [DIVR] (Non-MUS)	3
MUS 202 or 302	2
MUS 4553	2
MUS 456	4
MUS 4823	1
MUS Electives	3
MUS Ensemble4	1
Senior Qualifying Exam
Second Term	Credits
MUS 4526,8	2
MUS 456	4
MUS Electives	4
MUS Ensemble4	1
Non-MUS Electives5	3
Senior Full Recital

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Footnotes

1	Applied Music: 10 credits required in one musical instrument (MUS 302-318, 320, 402-418, 420); 8 credits must be at the 300-400 level.
2	Class piano credits not required.
3	Fall only.
4	Music Ensembles (8 credits required): 5 large ensemble credits on the student’s applied instrument are required from: MUS 429, 430, 431, 432, 434, 435 (guitar ensemble only), 436, 437, 438, or 441. 3 additional ensemble credits are required, and at least one of which must be taken from the following choral ensembles: MUS 429, 430, 431, 432. 3 credits taken from ensemble courses designated as ARTS fulfill the [ARTS] UCORE requirement.
5	Students must complete a minimum of 6 credits of electives outside of MUS and UCORE requirements. Please consult with advisor for elective selection.
6	Spring only.
7	To meet College of Arts and Sciences requirements, students must complete 1 additional lab credit of [BSCI] or [PSCI] for a total of 8 credits (2 labs).
8	Course taught alternate years.