A student must complete the core requirements, an option, and Essential Studies requirements. No grade lower than “C” in any required music course will apply toward graduation. Incoming students should plan to take the theory and piano placement exams during the first week of classes.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Studies | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| MUS 101 | STUDENT RECITAL | 0 |
| Select one of the following: | 5 | |
| WIND SYMPHONY 1 | ||
| CONCERT CHOIR 1 | ||
| GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1 | ||
| MUS 115 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION | 2 |
| MUS 131 & 131L | THEORY I and THEORY I LABORATORY | 4 |
| MUS 132 & 132L | THEORY II and THEORY II LAB | 4 |
| MUS 141 | MUSIC PATHWAYS: CREATING YOUR CAREER | 2 |
| MUS 199 | ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY | 0 |
| MUS 215 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION | 2 |
| MUS 220 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO | 2 |
| MUS 227 | SURVEY OF MUSIC HISTORY | 3 |
| MUS 231 & 231L | THEORY III and THEORY III LABORATORY | 4 |
| MUS 240 | PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTING | 2 |
| MUS 298 | PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM | 0 |
| MUS 299 | SOPHOMORE QUALIFYING EXAM | 0 |
| Electives in Music History | 2 | |
| Select one of the following options: | 25 | |
| Total Credits | 57 | |
Students will enroll in the ensemble that corresponds with their major performing instrument (e.g., voice, guitar, saxophone, etc.).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 432 | TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE | 2 |
This program prepares a student for a career in the private sector as a private music instructor and performer as well as for continuing on to graduate school.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 32 | |
| MUS 155 | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY | 2 |
| MUS 232 | THEORY IV | 2 |
| MUS 315 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION | 4 |
| MUS 340 | BUSINESS OF PRIVATE TEACHING | 3 |
| MUS 397 | SOLO JUNIOR HALF RECITAL, APPLIED | 0 |
| MUS 415 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION | 4 |
| MUS 499 | SOLO FULL RECITAL | 0 |
| Elective Ensembles | 4 | |
| Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 57 | |
Voice majors are required to include MUS 250 MUSIC EDUCATION PRACTICUM, VOCAL, MUS 252 MUSIC EDUCATION PRACTICUM, VOCAL, MUS 238 DICTION I, and MUS 239 DICTION II. Students for other major instruments may select any 300-400 level MUS course.
(Courses may be taken for repeated credit)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 102/302 | WIND SYMPHONY | 1 |
| MUS 103/303 | CONCERT CHOIR | 1 |
| MUS 104/304 | VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 105/305 | JAZZ BAND | 1 |
| MUS 106/306 | JAZZ AND POP COMBO | 1 |
| MUS 107/307 | WOODWIND ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 108/308 | BRASS ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 109/309 | PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 111/311 | GUITAR ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 126/326 | EAGLE BAND | 1 |
This program is a broad overview of the music industry. Students may pursue careers in the entertainment and music products industry including publishing, artist relations, record industry, marketing, and sales.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 32 | |
| MKTG 231 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS | ||
| SALES TECHNIQUES | ||
| CONSUMER BEHAVIOR | ||
| BUSINESS OF PRIVATE TEACHING | ||
| MUS 155 | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY | 2 |
| MUS 237 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION I | 2 |
| MUS 315 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION 1 | 2 |
| MUS 335 | RECORDING TECHNIQUES I | 2 |
| MUS 341 | MUSIC INDUSTRY I | 3 |
| MUS 342 | MUSIC INDUSTRY II | 3 |
| MUS 345 | RECORDING TECHNIQUES II | 2 |
| MUS 390 | INTERNSHIP IN MUSIC | 1 |
| MUS 399 | SOLO HALF-RECITAL | 0 |
| MUS 413 | JAZZ AND POP ARRANGING | 2 |
| Total Credits | 57 | |
Two semesters of study at 1 credit hour each are required.
The following courses are strongly recommended as supportive electives for the Music Industry Option:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 229 | INTRO TO GRAPHIC DESIGN | 3 |
| BIS 230 | WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| BIS 332 | DECISION SUPPORT FOR MANAGERS | 3 |
| BIS 337 | E-COMMERCE | 3 |
| MUS 330 | AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC | 3 |
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