Music Theory/Composition Major, B.M.

Bachelor of Music in theory/composition is intended for students whose primary interest is in music theory or composition, and for those who intend to pursue graduate work in music theory or composition.

Music Theory/Composition Core

Select Either Credits: 2-3

MUS 104 - Introduction to Musical Studies Credits: (3)
For entering students with fewer than 45 transfer quarter credits (not counting Running Start credits)
OR
MUS 304 - Introduction to Musical Studies for Transfer Students Credits: (2)
For transfer students with 45 or more quarter credits (not including Running Start credits)

Ensemble Credits: 24

Large Ensembles Credits (12-18)

Only the following are designated as Large Ensembles: MUS 267-467 (Choir), MUS 268-468 (Chamber Choir), MUS 266-466 (Wind Ensemble), MUS 277-477 (Orchestra), MUS 287-487 (Marching and Concert Band-fall quarter only) and MUS 288-488 (Symphonic Band). Note: All ensemble courses have 200 level and 400 level numbers. The 200 level numbers are used by freshmen and sophomores, the 400 level numbers by juniors and seniors.

Chamber Ensembles Credits (6-12)

Applied Music Credits: 21

Individual Instruction (12)

At least 4 credits of MUS 264 required.

MUS 164 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1, 2 or 4)
MUS 264 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1, 2 or 4)

Secondary Applied (3)

MUS 171A - Secondary Applied Area Piano Credits: (1)
If piano is major applied area, select another applied area for study.

Conducting (6)

MUS 341 - Conducting I Credits: (3)
MUS 342 - Conducting II Credits: (3)

Music Theory Credits: 30

First Year Theory (9)

Students enrolled in the first-year theory sequence (MUS 144, 145, 146) must have passed or be currently enrolled in the corresponding Class piano course (MUS 154A). A waiver of this requirement can be obtained by demonstrating keyboard skills to any piano faculty member.

MUS 144 - First-year Theory Credits: (3)
MUS 145 - First-year Theory Credits: (3)
MUS 146 - First-year Theory Credits: (3)

Additional Required Courses Credits: 38

MUS 347 - Electronic Music Credits: (2)
3 quarters of MUS 347, each quarter at 2 credits are required
MUS 422A - Orchestration Credits: (3)
Music Electives Credits (5)

Music Composition (24)

MUS 120 - Composition Credits: (1)
MUS 220 - Composition Credits: (2)
MUS 320 - Composition Credits: (2)
MUS 420 - Composition Credits: (3)
Student must take 3 quarters each of MUS 120, 220, 320 and 420 for a total of 24 credits.

Total Credits: 127 to 128

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