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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bachelor of Music in Composition


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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


Ensemble Credits: 18


Large Ensembles Credits (10-12)

Chamber Ensembles Credits (6-8)

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.

 

Applied Music Credits: 19


Major Applied (16)


Secondary Applied (3)


Conducting (6)


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.

Second Year Theory (9)


Upper Division Theory (12)


Orchestration/Arranging/Voicing Credits: 10


Music Composition (24)


Audition requirement: submit 2 or 3 short contrasting compositions and demonstrate proficiency on primary iinstrument. (Formal declaration of a major in composition cannot occur until the end of the first-year theory sequence with the grade of at least a B-, completion of MUS 120, and permission of instructor.) Transfer students may bypass MUS 120 with permission based upon composition submissions and sufficient audition on primary instrument. It will normally take transfer students 3 years to complete the degree requirements.

Electronic Music/Technology Credits: 3-5


Electives Credits: 1-3


Recital Requirements


Half recital on primary instrument with MUS 364; full composition recital with MUS 420.

Total Credits: 127 to 128


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