Music Major, B.A.

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(NOTE: Students seeking a B.A. degree must complete one year college/university study or two years high school study of a single foreign language.)

Music Major, BA Core Credits: 62 to 63

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: 12

Large Ensemble (minimum) Credits: 12

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: 15

Individual Instruction (12)

At least 4 credits of MUS 264 are 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)

Conducting (3)

MUS 341 - Conducting I Credits: (3)

Music Theory Credits: 21

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.