Composition Model Program 2005-2006
The curriculum presented below is a generalized model. Each student’s program will be individualized based on placement testing, transfer credits, differing levels of proficiency in theoretical and applied music skills, focus, and individual progress as he/she advances through the curriculum. A dash indicates that the course is not recommended to be taken that semester.
Current students should refer to the model program that was in effect for the year and term of their entrance to the College.
Model Program List »| Program Overview | |
|---|---|
| Music Credits | 90 |
| H&S Credits | 30 |
| Arts Elective | 6 |
| Total credits for a BM Degree in Music | 126 |
| First Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 101-102 Integrated Skills I-II | 4 | 4 |
| MU 105-106 Composition | 2 | 2 |
| MU 164 Rhythm I | -- | 1 |
| MU 165-166 Piano I* | 1 | 1 |
| MU 171 Chorus | 1 | -- |
| MU 191 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| H&S Integrated Studies | 6 | 6 |
| Total Credits | 17 | 17 |
* Pianists take Selected Topics credits in lieu of Piano I if they so choose.
| Second Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 211-212 Theory II (jazz & classical) | 3 | 3 |
| MU 225-226 Musicianship II | 2 | 2 |
| MU 263-264 Rhythm II (jazz only)* | 1 | 1 |
| MU 265-266 Piano II (jazz & classical)** | 1 | 1 |
| MU 364 Music History: Western | -- | 3 |
| MU 367 Music History: Jazz | 3 | -- |
| MU 291 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| MU Ensemble | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-Point Assessment*** | -- | MPA |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | 18 |
* Jazz students required to take Rhythm II; others can choose to take it or Selected Topics credits.
** Pianists take Selected Topics credits in lieu of Piano II.
*** Mid-Point Assessment is taken only once student has completed Theory II.
| Third Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 262 Music History: World Traditions | 3 | -- |
| MU 301 Professional Career Development * | 2 | -- |
| MU 371-372 Composition Seminar | 2 | 2 |
| MU 391 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| MU 395 Junior Recital | -- | 0 |
| MU Ensemble | 2 | 2 |
| MU History or Upper Level Theory or Selected Topics ** |
-- | 3 |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Arts Elective | -- | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | 15 |
* Can be taken during the 3rd or 4th year of study.
** If enrolling in Music History, Composition students take 20th Century Music History.
| Fourth Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 491 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| MU 495 Senior Recital | -- | 0 |
| MU Ensemble | 2 | 2 |
| MU History or Upper Level Theory or Selected Topics * | 3 | 3 |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Arts Elective | 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | 13 |
* Composers are strongly urged to take one semester of Composition Seminar during the senior year. If enrolling in Music History, Composition students take 20th Century Music History.
The Schedule of Classes, including a complete list of electives and course descriptions, can be found via the menu on the left side of this page.