Composition Model Program 2008-2009
The curricula presented below follow 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. 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 |
| HS Credits | 30 |
| Arts Electives | 6 |
| Total credits for a Bachelor of Music Degree (BM) | 126 |
| First Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 101-102 Integrated Skills I & II | 4 | 4 |
| 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 |
| MU Electives | 2 | - |
| MU 260 Music Notation | - | 2 |
| Total Credits | 17 | 17 |
*Pianists take Music Elective credits in lieu of Piano I.
| Second Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 211-212 Theory II (jazz & classical) | 3 | 3 |
| MU 225-226 Musicianship II (jazz & classical) | 2 | 2 |
| MU 263-264 Rhythm II | 1 | 1 |
| MU 265-266 Piano II (jazz & classical) * | 1 | 1 |
| MU 291 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| MU 364 Music History: Western | – | 3 |
| MU 367 Music History: Jazz | 3 | – |
| MU 227-228 Electronic/Computer Music | 2 | 2 |
| Midpoint Assessment ** | – | MPA |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | 18 |
*Pianists take Music Elective credits in lieu of Piano II.
**Midpoint Assessment is taken only once student has completed Theory II.
| Third Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 262 Music History: World Traditions | 3 | - |
| MU Electives | 2 | 2 |
| MU History * | - | 3 |
| Upper Level Theory * | 2 | - |
| MU 371–372 Composition Seminar or MU 323 Jazz Composition | 2 | 2 |
| MU 391 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| MU 395 Junior Recital | – | 0 |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Arts Elective | – | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | 15 |
* Music History Elective and Upper Level Theory can be taken in either fall or spring semester.
| Fourth Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| MU 301 Professional Career Development | 2 | – |
| MU Electives | 4 | 2 |
| Upper Level Theory * | – | 2 |
| MU 491 Individual Instruction | 3 | 3 |
| MU 495 Senior Recital | – | 0 |
| H&S Course Work | 3 | 3 |
| Arts Elective | 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 | 12 |
* Composers are strongly urged to take one semester of Composition Seminar or Jazz Composition during the senior year.