The undergraduate curriculum provides extensive training in students' majors, comprehensive instruction in music theory and music history, and an introduction to liberal arts disciplines.
| Music Theory - Bachelor of Music | credits |
|---|---|
| Students begin the Music Theory major in the third year, following approval by the Music Theory department chair. To begin the Theoretical Studies major, students must pass a second-to-third year promotional in their applied area. | |
| Studio (credits vary according to instrument) Applied area (12-30 credits) THYU 100 (12-16 credits; first semester of third year optional) | 26-38 |
| Music Theory THYU 101-102, 106 (9 credits) THYU 202-202 (6 credits) THYU 207-208 (6 credits) | 21 |
| Additional undergraduate or graduate theory courses by advisement* | 12 |
| Music History MHST 111 (2 credits) Electives (8 credits) | 10 |
| Liberal Arts LARTS 111, 221 (4 credits) Electives (17 credits) | 21 |
| Entrepreneurial Musicianship ENTP 351 (third year) | 1 |
| Ensemble** | 6 |
| Liberal Arts, Music History Electives | 6 |
| Free Electives | 3-15 |
| Project | 2 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
*One course must include a composition project; one course must be in counterpoint; and one course must be in 20th-21st century music **Determined by applied instrument/voice and/or ensemble audition Additional Requirement: | |
2011-08-08
VIRGIL THOMSON