Performing Arts Music Concentration B.A. 2006-2007 Degree Requirements Checklist

62-68 Credits

Performing Arts Major Core (16 credits)

SEM/YR	Grade	Course #	Course Title	Credits
		DNCE 150	Introduction to Dance	3
		DNCE 250	Dance Techniques	2
		DRAM 170	Introduction to Theatre	3
		DRAM 270	Stage Techniques	2
		MUS 160	Introduction to Music Literature	3
		MUS 180	Elementary Music Theory	3

Required Courses in Music Theory (16 Credits)

MUS 185-185L	Music Theory I with Lab	4
MUS 186-186L	Music Theory II with Lab	4
MUS 285-285L	Music Theory III with Lab	4
MUS 286L	Music Theory IV Lab	1
MUS 385	20th Century Composition Techniques	3

Required Courses in Music History (6 Credits)

MUS 365	History of Western Music I	3
MUS 366	History of Western Music II	3

Required Courses in Applied Music (4 Credits)

MUS 135	First-Level Applied Music	1
MUS 136	First-Level Applied Music	1
MUS 235	Second-Level Applied Music	1
MUS 236	Second-Level Applied Music	1

Piano Proficiency (2 Credits) Choose from:

MUS 125-126	Class Piano I and II	2
MUS 123-124	Elementary Voice Class I and II (for pianists)	2

Performing Ensembles (6-12 Credits) )

(6 ensemble courses; a maximum limit of 12 ensemble credits may be applied toward the upper-division total)

MUS 102	University Chorus	3
MUS 402	Instrumental Ensemble	3
MUS 404	University Showcase Singers	3
MUS 406	Chamber Ensemble	2

Upper-Division Electives (9 Credits) Potential current offerings include:

MUS 349	Orchestration	3
MUS 390	Choral Conducting	3
MUS 391	Instrumental Conducting	3
MUS 462	Choral Music	3
MUS 485	Form and Analysis	3
MUS 487	Counterpoint	3
MUS 494	Special Topics in Musicology	3

Senior Project (3 credits)

MUS 499

Directed Studies: Senior Project

3

Upper division graduation requirement is 25 credits.

Revised 2/2/07