Music Composition - B. Mus.
This program will prepare the student in the liberal arts tradition for graduate school, further study in composition, or as a private teacher of music theory and composition.
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Requirements
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82
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Required Core Courses
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46
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MUS-102P
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Applied Music
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4
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MUS-160
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Introduction to Music Theory
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2
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MUS-162
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Music Theory I
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3
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MUS-164
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Ear Training I
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2
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MUS-180
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Humanities Fine Arts
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3
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MUS-202P
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Applied Music
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4
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MUS-261
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Music Theory II
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3
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MUS-263
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Ear Training II
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2
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MUS-264
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Music Theory III
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3
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MUS-266
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Ear Training III
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1
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MUS-265
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Form and Analysis
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2
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MUS-275
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Introduction to Computer Applications in Music
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1
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MUS-302P
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Applied Music
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4
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EITHER a Junior Recital or a Collaborative Project (i.e. composing for film or drama) required during second semester of Junior year
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MUS-371
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Music History and Literature I
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3
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MUS-372
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Music History and Literature II
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3
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MUS-402P
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Applied Music
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2
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MUS-442
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Senior Recital
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2
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MUS-490
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Senior Seminar
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2
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Supportive Courses in Music:
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36
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15
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MUS-105
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Class Piano I
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2
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MUS-165
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Class Piano II
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2
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MUS-205
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Class Piano III
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2
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MUS-305
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Class Piano IV
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2
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MUS-119
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Keyboard Skills I
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1
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MUS-268
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Counterpoint
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2
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MUS-285
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Beginning Conducting
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2
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MUS-318
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Orchestration
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2
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Ensembles: Choose seven from the following:
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7
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Major Ensembles:
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MUS-182
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Piano Ensemble
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(0-1)
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MUS-192
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University Chorale
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(0-1)
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MUS-193
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University Singers
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(0-1)
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MUS-194
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Chamber Singers
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(0-1)
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MUS-196
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Wind Ensemble
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(0-1)
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MUS-198
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Orchestra
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(0-1)
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Minor Ensembles:
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MUS-173
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Handbell Ensemble
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(0-1)
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MUS-174
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Women's Chorus
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(0-1)
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MUS-175
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Chapel Ensemble
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(0-1)
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MUS-177
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Clarinet Quartet
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(0-1)
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MUS-178
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Saxophone Quartet
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(0-1)
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MUS-179
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Woodwind Quartet
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(0-1)
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MUS-181
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Guitar Ensemble
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(0-1)
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MUS-183
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Jazz Combo
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(0-1)
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MUS-184
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World Music Ensemble
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(0-1)
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MUS-185
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Flute Ensemble
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(0-1)
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MUS-186
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String Quartet(s)
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(0-1)
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MUS-189
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Honors Brass Quintet
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(0-1)
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MUS-195
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Percussion Ensemble
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(0-1)
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MUS-197
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Jazz Ensemble
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(0-1)
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Secondary Instrument
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4
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MUS-111
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Secondary Applied
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1
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MUS-112
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Secondary Applied
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1
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MUS-211
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Secondary Applied
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1
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MUS-212
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Secondary Applied
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1
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Music Elective hours selected from the following:
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9
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MUS-280
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Choral Techniques
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2
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MUS-281
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Woodwind Techniques
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2
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MUS-282
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String Techniques
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2
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MUS-283
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Percussion Techniques
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2
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MUS-284
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Brass Techniques
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2
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MUS-286
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Advanced Conducting
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2
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MUS-300
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Arranging
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1
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Course descriptions are available through the Course Description Lookup.
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