Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125
*Any MUSXXX Ensemble course can be taken to fulfill this requirement including: MUS105, MUS107, MUS109, MUS113, MUS114, MUS115, MUS116. DAN105 or DRA105 are also permitted for 3 of these credits.
Performance - 7 credits required
In these courses, students will experience performance as members and sometimes soloists in ensembles in front of live audiences. The emphasis is on collaborative skills and ensemble performance.
Studio - 9 credits required
In these courses, students study their instrument(s) in depth. Studio courses emphasize technique, repertoire, presentation, and ultimately, solo performance.
History - 6 credits required
History courses provide the context for all musical practice and enhance students’ ability to play, write about, promote, or work with artists playing the music of all periods.
Seminar Requirement Courses - 6 Credits
Seminar courses give students the theoretical foundation for their craft. They learn music theory including notation, harmony, counterpoint, composition, and software used in working with musical notation.