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Music, BS Major in

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Music, BS Major in
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_8e197d7a
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Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

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    1. Total Semester Hours: 128

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      2. Liberal Arts

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        3. Residence Requirements

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          4. General Requirements

          14 items
          1. Humanities electives (excluding music) - 6 Semester Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          2. 3 semester hours must be in a distribution appreciation and analysis course. (For listing of distribution courses, see Distribution Courses .)
            Not resolved to a course
          3. Social science electives - 6 Semester Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          4. All music majors must take 3 semester hours in behavioral sciences (BH) and 3 semester hours in history and philosophy (HP) distribution courses, except that
            Not resolved to a course
          5. Music business majors must take ECO 001 , 002 as their social science requirement.
            Not resolved to a course
          6. Natural science distribution course - 3 Semester Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          7. Mathematics/computer science distribution course - 3 Semester Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          8. Foreign language (fulfillment of BA language requirement.)
            Not resolved to a course
          9. WSC 001
            Composition Semester Hours: 3-4
            Not resolved to a course
          10. WSC 002
            Composition Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          11. WSC 001
            Composition Semester Hours: 3-4
            Not resolved to a course
          12. and
            Not resolved to a course
          13. WSC 002
            Composition Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          14. or placement examinationsee University Degree requirements
            Not resolved to a course

          5. The Fulfillment of the Following Major Requirements

          14 items
          1. MUS 035
            Piano Class Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          2. MUS 035A
            Piano Class Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          3. MUS 061
            Elementary Eartraining Semester Hours: 2
            Not resolved to a course
            or: MUS 061A - Elementary Eartraining Semester Hours: 3
          4. MUS 062
            Elementary Eartraining Semester Hours: 2
            Not resolved to a course
            or: MUS 062A - Elementary Eartraining Semester Hours: 3
          5. MUS 063
            Advanced Eartraining Semester Hours: 2
            Not resolved to a course
          6. MUS 064
            Advanced Eartraining Semester Hours: 2
            Not resolved to a course
          7. MUS 069
            Music Fundamentals and Species Counterpoint Semester Hours: 2
            Not resolved to a course
            or: MUS 069A - Music Fundamentals and Species Counterpoint Semester Hours: 3
          8. MUS 070A
            Introduction to Harmony and Analysis Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          9. MUS 071
            Harmony Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          10. MUS 072
            Harmony Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          11. MUS 143
            History of Music Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          12. MUS 144
            History of Music Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          13. MUS 145
            History of Music: The 20th-Century Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          14. MUS 154
            Form Analysis Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course

          Music History Elective - 3 Semester Hours

          6 items
          1. MUS 004
            (AA, CC) Music Around the World Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          2. MUS 048
            (AA) Music Histories, Genres and Cultures Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          3. MUS 122
            (AA) History of Jazz Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          4. MUS 017
            (AA, CC) Introduction to the Sikh Musical Tradition: Singing as Way of Knowing Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          5. MUS 129
            (AA) Opera Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          6. MUS 134
            (AA) American Music Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course

          Major Organization - 3 Semester Hours

          7 items
          1. MUS 021
            (CP) University Band Semester Hours: 0-0.5
            Not resolved to a course
          2. MUS 022
            (CP) University Symphony Orchestra Semester Hours: 0-0.5
            Not resolved to a course
          3. MUS 023
            (CP) University Mixed Chorus Semester Hours: 0-0.5
            Not resolved to a course
          4. MUS 024
            (CP) University Wind Ensemble Semester Hours: 0-0.5
            Not resolved to a course
          5. MUS 025
            (CP) University Chorale Semester Hours: 0-0.5
            Not resolved to a course
          6. MUS 026
            (CP) Chamber Orchestra Semester Hours: 0-0.5
            Not resolved to a course
          7. All music majors must take Ensemble (MUS 020 ), under faculty advisement, for six semesters for a total of 3 s.h. Under advisement, all music majors must also participate every semester they are in attendance at Hofstra in a Major Organization in their principal performing area, University Band (MUS 021 ), University Symphony Orchestra (MUS 022 ), University Mixed Chorus (MUS 023 ), University Wind Ensemble (MUS 024 ), University Chorale (MUS 025 ), or String Orchestra (MUS 026 ) for a total of 3 s.h.
            Not resolved to a course

          Chamber Ensemble - 3 Semester Hours

          1 item
          1. MUS 020
            (CP) Chamber Ensemble Semester Hours: 0-0.5
            Not resolved to a course

          Private Instruction (P-Level) - 4 Semester Hours

          1 item
          1. of Private Instruction (P-Level).
            Not resolved to a course

          MUS 029 Concert Attendance

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            Concentrations

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              A. Performance

              2 items
              1. MUS 142
                Piano Literature Semester Hours: 2
                Not resolved to a course
              2. MUS 171
                The Art of Piano Teaching Semester Hours: 2
                Not resolved to a course

              B. Theory/Composition

              13 items
              1. Composition Course Requirements (20 Semester Hours):
                Not resolved to a course
              2. MUS 065
                Advanced Musicianship Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              3. MUS 066
                Beginning Composition Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              4. MUS 107A
                Instrumental Conducting Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              5. MUS 108
                Choral Conducting Semester Hours: 2
                Not resolved to a course
              6. MUS 153
                18th-Century Counterpoint Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              7. MUS 166
                Orchestration Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
                or: MUS 167 - Scoring for Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles Semester Hours: 3
              8. MUS 169
                Contemporary Musical Practice Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              9. Music Electives: Six (6) additional semester hours in electives chosen from the following:
                Not resolved to a course
              10. MUST 100
                Music Technology I Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              11. MUST 103
                Music Technology IV Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              12. MUS 159
                Song Writing Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              13. MUS 160A
                Elementary Jazz and Contemporary Scoring Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course

              C. History/Literature

              1 item
              1. MUS 193
                Seminar: Music History/Literature Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course

              D. Music Business

              10 items
              1. MUSB 100
                Music Publishing in the Music Industry Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              2. MUSB 101
                History of the Recording Industry Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              3. MUSB 102
                Survey of the Music Industry Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              4. MUSB 103
                Promotion in the Music Industry Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              5. MUSB 104
                Artist Management in the Music Industry Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              6. MUSB 105
                Advanced Seminar in Music Industry Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              7. MUSB 106
                Internships in the Music Industry Semester Hours: 1-3
                Not resolved to a course
              8. MUSB 107
                Entertainment Contracts in the Music Industry Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              9. MUSB 108
                Music Business Practicum Semester Hours: 2
                Not resolved to a course
              10. MUST 101
                Music Technology II Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course

              Requirements

              6 items
              1. FA 027
                (CP) Digital Design Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              2. FA 051
                Graphic Design Studio Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              3. FA 102A
                Introduction to New Media Design Semester Hours: 3-4
                Not resolved to a course
              4. FA 102B
                Design for Social Media, The Web and Other Screen-Based Media Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              5. FA 102C
                Sound, Motion and Strategy Design Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              6. FA 102D
                User Experience Design Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course

              Requirements

              12 items
              1. MKT 101
                Principles of Marketing Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              2. MKT 124
                Consumer Behavior Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              3. MKT 131
                Principles of Advertising Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              4. MKT 132
                Integrated Marketing Campaigns Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              5. MKT 133
                Case Competition Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              6. MKT 141
                Retail Management Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              7. MKT 142
                New Product Development Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              8. MKT 145
                Digital Marketing Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              9. MKT 146
                Social Media Marketing Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              10. MKT 169
                Marketing of Services Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              11. MKT 170
                International Marketing Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              12. MKT 175
                Marketing Planning and Strategy Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course

              Requirements

              8 items
              1. BAN 001
                Introduction to Business Statistics Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              2. BBA 001
                Microsoft Excel Associate Semester Hours: No Credit
                Not resolved to a course
              3. ENTR 115
                Entrepreneurial Mindset Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              4. IB 150
                Introduction to International Business Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              5. IT 015
                Introduction to Information Systems Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              6. LEGL 020
                Introduction to Legal Systems, Environment and Contracts Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              7. MGT 101
                Introduction to Management Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              8. MKT 101
                Principles of Marketing Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course

              Requirements

              9 items
              1. LEGL 020
                Introduction to Legal Systems, Environment and Contracts Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              2. LEGL 023
                Contract Law Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              3. LEGL 116
                Cyberlaw: Law for the Internet and Technology Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              4. LEGL 121
                Law for the Entrepreneur Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              5. LEGL 125
                Entertainment Law and Business Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              6. MASS 104
                Media and the Law Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              7. MASS 127
                Intellectual Property for Media Professionals Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              8. MASS 130
                Social Media, Technologies and Policy Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              9. PHI 150
                (HP) Critical Reasoning Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course

              Requirements

              3 items
              1. MUST 100
                Music Technology I Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              2. MUST 102
                Music Technology III Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              3. MUST 103
                Music Technology IV Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course

              E. Jazz and Commercial Music

              9 items
              1. 6 semester hours of Advanced Private Instruction (101C-122C).
                Not resolved to a course
              2. MUS 105A
                Jazz Improvisation I Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              3. MUS 105B
                Jazz Improvisation II Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              4. MUS 107A
                Instrumental Conducting Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              5. MUS 122
                (AA) History of Jazz Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              6. MUST 100
                Music Technology I Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              7. MUS 159
                Song Writing Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              8. MUS 160A
                Elementary Jazz and Contemporary Scoring Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              9. MUS 160B
                Advanced Jazz and Contemporary Scoring Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course

              Notes

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                Complete BS Requirements

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                  Recommended Program Sequence - Total Hours: 124-128

                  6 items
                  1. Sample Schedule: Music with Concentration in Jazz and Commercial Music, BS (128 Semester Hours)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. Sample Schedule: Music with Concentration in Music Business, BS (128 Semester Hours)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. Sample Schedule: Music with Concentration in Music History/Literature, BS (128 Semester Hours)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. Sample Schedule: Music with Concentration in Music Theory/Composition: Emphasis, Composition, BS (124 Semester Hours)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. Sample Schedule: Music with Concentration in Music Theory/Composition: Emphasis, Theory, BS (124 Semester Hours)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. Sample Schedule: Music with Concentration in Performance, BS (124 Semester Hours)
                    Not resolved to a course
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