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Program checklist · Music – BA Degree

Music – BA Degree

State University of New York at Oswego · Oswego, NY

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Program
Award
Music – BA Degree
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196194
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196194_ccbab56c
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Music Major (38 - 41 cr)

0 items

    A. Core Requirements (26 cr)

    14 items
    1. MUS 104
      Aural Skills I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    2. MUS 113
      As published: “Introduction to Music Literature and History”
      3
    3. MUS 200
      As published: “Intermediate Music Theory I”
      3
    4. MUS 201
      Intermediate Music Theory II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. MUS 204
      Aural Skills II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    6. MUS 220
      Concert Attendance
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    7. (Students must take 4 semesters minimum of MUS 220.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. MUS 300
      Advanced Music Theory I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. MUS 310
      History of Music Survey I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. MUS 311
      History of Music Survey II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. MUS 496
      Senior Seminar/Capstone Experience
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    12. Individual Instruction; four semesters minimum
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    13. Ensemble; four semesters minimum
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    14. Piano proficiency - all majors must pass a piano proficiency to graduate
      Not resolved to a course

    B. Track Requirements (12 cr)

    0 items

      Generalist Track

      Choose three additional credits from Ensemble OR Applied Music Areas (other than MUS 230/MUS 231) credit: · 3 items
      1. MUS 301
        Advanced Music Theory II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. Choose two 300/400-courses from the Theory of Music OR Music History & Literature Areas
        Not resolved to a course
        6
      3. Choose three additional credits from Ensemble OR Applied Music Areas (other than MUS 230/MUS 231)
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Jazz Studies Track (audition required)

      Select six additional credits from: · 8 items
      1. Choose 300-level course(s) from Applied Music Area (under advisement)
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      2. MUS 333
        Beginning Jazz Piano
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      3. MUS 495
        Ensemble
        Not resolved to a course
        0
      4. Select six additional credits from:
        Not resolved to a course
      5. MUS 301
        Advanced Music Theory II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. MUS 304
        Contemporary Improvisation
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. MUS 305
        Jazz Composition and Arranging
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      8. MUS 317
        The Evolution of Jazz and Rock
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Performance Studies Track (audition required)

      Select three additional credits from: · 9 items
      1. MUS 301
        Advanced Music Theory II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. Choose additional 300/400-level courses from Applied Music Area
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      3. Choose additional 400-level courses from Ensemble Area
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      4. Select three additional credits from:
        Not resolved to a course
      5. MUS 302
        Orchestration
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. MUS 303
        Conducting I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. MUS 333
        Beginning Jazz Piano
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      8. MUS 345
        Music Theatre Workshop
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      9. MUS 435
        Piano Pedagogy
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      C. Cognate Requirements - None

      1 item
      1. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all core courses credited toward the major.
        Not resolved to a course

      Music - Areas of Study for Major and Minor

      0 items

        MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE

        15 items
        1. MUS 101
          As published: “Introduction to the Worlds of Music”
          3
        2. MUS 110
          Introduction to Music Listening through Folk and Classical
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. MUS 112
          As published: “Introduction to Music Literature”
          3
        4. MUS 113
          As published: “Introduction to Music Literature and History”
          3
        5. MUS 117
          Introduction to Music Listening through Jazz, Rock, and Pop
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        6. MUS 307
          Opera: The Rise of Western Musical Drama
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        7. MUS 310
          History of Music Survey I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        8. MUS 311
          History of Music Survey II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        9. MUS 313
          Music of the Classic Period
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        10. MUS 314
          Music of the Romantic Period
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        11. MUS 317
          The Evolution of Jazz and Rock
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        12. MUS 318
          Heavy Metal
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        13. MUS 329
          Music and Politics
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        14. MUS 399
          Independent Study
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        15. MUS 499
          Independent Study
          Not resolved to a course
          1

        THEORY OF MUSIC

        12 items
        1. MUS 100
          As published: “Fundamentals of Music Theory”
          3
        2. MUS 104
          Aural Skills I
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        3. MUS 200
          As published: “Intermediate Music Theory I”
          3
        4. MUS 201
          Intermediate Music Theory II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. MUS 204
          Aural Skills II
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        6. MUS 300
          Advanced Music Theory I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        7. MUS 301
          Advanced Music Theory II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        8. MUS 302
          Orchestration
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        9. MUS 303
          Conducting I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        10. MUS 304
          Contemporary Improvisation
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        11. MUS 305
          Jazz Composition and Arranging
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        12. MUS 390
          African Music in the Americas
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        AUDIO RECORDING AND PRODUCTION

        5 items
        1. MUS 206
          Introduction to Music Technology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. MUS 382
          Recording Technology I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. MUS 383
          Recording Technology II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. MUS 397
          The Business of Music
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. MUS 482
          Recording Technology III
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        ENSEMBLE

        16 items
        1. MUS 290
          Wind Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        2. MUS 291
          College/Community Orchestra
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        3. MUS 292
          College Choir
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        4. MUS 293
          Oswego State Jazz Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        5. MUS 294
          Oswego State Singers
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        6. MUS 295
          Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        7. MUS 297
          Oswego Festival Chorus
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        8. MUS 345
          Music Theatre Workshop
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        9. MUS 490
          Wind Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        10. MUS 491
          College/Community Orchestra
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        11. MUS 492
          College Choir
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        12. MUS 493
          Oswego State Jazz Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        13. MUS 494
          Oswego State Singers
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        14. MUS 495
          Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        15. MUS 497
          Oswego Festival Chorus
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        16. *Jazz instrumental I & II, brass, pit orchestra, guitar, woodwind percussion, clarinet quintet, saxophone quartet, saxophone, latin jazz
          Not resolved to a course

        JAZZ STUDIES

        5 items
        1. MUS 117
          Introduction to Music Listening through Jazz, Rock, and Pop
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. MUS 304
          Contemporary Improvisation
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. MUS 305
          Jazz Composition and Arranging
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. MUS 317
          The Evolution of Jazz and Rock
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. MUS 333
          Beginning Jazz Piano
          Not resolved to a course
          2

        APPLIED MUSIC

        38 items
        1. Music majors/minors or non-majors wishing individual instruction must audition for and obtain the consent of the instructor. Instructor will determine whether students will receive one or two credits in upper or lower division for those courses with more than one option.
          Not resolved to a course
        2. MUS 220
          Concert Attendance
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        3. MUS 230
          Class Piano I
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        4. MUS 231
          Class Piano II
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        5. MUS 240
          Voice, Class Instruction I
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        6. MUS 285
          Guitar Class Instruction I
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        7. MUS 286
          Guitar Class Instruction II
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        8. MUS 288
          Efficient Body Use in the Performing Arts
          Not resolved to a course
          0-3
        9. MUS 331
          Piano, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        10. MUS 341
          Voice, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        11. MUS 351
          Violin, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        12. MUS 352
          Viola, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        13. MUS 353
          Cello, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        14. MUS 354
          Double Bass, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        15. MUS 361
          Flute, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        16. MUS 362
          Single Reeds, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        17. MUS 363
          Double Reeds, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        18. MUS 371
          Trumpet, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        19. MUS 372
          French Horn, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        20. MUS 373
          Trombone, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        21. MUS 374
          Baritone or Tuba, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        22. MUS 381
          Percussion, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        23. MUS 386
          Guitar, Bass Guitar, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        24. MUS 431
          Piano, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        25. MUS 441
          Voice, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        26. MUS 451
          Violin, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        27. MUS 452
          Viola, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        28. MUS 453
          Cello, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        29. MUS 454
          Double Bass, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        30. MUS 461
          Flute, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        31. MUS 462
          Single Reeds, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        32. MUS 471
          Trumpet, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        33. MUS 472
          French Horn, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        34. MUS 473
          Trombone, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        35. MUS 474
          Baritone or Tuba, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        36. MUS 481
          Percussion, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        37. MUS 486
          Guitar, Bass Guitar, Individual Instruction
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        38. MUS 495
          Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          0
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