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Program checklist · B.M.

Musical Studies - Music Theory or Music History Track, B.M.

SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY

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Program
Award
B.M.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
120-123
Catalog edition
2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Musical Studies - Music Theory and Music History degree tracks allow students to focus on the scholarly study of music. Students focus on any area with musicology, ethnomusicology or musical analysis. Through the breadth and depth gained as a result of undergraduate research, students are better prepared to apply to graduate schools, become effective music educators, or pursue an advanced performance degree. As a capstone experience, students pursue their own research of a topic of choice with a faculty advisor. Musical Studies majors may pursue a variety of careers, including working in higher education, librarianship, publishing or music criticism.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196200
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196200_a6358c3b
CollegeTransfer.Net
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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    Basic Musicianship Sequence: 29 Credits Required for Bachelor of Music Degrees

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      Semester I

      3 items
      1. MUCC 111
        Keyboard Skills I 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MUCT 103
        Theory 1 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MUCT 104
        Aural Skills l 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Semester II

      3 items
      1. MUCC 112
        Keyboard Skills II 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MUCT 105
        Theory II 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MUCT 106
        Aural Skills II 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Semester III

      4 items
      1. MUCH 201
        Music History I Early Music 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MUCP 209
        Conducting I 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MUCT 203
        Theory III 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. MUCT 204
        Aural Skills III 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Semester IV

      4 items
      1. MUCH 202
        Music History II Common Practice Period 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MUCP 309
        Conducting II 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MUCT 205
        Theory IV 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. MUCT 206
        Aural Skills IV 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Semester V

      1 item
      1. MUCH 323
        Music History III Music Since 1900 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Upper Division Music Theory and History Electives: 21 Credits

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        Plus One of the Following Tracks: 52-55 Credits

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          Music History Track: 53 Credits

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            Requirements

            2 items
            1. MUCS 420
              Performance Class 2 Credit(s) (8 @ 2 credits)
              Not resolved to a course
              8
            2. Ensembles (7 @ 1 credit as specified in the Crane Student Handbook)
              Not resolved to a course

            Requirements

            1 item
            1. MUAP 320
              West African Drumming and Dancing Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
              or: MUAP 327 - Irish Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
              or: MUAP 345 - Mariachi Los Osos del Norte 1 Credit(s)
              or: MUAP 377 - Crane Latin Ensemble 1 Credit(s)

            Requirements

            2 items
            1. MUCR 410
              Music Bibliography 1 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. MUCR 488
              Research Project in Musical Studies 2 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course

            Music Theory Track: 52 Credits

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              Requirements

              2 items
              1. MUCS 420
                Performance Class 2 Credit(s) (8 @ 2 credits)
                Not resolved to a course
                8
              2. Ensembles (7 @ 1 credit as specified in the Crane Student Handbook)
                Not resolved to a course

              Requirements

              1 item
              1. MUAP 320
                West African Drumming and Dancing Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
                Not resolved to a course
                or: MUAP 327 - Irish Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
                or: MUAP 345 - Mariachi Los Osos del Norte 1 Credit(s)
                or: MUAP 377 - Crane Latin Ensemble 1 Credit(s)

              Requirements

              2 items
              1. MUCR 410
                Music Bibliography 1 Credit(s)
                Not resolved to a course
              2. MUCR 488
                Research Project in Musical Studies 2 Credit(s)
                Not resolved to a course

              Requirements

              1 item
              1. MUCS 210
                Secondary Applied Instrument 1 Credit(s) requires permission
                Not resolved to a course

              Requirements

              2 items
              1. MUCC 201
                Functional Keyboard Choral and General Music I 1 Credit(s)
                Not resolved to a course
              2. MUCC 202
                Functional Keyboard Choral and General Music II 1 Credit(s)
                Not resolved to a course

              Requirements

              2 items
              1. MUCC 203
                Functional Keyboard Band and Orchestra I 1 Credit(s)
                Not resolved to a course
              2. MUCC 204
                Functional Keyboard Band and Orchestra II 1 Credit(s)
                Not resolved to a course

              Requirements

              5 items
              1. Applied Composition Elective 3 Credits (MUCT 416 , MUCT 411 , or MUCT 412 )
                Not resolved to a course
              2. Jazz Theory 3 Credits (MUCT 330 , MUCT 335 , or MUCT 422 )
                Not resolved to a course
              3. Upper Division Music Theory Electives 9 Credits (MUCT 417 , MUCT 420 , MUCT 425 , MUCT 426 , MUCT 441 or other approved course) (Note: MUCT 430 and MUCT 440 cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
                Not resolved to a course
              4. Ethnomusicology Elective 3 Credits MUCH 360 , MUCH 425 , MUCH 460 , MUCH 461 , MUCH 462 or another approved MUCH course
                Not resolved to a course
              5. Upper Division Music History Elective 3 Credits (Any 3 Credit MUCH 3xx or 4xx course except MUCH 323 )
                Not resolved to a course

              Note(s)

              8 items
              1. Students are accepted for admission who demonstrate by audition the potential to accomplish Level A in area of applied study by the end of the fourth semester. If the Level A is not satisfactorily completed by the end of the fourth semester, a change of applied area or curriculum may be recommended.
                Not resolved to a course
              2. The minimum performance requirement for the major in Musical Studies is satisfactory completion of Level A and the performance of a 30-minute recital.
                Not resolved to a course
              3. To transfer into this degree program from another major or from another institution, and to remain in the program beyond the sophomore year, it is necessary to have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 and an average of 3.0 in the following courses in the Musicianship Core sequence as they are completed: MUCC 111 , MUCC 112 , MUCT 103 , MUCT 104 , MUCT 105 , MUCT 106 , MUCT 203 , MUCT 204 , MUCT 205 , MUCT 206 ,MUCH 201 , MUCH 202 , MUCH 323 , MUCP 209 , MUCP 309 .
                Not resolved to a course
              4. Details about specific ensemble requirements can be found in the Crane Student Handbook and are dependent on the student’s instrument and track.
                Not resolved to a course
              5. A grade of 2.0 or higher is required in each music course in order for it to count toward a major in music. In courses that are sequential, a grade of 2.0 or higher is required for the student to advance to the next course in the sequence.
                Not resolved to a course
              6. Students may not count any major-required courses taken S/P/U towards the Musical Studies major (B.M.).
                Not resolved to a course
              7. Bachelor of Music majors are exempt from the college physical education/health and wellness requirement.
                Not resolved to a course
              8. While all of the course requirements in this program are available through in-person classes, some courses in this degree program are also available through distance learning, namely: all Theory and Aural Skills courses (I - IV); and all of the General Education Program requirements (excluding those covered by requirements in the major) have distance learning options.
                Not resolved to a course
              Source. SUNY College at Potsdam, catalog 2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog — https://catalog.potsdam.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=2577&returnto=893. Captured page pages/0070.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.