A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- B.M.
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 50.0908
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 199148
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_199148_7daf38cb
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Degree Program Requirements
0 items
University Requirements
0 items
General Education Requirements - Minerva's Academic Curriculum (MAC)
general education · 0 items
Brass Concentration Requirements
concentration · 0 items
Principal Performance Area
8 items
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
Ensemble
0 items
Select 8 credits by placement audition from the following:
4 items
- As published: “University Symphony Orchestra”
- As published: “Concert Band”
- As published: “Wind Ensemble”
- As published: “Symphonic Band”
Chamber Music
0 items
Select 6 credits from the following:
9 items
- As published: “Casella Sinfonietta”
- As published: “Chamber Music”
- As published: “Trumpet Ensemble”
- As published: “Horn Ensemble”
- As published: “Trombone Ensemble”
- As published: “Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble”
- As published: “Percussion Ensemble”
- As published: “Period Music Ensembles”
- As published: “Old Time Ensemble”
Kinesthetics
0 items
Select 6 credits from the following:
11 items
- As published: “Introduction to Art”
- As published: “Fundamentals of Drawing”
- As published: “Foundations in New Media and Design I”
- As published: “Ceramics I”
- As published: “Introduction to Contemporary Dance”
- As published: “Jazz Dance I”
- As published: “African Dance I”
- As published: “Perspectives in the Theatre”
- As published: “Acting Fundamentals for Stage and Screen”
- As published: “Musicianship for Musical Theatre I”
- As published: “The Alexander Technique for Performers”
Keyboard *
3 items
- As published: “Class Piano I”
- As published: “Class Piano II”
- As published: “Class Piano III”
Recitals
2 items
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
3 items
- As published: “Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory **”
- As published: “Introduction to Music Theory”
- As published: “Introduction to Aural Skills”
Select 3 credits from the following:
3 items
- As published: “Principles of Jazz Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Popular Music Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Classical Music Theory”
Select 6 credits from the following: 1
3 items
- As published: “Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory I”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory II”
History and Repertory
4 items
- As published: “Writing Through Music”
- As published: “History of Western Music I”
- As published: “History of Western Music II”
- As published: “American Music”
Music Support Courses
0 items
Select 9 credits from MUE, MUP, MUS or VPA courses not already required by the major and concentration. 2
concentration · 0 items
Music Technology
1 item
- As published: “Technology for Musicians I”
Conducting
1 item
- As published: “Instrumental Conducting I”
Entrepreneurship
1 item
- As published: “Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts”
Repertoire Class 3
1 item
- As published: “Repertoire Class”
Composition Concentration Requirements
concentration · 0 items
Composition Study
9 items
- As published: “Composition Studies”
- As published: “Composition Studies”
- As published: “Composition Studies”
- As published: “Composition Studies”
- As published: “Composition Studies”
- As published: “Composition Studies”
- As published: “Composition Studies”
- As published: “Composition Studies Capstone”
- As published: “Orchestration”
Principal Performance Area
0 items
Select 10 credits from the following:
8 items
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
Ensemble
0 items
Select 8 credits from courses in the ENS prefix
0 items
Music Support Courses
0 items
Select 6 credits from the following:
9 items
- As published: “Audiovisual Demos For Musicians”
- As published: “Modular Sound Synthesis”
- As published: “Music Production I”
- As published: “Digital Music Composition I”
- As published: “Video Game Music Composition and Production”
- As published: “Digital Music Composition II”
- As published: “Audio Recording I”
- As published: “Music Technology in Performance”
- As published: “Tonal Counterpoint”
Junior Recital
1 item
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
0 items
Select 13 credits from the following, at least 3 credits at the 300 or 400 level:
10 items
- As published: “Principles of Jazz Theory”
- As published: “Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory *”
- As published: “Introduction to Music Theory”
- As published: “Introduction to Aural Skills”
- As published: “Principles of Popular Music Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Classical Music Theory”
- As published: “Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory I”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory II”
- As published: “Advanced Analysis of Western European Tonal Music and Related Traditions”
History and Repertory
1 item
- As published: “Writing Through Music”
Select 9 credits from the following, at least 6 credits at the 300 or 400 level:
23 items
- As published: “History of Jazz”
- As published: “Topics in Pop Music”
- As published: “Topics in Hip Hop”
- As published: “History of Rock Music”
- As published: “Music for Film”
- As published: “Music and Fairy Tales”
- As published: “Music Cultures of the World”
- As published: “Popular Music and Society”
- As published: “First Nights: Five Performance Premieres”
- As published: “Music and Environment”
- As published: “History of Western Music I”
- As published: “History of Western Music II”
- As published: “American Music”
- As published: “Modern Asia Through Its Music”
- As published: “Music and the Grand Tour”
- As published: “Music and Politics”
- As published: “Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology”
- As published: “The Symphonic Tradition”
- As published: “Music before 1600”
- As published: “Music from 1600 to 1800”
- As published: “Music of the Nineteenth Century”
- As published: “Music of the Twentieth Century”
- As published: “History of Opera”
Keyboard **
3 items
- As published: “Class Piano I”
- As published: “Class Piano II”
- As published: “Class Piano III”
Conducting
0 items
Select one credit from the following:
2 items
- As published: “Choral Conducting I”
- As published: “Instrumental Conducting I”
Jazz Concentration Requirements
concentration · 0 items
Principal Performance Area
8 items
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
Ensemble or Chamber Music
0 items
Select 8 credits by placement audition from the following: *
3 items
- As published: “Chamber Music **”
- As published: “Jazz Ensemble I”
- As published: “Jazz Ensemble II”
Select 2 credits from the following (many require audition): *
16 items
- As published: “Latin Jazz Ensemble”
- As published: “Chamber Music”
- As published: “Steelpan Ensemble”
- As published: “Old Time Ensemble”
- As published: “Indian Music”
- As published: “Middle Eastern Ensemble”
- As published: “Spartan Voices”
- As published: “University Chorale”
- As published: “Chamber Singers”
- As published: “Sinfonia”
- As published: “University Symphony Orchestra”
- As published: “Concert Band”
- As published: “Wind Ensemble”
- As published: “Symphonic Band”
- As published: “Jazz Ensemble I”
- As published: “Jazz Ensemble II”
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
4 items
- As published: “Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory 1”
- As published: “Introduction to Music Theory”
- As published: “Introduction to Aural Skills”
- As published: “Principles of Jazz Theory”
Select 6 credits from the following: 2
3 items
- As published: “Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory I”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory II”
History and Repertory
4 items
- As published: “Introduction to African American and African Diaspora Studies”
- As published: “History of Jazz”
- As published: “Writing Through Music”
- As published: “History of Western Music II”
Select 3 credits from the following:
9 items
- As published: “Popular Music and Society”
- As published: “History of Western Music I”
- As published: “American Music”
- As published: “Music and the Grand Tour”
- As published: “Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology”
- As published: “The Symphonic Tradition”
- As published: “Music of the Nineteenth Century”
- As published: “Music of the Twentieth Century”
- As published: “History of Opera”
Music Support Courses
7 items
- As published: “Introduction to Jazz Listening”
- As published: “Jazz Improvisation I”
- As published: “Instrumental Conducting I”
- As published: “Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts”
- As published: “Jazz Pedagogy”
- As published: “Jazz Arranging I”
- As published: “Technology for Musicians I”
Select 6 credits from the following: 3
3 items
- As published: “Jazz Improvisation II”
- As published: “Audio Recording I”
- As published: “Jazz Arranging II”
Recital
1 item
Electives
electives · 0 items
Select 3 credits of MUE, MUP, MUS, ART, ARH, AAD, DCE, THR, or VPA courses not already required by the major and concentration.
concentration · 0 items
Keyboard Concentration Requirements
concentration · 0 items
Principal Performance Area
8 items
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
Chamber Music
0 items
Select 4 credits from the following or any other courses with the ENS prefix:
2 items
- As published: “Chamber Music”
- As published: “Historical Performance Consort”
Keyboard Accompanying
0 items
Select 4 credits from the following:
4 items
- As published: “Fundamentals of Collaborative Piano I”
- As published: “Fundamentals of Collaborative Piano II”
- As published: “Collaborative Piano”
- As published: “Service Playing Skills for Organists and Pianists”
Pedagogy
1 item
- As published: “Piano Pedagogy I”or: MUP 425 Organ Pedagogyor: MUP 417 Piano Pedagogy II
Recitals
2 items
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
3 items
- As published: “Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory *”
- As published: “Introduction to Music Theory”
- As published: “Introduction to Aural Skills”
Select 3 credits from the following:
3 items
- As published: “Principles of Jazz Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Popular Music Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Classical Music Theory”
Select 6 credits from the following: **
3 items
- As published: “Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory I”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory II”
History and Repertory
4 items
- As published: “Writing Through Music”
- As published: “History of Western Music I”
- As published: “History of Western Music II”
- As published: “American Music”
Music Support Courses
0 items
Select 12 credits from MUE, MUP, MUS or VPA courses not already required by the major and concentration. 1
concentration · 0 items
Conducting
1 item
Keyboard Literature/Organ Improvisation
0 items
Select one option from the following:
0 items
Piano Focus
2 items
- As published: “Piano Literature I”
- As published: “Piano Literature II”
Organ Focus
2 items
- As published: “Group Keyboard Improvisation for Beginners”
- As published: “Organ Literature”
Keyboard Harmony
1 item
- As published: “Keyboard Harmony”
Orchestration/Counterpoint
1 item
Entrepreneurship
1 item
- As published: “Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts”
Repertoire Class 2
1 item
- As published: “Repertoire Class”
Percussion Concentration Requirements
concentration · 0 items
Principal Performance Area
8 items
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
Secondary Performance Area - Drum Set
2 items
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
Jazz Improvisation
1 item
- As published: “Jazz Improvisation I”
Ensemble
0 items
Select 6 credits from the following:
3 items
- As published: “University Symphony Orchestra”
- As published: “Wind Ensemble”
- As published: “Symphonic Band”
Select 2 credits from the following:
2 items
- As published: “Chamber Music”
- As published: “Present-Continuous New Music Ensemble”
Chamber Ensemble
1 item
- As published: “Percussion Ensemble *”
Recitals
2 items
Theory and Ear Training
4 items
- As published: “Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory **”
- As published: “Introduction to Music Theory”
- As published: “Introduction to Aural Skills”
- As published: “Principles of Jazz Theory”
Select 1 of the following:
2 items
- As published: “Principles of Popular Music Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Classical Music Theory”
Select 6 credit hours from the following: 1
3 items
- As published: “Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory I”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory II”
Musicology
4 items
- As published: “Writing Through Music”
- As published: “Anthropology of Music, Sound, and Power”
- As published: “American Music”
- As published: “Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology”
Technology
1 item
- As published: “Technology for Musicians I”
Piano
2 items
- As published: “Class Piano I”
- As published: “Class Piano II”
Conducting
1 item
- As published: “Instrumental Conducting I”
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
1 item
- As published: “Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts”
Repertoire Class 2
1 item
- As published: “Repertoire Class”
Music Support Courses
3 items
- As published: “Introduction to Dance”
- As published: “Steelpan Ensemble”
- As published: “Indian Music”
Popular Music and Technology Concentration Requirements
concentration · 0 items
Principal Performance Area
7 items
- As published: “Popular Music Performance”
- As published: “Popular Music Performance”
- As published: “Popular Music Performance”
- As published: “Popular Music Performance”
- As published: “Popular Music Performance”
- As published: “Popular Music Performance”
- As published: “Capstone Project *”
Secondary Performance Area
6 items
- As published: “Class Voice”
- As published: “Class Piano I”
- As published: “Class Piano II”
- As published: “Class Piano III”
- As published: “Beginning Guitar”
- As published: “Beginning Ukulele”
Ensemble
0 items
Select 8 credits from courses in the ENS prefix
0 items
Technology
0 items
Select 12 credits from the following:
9 items
- As published: “Making Music with Computers”
- As published: “Audiovisual Demos For Musicians”
- As published: “Modular Sound Synthesis”
- As published: “Music Production I”
- As published: “Digital Music Composition I”
- As published: “Digital Music Composition II”
- As published: “Video Game Music Composition and Production”
- As published: “Audio Recording I”
- As published: “Music Technology in Performance”
Composition and Improvisation
1 item
- As published: “Singer Songwriting”
Select 3 credits from the following:
8 items
- As published: “Popular Music Composition and Arranging”
- As published: “Composition Skills”
- As published: “Performance Studies **”
- As published: “Jazz Improvisation I”
- As published: “Jazz Improvisation II”
- As published: “Free Improvisation”
- As published: “Jazz Arranging I”
- As published: “Jazz Arranging II”
Western European Music Theory
0 items
Select 6 credits from the following:
6 items
- As published: “Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory”
- As published: “Introduction to Music Theory”
- As published: “Introduction to Aural Skills”
- As published: “Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory I”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory II”
Popular Music and Jazz Theory
1 item
- As published: “Introduction to Jazz Listening”
Select 3 credits from the following:
2 items
- As published: “Principles of Jazz Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Popular Music Theory”
History and Repertory
1 item
- As published: “Writing Through Music”
Select 3 credits from the following:
5 items
- As published: “Topics in Pop Music”
- As published: “Topics in Hip Hop”
- As published: “History of Rock Music”
- As published: “Music for Film”
- As published: “Music Cultures of the World”
Select 6 credits from the following:
9 items
- As published: “Popular Music and Society”
- As published: “History of Western Music I”
- As published: “History of Western Music II”
- As published: “American Music”
- As published: “Music and Politics”
- As published: “History of Jazz”
- As published: “Media Literacy”
- As published: “History of Digital Media”
- As published: “Media Law and Ethics”
Support Courses
2 items
- As published: “Writing of Poetry: Introductory”
- As published: “Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts”
Music Electives
electives · 0 items
Select 6 credits of ENS, MUE, MUP, MUS electives not already required by the major and concentration.
electives · 0 items
Strings Concentration Requirements
concentration · 0 items
Principal Performance Area
8 items
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
Repertoire Class
1 item
- As published: “Repertoire Class *”
Recitals
2 items
Ensemble
0 items
Select 8 credits by placement audition from the following:
2 items
- As published: “Sinfonia”
- As published: “University Symphony Orchestra”
Chamber Music
0 items
Select 6 credits from the following:
4 items
- As published: “Casella Sinfonietta”
- As published: “Chamber Music”
- As published: “Period Music Ensembles”
- As published: “Old Time Ensemble”
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
3 items
- As published: “Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory **”
- As published: “Introduction to Music Theory”
- As published: “Introduction to Aural Skills”
Select 3 credits from the following:
3 items
- As published: “Principles of Jazz Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Popular Music Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Classical Music Theory”
Select 6 credits from the following: 1
3 items
- As published: “Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory I”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory II”
History and Repertory
4 items
- As published: “Writing Through Music”
- As published: “History of Western Music I”
- As published: “History of Western Music II”
- As published: “American Music”
Music Support Courses
0 items
Select 8 credits from MUS, MUE, MUP, or VPA courses not already required by the major and concentration.
concentration · 0 items
Keyboard 2
3 items
- As published: “Class Piano I”
- As published: “Class Piano II”
- As published: “Class Piano III”
Conducting
1 item
- As published: “Instrumental Conducting I”
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
1 item
- As published: “Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts”
Music Technology
1 item
- As published: “Technology for Musicians I”
Voice Concentration Requirements
concentration · 0 items
Principal Performance Area
8 items
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
Repertoire Class
1 item
- As published: “Repertoire Class *”
Recitals
2 items
Ensemble
0 items
Select 8 credits from the following:
4 items
- As published: “Spartan Voices”
- As published: “University Chorale”
- As published: “Coro di Belle Voci”
- As published: “Chamber Singers”
Diction
3 items
- As published: “Italian and Latin Diction for Singers”
- As published: “English and Spanish Diction for Singers”
- As published: “German and French Diction for Singers”
Languages
2 items
- As published: “Beginning French I”
- As published: “Beginning German I”
Select 1 of the following:
2 items
- As published: “Beginning French II”
- As published: “Beginning German II”
Piano Proficiency **
3 items
- As published: “Class Piano I”
- As published: “Class Piano II”
- As published: “Class Piano III”
Secondary Piano Lessons 1
2 items
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
0 items
Select 13 credits from the following, at least 3 credits at the 300 or 400 level:
10 items
- As published: “Introduction to Music Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Jazz Theory”
- As published: “Introduction to Aural Skills”
- As published: “Principles of Popular Music Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Classical Music Theory”
- As published: “Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory I”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory II”
- As published: “Advanced Analysis of Western European Tonal Music and Related Traditions”
History and Repertory
2 items
- As published: “Speaking of Music”
- As published: “Writing Through Music”
Select two of the following courses:
3 items
- As published: “History of Western Music I”
- As published: “History of Western Music II”
- As published: “American Music”
Music Support Courses
4 items
- As published: “Choral Conducting I”
- As published: “Opera Performance Techniques”
- As published: “Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts”
- As published: “Principles of Vocal Pedagogy”
Recommended Electives
electives · 0 items
Non restricted electives and/or choose from the recommended electives below sufficient to complete the 120 credit-hour requirement
electives · 7 items
- As published: “Opera Role”
- As published: “Opera Chorus”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Song Literature I”
- As published: “Song Literature II”
- As published: “Vocal Coaching”
- As published: “History of Opera”
Woodwinds Concentration Requirements
concentration · 0 items
Principal Performance Area
8 items
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
- As published: “Performance Studies”
Repertoire Class *
1 item
- As published: “Repertoire Class *”
Recitals
2 items
Ensemble **
0 items
Choose 8 credits from the following:
4 items
- As published: “University Symphony Orchestra”
- As published: “Concert Band”
- As published: “Wind Ensemble”
- As published: “Symphonic Band”
Choose 4 credits from the following:
11 items
- As published: “Casella Sinfonietta”
- As published: “Chamber Music”
- As published: “Percussion Ensemble”
- As published: “Steelpan Ensemble”
- As published: “Period Music Ensembles”
- As published: “Old Time Ensemble”
- As published: “Indian Music”
- As published: “Middle Eastern Ensemble”
- As published: “Sinfonia”
- As published: “Jazz Ensemble I”
- As published: “Jazz Ensemble II”
Piano Proficiency 1
3 items
- As published: “Class Piano I”
- As published: “Class Piano II”
- As published: “Class Piano III”
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
3 items
- As published: “Introduction to Music Theory”
- As published: “Introduction to Aural Skills”
Select 1 of the following:
3 items
- As published: “Principles of Jazz Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Popular Music Theory”
- As published: “Principles of Classical Music Theory”
Select 6 credit hours from the following: 3
3 items
- As published: “Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory I”
- As published: “Topics in Music Theory II”
History and Repertory
4 items
- As published: “Writing Through Music”
- As published: “History of Western Music I”
- As published: “History of Western Music II”
- As published: “American Music”
Conducting
1 item
- As published: “Instrumental Conducting I”
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
1 item
- As published: “Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts”
Music Technology
1 item
- As published: “Technology for Musicians I”
Music Support Courses
0 items
Additional courses to reach 12 credits from MUE, MUP, MUS, DCE, ART, ARH, AAD, THR, or VPA not already required by the major and concentration.
concentration · 0 items
Requirements
0 items
Required
1 item
- As published: “Senior Honors Project *”or: MUS 492 Capstone Seminar in Music Studies
3 credits of Music Theory at the 300 level or above contracted for Honors credit
0 items
3 credits of Ethnomusicology or Musicology courses (with MUS prefix) at the 300 level or above contracted for Honors credit
0 items
Select 3 additional credits from the following:
0 items
Any Contract Honors course in Music
0 items
Any Honors course (whether or not in Music)
0 items
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