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.
- Total credits (published)
- 55-57
- Credits (computed from items)
- 1294-1334
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 232423
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_232423_2790ccbb
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Major Requirements
major core · 0 items
Required Courses
11 items
- Incoming Music Major Assessment MilestoneNot resolved to a course0
- As published: “Aural Skills I (taken twice) 1”2
- As published: “Aural Skills II (taken twice) 2”2
- As published: “Recital Attendance (six semesters)”0
- As published: “Introduction to Global Music [C2VPA] 3”3
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 1
- School of Music Senior Assessment MilestoneNot resolved to a course0
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course17
Keyboard Requirement
5 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course1
- As published: “Keyboard Skills II 4”1
- As published: “Keyboard Skills IV 5”1
- As published: “Jazz Keyboard Skills 5”1
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course1
Written Music Theory Paths
1 item
- Choose one of the following paths:Not resolved to a course12
Written Music Theory Path One:
0 items
Choose this path if you have passed the music theory diagnostic exam. None of the courses in this section may be repeated for credit.
2 items
- 3
- or: MUS 253 Analysis of Music 1950-Present3
Choose two of the following:
9 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Jazz Theory 6”3
- 3
- As published: “Techniques of Composition 7”3
- 3
Written Music Theory Path Two:
0 items
Choose this path if you have not successfully passed the music theory diagnostic exam. None of the courses in this section may be repeated for credit.
3 items
- 3
- 3
- or: MUS 253 Analysis of Music 1950-Present3
Choose one of the following:
10 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Jazz Theory 6”3
- 3
- As published: “Techniques of Composition 7”3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course12
Concentrations
concentration · 1 item
- Choose one of the following concentrations:Not resolved to a course43-59
Jazz Studies (59 Credits)
0 items
Music Composition (55 Credits)
0 items
Music Education (43-46 + 20 Credits)
0 items
Music Industry (57 Credits)
0 items
Music Performance (51-56 Credits)
0 items
Music Theatre (55-57 Credits)
1 item
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course43-59
Jazz Studies Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
0 items
Admission to the Jazz Studies concentration by successful completion of a jazz performance audition no sooner than the end of the first year as an approved music major.
concentration · 11 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital (presented at the end of the junior year, jazz repertoire)”0
- As published: “Jazz Improvisation Laboratory II (taken for four semesters for a total of 8 credit hours)”8
- 2
- 1
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters) 1”8
- As published: “Jazz Chamber Ensemble (taken for six semesters for a total of 6 credit hours in addition to the assigned ensemble requirement)”6
- Approved jazz electives 2Not resolved to a course5
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course39
Applied Music Lesson in Primary Instrument
0 items
Applied music study (primary instrument), Level 1-4. Jazz Studies students enroll in 2 credits in the primary instrument for 4 semesters in the first two years for a total of 8.00 credit hours. Students who can demonstrate level 4 competency by the end of their first year are eligible to attempt credit by exam for up to 4 credit hours of primary instrument lessons. Each area has its own procedure for credit by exam and students should consult their primary applied instructor if they wish to pursue this option. Students accepted into the Jazz Studies program may continue applied music study (in addition to applied jazz study) with consent of primary applied instructor.
2 items
- As published: “Primary/Major Applied Music Lesson (taken at two credit hours for four semesters for a total of 8 credit hours)”8
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course8
Applied Music Lesson in Jazz
0 items
Applied music study (Jazz). Two credits of Applied Jazz Study, Level 5-8, for 6 semesters for a total of 12 credit hours; may be taken concurrently with applied music study in the primary instrument. The student must be enrolled in Applied Jazz Study during the semesters of the Half Recital MUS 395 and the Graduation Recital MUS 495.
2 items
- As published: “Primary/Major Applied Music Lesson (taken at two credit hours for six semesters for a total of 12 credit hours)”12
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course12
Music Composition Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
0 items
Additional requirements: Admission to this concentration by approval of theory/composition faculty. Students should take both MUS 252 and MUS 253 from the theory menu; MUS 257 is not open to music composition students.
concentration · 10 items
- As published: “Contrapuntal Techniques 1”3
- As published: “Music Composition (repeatable for a total of 16 credit hours)”16
- 3
- 3
- 3
- or: MUS 485 Advanced Jazz Topics Seminar3
- 1
- Applied major studyNot resolved to a course12
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one assigned ensemble each semester) 2”8
- Approved music, ARTS or IART electives 3Not resolved to a course3
Professional Education Sequence Requirements
4 items
- As published: “Critical Questions in Education [C1CT] 1,2”3
- 2
- As published: “Student Teaching (senior year) (must be taken for a total of 12 credits)”12
- As published: “Life Span Human Development [C5SD] 1,2”3
Music Education, Instrumental Track
0 items
Required Courses
16 items
- 0
- 1
- 1
- As published: “Practicum in Music Education (taken twice) 1”2
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 2
- As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 2”0
- 2
- Applied music study (primary instrument)Not resolved to a course13
- As published: “Marching Band (taken twice for a total of 3 credit hours) 3”3
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for seven semesters) 4”7
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course39
Instrumental Techniques Classes
6 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course5
Restricted Electives
electives · 7 items
- Choose two credit hours from the following:Not resolved to a course2
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 1
- 2
Any ARTS or IART course
1 item
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course2
Required Courses
16 items
- 0
- 1
- 1
- As published: “Practicum in Music Education (taken twice) 1”2
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 2”0
- 2
- Applied music study (primary instrument)Not resolved to a course13
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for seven semesters) 2”7
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course39
Instrumental Techniques Classes
6 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course5
Restricted Electives
electives · 5 items
- Choose two credit hours from the following:Not resolved to a course2
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 2
Any ARTS or IART course
1 item
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course2
Required Courses
16 items
- 0
- 1
- 1
- As published: “Practicum in Music Education (taken twice) 1”2
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- As published: “Small Ensemble Jazz Arranging 2”3
- As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 3,4”0
- Applied music study (primary instrument)Not resolved to a course13
- 1
- As published: “Marching Band (must be taken for a total of 2 credit hours) 5”2
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for seven semesters) 6,7”7
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course39
Instrumental Techniques Classes
6 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course5
Restricted Electives
electives · 6 items
- Choose two credit hours from the following:Not resolved to a course2
- 1
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 2
Any ARTS or IART course
0 items
Subtotal
0 items
Music Education, Vocal Track
0 items
Required Courses
18 items
- 0
- 1
- 1
- 1
- As published: “Practicum in Music Education (taken twice) 1”2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 1
- 2
- As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 2”0
- 2
- 1
- Applied major study (voice or keyboard)Not resolved to a course12
- Applied secondary area (Piano majors take MUAP 205 for 2 credit hours; voice majors take MUS 404 for 1 credit hour.) 3Not resolved to a course1-2
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for seven semesters) 4”7
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course38-39
Restricted Electives
electives · 9 items
- Piano majors take 4 credit hours; voice majors take 5 credit hours from the following courses: 5Not resolved to a course4-5
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 1
- 2
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course4-5
Music Industry Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
13 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 0
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 1”0
- Applied major studyNot resolved to a course14
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for seven semesters) 2”7
- Music industry electivesNot resolved to a course12
- Approved music, ARTS or IART electives 3Not resolved to a course3
Music Performance, Instrumental Track
0 items
Required Courses
0 items
Additional requirements: Admission to this concentration by successful completion of performance audition, no sooner than end of first year as approved music major.
concentration · 14 items
- 2
- 0
- As published: “Instrumental Pedagogy 1”1
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1
- Applied music courses (primary instrument)Not resolved to a course22
- Chamber ensembles (in addition to the eight-semester major assigned ensemble requirement)Not resolved to a course6
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters)”8
- Advanced music literature or seminar electivesNot resolved to a course3
- Approved music, ARTS or IART electives 2Not resolved to a course3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course49
Music Theory Elective
electives · 11 items
- Choose one of the following courses that has not previously been taken:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course3
Music Performance, Piano Track
0 items
Required Courses
0 items
Additional requirements: Admission to this concentration by successful completion of performance audition, no sooner than end of first year as approved music major.
concentration · 14 items
- 2
- 0
- 1
- 1
- As published: “Topics in Music Analysis 1”3
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 1
- Applied piano studyNot resolved to a course22
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters)”8
- Approved music electives 2Not resolved to a course3
- Approved music, ARTS or IART electives 2Not resolved to a course3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course50
Seminar
5 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- As published: “Topics in Music Analysis 1”3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course3
Music Theory Elective
electives · 0 items
The chosen course should be one not taken to fulfill the music theory core requirements. 3
major core · 11 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course3
Music Performance, Piano Track - Subtrack in Accompanying/Coaching
0 items
Required Courses
14 items
- 1
- 1
- 2
- 0
- 3
- 2
- 1
- Applied piano accompanyingNot resolved to a course9
- Applied piano studyNot resolved to a course13
- Applied voice studyNot resolved to a course2
- Approved music electives 1Not resolved to a course3
- Approved music, ARTS or IART electives 1Not resolved to a course3
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters)”8
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course48
Language Requirement
5 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course3
Conducting Requirement
2 items
- or: MUS 319 Intermediate Instrumental Conducting2
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course2
Music Theory Elective
electives · 0 items
The chosen course should be one not taken to fulfill the music theory core requirements.
major core · 11 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course3
Music Performance, Vocal Track
0 items
Required Courses
0 items
Additional requirements: Admission to this concentration by successful completion of performance audition, no sooner than end of first year as approved music major.
concentration · 12 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- As published: “Opera Workshop (taken twice)”2
- 0
- 1
- 1
- 1
- Applied voice studyNot resolved to a course16
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters) 1”8
- Music, ARTS or IART electiveNot resolved to a course1
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course33
Vocal Literature Electives
electives · 5 items
- Choose two of the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course6
Language Requirement
0 items
Elementary Languages I:
3 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
Elementary Languages II:
5 items
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course12
Music Theatre Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
0 items
Additional requirements: Admission to this concentration by successful completion of performance audition, no sooner than end of first year as approved music major.
concentration · 32 items
- 3
- 1
- 1
- MUS/THEA 357Music Theatre History and AnalysisNot resolved to a course3
- As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 1”0
- 3
- 3
- Applied voice studyNot resolved to a course16
- Approved music, theatre, dance, ARTS or IART electives 2Not resolved to a course2
- As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters, as listed below) 3”8
- 2
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Choose one of the following courses not selected above:Not resolved to a course2-3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-4
- Choose two of the following courses not selected above:Not resolved to a course4-5
- 1
- 3
- 1-3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course51-53
Dance Classes
18 items
- Choose two of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 1-3
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course4
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