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Program checklist · B.M.

Music

James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA

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
    1. Incoming Music Major Assessment Milestone
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    2. As published: “Aural Skills I (taken twice) 1”
      2
    3. As published: “Aural Skills II (taken twice) 2”
      2
    4. As published: “Recital Attendance (six semesters)”
      0
    5. As published: “Introduction to Global Music [C2VPA] 3”
      3
    6. 4
    7. 2
    8. 3
    9. 1
    10. School of Music Senior Assessment Milestone
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    11. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      17

    Keyboard Requirement

    5 items
    1. Choose one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    2. As published: “Keyboard Skills II 4”
      1
    3. As published: “Keyboard Skills IV 5”
      1
    4. As published: “Jazz Keyboard Skills 5”
      1
    5. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      1

    Written Music Theory Paths

    1 item
    1. Choose one of the following paths:
      Not resolved to a course
      12

    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
      1. 3
      2. or: MUS 253 Analysis of Music 1950-Present
        3

      Choose two of the following:

      9 items
      1. 3
      2. 3
      3. 3
      4. 3
      5. 3
      6. As published: “Jazz Theory 6”
        3
      7. 3
      8. As published: “Techniques of Composition 7”
        3
      9. 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
        1. 3
        2. 3
        3. or: MUS 253 Analysis of Music 1950-Present
          3

        Choose one of the following:

        10 items
        1. 3
        2. 3
        3. 3
        4. 3
        5. 3
        6. As published: “Jazz Theory 6”
          3
        7. 3
        8. As published: “Techniques of Composition 7”
          3
        9. 3
        10. Subtotal
          Not resolved to a course
          12

        Concentrations

        concentration · 1 item
        1. Choose one of the following concentrations:
          Not resolved to a course
          43-59

        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
                  1. Subtotal
                    Not resolved to a course
                    43-59

                  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
                      1. 3
                      2. 3
                      3. 3
                      4. As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital (presented at the end of the junior year, jazz repertoire)”
                        0
                      5. As published: “Jazz Improvisation Laboratory II (taken for four semesters for a total of 8 credit hours)”
                        8
                      6. 2
                      7. 1
                      8. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters) 1”
                        8
                      9. As published: “Jazz Chamber Ensemble (taken for six semesters for a total of 6 credit hours in addition to the assigned ensemble requirement)”
                        6
                      10. Approved jazz electives 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                        5
                      11. Subtotal
                        Not resolved to a course
                        39

                      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
                        1. As published: “Primary/Major Applied Music Lesson (taken at two credit hours for four semesters for a total of 8 credit hours)”
                          8
                        2. Subtotal
                          Not resolved to a course
                          8

                        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
                          1. As published: “Primary/Major Applied Music Lesson (taken at two credit hours for six semesters for a total of 12 credit hours)”
                            12
                          2. Subtotal
                            Not resolved to a course
                            12

                          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
                              1. As published: “Contrapuntal Techniques 1”
                                3
                              2. As published: “Music Composition (repeatable for a total of 16 credit hours)”
                                16
                              3. 3
                              4. 3
                              5. 3
                              6. or: MUS 485 Advanced Jazz Topics Seminar
                                3
                              7. 1
                              8. Applied major study
                                Not resolved to a course
                                12
                              9. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one assigned ensemble each semester) 2”
                                8
                              10. Approved music, ARTS or IART electives 3
                                Not resolved to a course
                                3

                              Professional Education Sequence Requirements

                              4 items
                              1. As published: “Critical Questions in Education [C1CT] 1,2”
                                3
                              2. 2
                              3. As published: “Student Teaching (senior year) (must be taken for a total of 12 credits)”
                                12
                              4. As published: “Life Span Human Development [C5SD] 1,2”
                                3

                              Music Education, Instrumental Track

                              0 items

                                Required Courses

                                16 items
                                1. 0
                                2. 1
                                3. 1
                                4. As published: “Practicum in Music Education (taken twice) 1”
                                  2
                                5. 1
                                6. 2
                                7. 2
                                8. 2
                                9. 1
                                10. 2
                                11. As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 2”
                                  0
                                12. 2
                                13. Applied music study (primary instrument)
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  13
                                14. As published: “Marching Band (taken twice for a total of 3 credit hours) 3”
                                  3
                                15. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for seven semesters) 4”
                                  7
                                16. Subtotal
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  39

                                Instrumental Techniques Classes

                                6 items
                                1. 1
                                2. 1
                                3. 1
                                4. 1
                                5. 1
                                6. Subtotal
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  5

                                Restricted Electives

                                electives · 7 items
                                1. Choose two credit hours from the following:
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  2
                                2. 1
                                3. 2
                                4. 2
                                5. 1
                                6. 1
                                7. 2

                                Any ARTS or IART course

                                1 item
                                1. Subtotal
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  2

                                Required Courses

                                16 items
                                1. 0
                                2. 1
                                3. 1
                                4. As published: “Practicum in Music Education (taken twice) 1”
                                  2
                                5. 1
                                6. 2
                                7. 2
                                8. 2
                                9. 2
                                10. 2
                                11. 2
                                12. As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 2”
                                  0
                                13. 2
                                14. Applied music study (primary instrument)
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  13
                                15. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for seven semesters) 2”
                                  7
                                16. Subtotal
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  39

                                Instrumental Techniques Classes

                                6 items
                                1. 1
                                2. 1
                                3. 1
                                4. 1
                                5. 1
                                6. Subtotal
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  5

                                Restricted Electives

                                electives · 5 items
                                1. Choose two credit hours from the following:
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  2
                                2. 1
                                3. 1
                                4. 1
                                5. 2

                                Any ARTS or IART course

                                1 item
                                1. Subtotal
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  2

                                Required Courses

                                16 items
                                1. 0
                                2. 1
                                3. 1
                                4. As published: “Practicum in Music Education (taken twice) 1”
                                  2
                                5. 1
                                6. 2
                                7. 2
                                8. 2
                                9. 2
                                10. As published: “Small Ensemble Jazz Arranging 2”
                                  3
                                11. As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 3,4”
                                  0
                                12. Applied music study (primary instrument)
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  13
                                13. 1
                                14. As published: “Marching Band (must be taken for a total of 2 credit hours) 5”
                                  2
                                15. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for seven semesters) 6,7”
                                  7
                                16. Subtotal
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  39

                                Instrumental Techniques Classes

                                6 items
                                1. 1
                                2. 1
                                3. 1
                                4. 1
                                5. 1
                                6. Subtotal
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  5

                                Restricted Electives

                                electives · 6 items
                                1. Choose two credit hours from the following:
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                  2
                                2. 1
                                3. 1
                                4. 2
                                5. 2
                                6. 2

                                Any ARTS or IART course

                                0 items

                                  Subtotal

                                  0 items

                                    Music Education, Vocal Track

                                    0 items

                                      Required Courses

                                      18 items
                                      1. 0
                                      2. 1
                                      3. 1
                                      4. 1
                                      5. As published: “Practicum in Music Education (taken twice) 1”
                                        2
                                      6. 2
                                      7. 2
                                      8. 2
                                      9. 1
                                      10. 1
                                      11. 2
                                      12. As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 2”
                                        0
                                      13. 2
                                      14. 1
                                      15. Applied major study (voice or keyboard)
                                        Not resolved to a course
                                        12
                                      16. Applied secondary area (Piano majors take MUAP 205 for 2 credit hours; voice majors take MUS 404 for 1 credit hour.) 3
                                        Not resolved to a course
                                        1-2
                                      17. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for seven semesters) 4”
                                        7
                                      18. Subtotal
                                        Not resolved to a course
                                        38-39

                                      Restricted Electives

                                      electives · 9 items
                                      1. Piano majors take 4 credit hours; voice majors take 5 credit hours from the following courses: 5
                                        Not resolved to a course
                                        4-5
                                      2. 1
                                      3. 2
                                      4. 2
                                      5. 1
                                      6. 3
                                      7. 1
                                      8. 2
                                      9. Subtotal
                                        Not resolved to a course
                                        4-5

                                      Music Industry Concentration

                                      concentration · 0 items

                                        Required Courses

                                        13 items
                                        1. 3
                                        2. 3
                                        3. 3
                                        4. 3
                                        5. 0
                                        6. 3
                                        7. 3
                                        8. 3
                                        9. As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 1”
                                          0
                                        10. Applied major study
                                          Not resolved to a course
                                          14
                                        11. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for seven semesters) 2”
                                          7
                                        12. Music industry electives
                                          Not resolved to a course
                                          12
                                        13. Approved music, ARTS or IART electives 3
                                          Not resolved to a course
                                          3

                                        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
                                            1. 2
                                            2. 0
                                            3. As published: “Instrumental Pedagogy 1”
                                              1
                                            4. Choose one of the following:
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                              3
                                            5. 3
                                            6. 3
                                            7. 3
                                            8. 1
                                            9. Applied music courses (primary instrument)
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                              22
                                            10. Chamber ensembles (in addition to the eight-semester major assigned ensemble requirement)
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                              6
                                            11. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters)”
                                              8
                                            12. Advanced music literature or seminar electives
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                              3
                                            13. Approved music, ARTS or IART electives 2
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                              3
                                            14. Subtotal
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                              49

                                            Music Theory Elective

                                            electives · 11 items
                                            1. Choose one of the following courses that has not previously been taken:
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                              3
                                            2. 3
                                            3. 3
                                            4. 3
                                            5. 3
                                            6. 3
                                            7. 3
                                            8. 3
                                            9. 3
                                            10. 3
                                            11. Subtotal
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                              3

                                            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
                                                1. 2
                                                2. 0
                                                3. 1
                                                4. 1
                                                5. As published: “Topics in Music Analysis 1”
                                                  3
                                                6. 2
                                                7. 2
                                                8. 2
                                                9. 1
                                                10. Applied piano study
                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                  22
                                                11. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters)”
                                                  8
                                                12. Approved music electives 2
                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                  3
                                                13. Approved music, ARTS or IART electives 2
                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                  3
                                                14. Subtotal
                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                  50

                                                Seminar

                                                5 items
                                                1. Choose one of the following:
                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                  3
                                                2. As published: “Topics in Music Analysis 1”
                                                  3
                                                3. 3
                                                4. 3
                                                5. Subtotal
                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                  3

                                                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
                                                  1. Choose one of the following:
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    3
                                                  2. 3
                                                  3. 3
                                                  4. 3
                                                  5. 3
                                                  6. 3
                                                  7. 3
                                                  8. 3
                                                  9. 3
                                                  10. 3
                                                  11. Subtotal
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    3

                                                  Music Performance, Piano Track - Subtrack in Accompanying/Coaching

                                                  0 items

                                                    Required Courses

                                                    14 items
                                                    1. 1
                                                    2. 1
                                                    3. 2
                                                    4. 0
                                                    5. 3
                                                    6. 2
                                                    7. 1
                                                    8. Applied piano accompanying
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      9
                                                    9. Applied piano study
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      13
                                                    10. Applied voice study
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      2
                                                    11. Approved music electives 1
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      3
                                                    12. Approved music, ARTS or IART electives 1
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      3
                                                    13. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters)”
                                                      8
                                                    14. Subtotal
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      48

                                                    Language Requirement

                                                    5 items
                                                    1. Choose one of the following:
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      3
                                                    2. 3
                                                    3. 3
                                                    4. 3
                                                    5. Subtotal
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      3

                                                    Conducting Requirement

                                                    2 items
                                                    1. or: MUS 319 Intermediate Instrumental Conducting
                                                      2
                                                    2. Subtotal
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      2

                                                    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
                                                      1. Choose one of the following:
                                                        Not resolved to a course
                                                        3
                                                      2. 3
                                                      3. 3
                                                      4. 3
                                                      5. 3
                                                      6. 3
                                                      7. 3
                                                      8. 3
                                                      9. 3
                                                      10. 3
                                                      11. Subtotal
                                                        Not resolved to a course
                                                        3

                                                      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
                                                          2. 1
                                                          3. 1
                                                          4. As published: “Opera Workshop (taken twice)”
                                                            2
                                                          5. 0
                                                          6. 1
                                                          7. 1
                                                          8. 1
                                                          9. Applied voice study
                                                            Not resolved to a course
                                                            16
                                                          10. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters) 1”
                                                            8
                                                          11. Music, ARTS or IART elective
                                                            Not resolved to a course
                                                            1
                                                          12. Subtotal
                                                            Not resolved to a course
                                                            33

                                                          Vocal Literature Electives

                                                          electives · 5 items
                                                          1. Choose two of the following:
                                                            Not resolved to a course
                                                            6
                                                          2. 3
                                                          3. 3
                                                          4. 3
                                                          5. Subtotal
                                                            Not resolved to a course
                                                            6

                                                          Language Requirement

                                                          0 items

                                                            Elementary Languages I:

                                                            3 items
                                                            1. 3
                                                            2. 3
                                                            3. 3

                                                            Elementary Languages II:

                                                            5 items
                                                            1. Choose one of the following:
                                                              Not resolved to a course
                                                              3
                                                            2. 3
                                                            3. 3
                                                            4. 3
                                                            5. Subtotal
                                                              Not resolved to a course
                                                              12

                                                            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
                                                                1. 3
                                                                2. 1
                                                                3. 1
                                                                4. MUS/THEA 357
                                                                  Music Theatre History and Analysis
                                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                                  3
                                                                5. As published: “Junior or Senior Half Recital 1”
                                                                  0
                                                                6. 3
                                                                7. 3
                                                                8. Applied voice study
                                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                                  16
                                                                9. Approved music, theatre, dance, ARTS or IART electives 2
                                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                                  2
                                                                10. As published: “Assigned Ensemble (one each semester for 8 semesters, as listed below) 3”
                                                                  8
                                                                11. 2
                                                                12. Choose one of the following:
                                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                                  3
                                                                13. 3
                                                                14. 3
                                                                15. 3
                                                                16. Choose one of the following courses not selected above:
                                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                                  2-3
                                                                17. 3
                                                                18. 3
                                                                19. 3
                                                                20. 1-3
                                                                21. 3
                                                                22. 3
                                                                23. 3
                                                                24. 3
                                                                25. 3
                                                                26. 1-4
                                                                27. Choose two of the following courses not selected above:
                                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                                  4-5
                                                                28. 1
                                                                29. 3
                                                                30. 1-3
                                                                31. 3
                                                                32. Subtotal
                                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                                  51-53

                                                                Dance Classes

                                                                18 items
                                                                1. Choose two of the following:
                                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                                  4
                                                                2. 2
                                                                3. 2
                                                                4. 2
                                                                5. 2
                                                                6. 2
                                                                7. 2
                                                                8. 2
                                                                9. 2
                                                                10. 2
                                                                11. 1-3
                                                                12. 2
                                                                13. 2
                                                                14. 2
                                                                15. 2
                                                                16. 2
                                                                17. 2
                                                                18. Subtotal
                                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                                  4
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