Music Composition
Bachelor of Music - Music; Track: Specialization in Music Composition
College of Visual & Perf Arts
Degree Specific Credits: 86
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.75
Catalog Year: 2018-2019
Note: All degrees require 39 upper division credits.
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1st year | 21 | |
| 2nd year | 24 | |
| 3rd year | 21 | |
| 4th year | 9 | |
| Upper Division Writing Expectation | 3 | |
| 1st and 2nd year Ensemble Requirements | 4 | |
| 3rd and 4th year Ensemble Requirements | 5-22 | |
| Lower Division Writing Expectation | 3 | |
| Music General Requirement for Writing | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Mathematics | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Modern & Classical Languages | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Expressive Arts | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Literary & Artistic Studies | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Historic & Cultural Studies | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Indigenous & Global Perspectives | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 117-134 | |
1st year
Rule: All courses required
Note: 1st year requirements:
- MUSI 195 - 1 credit each semester for a total of 2 credits first year.
- MUSI 180 - 2 credits each semester for a total of four credits first year.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 105 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUSI 106 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUSI 135A | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 136A | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 140 | Aural Perception I | 2 |
| MUSI 141 | Aural Perception II | 2 |
| MUSI 180 | Composition I (two credits each semester) | 4 |
| MUSI 195 | Applied Study I (one credit each semester) | 2 |
| MUSI 202L | Intro to Music Literature | 3 |
| MUST 110 | Digital Audio & Multitracking | 2 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
2nd year
Rule: All courses required
Note: 2nd year requirements:
- MUSI 295 - 1 credit each semester for a total of 2 credits second year.
- MUSI 280 - 2 credits each semester for a total of four credits the second year.
- MUSI 296 Upper-Division Required Performance to be completed 2nd year to advance to upper division classes
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 205 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUSI 206 | Music Theory IV | 2 |
| MUSI 235 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 |
| MUSI 236 | Keyboard Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSI 240 | Aural Perception III | 2 |
| MUSI 241 | Aural Perception IV | 2 |
| MUSI 280 | Composition II (two credits each semester) | 4 |
| MUSI 295 | Applied Study II (one credit each semester) | 2 |
| MUSI 296 | Piano Prof Assessment | 0 |
| MUSI 301H | Music History I | 3 |
| MUSI 302H | Music History II | 3 |
| MUST 210 | Sequencng, Synthesis, Sampling | 2 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
3rd year
Rule: See commentary
Note: 3rd year requirements:
- MUSI 395 - 1 credit Fall semester.
- MUSI 380 - 3 credits each semester for a total of six credits the third year.
- MUSI 335 or MUSI 336 for 2 credits Spring semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 335 | Instrumental Conducting (2 credits Spring semester) | 2 |
| or MUSI 336 | Choral Conducting | |
| MUSI 356 | Form & Analysis I | 2 |
| MUSI 357 | Form & Analysis II | 2 |
| MUSI 380 | Composition III (three credits each semester) | 6 |
| MUSI 395 | Applied Study III (one credit Fall semester) | 1 |
| MUSI 407 | Counterpoint I | 3 |
| MUSI 415 | Music 20th Century to Present | 3 |
| MUSI 440 | Orchestration | 2 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
4th year
Rule: All courses required
Note: 4th year requirements:
All students majoring in music are required to attend in a minimum of 100 approved recitals/concerts prior to graduation. During the 4th year in an undergraduate degree program and upon completion of this requirement, students should register for MUSI 388, 0 cr.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 388 | Concert Attendance UM | 0 |
| MUSI 480 | Composition IV (3 credits Fall semester) | 3 |
| MUSI 499 | Senior Recital/Capstone Pjt (2 credits Spring semester) | 2 |
| MUST 310 | Interactivity Digitl Sgnl Proc | 2 |
| MUST 410 | Computer Music Programming | 2 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper Division Writing Expectation
Rule: All courses required
Note: MUSI 415 will satisfy the upper-division writing expectation.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 415 | Music 20th Century to Present | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
1st and 2nd year Ensemble Requirements
Rule: One course each semester
Note: Ensembles - MUSI 108A-MUSI 114A, MUSI 162A (guitar principals only), MUSI 191 (piano principals only), required one credit each semester for two credits each year. All majors seeking an undergraduate degree in music and who are registered for 5 or more credits must participate in an ensemble specified by their degree curriculum each semester of residence of the regular school year. (See specific curricula for maximum ensemble credits applicable toward minimum degree requirements.)
Majors whose principal performance area is wind/percussion must register for:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following sections: | 1 | |
| Section 1, Symphonic Wind Ensemble: | ||
| Band: UM Concert Band | ||
| Section 2, University Concert Band: | ||
| Band: UM Concert Band | ||
| Section 1, University Orchestra, if designated by the Director, every semester: | ||
| Orchestra: UMSO | ||
| Total Hours | 1 | |
String majors must register for:
- MUSI 108A section 1, University Orchestra, every semester.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 108A | Orchestra: UMSO | 1 |
| MUSI 110A | Opera Theatre I | 1 |
| MUSI 112A | Choir | 1 |
| MUSI 114A | Band: UM Concert Band | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
3rd and 4th year Ensemble Requirements
Rule: One course each semester
Note: MUSI 308-MUSI 314, MUSI 310, MUSI 331, OR MUSI 362 (guitar principals only), MUSI 391(piano principals only), required one credit each semester for two credits third year, fourth year 1 credit Fall Semester.
All majors seeking an undergraduate degree in music and who are registered for 5 or more credits must participate in an ensemble specified by their degree curriculum each semester of residence of the regular school year. (See specific curricula for maximum ensemble credits applicable toward minimum degree requirements.)
Majors whose principal performance area is wind/percussion must register for:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following sections: | 1 | |
| Section 1, Symphonic Wind Ensemble: | ||
| Band III: UM Concert Band | ||
| Section 2, University Concert Band: | ||
| Band III: UM Concert Band | ||
| Section 1, University Orchestra, if designated by the Director, every semester: | ||
| Orchestras II: UM | ||
| Total Hours | 1 | |
String majors must register for:
- MUSI 308 section 1, University Orchestra, every semester.
Ensemble requirements for piano and organ are listed separately for each curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 308 | Orchestras II: UM | 1 |
| MUSI 310 | Opera Theatre II | 1 |
| MUSI 312 | Choir III | 1-8 |
| MUSI 314 | Band III: UM Concert Band | 1 |
| MUSI 331 | Jzz Ens II: UM | 1 |
| MUSI 362 | Chmbr Ens III: UM (guitar principals only) | 1 |
| MUSI 391 | Special / Experimental Courses (piano principals only) | 1-9 |
| Total Hours | 7-22 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Lower Division Writing Expectation
Rule: All courses required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 302H | Music History II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Music General Requirement for Writing
Rule: All courses required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Music Requirements for Mathematics
Rule: All courses required
Note: Math - M Course 100 or above
Minimum Required Grade: C-
3 Total Credits Required
Music Requirements for Modern & Classical Languages
Rule: All courses required
Note: Exemption from Modern and Classical Language Requirement - Symbolic Systems MUSI 105, , MUSI 140, MUSI 141
Music Requirements for Expressive Arts
Rule: All courses required
Note: Expressive Arts - A Courses - (min. 3 credits) Ensembles and Sec. Lessons taken each semester satisfies this requirement.
Music Requirements for Literary & Artistic Studies
Rule: All courses required
Note: Literary and Artistic Studies - L Courses - (min. 3 credits) MUSI 202L taken in 1st year satisfies this requirement.
Music Requirements for Historic & Cultural Studies
Rule: All courses required
Note: Historical and Cultural Studies and American and European Perspectives - H/Y Courses - (min. 3 credits) MUSI 301H and MUSI 302H
Music Requirements for Indigenous & Global Perspectives
Rule: All courses required
Note: Indigenous and Global Perspectives - (min. 3 credits) is required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 207H | World Music (equiv to 307) (equiv to 307) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Music Requirements for Natural Sciences
Rule: All courses required
Note: Natural Science (for this perspective, 6 credits required and at least one course Must include a lab experience)
Minimum Required Grade: C-
6 Total Credits Required
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