Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this
overview of the Academic Program and refer to the
Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical major plan. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.
The music major consists of eight music courses (MUSI) and six semesters of music activity experiences (MUSA) which are critical for the development of musicianship. Note: all MUSA courses carry 0.25 academic credits except for MUSA 101 which carries
0.5 academic credits.
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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First Year
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Music Fundamentals (MUSI 100)
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Diatomic Harmony (MUSI 202)
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Fall
or Spring semester: Survey of Western Classical Music (MUSI 150)
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Music Activity Courses (both semesters)
Attend performances toward the (MUSA 101) Recital
Attendance requirement
Major Ensemble Participation (MUSA 200) (6 semesters
required)
Individual Instrumental or Vocal Lessons (MUSA 300 or
MUSA 400) (6 semesters required)
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Sophomore
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One of either:
Chromatic Harmony (MUSI 301)
Medieval Renaissance Baroque Music (MUSI 311)
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Classical, Romantic, Contemporary Music (MUSI 312)
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Possibly a MUSI Elective
(2 required)
Music Activity Courses (both semesters)
Attend performances toward the (MUSA 101) Recital
Attendance requirement
Major Ensemble Participation (MUSA 200) (6 semesters
required)
Individual Instrumental or Vocal Lessons (MUSA 300 or
MUSA 400) (6 semesters required)
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Junior
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One of either:
Chromatic Harmony (MUSI 301)
Medieval Renaissance Baroque Music (MUSI 311)
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Classical, Romantic, Contemporary Music (MUSI 312) if not
already completed
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Possibly a MUSI Elective
(2 required)
Music Activity Courses (both semesters)
Attend performances toward the (MUSA 101) Recital Attendance
requirement
Major Ensemble Participation (MUSA 200) (6 semesters
required)
Individual Instrumental or Vocal Lessons (MUSA 300 or
MUSA 400) (6 semesters required)
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Senior
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Senior Capstone Experience in Music (MUSI
495)
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1-2 MUSI Elective if
not already completed
Music Activity Courses if not already completed
Attend performances toward the (MUSA 101) Recital
Attendance requirement
Major Ensemble Participation (MUSA 200)
Individual Instrumental or Vocal Lessons (MUSA 300 or
MUSA 400)
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Sample course plan for
completing the major in three years:
Possible Degree Path
starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please
consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique
path.
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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First Year
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Sophomore
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Music Fundamentals (MUSI 100)
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Diatomic Harmony (MUSI 202)
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Fall
or Spring Semester: Survey
of Western Classical Music (MUSI 150)
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Music Activity Courses (both semesters)
Attend performances toward the (MUSA 101) Recital
Attendance requirement
Major Ensemble Participation (MUSA 200) (6 semesters
required)
Individual Instrumental or Vocal Lessons (MUSA 300 or
MUSA 400) (6 semesters required)
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Junior
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One of either:
Chromatic Harmony (MUSI 301)
Medieval Renaissance Baroque Music (MUSI 311)
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Classical, Romantic, Contemporary Music (MUSI 312)
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Possibly a MUSI Elective
(2 required)
Music Activity Courses (both semesters)
Attend performances toward the (MUSA 101) Recital
Attendance requirement
Major Ensemble Participation (MUSA 200) (6 semesters
required)
Individual Instrumental or Vocal Lessons (MUSA 300 or
MUSA 400) (6 semesters required)
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Senior
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One of either:
Chromatic Harmony (MUSI 301)
Medieval Renaissance Baroque Music (MUSI 311)
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Classical, Romantic, Contemporary Music (MUSI 312) if not
already completed
Senior Capstone Experience in Music (MUSI 495)
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1-2 MUSI Elective if
not already completed
Music Activity Courses if not already completed
Attend performances toward the (MUSA 101) Recital
Attendance requirement
Major Ensemble Participation (MUSA 200)
Individual Instrumental or Vocal Lessons (MUSA 300 or
MUSA 400)
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