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 |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
MUSI 100 Music Fundamentals |
MUSI 202 Diatonic Harmony |
| Fall or Spring semester: MUSI 150 Survey of Western Classical Music |
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 |
MUSI 315 Music History II |
MUSI 405 Score Study and Conducting |
1-2 MUSI Elective Courses (3 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 |
If the co-op is in the spring:
MUSI 315 Music History II if not already completed
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If the co-op is in the fall:
MUSI 405 Score Study and Conducting if not already completed
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Non-co-op semester:
1-2 MUSI Elective Courses (3 required) |
Music Activity Courses (non-co-op semester)
- 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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MUSI 495 Senior Capstone Experience in Music |
1-2 MUSI Elective Courses 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 |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
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| Sophomore |
MUSI 100 Music Fundamentals |
MUSI 202 Diatonic Harmony |
| Fall or Spring Semester: MUSI 150 Survey of Western Classical Music |
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 |
If the co-op is in the spring:
MUSI 315 Music History II
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If the co-op is in the fall:
MUSI 405 Score Study and Conducting
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Non-co-op Semester:
1-2 MUSI Elective Courses (3 required) |
Music Activity Courses (non-co-op semester)
- 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 |
MUSI 315 Music History II if not already completed |
MUSI 405 Score Study and Conducting if not already completed
MUSI 495 Senior Capstone Experience in Music
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1-2 MUSI Elective Courses if not already completed
Music Activity Courses
- 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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