This is a flexible program of general studies with minimum performance requirements that allows students to combine studies in music with other fields of interest. An entrance audition is required. All students must complete the core classes and then select electives from at least three categories, in consultation with the Music Advisor, and directed toward a specific Capstone. Ensemble participation is a co-requisite of applied lessons at all times.
| Course Requirements | |||
| General Education Requirements | 45 | ||
| Of the 51 units required by the university, 6 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details. | |||
| American Institutions | (6) | ||
| Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes. | |||
| Physical Education | 2 | ||
| Core Courses | 40 | ||
| Lower Division | 30 | ||
| MUSC 001A, MUSC 001B, MUSC 002A, MUSC 002B, MUSC 003A, MUSC 009, MUSC 012, MUSC 013, MUSC 019, MUSC 025A and MUSC 025B (20); MUSC 029, MUSC 030, MUSC 031, MUSC 032, MUSC 033, MUSC 034, MUSC 035, MUSC 036, MUSC 036A, MUSC 037 or MUSC 038A (4); MUSC 150A, MUSC 152, MUSC 153, MUSC 154, MUSC 157, MUSC 158, MUSC 159 or MUSC 160F (4); MUSC 040A (2) | |||
| Upper Division | 10 | ||
| The upper division courses are limited to participation in ensembles and available to lower division students. See the Music Advisor for details. | |||
| MUSC 110, MUSC 111, MUSC 120 and MUSC 182 | |||
| Additional Courses in Music | 10 | ||
| Take 10 units from at least two of the following categories. Five units must be upper division. Select courses in consultation with an advisor directed towards one of the capstone projects described below. | |||
| Theory, Arranging and Composition | |||
| MUSC 003B, MUSC 004A, MUSC 004B, MUSC 102, MUSC 103, MUSC 104, MUSC 106, MUSC 109 | |||
| History and Literature | |||
| MUSC 112, MUSC 116, MUSC 117, MUSC 142, MUSC 144, MUSC 145, MUSC 181 (2 units maximum of MUSC 181) | |||
| Conducting | |||
| MUSC 147A, MUSC 147B | |||
| Improvisation | |||
| MUSC 140B, MUSC 140C, MUSC 148A, MUSC 148B, MUSC 148C | |||
| Music Technology | |||
| MUSC 160S (maximum of 2 units of MUSC 160S), MUSC 167, MUSC 168, MUSC 169, MUSC 170A, MUSC 170B | |||
| Beginning Methods and Techniques | |||
| MUSC 026A, MUSC 041A, MUSC 041B, MUSC 125A, MUSC 125B, MUSC 125C, MUSC 125D | |||
| Applied Lessons | |||
| Maximum of two units by special request from director and passing of junior qualifying exam. | |||
| MUSC 129, MUSC 130, MUSC 131, MUSC 132, MUSC 133, MUSC 134, MUSC 135, MUSC 136, MUSC 136A, MUSC 137, MUSC 138A | |||
| Chamber Music | |||
| Maximum of two units can be counted towards major. | |||
| MUSC 160A, MUSC 160D, MUSC 160F, MUSC 160H, MUSC 160J, MUSC 160K, MUSC 160L, MUSC 160M | |||
| Ensembles | |||
| Maximum of four units. Two units required as corequisite for those receiving applied lessons. Additional units may be counted as electives. | |||
| MUSC 150A, MUSC 153, MUSC 154, MUSC 157, MUSC 158, MUSC 159, MUSC 160F | |||
| Capstone Project | 3 | ||
| One of the following: undergraduate thesis, lecture/demonstration, or an appropriate project approved by the Director. | |||
| General Electives or Minor | 23 | ||
| All units outside of area required. | |||
| Total Units: | 120 | ||
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