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Music B.A.

Music
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2024
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
  • Required credits within the major: 58
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts
This degree offers students a general course of music study in a liberal arts setting, providing students an overview of music theory, history, and performance practice. The program helps students acquire a broad and general understanding of music as a cultural/social phenomenon. Department Honors Requirements: Candidates, nominated by music department faculty, receive honors for distinguished achievement in musical performance, composition, or exceptional ability and accomplishment as a music educator.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
  • 2.50 transferring from outside the University
Students must pass a performance audition to be accepted into any music degree program. At the time of the audition, students must also complete diagnostic examinations in theory/aural/keyboard skills and an interview with the department head or an appointed designee. Any student who receives provisional acceptance into a degree program must pass a review (usually at the end of the first semester) to receive full acceptance. That review includes recommendations of major instructors and successful completion of an applied jury. Transfer students must have a 2.50 GPA.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
General Requirements
  1. Students must meet all course and credit requirements of the departments and colleges or schools in which they are enrolled including an advanced writing course. Students seeking two degrees must fulfill the requirements of both degrees. However, two degrees cannot be awarded for the same major.
  2. Students must complete all requirements of the Liberal Education Program or its approved equivalent.
  3. Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credits completed in compliance with University of Minnesota Duluth academic policies with credit limits (e.g., Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory Grading Policy, Credit for Prior Learning, etc).
  4. At least 30 semester credits must be earned through UMD, and 15 of the last 30 credits earned immediately before graduation must be awarded by UMD.
  5. At least half of upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits that satisfy major requirements (major requirements includes all courses required for the major, including courses in a subplan) through UMD.
  6. If a minor is required, students must take at least three upper division credits in their minor field from UMD.
  7. For certificate programs, at least 3 upper-division credits that satisfy requirements for the certificate must be taken through UMD. If the program does not require upper division credits students must take at least one course from the certificate program from UMD.
  8. The minimum cumulative University of Minnesota (UMN) GPA required for graduation is 2.00 and includes only University of Minnesota coursework. A minimum UMN GPA of 2.00 is required in each UMD undergraduate major, minor, and certificate. No academic unit may impose a higher GPA standard to graduate.
  9. Diploma, transcripts, licensure, and certification will be withheld until all financial obligations to the University have been met.
Program Requirements
1. A second field of study (e.g. minor, major, degree) is required for this major. 2. Courses with grades less than C- will not count toward the major. 3. Global experience is a UMD goal for all students, and international study is encouraged. Talk with an academic or faculty advisor to explore academic options for fulfilling some of your degree requirements through study abroad.
Learning in Community (1 cr)
The Learning in Community requirement will be waived for transfer students with at least 30 credits taken post-high school and for UMD students who started in a UMD program where this was not required. First-year students who have completed 30 PSEO credits may request a waiver to the student’s primary college.
UST 1000 - Learning in Community (1.0-2.0 cr)
or EHS 1000 - Into the World [GLOBAL PER] (3.0 cr)
or ES 1000 - Global Cultural Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability [GLOBAL PER] (3.0 cr)
or LING 1000 - Language and Culture in the U.S. What does it Mean to Speak American [CDIVERSITY] (3.0 cr)
or PSY 1100 - Living Your Best Life: Applying Positive Psychology [CDIVERSITY] (3.0 cr)
Advanced Writing (3 cr)
WRIT 3110 - Advanced Writing: Arts and Letters (3.0 cr)
Recital Hour (0 cr)
MU 100 must be taken concurrently each semester with applied instruction in a primary instrument.
Take 8 or more course(s) from the following:
· MU 100 - Recital Hour (0.0 cr)
Music Core (22 cr)
It is strongly recommended that students with voice as their primary instrument register for MU 1411 Diction: Italian and English in the fall semester of their first year.
MU 1111 - Tonal Harmony I (3.0 cr)
MU 1112 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I (1.0 cr)
MU 1121 - Tonal Harmony II [LOGIC & QR] (3.0 cr)
MU 1122 - Ear-Training II (1.0 cr)
MU 2111 - Tonal Harmony III (3.0 cr)
MU 2112 - Ear-Training III (1.0 cr)
MU 2121 - Tonal Harmony IV (3.0 cr)
MU 2122 - Ear-Training, Sight Singing and Improvisation (1.0 cr)
MU 3201 - Music History I (3.0 cr)
MU 3202 - Music History II (3.0 cr)
Conducting Foundations (1 cr)
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
MU 3703 - Choral Conducting (1.0 cr)
or MU 3705 - Instrumental Conducting I (1.0 cr)
Piano Core (2 cr)
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
· MU 1421 - Piano Class I (1.0 cr)
· MU 1422 - Piano Class II (1.0 cr)
Applied Instruction Foundations - Lower Division (1000 level) (8 cr)
Take 1 course each semester for 4 semesters. MU 100 must be taken concurrently each semester with your applied primary instrument course. Take these courses prior to passing MU 300. (With prior approval from a faculty advisor, students may complete 12 credits of MU 13xx and 4 credits of MU 43xx by submitting an exception.)
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MU 1311 - Voice-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1321 - Piano-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1325 - Jazz Piano-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1331 - Organ-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1351 - Violin - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1353 - Viola - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1355 - Cello - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1357 - Harp - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1359 - Bass - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1361 - Clarinet - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1363 - Saxophone - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1365 - Flute - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1367 - Oboe - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1369 - Bassoon - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1371 - Trumpet - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1373 - Trombone - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1375 - French Horn - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1377 - Tuba - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1379 - Euphonium - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1381 - Percussion-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1391 - Classical Guitar-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 1395 - Jazz Guitar-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
Advanced Standing Exam
MU 300 - Advanced Standing Exam (0.0 cr)
Applied Instruction Foundations - Upper Division (4000 level) (8 cr)
Take 1 course each semester for 4 semesters. MU 100 must be taken concurrently each semester with your applied primary instrument course. Take these courses after passing MU 300.
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MU 4311 - Voice-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4321 - Piano-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4325 - Jazz Piano-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4331 - Organ-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4351 - Violin - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4353 - Viola - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4355 - Cello - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4357 - Harp - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4359 - Bass - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4361 - Clarinet - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4363 - Saxophone - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4365 - Flute - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4367 - Oboe - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4369 - Bassoon - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4371 - Trumpet - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4373 - Trombone - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4375 - French Horn - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4377 - Tuba - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4379 - Euphonium - Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4381 - Percussion-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4391 - Classical Guitar-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
· MU 4395 - Jazz Guitar-Major (2.0-3.0 cr)
Ensemble Foundations (8 cr)
Must take 1 course each semester for 8 semesters. All students are required to take at least 4 semesters of a primary ensemble associated with their primary instrument. The remaining required ensemble credits must also be associated with their primary instrument, but need not be from the primary ensemble course list.
Primary Ensemble
Take 4 - 8 course(s) from the following:
· MU 1501 - Concert Band [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1503 - Symphony Orchestra [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1505 - Jazz Ensemble [LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1510 - Concert Chorale [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1511 - University Singers [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 4501 - Concert Band (1.0 cr)
· MU 4502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MU 4503 - Symphony Orchestra (1.0 cr)
· MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MU 4510 - Concert Chorale (1.0 cr)
· MU 4511 - University Singers (1.0 cr)
Additional Ensembles
Take 0 - 4 course(s) from the following:
· MU 1504 - Chamber Orchestra [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1512 - Chamber Singers [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble [LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1515 - Percussion Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MU 3510 - Opera Studio [FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 4504 - Chamber Orchestra (1.0 cr)
· MU 4512 - Chamber Singers (1.0 cr)
· MU 4513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MU 4515 - Percussion Ensemble (1.0 cr)
Electives (5 cr)
Take 2 or more course(s) totaling 5 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MU 2xxx-5xxx
Half Recital (0 cr)
MU 3350 - Half-Recital (0.0 cr)
 
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UST 1000 - Learning in Community
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Facilitates the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD. Credit will not be granted if already received for EHS 1000.
EHS 1000 - Into the World (GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement. Facilitates the transition into college learning and student life at UMD and the College of Education and Human Service Professions. Introduces the promise and peril of global challenges in the 21st century and relates these challenges to local communities. pre-req: 1st semester CEHSP student
ES 1000 - Global Cultural Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability (GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement. This course explores the global cultural context of sustainability while facilitating the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD. Examine the topic of environmental sustainability through the context of global culture and affairs. Explore different cultural approaches to solving environmental issues, compare and contrast these approaches with those taken in the US. Investigate the concept of outsourcing with respect to the peoples and ecosystems that are impacted by the practice. pre-req: less than 30 credits earned
LING 1000 - Language and Culture in the U.S. What does it Mean to Speak American (CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement. Facilitates the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD while simultaneously fulfilling other core requirements. Examines the topic of Cultural Diversity in the U.S. through the context of language and dialect in American English. Explores the impact language has on the broad spectrum of American culture, and conversely, the ways in which various American cultures and their diverse heritages have influenced the many ways language is spoken in the United States. Investigates concepts of linguistic competency, perceptions and biases toward language, power structures manifested in language, and influences of class, race, ethnicity, and heritage on spoken language. pre-req: less than 30 credits
PSY 1100 - Living Your Best Life: Applying Positive Psychology (CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement. Facilitate the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD; applications of positive psychology across cultures and positive behavior change; the examination of diverse perspectives in positive psychology; the promotion of student well-being, community and inclusivity, and time- and stress-management techniques. pre-req: less than 30 credits
WRIT 3110 - Advanced Writing: Arts and Letters
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Study of writing for those invested in the disciplines of art, design, and performing arts. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences. pre-req: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum 60 credits earned or in progress
MU 100 - Recital Hour
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Attendance at scheduled musical events. prereq: Concurrent registration in applied instruction
MU 1111 - Tonal Harmony I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Rudimentary study of triadic harmony from the 17th and 18th centuries. Exploration of methods of composition and analysis, harmonic functions and non-harmonic tones. prereq: Music major or music minor; credit will not be granted if already received for Mu 1010 or Th 1114
MU 1112 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Introduction to ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music. prereq: Music major or minor; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 1111 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 1121 - Tonal Harmony II (LOGIC & QR)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of Common Practice harmony with an introduction to species counterpoint and four-part writing. A focus on progressions and the development of phrase structures. prereq: Music major or minor and MU 1111
MU 1122 - Ear-Training II
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music. prereq: Music major or minor; MU 1111 & 1112; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 1121 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 2111 - Tonal Harmony III
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Continued study of tonal theory with an emphasis on late 18th and early 19th century methods of composition and analysis. prereq: Music major or minor and MU 1121
MU 2112 - Ear-Training III
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Continued study of ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music. prereq: Music major or minor; MU 1121 & 1122; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 2111 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 2121 - Tonal Harmony IV
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of tonal theory with an emphasis on 19th century methods of composition and an introduction to 20th century and contemporary modes of musical organization. prereq: Music major or minor and MU 2111
MU 2122 - Ear-Training, Sight Singing and Improvisation
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music; introduction to post-tonal music and basic principles and techniques of improvisation. prereq: Music major or minor; MU 2111 & 2112; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 2121 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 3201 - Music History I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Survey of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical eras of Western music, with an emphasis on the cultural, literary, religious and socio-political contexts in which master composers developed. prereq: Mu 1121/1122 or instructor consent
MU 3202 - Music History II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Survey of Romantic, Modern and Contemporary eras of music, emphasizing the increasingly non-Western influences and cross-cultural connections on the development of European artistic values into a global aesthetic. prereq: 3201 or instructor consent
MU 3703 - Choral Conducting
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Conducting techniques and score interpretation applied to choral ensembles. Not for students in the vocal music education emphasis. prereq: 2121 or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if credit already received for MU 3701 or 3702
MU 3705 - Instrumental Conducting I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Intermediate techniques, reading, and interpretation of full and condensed orchestral, band, and vocal scores; lab practice in rehearsal procedures.
MU 1421 - Piano Class I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course in keyboard musicianship is the first of a two semester sequence of class piano. The course focuses on the development and improvement of keyboard skills in the areas of technique, performance, improvisation, harmonization, transposition, sight-reading, and elementary ensemble skills. The course is intended to develop basic keyboard competency while reinforcing students' musicianship skills. prereq: Music major, music minor, musical theatre major or instructor consent
MU 1422 - Piano Class II
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course in keyboarding musicianship is the second of a two-semester seauence of class piano. It is a contiuation of MU 1421, focusing on developing increased ability with regard to technical ability, artistry, musicianship, and fundamental skills. Successful course completion is achieved with basic keyboard competency of early intermediate to intermediate levels. prereq: MU 1421, equivalent CE or instructor consent
MU 1311 - Voice-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major, department consent, performance majors register for 3 cr. in major instrument only, all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1321 - Piano-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1325 - Jazz Piano-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1331 - Organ-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr, all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1351 - Violin - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual violin lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1353 - Viola - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual viola lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1355 - Cello - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual cello lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1357 - Harp - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual harp lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1359 - Bass - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual bass lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1361 - Clarinet - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual clarinet lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1363 - Saxophone - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual saxophone lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1365 - Flute - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual flute lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1367 - Oboe - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual oboe lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1369 - Bassoon - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 18.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual bassoon lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1371 - Trumpet - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual trumpet lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1373 - Trombone - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual trombone lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1375 - French Horn - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual French Horn lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1377 - Tuba - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual tuba lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all other register for 2 cr.
MU 1379 - Euphonium - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual euphonium lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1381 - Percussion-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1391 - Classical Guitar-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1395 - Jazz Guitar-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 300 - Advanced Standing Exam
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Applied performance requirement to qualify for advanced applied study. prereq: three semesters of 1xxx level applied study, department consent
MU 4311 - Voice-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4321 - Piano-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4325 - Jazz Piano-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4331 - Organ-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4351 - Violin - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual violin lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.; MU 300
MU 4353 - Viola - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual viola lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.; MU 300
MU 4355 - Cello - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual cello lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.; MU 300
MU 4357 - Harp - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual harp lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4359 - Bass - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual bass lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4361 - Clarinet - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual clarinet lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4363 - Saxophone - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual saxophone lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4365 - Flute - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual flute lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4367 - Oboe - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual oboe lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4369 - Bassoon - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual bassoon lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4371 - Trumpet - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual trumpet lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4373 - Trombone - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual trombone lesson weekly plus arranged group lesson. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance major register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4375 - French Horn - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual French Horn lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4377 - Tuba - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual tuba lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4379 - Euphonium - Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual euphonium lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major, MU 300; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4381 - Percussion-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4391 - Classical Guitar-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 4395 - Jazz Guitar-Major
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individual lesson weekly plus arranged group lessons. prereq: Music major; performance majors register for 3 cr., all others register for 2 cr.
MU 1501 - Concert Band (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of transcribed and original concert literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of symphonic wind ensemble and contemporary band literature by a select group. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1503 - Symphony Orchestra (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of representative musical literature for symphony orchestra. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1505 - Jazz Ensemble (LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of large jazz ensemble literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1510 - Concert Chorale (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of representative choral literature from a variety of periods and cultures. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1511 - University Singers (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An auditioned chorus performing music from a wide spectrum of historical periods, cultures, and languages. Registration is open to all undergraduate students. Successful audition during the first week of the term is required to determine placement. Contact the Music Department for details. repeatable: Allow up to 12 repetitions totalling up to 12 credits.
MU 4501 - Concert Band
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of transcribed and original concert literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of symphonic wind ensemble and contemporary band literature by a select group. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4503 - Symphony Orchestra
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of representative literature for symphony orchestra. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of large jazz ensemble literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4510 - Concert Chorale
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of representative choral literature from various style periods and cultures. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4511 - University Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An auditioned chorus performing music from a wide spectrum of historical periods, cultures, and languages. Open by audition to all university students. pre-req: Audition and instructor consent
MU 1504 - Chamber Orchestra (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of chamber orchestra literature. repeatable: Allow up to 12 repetitions totalling up to 12 credits.
MU 1512 - Chamber Singers (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
A choir performing vocal chamber music and music for smaller ensembles. Registration is open to all undergraduate students. Successful audition during the first week of the term is required to determine placement. Contact the Music Department for details. pre-req: concurrent registration in MU 1511 or 4511 repeatable: Allow up to 12 repetitions totalling up to 12 credits.
MU 1513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of music for vocal jazz ensemble. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1515 - Percussion Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 10.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of diverse repertoire for the percussion ensemble: historically significant works, contemporary works, world music, popular music, and new works. For both music majors and non-majors. prereq: maximum of 10 credits between MU 1515 and 4515 repeatable: Allow up to 10 repetitions totalling up to 10 credits.
MU 3510 - Opera Studio (FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 10.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Production techniques and performances of solo and ensemble opera literature. prereq: instructor consent
MU 4504 - Chamber Orchestra
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of chamber orchestra literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4512 - Chamber Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
A choir performing vocal chamber music and music for smaller ensembles. pre-req: concurrent registration in 1511 or 4511; instructor consent
MU 4513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of music for vocal jazz ensemble. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4515 - Percussion Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 10.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of diverse repertoire for the percussion ensemble: historically significant works, contemporary works; world music; popular music; and new works. For both music and non-majors. prereq: Instructor consent; maximum of 10 credits between MU 1515 and 4515
MU 3350 - Half-Recital
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: S-N or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Preparation and public presentation of approximately 25 minutes of music appropriate to the student's principal instrument. Primarily for music education majors.