Theory, B.M.
Requirements for a Major in Theory
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Forty-four semester hours including: | ||
| MUS 2260 | Elementary Conducting (Music Education Elementary) | 2 |
| MUS 3207 | Composition | 2 |
| MUS 3306 | Orchestration | 3 |
| MUS 3307 | Intermediate Composition | 3 |
| MUS 4205 | Theoretical Systems | 2 |
| MUS 4280 | Senior Seminar and Paper | 2 |
| MUS 4301 | Advanced Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 4304 | Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 4305 | Advanced Counterpoint | 3 |
| Applied Music | ||
| Twelve semester hours applied music (Piano Level VIIIs). Credit earned for applied music study may not be used to satisfy degree requirements until candidate is officially admitted to the School of Music. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Dean of the School of Music. Must have a grade of “C” or above in all secondary piano courses. 1 | 12 | |
| A minimum of eight semesters of large ensemble; enrollment in ensemble in the major performing area required for every term in residence. | 8 | |
| No recital requirement | ||
| MUS 1002 | Academic Division Colloquium (required for every term in residence) | 0 |
| Eleven semester hours classroom music courses 2, 3 | 11 | |
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Thirty-one semester hours music core | 31 | |
| Total Hours | 85 | |
- 1
The s in Piano Levels indicates that the curriculum in these levels is designed for secondary piano students.
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Chamber and classroom music courses must total at least eleven hours, of which at least four must be chamber, at least five must be classroom music, and the remaining two may be taken in either category.
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See list of Classroom Music Courses