Performance, Composition Concentration, Mus.B.

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Concentration Overview

The Composition Concentration provides professional training for students who intend to pursue careers in composition and arranging for television, film, gaming, and entertainment industries.

Composition Concentration
AML 351 - Applied Composition Lesson/Seminar 1; (2cr)
AML 352 - Applied Composition Lesson/Seminar 2; (2cr)
AML 451 - Applied Composition Lesson/Seminar 3; (2cr)
AML 452 - Applied Composition Lesson/Seminar 4; (2cr)
MUS 261 - Computer Music Notation; (3cr)
MUS 315 - Commercial Arranging; (2cr)
MUS 393 - Instrumental Conducting; (2cr)
MUS 394 - Choral Conducting; (2cr)
MUS 395 - Orchestration 1; (2cr)
MUS 400 - Introduction to Film Scoring; (2cr)
MUS 416 - Studio Composition; (3cr)
Total Concentration Credits: 24

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Recommended Sequence of Courses

Course Name		Course Name
Semester 1		Semester 2
AML 141 - Applied Music Lesson 1; (2cr)		AML 142 - Applied Music Lesson 2; (2cr)
ENG 101 - English Composition 1; (3cr)		ENG 102 - English Composition 2; (3cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
Music History Elective 100-200 Level; (3cr)		MUS 112 - Harmony 2; (3cr)
MUS 111 - Harmony 1; (3cr)		MUS 122 - Sight Singing 2; (1cr)
MUS 121 - Sight Singing 1; (1cr)		MUS 124 - Ear Training 2; (1cr)
MUS 123 - Ear Training 1; (1cr)		MUS 186 - Keyboard Skills 2; (1cr)
MUS 185 - Keyboard Skills 1; (1cr)		Oral Communication Competency Elective; (3cr)
		Freshman Jury
Total 15		Total 15
Semester 3		Semester 4
AML 241 - Applied Music Lesson 3; (2cr)		AML 242 - Applied Music Lesson 4; (2cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
Quantitative Competency Elective; (3cr)		MUS 212 - Harmony 4; (3cr)
MUS 211 - Harmony 3; (3cr)		MUS 222 - Sight Singing 4; (1cr)
MUS 221 - Sight Singing 3; (1cr)		MUS 224 - Ear Training 4; (1cr)
MUS 223 - Ear Training 3; (1cr)		MUS 261 - Computer Music Notation; (3cr)
MUS 285 - Keyboard Skills 3; (1cr)		MUS 286 - Keyboard Skills 4; (1cr)
PSY 101 - General Psychology; (3cr)		Scientific Competency Elective; (3cr)
		Sophomore Jury
Total 15		Total 15
Semester 5		Semester 6
AML 341 - Applied Music Lesson 5; (2cr)		AML 342 - Applied Music Lesson 6; (2cr)
AML 351 - Applied Composition Lesson/Seminar 1; (2cr)		AML 452 - Applied Composition Lesson/Seminar 4; (2cr)
General Elective; (3cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		MUH 302 - Jazz History; (3cr)
MUS 218 - Form and Analysis; (3cr)		MUS 315 - Commercial Arranging; (2cr)
MUS 314 - Arranging; (2cr)		MUS 394 - Choral Conducting; (2cr)
MUS 393 - Instrumental Conducting; (2cr)		MUS 416 - Studio Composition; (3cr)
MUS 395 - Orchestration 1; (2cr)		Junior Jury
Recital Composition 1		Recital Composition 2
Total 17		Total 16
Semester 7		Semester 8
AML 441 - Applied Music Lesson 7; (2cr)		AML 442 - Applied Music Lesson 8; (2cr)
AML 451 - Applied Composition Lesson/Seminar 3; (2cr)		AML 452 - Applied Composition Lesson/Seminar 4; Credits: 2
General Elective; (3cr)		General Elective; (3cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
Liberal Arts and Science Elective 300/400; (3cr)		Diversity Competency Elective; (3cr)
MUS 400 - Introduction to Film Scoring; (2cr)		Senior Recital
Recital Composition 3		Recital Composition 4
Total 14		Total 13