Performance, Composition Concentration, Mus.B.

HEGIS Code: 1004.00

Inventory of Registered Program Code: 90153

Program Overview

The comprehensive program in Performance provides both a common core of technical studies and foundation for specialized courses in the student’s major area of concentration. Music compositions selected from various styles, periods and composers provide the textual material for the program. A comparative survey of music literature in contrasting styles and media is utilized as an integral approach to the study of harmony, melody, rhythm, counterpoint, instrumentation, texture, and composition. Class performance of relevant music is encouraged and writing skills, aural skills, music analysis, and reading facility are developed in accordance with individual potential.

Concentration Component

Students in the Performance program select one of the following concentrations. The 24 credits in the selected concentration, together with the 30 credits in Common Core/Additional Liberal Arts and Sciences, 57 credits in Music Content Specialty and the 6 credits of Electives, constitute the 120-credit requirement for the Bachelor of Music degree.

Composition 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

Courses below are required of all students in the Performance, Composition Concentration.

Program Requirements
Common Core
ENG 101 - English Composition 1; (3cr)
ENG 102 - English Composition 2; (3cr)
Quantitative Competency Elective; (3cr)
PSY 101 - General Psychology; (3cr)
Scientific Competency Elective; (3cr)
Diversity Competency Elective; (3cr)
Oral Communication Competency Elective; (3cr)
Total Common Core: 21
Applied Music Lessons and Ensembles
AML 141 - 442 - Applied Music Lesson 1 - 8; (16cr)
Ensemble Elective; (12cr)
Total Applied Music Lessons/Ensembles: 28
Music Content Specialty Courses
MUS 111 - Harmony 1; (3cr)
MUS 112 - Harmony 2; (3cr)
MUS 211 - Harmony 3; (3cr)
MUS 212 - Harmony 4; (3cr)
MUS 121 - Sight Singing 1; (1cr)
MUS 122 - Sight Singing 2; (1cr)
MUS 221 - Sight Singing 3; (1cr)
MUS 122 - Sight Singing 2; (1cr)
MUS 123 - Ear Training 1; (1cr)
MUS 124 - Ear Training 2; (1cr)
MUS 223 - Ear Training 3; (1cr)
MUS 224 - Ear Training 4; (1cr)
MUS 185 - Keyboard Skills 1; (1cr)
MUS 186 - Keyboard Skills 2; (1cr)
MUS 285 - Keyboard Skills 3; (1cr)
MUS 286 - Keyboard Skills 4; (1cr)
MUS 218 - Form and Analysis; (3cr)
MUS 314 - Arranging; (2cr)
Total Music Content Specialty: 29
Additional Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Science Elective 300/400; (3cr)
MUH 302 - Jazz History; (3cr)
Music History Elective 100-200 Level; (3cr)
Total Additional LAS: 9
Juries and Recital
Freshman Jury; (0cr)
Sophomore Jury; (0cr)
Junior Jury; (0cr)
Senior Jury; (0cr)
Senior Recital; (0cr)
Recital Composition 1; (0cr)
Recital Composition 2; (0cr)
Recital Composition 3; (0cr)
Recital Composition 4; (0cr)
Total Juries and Recital: 0
Electives
General Elective; (9cr)
Total Electives: 9
Concentration Component
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 Component: 24
Total Program Credits: 120

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		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		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
Junior Jury		Recital Composition 2
Recital Composition 1
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
Senior Jury		Recital Composition 4
Recital Composition 3
Total 14		Total 13