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  • Music, Bachelor of Music

    The Bachelor of Music curriculum is intended for students who plan to enter professional music careers, graduate study in music or private studio teaching.

    About This Major

    • College: Fine Arts
    • Degree: Bachelor of Music
    • Hours for the Degree: 120
    • Specializations: Music in Combination with an Outside Field,
      Music Composition, Music Performance - Instrumental,
      Music Performance - Vocal, Music Theory
    • Minor: Yes
    • Certificate Program: Yes
    • Website: www.arts.ufl.edu/music

    Overview

    Music programs are available in music in combination with an outside field, music composition, music theory, music performance - instrumental (brass, keyboard, percussion, strings, winds) and music performance - vocal. Programs are accredited by NASM and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

    To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.

    Music in Combination with an Outside Field
    Music Composition
    Performance - Instrumental (brass, keyboard, percussion, strings, winds)
    Performance - Vocal
    Music Theory

    Music in Combination with an Outside Field

    Critical Tracking

    Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

    Semester 1

    • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
    • Complete MUT 1121 with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MVK 1111 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 141_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis must take MVK 3702 instead)
    • Voice emphasis only must complete MUS 2211 and MUS 2241
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 2

    • Complete MUS 1360 and MUT 1122 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 1112 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 141_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis must take MVK 3702 instead)
    • Voice emphasis only must complete MUS 2221 and MUS 2231
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 3

    • Complete MUT 2126 and MUN 1000 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 2221 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 242_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 4

    • Complete MUT 2127 and MUN 1000 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 2222 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 242_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S
    • 2000-level Performance Jury

    Semester 5

    • Complete 3 additional hours of (MV_ 343_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
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    Recommended Semester Plan

    To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.

    Semester 1 Credits
    HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H)​ ​3
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level (keyboard emphasis must take MVK 3702) 1-2
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
    MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)

    Placement test determines if the student starts in Rudiments or Theory 1
    3
    MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 1 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 141_ Performance Principal 2
    Composition (GE-C, WR) 3
    Mathematics (GE-M) 3
    Total 16-17
    Semester 2 Credits
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level (keyboard emphasis must take MVK 3702) 1-2
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology 3
    MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
    MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
    3
    MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 2 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 141_ Performance Principal 2
    Mathematics (GE-M) 3
    Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) 3
    Total 16-17
    Semester 3 Credits
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 2126 Theory of Music 3 3
    MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 3 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 242_ Performance Principal 2
    Outside field * 3
    Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) 3
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Total 16
    Semester 4 Credits
    MUH 3211 Survey of Music History 1 (GE-H and N) 3
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 2127 Theory of Music 4 3
    MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 4 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 242_ Performance Principal 2
    Outside field * 3
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Total 16

    * Students must take 18 of the 27 credits of outside field courses at the 3000/4000 levels and complete them with minimum grades of C.

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    For the B.Mus. in combination with outside field, students must complete at least 45 major and elective credits at the 3000/4000 levels.

    Semester 5 Credits
    MUG 4104 Conducting 1 2
    MUH 3212 Survey of Music History 2 (GE-H and N) 3
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MV_ 343_ Performance Principal 3
    Outside field * 3
    Total 12
    Semester 6 Credits
    MUH 3213 Survey of Music History 3 (GE-H) 3
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MV_ 343_ Performance Principal 3
    MV_ 3970 Junior Recital 1
    MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
    MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
    MUH 3541 Latin American Music (all GE-H and N)
    3
    Outside field * 6
    Total 17
    Semester 7 Credits
    Outside field * 6
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Elective 3
    Total 12
    Semester 8 Credits
    Outside field * 6
    Electives 9
    Total 15

    * Students must take 18 of the 27 credits of outside field courses at the 3000/4000 levels and complete them with minimum grades of C.

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    Music Composition

    Critical Tracking

    Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

    Semester 1

    • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
    • Complete MUC 1211 and MUT 1121 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 1111 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 141_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C (piano emphasis must take MVK 3702)
    • Voice emphasis only must complete MUS 2211 and MUS 2241
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 2

    • Complete MUC 1212, MUS 1360 and MUT 1122 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 1112 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 141_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C (piano emphasis must take MVK 3702)
    • Voice emphasis only must complete MUS 2221 and MUS 2231
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 3

    • Complete MUC 2101, MUT 2126 and MUN 1000 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 2221 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 242_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 4

    • Complete MUC 2102, MUT 2127 and MUN 1000 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 2222 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 242_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S
    • 2000-level Performance Jury
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    Recommended Semester Plan

    To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.

    Semester 1 Credits
    HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H)​ ​3
    MUC 1211 Composition Skills 1 1
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level (piano emphasis must take MVK 3702) 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
    MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)

    Placement test determines if the student starts in Rudiments or Theory 1
    3
    MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 1 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 141_ Performance Principal 2
    Composition (GE-C, WR) 3
    Total 14
    Semester 2 Credits
    MUC 1212 Composition Skills 2 1
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level (piano emphasis must take MVK 3702) 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology 3
    MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
    MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
    3
    MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 2 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 141_ Performance Principal 2
    Mathematics (GE-M) 3
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Total 17
    Semester 3 Credits
    MUC 2101 Composition Skills 3 1
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 2126 Theory of Music 3 3
    MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 3 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 242_ Performance Principal 2
    Mathematics (GE-M) 3
    Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) 3
    Total 14
    Semester 4 Credits
    MUC 2102 Composition Skills 4 1
    MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
    MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
    MUH 3541 Latin American Music (all GE-H and N)
    3
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 2127 Theory of Music 4 3
    MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 4 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 242_ Performance Principal 2
    Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) 3
    Total 14
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    For the B.Mus. in music composition, students must complete at least 54 major and elective credits at the 3000/4000 levels.

    Semester 5 Credits
    MUC 3231 Composition 1 3
    MUC 4313 Introduction to Electroacoustic Music 3
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 3611 Form and Analysis 1 + 3
    MUT 4401 Counterpoint 1 ++ 3
    MV_ 343_ Performance Principal 2
    Total 15
    Semester 6 Credits
    MUC 3232 Composition 2 3
    MUH 3211 Survey of Music History 1 (GE-H and N) 3
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 3612 Form and Analysis 2 ++ 3
    MUT 4402 Counterpoint 2 + 3
    MV_ 343_ Performance Principal 2
    MV_ 3970 Junior Recital 1
    Total 16
    Semester 7 Credits
    MUC 4241 Composition 3 3
    MUG 4104 Conducting 1 2
    MUH 3212 Survey of Music History 2 (GE-H and N) 3
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUT 3321 Arranging for Voices and Instruments 3
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Total 15
    Semester 8 Credits
    MUH 3213 Survey of Music History 3 (GE-H) 3
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUT 3322 Scoring for Band and Orchestra + 3
    MUT 4601 Score Reading 2
    Senior composition project 2
    Senior composition recital 1
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Total 15

    + Odd years only      ++ Even years only

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    Music Performance - Instrumental
    (brass, keyboard, percussion, strings, winds)

    Critical Tracking

    Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

    Semester 1

    • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
    • Complete MUT 1121 with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MVK 1111 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 242_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis only students must complete MVK 3702 instead)
    • Complete MUS 1000 with a grade of S

    Semester 2

    • Complete MUS 1360 and MUT 1122 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 1112 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 242_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis only students must complete MVK 3702 instead)
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 3

    • Complete MUT 2126 and MUN 1000 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 2221 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 242_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 4

    • Complete MUT 2127 and MUN 1000 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 2222 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 242_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S
    • 2000-level Performance Jury
    • Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
    Back to Top

    Recommended Semester Plan

    To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.

    Semester 1 Credits
    HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H)​ ​3
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level (keyboard emphasis must take MVK 3702) 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
    MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)

    Placement test determines if the student starts in Rudiments or Theory 1
    3
    MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 1 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 242_ Performance Principal 2
    Composition (GE-C, WR) 3
    Mathematics (GE-M) 3
    Total 16
    Semester 2 Credits
    MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
    MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
    3
    MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 2 1
    MV_ 242_ Performance Principal 2
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level (keyboard emphasis must take MVK 3702) 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology 3
    Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) 3
    Social and Behavioral Science (GE-S) 3
    Total 16
    Semester 3 Credits
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 2126 Theory of Music 3 3
    MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 3 1
    MV_ 242_ Performance Principal 2
    Mathematics (GE-M) 3
    Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) 3
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Total 16
    Semester 4 Credits
    MUH 3211 Survey of Music History 1 (GE-H and N) 3
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 2127 Theory of Music 4 3
    MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 4 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 242_ Performance Principal 2
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Total 13
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    For the B.Mus. in music performance - instrumental, students must complete at least 50 major and elective credits at the 3000/4000 levels.

    Semester 5 Credits
    MUH 3212 Survey of Music History 2 (GE-H and N) 3
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUT 3611 Form and Analysis 1 + 3
    MUT 4401 Counterpoint 1 ++ or
    MUT 4402 Counterpoint 2 +
    3
    MV_ 343_ Performance Principal 3
    Music elective 2
    Total 15
    Semester 6 Credits
    MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
    MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
    MUH 3541 Latin American Music (all GE-H and N)
    3
    MUH 3213 Survey of Music History 3 (GE-H) 3
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MV_ 343_ Performance Principal 3
    MV_ 3970 Junior Recital 1
    Music elective 2
    Elective 3
    Total 16
    Semester 7 Credits
    MUG 4104 Conducting 1 2
    MUL 444_ Performance Literature Seminar 2
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUT 3321 Arranging for Voices and Instruments 3
    MV_ 444_ Performance Principal 3
    Elective 3
    Total 14
    Semester 8 Credits
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MV_ 444_ Performance Principal 3
    MV_ 4640 Pedagogy 3
    MV_ 4971 Senior Recital 1
    Electives 6
    Total 14

    + Even years only      ++ Odd years only

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    Music Performance - Vocal

    Critical Tracking

    Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

    Semester 1

    • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
    • Complete MUS 2211, MUS 2241, MUT 1121 and MVK 1111 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete 2 hours of MVV 2421 Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1000 with a grade of S

    Semester 2

    • Complete MUS 1360, MUS 2221, MUS 2231, MUT 1122 and MVK 1112 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete 2 additional hours of MVV 2421 Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 3

    • Complete MUT 2126 and MVK 2221 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete 2 hours of MVV 2421 Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 4

    • Complete MUT 2127 and MVK 2222 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete 2 additional hours of MVV 2421 Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S
    • 2000-level Performance Jury
    • Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
    Back to Top

    Recommended Semester Plan

    To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.

    Semester 1 Credits
    HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H)​ ​3
    MUN Choral ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUS 2211 English Diction 1
    MUS 2241 Italian Diction 1
    MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
    MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)

    Placement test determines if the student starts in Rudiments or Theory 1
    3
    MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 1 1
    MVV 2421 Voice 2
    Mathematics (GE-M) 3
    Total 15
    Semester 2 Credits
    MUN Choral ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology 3
    MUS 2221 French Diction 1
    MUS 2231 German Diction 1
    MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
    MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
    3
    MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 2 1
    MVV 2421 Voice 2
    Mathematics (GE-M) 3
    Total 15
    Semester 3 Credits
    MUN Choral ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 2126 Theory of Music 3 3
    MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 3 1
    MVV 2421 Voice 2
    Composition (GE-C) 3
    Foreign language 5
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Total 18
    Semester 4 Credits
    MUH 3211 Survey of Music History 1 (GE-H and N) 3
    MUN Choral ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 2127 Theory of Music 4 3
    MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 4 1
    MVV 2421 Voice 2
    Foreign language 5
    Total 15
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    For the B.Mus. in music performance - vocal, students must complete at least 41 major and elective credits at the 3000/4000 levels.

    Semester 5 Credits
    MUH 3212 Survey of Music History 2 (GE-H and N) 3
    MUN Choral ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 3611 Form and Analysis 1 + 3
    MVK 1411 Piano 2
    MVV 3421 Voice 3
    Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) 3
    Total 15
    Semester 6 Credits
    MUH 3213 Survey of Music History 3 (GE-H) 3
    MUN Choral ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MVK 1411 Piano 2
    MVV 3421 Voice 3
    MVV 3970 Junior Recital 1
    Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) 3
    Total 13
    Semester 7 Credits
    MUG 4104 Conducting 1 2
    MUL 4602 Song Literature Seminar 2
    MUN Choral ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MVV 4441 Voice 3
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 6
    Total 14
    Semester 8 Credits
    MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
    MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
    MUH 3541 Latin American Music (all GE-H and N)
    3
    MUN Choral ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MVV 4441 Voice 3
    MVV 4640 Vocal Pedagogy 3
    MV_ 4971 Senior Recital 1
    Electives 4
    Total 15

    + Even years only

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    Music Theory

    Critical Tracking

    Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

    Semester 1

    • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
    • Complete MUT 1121 with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MVK 1111 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 141_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis only students must complete MVK 3702 instead)
    • Voice emphasis only must complete MUS 2211 and MUS 2241
    • Complete MUS 1000 with a grade of S

    Semester 2

    • Complete MUS 1360 and MUT 1122 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 1112 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 141_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUN 1000 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis only students must complete MVK 3702 instead)
    • Voice emphasis only must complete MUS 2221 and MUS 2231
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 3

    • Complete MUC 1211, MUT 2126 and MUN 1000 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 2221 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 242_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

    Semester 4

    • Complete MUC 1212, MUT 2127 and MUN 1000 with minimum grades of C
    • Complete MVK 2222 with a minimum grade of C (keyboard emphasis students exempt)
    • Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 242_) Performance Principal with a minimum grade of C
    • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S
    • 2000-level Performance Jury
    • Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
    Back to Top

    Recommended Semester Plan

    To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.

    Semester 1 Credits
    HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H)​ ​3
    MUC 1211 Composition Skills 1 ​1
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level (piano emphasis must take MVK 3702) 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
    MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)

    Placement test determines if the student starts in Rudiments or Theory 1
    3
    MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 1 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 141_ Performance Principal 2
    Composition (GE-C) 3
    Total 14
    Semester 2 Credits
    MUC 1212 Composition Skills 2 ​1
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level (piano emphasis must take MVK 3702) 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology 3
    MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
    MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
    3
    MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 2 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 141_ Performance Principal 2
    Mathematics (GE-M) 3
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Total 17
    Semester 3 Credits
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 2126 Theory of Music 3 3
    MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 3 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 242_ Performance Principal 2
    Mathematics (GE-M) 3
    Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) 3
    Total 13
    Semester 4 Credits
    MUT 2127 Theory of Music 4 3
    MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 4 (keyboard emphasis exempt) 1
    MV_ 242_ Performance Principal 2
    MUN Ensemble, 1000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) 3
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Total 13
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    For the B.Mus. in music theory, students must complete at least 54 major and elective credits at the 3000/4000 levels.

    Semester 5 Credits
    MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
    MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
    MUH 3541 Latin American Music (all GE-H and N)
    3
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 3611 Form and Analysis 1 + 3
    MUT 4401 Counterpoint 1 ++ 3
    MV_ 343_ Performance Principal 3
    Elective 3
    Total 16
    Semester 6 Credits
    MUH 3211 Survey of Music History 1 (GE-H and N) 3
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUS 1010 Recital Attendance 0
    MUT 3612 Form and Analysis 2 ++ 3
    MUT 4402 Counterpoint 2 + 3
    MV_ 343_ Performance Principal 3
    MV_ 3970 Junior Recital 1
    Elective 2
    Total 16
    Semester 7 Credits
    MUC 4313 Introduction to Electroacoustic Music 3
    MUG 4104 Conducting 1 2
    MUH 3212 Survey of Music History 2 (GE-H and N) 3
    MUT 3321 Arranging for Voices and Instruments 3
    Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
    Elective 2
    Total 16
    Semester 8 Credits
    MUH 3213 Survey of Music History 3 (GE-H) 3
    MUN Ensemble, 3000 level 1
    MUS 4905 Projects and Problems in Music 3
    MUT 3322 Scoring for Band and Orchestra 3
    MUT 4601 Score Reading 2
    Elective (MUT-prefixed course at 3/4000 level) 3
    Total 15

    + Even years only      ++ Odd years only

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