2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Areas of Emphasis
Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:
- Music Education: Pre-K-12 Instrumental and General Music
- Music Education: Pre-K-12 Choral and General Music
- Instrumental Performance
- Vocal Performance
Music Education: Pre-K-12 Instrumental and General Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 32-36 | |
| Required: | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship I and Keyboard Musicianship II and Keyboard Musicianship III and Keyboard Musicianship IV | ||
or MUS APP 13 | Advanced Keyboard Musicianship | |
| Music Technology Tools | ||
| Ear Training and Sight Singing I | ||
| Ear Training and Sight Singing II | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training | ||
| Music Theory III | ||
| Music Theory IV | ||
| Elementary Voice I | ||
| Elementary Guitar | ||
| Writing Competency | 0-3 | |
| Required: | ||
| Research and Rhetoric ^ | ||
First Semester Applied | ||
| Choose 1 credit: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 1 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 1 | ||
Second Semester Applied | ||
| Choose 2 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 2 | ||
or MUS APP 128 | Instrumental Lessons 2 | |
| Instrumental Lessons 2 | ||
Third Semester Applied | ||
| Choose 2 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 3 | ||
or MUS APP 227 | Instrumental Lessons 3 | |
| Instrumental Lessons 3 | ||
Fourth Semester Applied | ||
| Choose 2 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 4 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 4 | ||
Major Ensemble | ||
| Complete a total of 4 credits: | ||
| Concert Bands and Orchestra | ||
Improvisation | ||
| Choose 1 course: | ||
| Introduction to Jazz Theory and Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Hand Drumming Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Hand Drumming Ensemble | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 39 | |
| Required: | ||
| Teaching Music in the Middle and Secondary Schools | ||
| Teaching General Music in the Elementary and Middle Schools | ||
| Junior Recital | ||
| Basic Conducting | ||
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques | ||
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
| World Music | ||
Minor Ensemble | ||
| Complete 2 credits: | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Contemporary Percussion Ensemble | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
| Hand Drumming Ensemble | ||
| Keyboard Accompanying | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Contemporary Percussion Ensemble | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
| Hand Drumming Ensemble | ||
Major Ensemble | ||
| Complete 2 credits: | ||
| Concert Bands and Orchestra | ||
Fifth Semester Applied | ||
| Complete 2 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 5 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 5 | ||
Sixth Semester Applied Must perform half recital | ||
| Complete 2 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 6 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 6 | ||
Upper-Level History Theory Elective | ||
| Required: | ||
| Seminar in Music Literature | ||
or MUSIC 453 | Materials and Design | |
| Total Credits | 71-78 | |
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May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
Music Education: Pre-K-12 Choral and General Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 31-34 | |
| Required | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship I and Keyboard Musicianship II and Keyboard Musicianship III and Keyboard Musicianship IV | ||
or MUS APP 13 | Advanced Keyboard Musicianship | |
| Music Technology Tools | ||
| Ear Training and Sight Singing I | ||
| Ear Training and Sight Singing II | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training | ||
| Music Theory III | ||
| Music Theory IV | ||
| Elementary Guitar | ||
| Writing Competency | 0-3 | |
| Required: | ||
| Research and Rhetoric ^ | ||
Applied Lessons | ||
| Complete 8 credits: | ||
| Voice Lessons 1 | ||
| Voice Lessons 2 | ||
| Voice Lessons 3 | ||
| Voice Lessons 4 | ||
Major Ensemble | ||
| Complete 4 credits: | ||
| University Singers | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
Improvisation | ||
| Choose 1 course: | ||
| Introduction to Jazz Theory and Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Hand Drumming Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Hand Drumming Ensemble | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 36 | |
| Required: | ||
| Teaching Music in the Middle and Secondary Schools | ||
| Teaching General Music in the Elementary and Middle Schools | ||
| Junior Recital | ||
| Diction for Singers I | ||
| Basic Conducting | ||
| Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques | ||
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
| World Music | ||
Choral / Vocal Techniques | ||
| Complete 3 credits: | ||
| Choral/Vocal Techniques | ||
Applied Lessons | ||
| Complete 4 credits: | ||
| Voice Lessons 5 | ||
| Voice Lessons 6 Must Perform Half Recital | ||
Minor Ensemble | ||
| Choose 2 credits: | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Contemporary Percussion Ensemble | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
| Hand Drumming Ensemble | ||
| Keyboard Accompanying | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Contemporary Percussion Ensemble | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
| Hand Drumming Ensemble | ||
Major Ensemble | ||
| Complete 2 credits: | ||
| University Singers | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
Upper-Level History/Theory Elective | ||
| Required: | ||
| Seminar in Music Literature | ||
or MUSIC 453 | Materials and Design | |
| Total Credits | 67-73 | |
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May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
Instrumental Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 28-31 | |
| Required: | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship I and Keyboard Musicianship II and Keyboard Musicianship III and Keyboard Musicianship IV | ||
or MUS APP 13 | Advanced Keyboard Musicianship | |
| Ear Training and Sight Singing I | ||
| Ear Training and Sight Singing II | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training | ||
| Music Theory III | ||
| Music Theory IV | ||
| Writing Competency | 0-3 | |
| Required: | ||
| Research and Rhetoric ^ | ||
First Semester Applied | ||
| Choose 2 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 1 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 1 | ||
Second Semester Applied | ||
| Choose 2 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 2 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 2 | ||
Third Semester Applied | ||
| Choose 2 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 3 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 3 | ||
Fourth Semester Applied | ||
| Choose 2 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 4 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 4 | ||
Major Ensemble | ||
| Complete 4 credits: | ||
| Concert Bands and Orchestra | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 45 | |
| Required: | ||
| Junior Recital | ||
| Senior Recital | ||
| Basic Conducting | ||
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
| World Music | ||
| Jazz History | ||
| Seminar in Music Literature | ||
| Materials and Design | ||
Fifth Semester Applied | ||
| Complete 3 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 5 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 5 | ||
Sixth Semester Applied Must perform full recital | ||
| Complete 3 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 6 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 6 | ||
Seventh Semester Applied | ||
| Complete 3 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 7 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 7 | ||
Eighth Semester Applied Must perform full recital | ||
| Complete 3 credits: | ||
| Keyboard Lessons 8 | ||
| Instrumental Lessons 8 | ||
Major Ensemble | ||
| Complete 4 credits: | ||
| Concert Bands and Orchestra | ||
Minor Ensemble | ||
| Complete 2 credits: | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Contemporary Percussion Ensemble | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Hand Drumming Ensemble | ||
| Keyboard Accompanying | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Contemporary Percussion Ensemble | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Hand Drumming Ensemble | ||
Music Electives | ||
| Choose 6 credits: | ||
| Audio Synthesis | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Choral/Vocal Techniques | ||
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques | ||
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Jazz Arranging | ||
| Seminar in Music Literature (may be repeated with different topic) | ||
| Total Credits | 73-79 | |
Vocal Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 28-31 | |
| Required: | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship I and Keyboard Musicianship II and Keyboard Musicianship III and Keyboard Musicianship IV | ||
or MUS APP 13 | Advanced Keyboard Musicianship | |
| Ear Training and Sight Singing I | ||
| Ear Training and Sight Singing II | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training | ||
| Music Theory III | ||
| Music Theory IV | ||
| Writing Competency | 0-3 | |
| Required: | ||
| Research and Rhetoric ^ | ||
Applied Lessons | ||
| Complete 8 credits: | ||
| Voice Lessons 1 | ||
| Voice Lessons 2 | ||
| Voice Lessons 3 | ||
| Voice Lessons 4 | ||
Major Ensemble | ||
| Complete 4 credits: | ||
| University Singers | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Foreign Language Requirement | 9-12 | |
| Vocal Performance student must complete 3 semesters of any combination of Italian, French and German language courses | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 47 | |
| Required: | ||
| Junior Recital | ||
| Senior Recital | ||
| Diction for Singers I | ||
| Diction for Singers II | ||
| Choral/Vocal Techniques (Vocal Pedagogy) | ||
| Choral/Vocal Techniques (Choral Arranging) | ||
| Basic Conducting | ||
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
| World Music | ||
| Jazz History | ||
| Seminar in Music Literature | ||
| Materials and Design | ||
Fifth Semester Applied | ||
| Complete 3 credits: | ||
| Voice Lessons 5 | ||
Sixth Semester Applied | ||
| Complete 3 credits: | ||
| Voice Lessons 6 Must perform full recital | ||
Seventh Semester Applied | ||
| Complete 3 credits: | ||
| Voice Lessons 7 | ||
Eighth Semester Applied | ||
| Complete 3 credits: | ||
| Voice Lessons 8 Must perform full recital | ||
Major Ensemble | ||
| Complete 4 credits: | ||
| University Singers | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
Minor Ensemble | ||
| Complete 2 credits: | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
| Keyboard Accompanying | ||
| New Music Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
Music Electives | ||
| Complete 2 credits: | ||
| Audio Synthesis | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Choral/Vocal Techniques (if not required above) | ||
| Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques | ||
| Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques | ||
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Jazz Arranging | ||
| Seminar in Music Literature (may be repeated with a different topic) | ||
| Total Credits | 84-93 | |
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May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.