Music Major Requirements
Ten courses in theory, aural skills and history
One course from below (vocalists)
One course from below (instrumentalists)
Performance-based requirements* (6 semesters)
Two semesters of chamber ensembles*
Required Major Ensembles
Required Major Ensembles for instrumental majors* (6 semesters)
Required Major Ensembles for vocal majors* (6 semesters)
Private lessons in keyboard for non-keyboard majors (2 credits; minimum 2 semesters)
| MUPF 202 | Pvt Lessons/Keyboard(1/2hr) | 1 |
| | And/Or | |
| MUPF 302 | Private Lessons/Keyboard(1hr) | 1 |
Music majors are expected to practice a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Students must also complete the following:
One Capstone experience
End-of-semester performances in primary performance medium
Convocation (Fall)
Departmental Jury (Spring)
Other graduation requirements
Attendance at weekly Friday Convocations
Attendance at a minimum of 10 concerts each semester. At least 4 must be professional concerts or recitals
*No student may double-up on lessons and/or ensembles to graduate early
Concentration in Musical Theatre
For the BA degree in Music (16 credits minimum)
One Music History Course
| MUSI 175 | Evolution & Mechanics of Broadway | 3 |
Four techniques courses
MUPF 303: minimum of two semesters required
Three credits in production and workshop courses
| MUSI 105 | Musical Theater/Opera Production | 4 |
| | Or | |
| THEA 105 | Musical Theater | 4 |
| | | |
| MUPF 318 | Opera & Musical Theater Scenes | 1 |
| | Other credit-bearing experience pre-approved by the department | |
Suggested electives
Music Degree Pathway
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Music- Musical Theatre Degree Pathway
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year