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2009-2010 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Diploma in Music in Jazz Studies-Composition

Program Total Credits: 104

This four-year program is designed primarily for students who wish take the entire musical portion of the undergraduate curriculum without liberal arts courses. Students wishing to transfer from this program to the bachelor’s degree program may apply to do so in any year of their matriculation. They will be required to obtain the approval of both the Director of the School of Music and the Dean of Liberal Arts. The Diploma program is ideal for students who have already earned a degree in a field other than music but who want the benefit of a complete undergraduate training and education in music.

Freshman Year Credits: 24

Fall Credits: 12

MUCP 131 - Composition: Forms & Concepts I Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MULS 131 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 101 - Music Theory I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 111 - Musicianship I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 121 - Class Piano I Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 161 - Music Technology Survey Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr

Spring Credits: 12

MUCP 132 - Composition: Forms & Concepts II Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MULS 132 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 102 - Music Theory II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 112 - Musicianship II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 122 - Class Piano II Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 162 - Music Technology Survey Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr

Sophomore Year Credits: 27

Fall Credits: 13

MUPF 8XX - Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

MULS 231 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 203 - Jazz Theory I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 205 - Jazz Ear Training I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 223 - Class Jazz Piano I Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 331 - Jazz Improvisation III Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs

Spring Credits: 14

MUPF 8XX - Ensemble Credits: 1 cr
MUXX XXX - Music Elective Credits: 3 cr

MULS 232 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 204 - Jazz Theory II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 206 - Jazz Ear Training II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 224 - Class Jazz Piano II Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr

Junior Year Credits: 26

Fall Credits: 14

MUPF 8XX - Ensembles Credits: 2 cr

MUCP 361 - Orchestration I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MULS 331 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 451 - Jazz History Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 460 - Introduction to MIDI and Electronic Technology Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 12

MUPF 8XX - Ensembles Credits: 2 cr
MUXX XXX - Music Elective Credits: 3 cr

MULS 332 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 334 - Transcription and Analysis Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3.0 cr

Senior Year Credits: 26

Fall Credits: 13

MUPF 8XX - Ensembles Credits: 2 cr

MULS 431 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 351 - Music History I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 481 - Business of Music Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3.0 cr

Spring Credits: 13

MUPF 8XX - Ensembles Credits: 2 cr

MULS 400 - Senior Recital Credits: 0 cr, 0 hrs
MULS 432 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 352 - Music History II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 482 - Careers in Music Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3.0 cr

Note:

Senior Recital may be completed either semester.

All composition majors are required to successfully complete one of Chorus, which may be taken as ensemble or elective credits.