Bachelor of Music (Composition)

At the conclusion of the second year of study, students who have received a minimum grade of B in their major practical study (composition) may apply to the Composition concentration.  A written recommendation is also required, as well as a minimum grade of B in Theory 1, 2, 3, and 4.

First Year  
MUSC 1070 Introduction to the History of Music 3
MUSC 1080 History of Music 2 3
MUSC 1110 Music Theory 1 3
MUSC 1120 Music Theory 2 3
MUSC 1180 Ensemble 2 2
MUSC 1190 Ensemble 2
MUSC 1380 Basic Musical Skills 1 2
MUSC 1390 Basic Musical Skills 2 2
MUSC 1400 Major Practical Study 6
MUSC 3230 Acoustics of Music 3
ENGL 1310 English 3
Total Credit Hours
 32
Second Year  
MUSC 2070 History of Music 3 3
MUSC 2080 History of Music 4 3
MUSC 2110 Music Theory 3 3
MUSC 2120 Music Theory 4 3
MUSC 2180 Ensemble 2
MUSC 2190 Ensemble 2
MUSC 2380 Basic Musical Skills 3 2
MUSC 2390 Basic Musical Skills 4 2
MUSC 2400 Major Practical Study 6
Non-Music elective 6
Total Credit Hours
 32
Third Year  
MUSC 2460 Conducting 3
MUSC 3150 Orchestration 3
MUSC 3180 Ensemble 2
MUSC 3190 Ensemble 2
MUSC 3300 Composition Study 6
MUSC 3650 Electroacoustic Music 3
MUSC 3960 Music of the 20th Century 1 3
MUSC 3970 Music of the 20th Century 2 3
Non-Music electives 6
 Total Credit Hours 31
Fourth Year  
MUSC 3550 Recital 1 3
MUSC 4180 Ensemble 2
MUSC 4190 Ensemble 2
MUSC 4300 Composition Study 6
MUSC 4650 Interactive Computer Music 3
MUSC 4660 Computer Assisted Composition 3
Music History elective 3
Music Theory elective 3
Non-Music Electives 6
Total Credit Hours 31