1. All students who wish to declare a major or minor in music are required to audition in their major performing medium (vocal, instrumental, or keyboard) before a faculty panel. Upon passing the audition, students will take studio instruction in their major performing medium in accordance with their program requirements. At the end of each semester of applied study, all music majors and minors will be evaluated by a faculty jury and must demonstrate minimum performance levels established by the criteria set forth in their degree programs. Fifth-year credential students are encouraged to continue studio instruction with permission of the Department Chair.
2. All entering students are required to take a theory placement exam, usually prior to the first week of classes. Entering first-year students must receive a passing grade on the exam to begin the lower division theory sequence. Transfer students must be evaluated by the Department before registering for their first semester on campus.
   
   This evaluation includes an audition in the major performing medium as well as placement examinations in keyboard skills, theory, sightsinging, and dictation. Depending upon audition results, one to four units of lower division applied study and/or lower division Major Repertoire may be waived.
3. Music majors and minors are required to perform in public each semester of applied study, normally during the Directed Listening Recital Hour.
4. Music majors and minors are required to attend departmental recitals and concerts as announced at the beginning of each semester. During each semester of applied study, all music majors and minors are required to enroll in Directed Listening (MUS 2880/4880). All majors (both BA and BM) must earn at least 8 semesters of credit in Directed Listening in order to graduate. Music minors are required to register for a minimum of four semesters of Directed Listening (MUS 2880/4880). Transfer students will be evaluated upon entry into the music program for Directed Listening requirements.
5. All music majors are required to demonstrate an acceptable level of performance skill in piano. All majors must enroll in an appropriate piano course until the requisite piano proficiency examination has been passed. Students should consult with the Coordinator of Keyboard Studies to obtain information about the proficiency examination for their degree track. Lower-division students normally fulfill these requirements by the end of the sophomore year. Students transferring in at the upper-division level normally complete these requirements by the end of the junior year.
6. Ensemble participation requirements for the various degree programs are as follows:
   1. Music majors in the Bachelor of Music degree program are required to participate each semester of applied study in a major performing ensemble (Chorale, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, or Jazz Ensemble) appropriate to their major performing medium. Keyboard and guitar majors normally enroll in Chorale as their major performing ensemble, but may enroll in Jazz Ensemble if selected for the ensemble through the audition process. For wind and percussion majors, Wind Ensemble is the required major ensemble. For string majors, Orchestra is the required major ensemble.
   2. Music majors in the Bachelor of Arts degree program are required to participate each semester of applied study in a major (see above) or a secondary performing ensemble (University Chamber Singers, Symphony Band, Vocal Ensemble, Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Chamber Ensemble). Bachelor of Arts students must enroll in a lower division ensemble each semester until achieving junior standing. Thereafter, a total of four semesters of upper division ensemble credit is required for completion of the Bachelor of Arts, Music degree.
   3. Any other student enrolled in applied lessons must enroll in an appropriate ensemble.
7. All music majors must pass a junior qualifying examination before registering for upper-division applied music. Students should consult with area coordinators for specific requirements for their performing medium.
8. To be approved for graduation, music majors and minors must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all music coursework. In addition, music majors and minors must earn a grade of C– or better in all music classes required by their degree programs. All courses receiving a grade below C– in the major will not be considered a passing grade and the course must be repeated.

Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music is an intensive curriculum designed for students wishing to prepare for graduate study in music and for specific professional purposes. Degree majors include instrumental and choral music education (credential preparation), instrumental, vocal, and piano performance, composition, and jazz studies.

Requirements

1. Complete a minimum of 124 units, including the University General Education requirements (51 units minimum) for a bachelor’s degree.
2. Complete the following prerequisites to the major (31-35 units):
   MUS 1220 Theory I, 3 units
   MUS 1230 Theory II, 3 units
   MUS 1320 Eartraining and Sightsinging I, 1 unit
   MUS 1330 Eartraining and Sightsinging II, 1 unit
   1. Complete 2 units from one of the following applied studies:
      1. MUS 1610 Freshman-Level Keyboard, 1 unit or
      2. MUS 1640 Freshman-Level Voice, 1 unit or
      3. MUS 1670 Freshman-Level Orchestral Instruments, 1 unit
         MUS 2000 Music of World Cultures, 3 units
         MUS 2150 Introduction to Music Technology, 1 unit
         MUS 2220 Chromatic Harmony, 3 units
         MUS 2230 Twentieth Century Techniques, 3 units
         MUS 2320 Eartraining and Sightsinging III, 1 unit
         MUS 2330 Eartraining and Sightsinging IV, 1 unit
   2. Complete a total of 4 semesters selected from the following ensembles:
      1. MUS 2400 Orchestra, 1 unit or
      2. MUS 2410 Concert Chorale, 2 units or
      3. MUS 2440 Wind Ensemble, 2 units or
      4. MUS 2480 Jazz Ensemble, 2 units
   3. Complete 2 units from one of the following applied studies:
      1. MUS 2610 Sophomore-Level Keyboard, 1 unit or
      2. MUS 2640 Sophomore-Level Voice, 1 unit or
      3. MUS 2670 Sophomore-Level Orchestral Instruments, 1 unit
      4. MUS 2900 Music History and Literature I, 3 units
3. Complete the major course requirements (42-46 units). No more than 8 units of CR-graded coursework from courses graded exclusively CR/NC may apply toward the major. Completion of a minor is not required.

Junior Year Requirement
Before advancing to senior-level applied study, all Bachelor of Music majors with an emphasis in piano, instrumental, or vocal performance must present a public solo recital consisting of approximately thirty minutes of literature. A faculty hearing of the recital material must occur no later than one month before the recital is to be presented. Students must have completed all the prerequisites to the major before presenting the junior recital or be currently enrolled in all remaining prerequisites during the semester in which the recital is presented.

Senior Year Requirement
The Bachelor of Music degree is a four-year course of study culminating in the presentation of a solo recital or the completion of a faculty-approved project. Following the junior qualifying examination at the final 2000-level jury, the faculty will recommend whether the student should pursue the Recital Track or the Project Track. Students must inform the faculty no later than the final 3000-level jury which track they wish to pursue.

1. The Recital Track requires two semesters of applied study at the 4000-level and a public recital. The recital will be a presentation of literature demonstrating a mastery of performance practices related to several style periods. Performance majors will present a solo recital consisting of approximately 45 minutes of music.
   All other Bachelor of Music students following the Recital Track will present a recital consisting of approximately 30 minutes of music. The recital may include ensembles in which the student’s performing medium is featured. A faculty hearing of the recital material must occur no later than one month before the recital is to be presented. Students may present a senior recital only when completing the coursework for the degree. This coursework normally includes all core courses for the degree as well as all upper-division requirements for the major. In all cases, faculty approval of the recital presentation is required for graduation. Students should register for MUS 4900 during the term in which the recital is completed.
2. The Project Track requires completion of a creative or scholarly project and two semesters of applied study following completion of the required 3000-level. Students may fulfill the applied study requirement by enrolling in either the 3000- or 4000-level of applied study. The nature and scope of the project must be determined by the student and a faculty member qualified to supervise the study, and must be approved by the music faculty two semesters prior to completing the project. Students should register for MUS 4900 during the term in which the project is completed.
3. Students following the Composition major shall select the Project Track and complete a senior composition portfolio under the direction of a faculty member qualified to supervise the study, normally the studio composition faculty instructor. The nature and scope of the project must be determined by the student and faculty member and must be approved by the music faculty. Students should register for MUS 4900 during the term in which the portfolio is completed. Composition majors normally complete four semesters of upper-division applied studies in composition following the successful completion of the 2000-level of applied study and of the junior qualifying examination in their major performing medium (keyboard, instrumental, or vocal).

The Major (42-46 units)

1. Core: Complete the following courses (17-21 units):
   MUS 3100 Music History and Literature II, 3 units
   MUS 3200 Music History and Literature III, 3 units
   MUS 3250 Eighteenth Century Counterpoint, 2 units
   MUS 3260 Form and Analysis, 2 units
   MUS 3270 Basic Conducting, 2 units
   MUS 4900 Senior Recital or Project, 1 unit
   Complete a total of 4 semesters selected from the following ensembles:
   
   1. MUS 4400 Orchestra, 1 unit or
   2. MUS 4410 Concert Chorale, 2 units or
   3. MUS 4440 Wind Ensemble, 2 units or
   4. MUS 4480 Jazz Ensemble, 2 units
2. Areas of Study: Under the direction of the major adviser, complete
   one of the following major areas of study (25 units):

Piano Performance (25 units)
MUS 1611 Freshman Keyboard Major Repertoire, 2 units
MUS 1630 Basic Class Voice, 1 unit
MUS 2500 or 4500 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, 1 unit or
MUS 2501 or 4501 Jazz Chamber Ensemble, 1 unit
MUS 2611 Sophomore Keyboard Major Repertoire, 2 units
MUS 3460 Harpsichord Literature, 2 units
MUS 3610 Junior-Level Keyboard, 2 units
MUS 3611 Junior Keyboard Major Repertoire, 2 units
MUS 3620 Accompanying, 2 units
MUS 4448 Keyboard Harmony, 1 unit
MUS 4450 Piano Pedagogy, 2 units
MUS 4451 Piano Literature, 2 units
MUS 4610 Advanced Keyboard, 2 units
MUS 4611 Senior Keyboard Major Repertoire, 2 units
Electives as approved by adviser, 2 units

Instrumental Performance (25 units)
MUS 1630 Basic Class Voice, 1 unit
MUS 1671 Freshman Instrumental Major Repertoire, 2 units
MUS 2500 or 4500 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, 1 unit
MUS 2671 Sophomore Instrumental Major Repertoire, 2 units
MUS 3240 Orchestration, 2 units
According to the major performing medium, complete one course from:

1. MUS 3650 String Technique I, 1 unit (violin, viola majors only) or
2. MUS 3660 String Technique II, 1 unit (cello, doublebass majors only) or
3. MUS 3681 Woodwind Techniques I, 1 unit (flute, single reed majors only) or
4. MUS 3682 Woodwind Techniques II, 1 unit (double reed majors only) or
5. MUS 3683 Brass Techniques, 1 unit (brass majors only) or
6. MUS 3684 Percussion Techniques, 1 unit (percussion majors only)

MUS 3670 Junior-Level Orchestral Instruments, 2 units
MUS 3671 Junior Instrumental Major Repertoire, 2 units
MUS 4290 Instrumental Conducting, 2 units
MUS 4670 Advanced Orchestral Instruments, 2 units
MUS 4671 Senior Instrumental Major Repertoire, 2 units
Complete a total of 2 semesters from the following ensembles:

1. MUS 2480 or 4480 Jazz Ensemble, 2 units or
2. MUS 2500 or 4500 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, 1 unit or
3. MUS 2501 or 4501 Jazz Chamber Ensemble, 1 unit

Electives as approved by adviser, 2-4 units

Vocal Performance (25 units)
MUS 1641 Freshman Voice Major Repertoire, 2 units
MUS 2641 Sophomore Voice Major Repertoire, 2 units
MUS 2646 Lyric Diction I, 1 unit
MUS 2923 or 4923 Opera Scenes, 3 units
MUS 3640 Junior-Level Voice, 2 units
MUS 3641 Junior Voice Major Repertoire, 2 units
MUS 3646 Lyric Diction II, 1 unit
MUS 4574 Solo Vocal Pedagogy of Western Civilization, 2 units
MUS 4575 Solo Vocal Literature in Western Civilization, 2 units
MUS 4640 Advanced Voice, 2 units
MUS 4641 Senior Voice Major Repertoire, 2 units
Electives as approved by adviser, 4 units

Music Education-Instrumental (25 units)
MUS 1620 Basic Class Guitar, 1 unit
MUS 1630 Basic Class Voice, 1 unit
MUS 3240 Orchestration, 2 units
MUS 3340 Music in Elementary Schools, 3 units
MUS 3370 Music in Secondary Schools (WP), 3 units
MUS 3650 String Technique I, 1 unit
MUS 3660 String Technique II, 1 unit
MUS 3670 Junior-Level Orchestral Instruments, 2 units
MUS 3681 Woodwind Techniques I, 1 unit
MUS 3682 Woodwind Techniques II, 1 unit
MUS 3683 Brass Techniques, 1 unit
MUS 3684 Percussion Techniques, 1 unit
MUS 4290 Instrumental Conducting, 2 units
MUS 4550 Instrumental Literature Seminar, 2 units
MUS 4670 Advanced Orchestral Instruments, 2 units
Electives as approved by adviser, 1 unit

Music Education-Choral (25 units)
MUS 1620 Basic Class Guitar, 1 unit
MUS 2646 Lyric Diction I, 1 unit
MUS 3340 Music in Elementary Schools, 3 units
MUS 3370 Music in Secondary Schools (WP), 3 units
MUS 3640 Junior-Level Voice, 2 units
MUS 3650 String Technique I, 1 unit
MUS 3681 Woodwind Techniques I, 1 unit or
MUS 3682 Woodwind Techniques II, 1 unit
MUS 3683 Brass Techniques, 1 unit
MUS 3684 Percussion Techniques, 1 unit
MUS 4280 Choral Conducting, 2 units
MUS 4570 Choral Literature Seminar, 2 units
MUS 4572 Secondary Choral Methods and Materials, 3 units
MUS 4574 Solo Vocal Pedagogy of Western Civilization, 2 units
MUS 4640 Advanced Voice, 2 units
No elective requirement

Composition (25 units)
MUS 1630 Basic Class Voice, 1 unit
MUS 3210 Composition, 4 units
MUS 3240 Orchestration, 2 units
Complete one unit from each of the following groups of techniques classes:

1. MUS 3650 String Technique I, 1 unit or
   MUS 3660 String Technique II, 1 unit
2. MUS 3681 Woodwind Technique I, 1 unit or
   MUS 3682 Woodwind Technique II, 1 unit
3. MUS 3683 Brass Technique, 1 unit or
   MUS 3684 Percussion Technique, 1 unit

MUS 4210 Advanced Composition, 4 units
MUS 4290 Instrumental Conducting, 2 units
Complete a total of 4 semesters selected from the following ensembles:
MUS 2430 or 4430 University Chamber Singers, 1 unit or
MUS 2480 or 4480 Jazz Ensemble, 2 units or
MUS 2500 or 4500 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, 1 unit or
MUS 2501 or 4501 Jazz Chamber Ensemble, 1 unit
Electives as approved by adviser, 5 units

Jazz Studies (25 units)
MUS 2100 Jazz Improvisation, 1 unit
MUS 2101 Functional Jazz Piano, 1 unit
MUS 2110 Jazz Improvisation II, 1 unit
MUS 2501/4501 Jazz Chamber Ensemble, 6 units
MUS 3300 Jazz Arranging, 1 unit
MUS 3301 Jazz Arranging II, 2 units
MUS 3350 Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator, 1 unit
MUS 3410 History of Jazz, 3 units
MUS 3670 Junior-Level Orchestral Instruments, 2 units
MUS 4230 Media Project, 1 unit
MUS 4670 Advanced Orchestral Instruments, 2 units
Electives as approved by adviser, 4 units

Requirements Units University General Education Requirements 51 Required Prerequisites 31-35 Major 42-46 Total Required Units 124-132

The Bachelor of Arts in Music provides a humanistic approach to the study of music as a significant part of human tradition and culture. As a liberal arts curriculum, the Bachelor of Arts is not intended as vocational preparation, although a variety of career opportunities may be open to students with such a background. Emphasis areas include general music and music technology.

Requirements

1. Complete a minimum of 120 units including the University general requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Forty units must be upper-division.
2. Complete the following prerequisites to the major (16 units):
   MUS 1220 Theory I, 3 units
   MUS 1230 Theory II, 3 units
   MUS 1320 Eartraining and Sightsinging I, 1 unit
   MUS 1330 Eartraining and Sightsinging II, 1 unit
   MUS 2000 Music of World Cultures, 3 units
   MUS 2150 Introduction to Music Technology, 1 unit
   1. Complete 2 units in consecutive semesters from one of the following applied studies, as directed by the major adviser:
      1. MUS 1610 Freshman-Level Keyboard, 1 unit
      2. MUS 1640 Freshman-Level Voice, 1 unit
      3. MUS 1670 Freshman-Level Orchestral Instruments, 1 unit
   2. Complete an additional 2 units from any of the following:
      1. MUS 1600 Basic Class Piano, 1 unit
      2. MUS 2600 Intermediate Class Piano, 1 unit
      3. MUS 1620 Basic Class Guitar, 1 unit
      4. MUS 1630 Basic Class Voice, 1 unit
      5. MUS 2630 Intermediate Class Voice, 1 unit
      6. MUS 2650 Intermediate Class Guitar, 1 unit
      7. MUS 1610 Freshman- Level Keyboard, 1 unit
      8. MUS 1640 Freshman-Level Voice, 1 unit
      9. MUS 1670 Freshman-Level Orchestral Instruments, 1 unit
      10. MUS 2610 Sophomore-Level Keyboard, 1 unit
      11. MUS 2640 Sophomore-Level Voice, 1 unit
      12. MUS 2670 Sophomore-Level Orchestral Instruments, 1 unit
      13. MUS 3650 String Technique I, 1 unit
      14. MUS 3660 String Technique II, 1 unit
      15. MUS 3681 Woodwind Techniques I, 1 unit
      16. MUS 3682 Woodwind Techniques II, 1 unit
      17. MUS 3683 Brass Techniques, 1 unit
      18. MUS 3684 Percussion Techniques, 1 unit
3. Complete the major (27-31 units). Completion of a minor is not required.
   

The Major (27-31 units)

Minor in Music

Requirements (24 units)

1. Complete 15 units of lower-division coursework:
   MUS 1000 Introduction to Music, 3 units
   MUS 1220 Theory I, 3 units
   MUS 1230 Theory II, 3 units
   MUS 1320 Eartraining and Sightsinging I, 1 unit
   MUS 1330 Eartraining and Sightsinging II, 1 unit
   
   
   1. Under the direction of the minor adviser, complete 2 units from any of the following:
      1. MUS 1600/2600 Basic/Intermediate Class Piano, 1 unit each
      2. MUS 1620/2650 Basic/Intermediate Class Guitar, 1 unit each
      3. MUS 1630/2630 Basic/Intermediate Class Voice, 1 unit each
      4. MUS 1610, 1640, or 1670 Freshman Level applied study, 1 unit
      5. MUS 2220 Chromatic Harmony, 3 units
      6. MUS 2230 Twentieth Century Techniques, 3 units
      7. MUS 2320 Eartraining and Sightsinging III, 1 unit
      8. MUS 2330 Eartraining and Sightsinging IV, 1 unit
      9. MUS 2400, 2410, or 2440 Major Group Performance, 4 units
      10. MUS 2610, 2640, or 2670 Sophomore Level applied study, 1 unit each
      11. MUS 3650 String Technique I, II, 1 unit
      12. MUS 3660 String Technique II, 1 unit
      13. MUS 3681 Woodwind Techniques I, 1 unit
      14. MUS 3682 Woodwind Techniques II, 1 unit
      15. MUS 3683 Brass Techniques, 1 unit
      16. MUS 3684 Percussion Techniques, 1 unit
          
          
   2. Under the direction of the minor adviser, complete 2 semesters from any of the following ensembles:
      1. MUS 2400 Orchestra, 1 unit
      2. MUS 2410 Concert Chorale, 2 units
      3. MUS 2430 University Chamber Singers, 1 unit
      4. MUS 2440 Wind Ensemble, 2 units
      5. MUS 2480 Jazz Ensemble, 2 units
      6. MUS 2490 Vocal Ensemble, 1 unit
      7. MUS 2500 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, 1 unit
      8. MUS 4501 Jazz Chamber Ensemble, 1 unit
2. Complete 6 units from any of the following upper-division courses:
   MUS 3100 Music History and Literature II, 3 units
   MUS 3200 Music History and Literature III, 3 units
   MUS 3400 American Music, 3 units
   MUS 3410 History of Jazz, 3 units
3. Electives as approved by the minor adviser, 3 units.
4. All minors must enroll in Directed Listening (MUS 2880/4880) and an appropriate performing ensemble during each semester of applied study. (See Department Requirements.)
5. Of the 24 units total, at least 8 must be in upper-division courses.

All students are welcome to participate in the various performance courses (Concert Chorale, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Chamber Singers, and other small ensembles).

Liberal Studies Concentration in Music
Please refer to the Liberal Studies section of this catalog.

Learning Objectives

• Students will perform on a principal instrument/voice with a proficiency appropriate to their degree program/concentration and level of study, and demonstrate this skill in solo and ensemble performance situations.
• Students will perform on a principal instrument/voice at a level appropriate to their degree program or concentration and apply this skill in both large and small ensemble situations.
• Students will demonstrate technological literacy throughout the curriculum.
• Students will demonstrate understanding of theoretical and formal principles of music through coursework that emphasizes composition, analysis, and improvisation.
• Students will demonstrate proficiency in aural and keyboard skills.
• Students will demonstrate understanding of the development of world musics and the historical foundations of European and American styles.
• Students will show integration of curricular goals through capstone performances and/or projects.