The Bachelor of Arts in Music
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree: 120 units
See “Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree” in The University Catalog
for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units,
including those required for the major, must be upper division.
The department has prepared a suggested Four Year Advising Plan to help
students meet all graduation requirements within four years. Please request
a plan from your major adviser or view it and other current advising information
on the CSU, Chico Web.
General Education Requirements: 48 units
See “General Education Requirements” in The University Catalog and The Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education Requirements
and course offerings. The course requirements marked below with an asterisk
(*) may also be applied toward General Education.
Cultural Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units
See “Cultural Diversity” in The University Catalog. Most courses used to
satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education.
American Institutions Requirement: 6 units
See the “American Institutions Requirement” under “Bachelor’s Degree Requirements.”
This requirement is normally fulfilled by completing HIST 050 and POLS
055. Courses used to satisfy this requirement do not apply to General Education.
Literacy Requirement:
See “Mathematics and Writing Requirements” in The University Catalog. Writing
proficiency in the major is a graduation requirement and may be demonstrated
through satisfactory completion of a course in your major which has been
designated as the Writing Proficiency (WP) course for the semester in which
you take the course. Students who earn below a C- are required to repeat
the course and earn a C- or better to receive WP credit. See The Class Schedule for the designated WP courses for each semester. You must pass
ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a C- or better before you may register
for a WP course.
Course Requirements for the Major: 50-67 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required
of all candidates for this degree. Additional required courses, dependent
upon a selected option or advising pattern, are outlined following the
degree core program requirements.
DEGREE CORE PROGRAM: 30 units
14 courses required:
MUS 001A Theory I 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: Knowledge of the fundamentals of music and its notation
to be determined by diagnostic exam. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 004A.
Required for majors, recommended for minors: keyboard proficiency or concurrent
enrollment in MUS 007A.
MUS 001B Theory II 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 001A with a minimum grade of C-. Concurrent enrollment
in MUS 004B. Required for majors, recommended for minors: keyboard proficiency
or concurrent enrollment in MUS 007B.
MUS 001C Theory III 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 001B with a minimum grade of C-.
MUS 001D Theory IV 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 001C with a minimum grade of C-.
MUS 004A Aural Musicianship 1.0 FA
Prerequisites: To be taken concurrently with MUS 001A.
MUS 004B Aural Musicianship 1.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 004A with a minimum grade of C-. To be taken concurrently
with MUS 001B.
MUS 006 Listening with Understanding 1.0 FA
MUS 007A Beginning Piano 1.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 053A or faculty permission.
MUS 007B Beginning Piano 1.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 007A with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
MUS 008 Computer Literacy for Musicians 1.0 FS
MUS 150A Music History (Antiquity-1750) 3.0 FA
MUS 150B Music History (1750-1900) 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
MUS 150C Music History (1900-the Present) 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 001D, MUS 150B, and faculty permission.
MUS 162 Music From a Global Perspective 3.0 SP NW
Prerequisites: MUS 001B.
Major Option Course Requirements: 20-37 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required
dependent upon the option chosen. Students must select one of the following
options for completion of the major course requirements.
THE OPTION IN GENERAL MUSIC: 20 units
1 course selected from:
MUS 191 American Music 3.0 FS *
MUS 193 History of Jazz 3.0 SP
MUS 194 Rock & Roll Catalyst for Soc Chg 3.0 FS
MUS 196 African American Music 3.0 FS *Eth
This course is the same as AFAM 196 which may be substituted.
6 units selected from:
MUS 060 Jazz Improvisation 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: A basic technique and facility on any band, orchestral,
or show band instrument. Must be able to read music with some knowledge
of scale-chord relationship. A course from the MUS 053 series is recommended.
This course is the same as MUS 160 which may be substituted.
MUS 102 Studies Instrumentatn/Arranging 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 001C.
MUS 140 Fundamentals of Conducting 2.0 FA
MUS 160 Jazz Improvisation 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: A basic technique and facility on any band, orchestral,
or show band instrument. Must be able to read music with some knowledge
of scale-chord relationship. A course from the MUS 053 series is recommended.
This course is the same as MUS 060 which may be substituted.
MUS 202A Composition 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 102, faculty permission.
MUS 219 Band Scoring 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 102, faculty permission.
MUS 220 Jazz Arranging 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 001C, faculty permission.
MUS 221 Songwriting 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 001C, faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
MUS 103 Intro to Music Technology 3.0 FA
MUS 171 Music Industry 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
2 units selected from:
MUS 003 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 005 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 205 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 009 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 209 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 011 Studio Instruction Appl Music 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUS 111 Studio Instruction Appl Music 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
6 units selected from:
Any Music (MUS) course offerings except MUS 045 and MUS 053 selected in
consultation with an adviser.
Studio instruction is available to students in the Option in General Music
who can qualify by audition.
THE OPTION IN MUSIC COMPOSITION: 36 units
11 courses required:
MUS 017 Intermediate Piano 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 007B or faculty permission.
MUS 102 Studies Instrumentatn/Arranging 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 001C.
MUS 103 Intro to Music Technology 3.0 FA
MUS 104 Fundamentals of Digital Audio 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 008, MUS 103, faculty permission.
MUS 112A Recital 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 011, MUS 111, or MUS 202D;
faculty permission.
MUS 201A Comp with Electronic Media 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 001B, MUS 103, MUS 104, faculty permission.
This course is the same as MUS 301A which may be substituted.
MUS 201B Comp with Electronic Media 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 201A with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
MUS 202A Composition 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 102, faculty permission.
MUS 202B Composition 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 102, faculty permission.
MUS 202C Composition 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 102, faculty permission.
MUS 202D Composition 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 102, faculty permission.
4 units required:
MUS 003 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 005 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 205 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 009 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 209 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
NOTE: Pep Band is not acceptable for MUS 003 and MUS 203.
3 units selected from:
MUS 011 Studio Instruction Appl Music 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUS 111 Studio Instruction
Appl Music 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUS 118 Advanced Piano 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 017 or faculty permission.
MUS 140 Fundamentals of Conducting 2.0 FA
MUS 201C Comp with Electronic Media 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 201B with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
This course is the same as MUS 301C which may be substituted.
MUS 219 Band Scoring 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 102, faculty permission.
MUS 220 Jazz Arranging 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 001C, faculty permission.
MUS 221 Songwriting 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 001C, faculty permission.
NOTE on MUS 011 and MUS 111: if Keyboard is your major instrument, select
another applied area for study.
THE OPTION IN MUSIC EDUCATION: 36-37 units
This option satisfies the requirements for the single subject credential
in music.
6 units required:
At least 2 units must be at the 111 level.
MUS 011 Studio Instruction Appl Music 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUS 111 Studio Instruction Appl Music 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUS 011 and MUS 111 may be repeated for credit.
4 units selected from:
These courses may be repeated for credit. See No. 4 under “Special Music
Requirements.”
MUS 003 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
1 course selected from:
MUS 005 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 205 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
1 course selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in Music Education.
MUS 003 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 005 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 009 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 205 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 209 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
7 courses required:
MUS 112A Recital 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 011, MUS 111, or MUS 202D;
faculty permission.
MUS 140 Fundamentals of Conducting 2.0 FA
MUS 151 Foundations of Music Education 3.0 F1
Prerequisites: MUS 001A or faculty permission.
MUS 152 Elementary General Music Methods 3.0 S2
Prerequisites: MUS 151 or faculty permission.
MUS 164 Middle/Jr High Voc Ensemble Tech 2.0 S1
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUS 001D, MUS
151, MUS 152, and MUS 140.
MUS 165 School Instrumental Ensemble 2.0 F2
MUS 260 Synthesis School Music Tech 2.0 SP
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUS 152, MUS 164,
MUS 165, and MUS 154A-F. Also, completion of or concurrent enrollment in
MUS 240 or MUS 245; faculty permission.
5 courses selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in Music Education.
MUS 154A School Instrmntl Tech: Woodwinds 1.0 F1
MUS 154B School Instrmntl Tech: Brass 1.0 F2
MUS 154C School Instrmntl Tech: Strings 1.0 S1
MUS 154D Schl Instrmntl Tech: Percussion 1.0 S2
MUS 154E Schl Instrmntl Tech: Class Instr 1.0 S2
MUS 154F Schol Instrmntl Tech: Keyboard 1.0 FA
1 course selected from:
MUS 240 Advanced Choral Conducting 2.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 140, faculty permission.
MUS 245 Adv Instrumental Conducting 2.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 140, faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
MUS 103 Intro to Music Technology 3.0 FA
MUS 171 Music Industry 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
MUS 196 African American Music 3.0 FS *Eth
This course is the same as AFAM 196 which may be substituted.
MUS 219 Band Scoring 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 102, faculty permission.
MUS 220 Jazz Arranging 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 001C, faculty permission.
MUS 240 Advanced Choral Conducting 2.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 140, faculty permission.
THE OPTION IN MUSIC INDUSTRY: 30 units
The Option in Music Industry will be discontinued when the BA in Music
Industry and Technology is approved. Contact the department about the current
status of this option.
8 courses required:
ACCT 015 Intro to Financial Accounting 3.0 FS
MUS 103 Intro to Music Technology 3.0 FA
MUS 171 Music Industry 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
MUS 194 Rock & Roll Catalyst for Soc Chg 3.0 FS
MUS 255 Music Industry Management 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 171 or faculty permission.
MUS 259 Legal Issues in Music 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 171.
This course is the same as BLAW 259 which may be substituted.
MGMT 180 Managing People, Bus Proc, & Chg 3.0 FS
MKTG 170 Survey of Marketing 3.0 FS
1 course selected from:
MUS 289 Direct Field Projects in Music 1.0-5.0 FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
MUS 299 Special Problems 1.0-3.0 FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
MUS 289 or MUS 299 must be taken for 3 units.
1 course selected from:
MUS 250 Music/Arts Administration 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 171 or faculty permission.
MUS 256 Record Label Administration 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 171 and faculty permission.
MUS 258 Event Planning and Operation 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 171 and faculty permission.
MUS 289 Direct Field Projects in Music 1.0-5.0 FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Students must take at least 3 units of MUS 289.
THE OPTION IN PERFORMANCE: 30-32 units
8 units required:
At least 4 units must be at the 111 level.
MUS 011 Studio Instruction Appl Music 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUS 111 Studio Instruction Appl Music 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUS 011 and MUS 111 may be repeated for credit. See No. 4 under “Special Music
Requirements.”
2 courses required:
MUS 112A Recital 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 011, MUS 111, or MUS 202D;
faculty permission.
MUS 212 Senior Recital 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 111, faculty permission.
Advising Pattern Course Requirements: 19-21 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required
depending upon the advising pattern chosen. Students must select one of
the following advising patterns for completion of the major course requirements.
To complete the Option in Performance, students choose one of the following
patterns.
The Instrumental Pattern: 20 units
4 units selected from:
MUS 003 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
These courses may be repeated for credit.
2 units selected from:
MUS 005 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 205 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
These courses may be repeated for credit.
2 units selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in the Instrumental Pattern.
MUS 003 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 005 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 009 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 205 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 209 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
These courses may be repeated for credit.
1 course selected from:
MUS 101 Introduction to MIDI 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 053A or MUS 001A and faculty permission.
MUS 103 Intro to Music Technology 3.0 FA
MUS 171 Music Industry 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
MUS 250 Music/Arts Administration 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 171 or faculty permission.
9 units selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in the Instrumental Pattern.
MUS 028 Introduction to Accompanying 1.0 FA
Prerequisites: Moderate piano and sight reading skills; audition or faculty
permission required.
This course is the same as MUS 228 and MUS 328 which may be substituted.
MUS 060 Jazz Improvisation 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: A basic technique and facility on any band, orchestral,
or show band instrument. Must be able to read music with some knowledge
of scale-chord relationship. A course from the MUS 053 series is recommended.
This course is the same as MUS 160 which may be substituted.
MUS 102 Studies Instrumentatn/Arranging 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 001C.
MUS 121 Studio Class 1.0 FS
This course is the same as MUS 021 which may be substituted.
MUS 140 Fundamentals of Conducting 2.0 FA
MUS 160 Jazz Improvisation 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: A basic technique and facility on any band, orchestral,
or show band instrument. Must be able to read music with some knowledge
of scale-chord relationship. A course from the MUS 053 series is recommended.
This course is the same as MUS 060 which may be substituted.
MUS 191 American Music 3.0 FS *
MUS 193 History of Jazz 3.0 SP
MUS 196 African American Music 3.0 FS *Eth
This course is the same as AFAM 196 which may be substituted.
MUS 219 Band Scoring 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 102, faculty permission.
MUS 220 Jazz Arranging 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 001C, faculty permission.
MUS 285A Sem in Mus Hist & Lit: Instrumtl 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
The Keyboard Pattern: 19-21 units
3 courses required:
MUS 028 Introduction to Accompanying 1.0 FA
Prerequisites: Moderate piano and sight reading skills; audition or faculty
permission required.
This course is the same as MUS 228 and MUS 328 which may be substituted.
MUS 228A Vocal Accompanying Repertoire 1.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 028 or faculty permission.
MUS 228B Instrumntl Accompany Repertoire 1.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 028 or faculty permission.
3 units selected from:
MUS 003 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 005 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 009 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 205 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 209 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
These courses may be repeated for credit. See No. 4 under “Special Music
Requirements.”
4 units required:
MUS 121 Studio Class 1.0 FS
This course is the same as MUS 021 which may be substituted.
This course may be repeated for credit.
2 courses required:
MUS 226A Keyboard Pedagogy 2.0 FA
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
MUS 285B Sem in Mus Hist & Lit: Keyboard 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
MUS 111F Studio Instruction: Piano 1.0 FS
MUS 111G Studio Instruction: Organ 1.0 FS
Students emphasizing piano performance select MUS 111F.
Students emphasizing
organ performance select MUS 111G.
1 course selected from:
MUS 225 Service Playing Church Organist 2.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Studio instruction in organ or faculty permission.
MUS 226B Keyboard Pedagogy 2.0 SP
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in the Keyboard Pattern.
MUS 101 Introduction to MIDI 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 053A or MUS 001A and faculty permission.
MUS 111G Studio Instruction: Organ 1.0 FS
MUS 111J Studio Instruction: Harpsichord 1.0 FS
MUS 160 Jazz Improvisation 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: A basic technique and facility on any band, orchestral,
or show band instrument. Must be able to read music with some knowledge
of scale-chord relationship. A course from the MUS 053 series is recommended.
This course is the same as MUS 060 which may be substituted.
MUS 171 Music Industry 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
MUS 211 Keyboard Pedagogy Project 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: faculty permission.
MUS 225 Service Playing Church Organist 2.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Studio instruction in organ or faculty permission.
The Vocal Pattern: 19-21 units
2 units selected from:
MUS 003 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
These courses may be repeated for credit. See No 4 under “Special Music
Requirements.”
2 units selected from:
MUS 009 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 209 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
These courses may be repeated for credit.
2 units selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in the Vocal Pattern.
MUS 003 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 005 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 009 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 205 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 209 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
These courses may be repeated for credit.
4 courses required:
MUS 132A Vocal Diction and Literature 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
MUS 132B Vocal Diction and Literature 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
MUS 231 Vocal Pedagogy 3.0 FS
MUS 285C Sem in Mus Hist & Lit: Vocal 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in the Vocal Pattern.
MUS 028 Introduction to Accompanying 1.0 FA
Prerequisites: Moderate piano and sight reading skills; audition or faculty
permission required.
This course is the same as MUS 228 and MUS 328 which may be substituted.
MUS 111F Studio Instruction: Piano 1.0 FS
MUS 140 Fundamentals of Conducting 2.0 FA
MUS 171 Music Industry 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
MUS 228A Vocal Accompanying Repertoire 1.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 028 or faculty permission.
Students in the Vocal Pattern are strongly encouraged to take at least
two semesters of French, Italian, or German.
THE OPTION IN PIANO ACCOMPANYING: 31 units
4 units required:
MUS 011F Studio Instruction: Piano 1.0 FS
4 units required:
MUS 111K Studio Instruction: Piano Accomp 1.0 FS
5 units required:
MUS 003 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 009 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 209 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
All of the courses above may be repeated for credit. See No. 4 under “Special
Music Requirements” below.
6 courses required:
MUS 028 Introduction to Accompanying 1.0 FA
Prerequisites: Moderate piano and sight reading skills; audition or faculty
permission required.
This course is the same as MUS 228 and MUS 328 which may be substituted.
MUS 132A Vocal Diction and Literature 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
MUS 132B Vocal Diction and Literature 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
MUS 228A Vocal Accompanying Repertoire 1.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 028 or faculty permission.
MUS 228B Instrumntl Accompany Repertoire 1.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 028 or faculty permission.
MUS 212 Senior Recital 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 111, faculty permission.
2 courses selected from:
MUS 140 Fundamentals of Conducting 2.0 FA
MUS 240 Advanced Choral Conducting 2.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 140, faculty permission.
MUS 245 Adv Instrumental Conducting 2.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 140, faculty permission.
3 units selected from:
MUS 005Y Mixed Ensembles 1.0 FS
This course is the same as MUS 205Y and MUS 305Y which may be substituted.
MUS 060 Jazz Improvisation 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: A basic technique and facility on any band, orchestral,
or show band instrument. Must be able to read music with some knowledge
of scale-chord relationship. A course from the MUS 053 series is recommended.
This course is the same as MUS 160 which may be substituted.
MUS 205Y Mixed Ensembles 1.0 FS
This course is the same as MUS 005Y and MUS 305Y which may be substituted.
MUS 160 Jazz Improvisation 1.0 FS
Prerequisites: A basic technique and facility on any band, orchestral,
or show band instrument. Must be able to read music with some knowledge
of scale-chord relationship. A course from the MUS 053 series is recommended.
This course is the same as MUS 060 which may be substituted.
MUS 140 Fundamentals of Conducting 2.0 FA
MUS 215 Adv Functional Keyboard Studies 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
MUS 225 Service Playing Church Organist 2.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Studio instruction in organ or faculty permission.
MUS 226A Keyboard Pedagogy 2.0 FA
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
MUS 240 Advanced Choral Conducting 2.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 140, faculty permission.
MUS 245 Adv Instrumental Conducting 2.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 140, faculty permission.
NOTE: With the permission of the adviser, these elective units may be replaced
with additional units in the following:
MUS 111F Studio Instruction: Piano 1.0 FS
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 303 Large Ensemble 1.0 Inq
MUS 205 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 226B Keyboard Pedagogy 2.0 SP
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
MUS 305 Small Ensemble 1.0 Inq
MUS 209 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 309 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 228A Vocal Accompanying Repertoire 1.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 028 or faculty permission.
MUS 228B Instrumntl Accompany Repertoire 1.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 028 or faculty permission.
THE OPTION IN RECORDING ARTS: 27 units
The Option in Recording Arts will be discontinued when the BA in Music
Industry and Technology is approved. Contact the department about the current
status of this option.
8 courses required:
ECE 030 Basic Electricity & Instruments 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is not intended for engineering
or manufacturing technology majors or minors.
MUS 019 Aural Acuity for Recording Arts 1.0 SP
MUS 103 Intro to Music Technology 3.0 FA
MUS 104 Fundamentals of Digital Audio 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 008, MUS 103, faculty permission.
MUS 201A Comp with Electronic Media 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 001B, MUS 103, MUS 104, faculty permission.
This course is the same as MUS 301A which may be substituted.
MUS 201B Comp with Electronic Media 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 201A with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
MUS 204A Audio Recording 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: ECE 030, MUS 001B, MUS 103, faculty permission.
MUS 204B Audio Recording 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 104, MUS 204A with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
MUS 171 Music Industry 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
MUS 201C Comp with Electronic Media 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 201B with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
This course is the same as MUS 301C which may be substituted.
MUS 204C Audio Recording 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 204B with a minimum grade of C-;faculty permission..
MUS 206 Audio for Video 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: MUS 201B, MUS 204B. (MUS 201B may be taken concurrently.)
MUS 207 Sound Reinforcement 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MUS 204B, faculty permission.
2 units selected from:
MUS 003 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 005 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 009 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 011 Studio Instruction Appl Music 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 205 Small Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 209 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
MUS 111 Studio Instruction Appl Music 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
These courses may be repeated for credit. See No. 4 under “Special Music
Requirements.”
Studio instruction is available to students in the Option in Recording
Arts who can qualify by audition.
Special Music Requirements:
1. Advising is required each semester for all Music students.
2. All entering
Music majors, freshmen, and transfer students, must take the diagnostic
examination in theory and ear training to determine placement.
3. Before
gaining acceptance as a Music major, each student (including transfer students)
must be interviewed and/or auditioned by an appropriate faculty committee.
Consult with the Music Department office for details. A Music major wishing
to change option or emphasis must also be interviewed and/or auditioned
by an appropriate faculty committee.
4. Students must participate in at
least one ensemble using their performing medium when enrolled in Studio
Instruction. Ensembles are chosen in consultation with the option adviser.
Substitutions may be made with departmental approval. Consult the option
adviser or the Music Department office for details.
5. Before gaining admittance
to upper-division status in Studio Instruction, students must demonstrate
appropriate competence in their major performing medium before a faculty
committee. Standards are available in the Music Department office.
Electives Requirement:
To complete the total units required for the bachelor’s degree, select
additional elective courses from the total university offerings. You should
consult with an adviser regarding the selection of courses which will provide
breadth to your university experience and apply to a supportive second
major or minor.
Grading Requirement:
All courses taken to fulfill major course requirements must be taken for
a letter grade, except those courses specified by the department as Credit/No
Credit grading only.
For those courses taken for a letter grade, students must earn a grade
of C- or better.
Advising Requirement:
Advising is mandatory for all majors in this degree program.
Consult your
undergraduate adviser for specific information.
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