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.
A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared 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 taken 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 130 and POLS 155. 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 130 (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, depending upon the selected option or advising pattern, are outlined following the degree core program requirements.
DEGREE CORE PROGRAM: 30 units
14 courses required:
Prerequisites: Knowledge of the fundamentals of music and its notation to be determined by diagnostic exam. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 103. Required for majors, recommended for minors: keyboard proficiency or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 105.
Prerequisites: MUSC 101 with a minimum grade of C-. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 104. Required for majors, recommended for minors: keyboard proficiency or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 106.
| MUSC | 103 | Aural Musicianship | 1.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: To be taken concurrently with MUSC 101.
| MUSC | 104 | Aural Musicianship | 1.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 103 with a minimum grade of C-. To be taken concurrently with MUSC 102.
| MUSC | 105 | Beginning Piano | 1.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 106 | Beginning Piano | 1.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 105 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 107 | Listening with Understanding | 1.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 108 | Computer Lit for Musicians | 1.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 102 with a minimum grade of C-.
Prerequisites: MUSC 201 with a minimum grade of C-.
| MUSC | 203 | Music History (Antiquity-1750) | 3.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 302 | Music History (1750-1900) | 3.0 | SP WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
| MUSC | 303 | Music Hist (1900-the Present) | 3.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: MUSC 202, MUSC 302, and faculty permission.
| MUSC | 304 | Music From a Global Perspec | 3.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 102.
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:
| MUSC | 291 | American Music | 3.0 | FS * |
| MUSC | 293 | History of Jazz | 3.0 | SP |
| MUSC | 294 | History of Rock and Roll | 3.0 | FS |
| MUSC | 296 | African American Music | 3.0 | FS *Eth |
6 units selected from:
| MUSC | 176 | 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.
| MUSC | 222 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 360 | Studies Instrumentatn/Arrangng | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 201.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 464 | Jazz Arranging | 2.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 201, faculty permission.
Prerequisites: MUSC 201, faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
| MUSC | 109 | Intro to Music Technology | 3.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 309 | Music Industry | 3.0 | FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
2 units selected from:
| MUSC | 110 | Studio Instruction Appl Music | 1.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
| MUSC | 111 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 112 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 113 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 310 | Studio Instruction Appl Music | 1.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
| MUSC | 411 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 412 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 413 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
6 units selected from:
Any Music (MUSC) course offerings except MUSC 190 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:
| MUSC | 109 | Intro to Music Technology | 3.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 241 | Fundamentals of Digital Audio | 3.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 109, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 266 | Intermediate Piano | 1.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 106 or faculty permission.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 110, MUSC 310, or MUSC 462, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 342 | Comp with Electronic Media | 3.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: MUSC 102, MUSC 109, MUSC 241, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 343 | Comp with Electronic Media | 3.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 342 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 360 | Studies Instrumentatn/Arrangng | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 201.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
4 units required:
| MUSC | 111 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 112 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 113 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 411 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 412 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 413 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
NOTE: Pep Band is not acceptable for MUSC 111 and MUSC 411.
3 units selected from:
| MUSC | 110 | Studio Instruction Appl Music | 1.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
| MUSC | 222 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 267 | Advanced Piano | 1.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 266 or faculty permission.
| MUSC | 310 | Studio Instruction Appl Music | 1.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
| MUSC | 442 | Comp with Electronic Media | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 343 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 464 | Jazz Arranging | 2.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 201, faculty permission.
Prerequisites: MUSC 201, faculty permission.
NOTE on MUSC 110 and MUSC 310: 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 310 level.
| MUSC | 110 | Studio Instruction Appl Music | 1.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
| MUSC | 310 | Studio Instruction Appl Music | 1.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUSC 110 and MUSC 310 may be repeated for credit.
4 units selected from:
These courses may be repeated for credit. See No. 4 under "Special Music Requirements."
| MUSC | 111 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 411 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
1 course selected from:
| MUSC | 112 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 412 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
1 course selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in Music Education.
| MUSC | 111 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 112 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 113 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 411 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 412 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 413 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
7 courses required:
| MUSC | 220 | Foundations of Music Education | 3.0 | F1 |
Prerequisites: MUSC 101 or faculty permission.
| MUSC | 221 | Elem General Music Methods | 3.0 | S2 |
Prerequisites: MUSC 220 or faculty permission.
| MUSC | 222 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 110, MUSC 310, or MUSC 462, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 324 | Middle/Jr High Voc Ensem Tech | 2.0 | S1 |
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 202, MUSC 220, MUSC 221, and MUSC 222.
| MUSC | 325 | School Instrumental Ensemble | 2.0 | F2 |
| MUSC | 420 | Synthesis School Music Tech | 2.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 221, MUSC 324, MUSC 325, MUSC 331, MUSC 332, MUSC 333, MUSC 334, MUSC 335, MUSC 336. Also, completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 322 or MUSC 323, faculty permission.
5 courses selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in Music Education.
| MUSC | 331 | Schl Instrmntl Tech: Woodwinds | 1.0 | F1 |
| MUSC | 332 | School Instrmntl Tech: Brass | 1.0 | F2 |
| MUSC | 333 | School Instrmntl Tech: Strings | 1.0 | S1 |
| MUSC | 334 | Schl Instrmntl Tech: Percuss | 1.0 | S2 |
| MUSC | 335 | Schl Instrmntl Tech:Class Inst | 1.0 | S2 |
| MUSC | 336 | Schol Instrmntl Tech: Keyboard | 1.0 | FA |
1 course selected from:
| MUSC | 322 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 2.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 222, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 323 | Adv Instrumental Conducting | 2.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 222, faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
| MUSC | 109 | Intro to Music Technology | 3.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 309 | Music Industry | 3.0 | FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
| MUSC | 296 | African American Music | 3.0 | FS *Eth |
| MUSC | 322 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 2.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 222, faculty permission.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 464 | Jazz Arranging | 2.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 201, faculty permission.
THE OPTION IN PERFORMANCE: 30-32 units
8 units required:
At least 4 units must be at the 310 level.
| MUSC | 110 | Studio Instruction Appl Music | 1.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
| MUSC | 310 | Studio Instruction Appl Music | 1.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUSC 110 and MUSC 310 may be repeated for credit. See No. 4 under "Special Music Requirements."
2 courses required:
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 110, MUSC 310, or MUSC 462, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 416 | Senior Recital | 2.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 310, 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:
| MUSC | 111 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 411 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
These courses may be repeated for credit.
2 units selected from:
| MUSC | 112 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 412 | 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.
| MUSC | 111 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 112 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 113 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 411 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 412 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 413 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
These courses may be repeated for credit.
1 course selected from:
| MUSC | 109 | Intro to Music Technology | 3.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 309 | Music Industry | 3.0 | FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
| MUSC | 218 | Introduction to MIDI | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 101 and faculty permission.
| MUSC | 353 | Music/Arts Administration | 3.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 309 or faculty permission.
9 units selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in the Instrumental Pattern.
| MUSC | 176 | 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.
| MUSC | 222 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 280 | Introduction to Accompanying | 1.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: Moderate piano and sight reading skills; audition or faculty permission required.
| MUSC | 291 | American Music | 3.0 | FS * |
| MUSC | 293 | History of Jazz | 3.0 | SP |
| MUSC | 296 | African American Music | 3.0 | FS *Eth |
| MUSC | 360 | Studies Instrumentatn/Arrangng | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 201.
| MUSC | 370 | Sem Mus Hist & Lit: Instrumtl | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 464 | Jazz Arranging | 2.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 201, faculty permission.
The Keyboard Pattern: 19-21 units
3 courses required:
| MUSC | 280 | Introduction to Accompanying | 1.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: Moderate piano and sight reading skills; audition or faculty permission required.
| MUSC | 380 | Vocal Accompanying Repertoire | 1.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 381 | Adv Accompanying Techniques | 1.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
3 units selected from:
| MUSC | 111 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 112 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 113 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 411 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 412 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 413 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
These courses may be repeated for credit. See No. 4 under "Special Music Requirements."
4 units required:
This course may be repeated for credit.
3 courses required:
| MUSC | 277 | Keyboard Pedagogy | 2.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 310C | Studio Instruction: Piano | 1.0 | FS |
| MUSC | 371 | Sem Mus Hist & Lit: Keyboard | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
| MUSC | 278 | Keyboard Pedagogy | 2.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 383 | Serv Playing Church Organist | 2.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Studio instruction in organ or faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in the Keyboard Pattern.
| MUSC | 176 | 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.
| MUSC | 309 | Music Industry | 3.0 | FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
| MUSC | 218 | Introduction to MIDI | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 101 and faculty permission.
| MUSC | 377 | Keyboard Pedagogy Project | 2.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 383 | Serv Playing Church Organist | 2.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Studio instruction in organ or faculty permission.
The Vocal Pattern: 19-21 units
2 units selected from:
| MUSC | 111 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 411 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
These courses may be repeated for credit. See No 4 under "Special Music Requirements."
2 units selected from:
| MUSC | 113 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 413 | 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.
| MUSC | 111 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 112 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 113 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 411 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 412 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 413 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
These courses may be repeated for credit.
4 courses required:
| MUSC | 372 | Sem in Mus Hist & Lit: Vocal | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 373 | Vocal Diction and Literature | 3.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
| MUSC | 374 | Vocal Diction and Literature | 3.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
| MUSC | 375 | Vocal Pedagogy | 3.0 | FS |
1 course selected from:
Select courses in consultation with the adviser in the Vocal Pattern.
| MUSC | 309 | Music Industry | 3.0 | FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
| MUSC | 222 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 280 | Introduction to Accompanying | 1.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: Moderate piano and sight reading skills; audition or faculty permission required.
| MUSC | 310C | Studio Instruction: Piano | 1.0 | FS |
| MUSC | 380 | Vocal Accompanying Repertoire | 1.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: 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:
| MUSC | 110C | Studio Instruction: Piano | 1.0 | FS |
4 units required:
| MUSC | 310C | Studio Instruction: Piano | 1.0 | FS |
5 units required:
| MUSC | 111 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 113 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 411 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 413 | 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:
| MUSC | 280 | Introduction to Accompanying | 1.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: Moderate piano and sight reading skills; audition or faculty permission required.
| MUSC | 373 | Vocal Diction and Literature | 3.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
| MUSC | 374 | Vocal Diction and Literature | 3.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
| MUSC | 380 | Vocal Accompanying Repertoire | 1.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 381 | Adv Accompanying Techniques | 1.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 416 | Senior Recital | 2.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 310, faculty permission.
2 courses selected from:
| MUSC | 222 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 322 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 2.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 222, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 323 | Adv Instrumental Conducting | 2.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 222, faculty permission.
3 units selected from:
| MUSC | 112K | Mixed Ensembles | 1.0 | FS |
| MUSC | 176 | 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.
| MUSC | 222 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2.0 | FA |
| MUSC | 277 | Keyboard Pedagogy | 2.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 322 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 2.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 222, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 323 | Adv Instrumental Conducting | 2.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 222, faculty permission.
| MUSC | 382 | Adv Functional Keyboard Studie | 1.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 383 | Serv Playing Church Organist | 2.0 | Inq |
Prerequisites: Studio instruction in organ or faculty permission.
| MUSC | 412K | Mixed Ensembles | 1.0 | FS |
NOTE: With the permission of the adviser, these elective units may be replaced with additional units in the following:
| MUSC | 278 | Keyboard Pedagogy | 2.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 310C | Studio Instruction: Piano | 1.0 | FS |
| MUSC | 380 | Vocal Accompanying Repertoire | 1.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 381 | Adv Accompanying Techniques | 1.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
| MUSC | 411 | Large Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 412 | Small Ensembles | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 413 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 611 | Large Ensemble | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 612 | Small Ensemble | 1.0 | Inq |
| MUSC | 613 | Vocal Performance | 1.0 | Inq |
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 possibly 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.