Students work closely with department professionals to develop their individual potential as musicians, or prepare for an Associate level music degree program.

45 Credits (40 major, 5 elective)

1st Semester 

• APP 150G Applied Music (2)
• MUS 113G Applied Theory I (2)
• MUS 114G Technique I (1)
• MUS 115G Contemporary Music Literature I (2)
• MUS 104G Sight Reading and Repertoire I (1)
• MUS 107 Music Theory I (2)
• MUS 100K Keyboard Lab I (1)
• MUS 140 Ear Training I (1)
• MUS 110 Artist and Industry Seminar l (1)
• ENS 150 Large Ensemble (1)
• *** *** Elective from any area (1)

Total Credits: 15

2nd Semester 

• APP 150G Applied Music (2)
• MUS 123G Applied Theory II (2)
• MUS 124G Technique II (1)
• MUS 125G Contemporary Music Literature II (2)
• MUS 105G Sight Reading and Repertoire II (1)
• MUS 121 Music Theory II (2)
• MUS 102K Keyboard Lab II (1)
• MUS 141 Ear Training II (1)
• REC 111 Introduction to Music Technology (1)
• MUS 130 Artist and Industry Seminar II (1)
• *** *** Electives from any area (2)

Total Credits: 16

3rd Semester 

• APP 150G Applied Music (2)
• MUS 238G Music Interpretation I (2)
• MUS 106G Sight Reading and Repertoire III (1)
• ENS 100 Ensemble (1)
• BUS 118 Music Industry Economics (3)
• MUS 118 History of American Popular Music (3)
• *** *** Electives from any area (2)
• MUS 200 Sophomore Jury (0)

Total Credits: 14

Overall Credits: 45 – 40 major, 5 elective

Please be aware that there may be adjustments to the semester-by-semester course sequence based upon: start date, transfer credits, specific department requirements and advisor recommendations. Diploma in Music Performance students are required to complete their “Concert Attendance” forms.