2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Composition (BMus)


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This program leads to a BMus degree and is designed for those who desire a career in writing and arranging both concert and sacred music. Students who pass the piano proficiency exam may substitute another instrument upon approval of the composition advisor.

Total Credits: 137


University Core - Credits: 58


  • Literature Elective Credits: 3
  • Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
  • Natural Science Elective Credits: 3

Program Requirements - Credits: 79


  • Applied Music Lessons (Secondary)
    4 Semesters/Credits: 8
  • Choral Ensemble
    2 Semesters/Credits: 2
  • Choral or Instrumental Ensemble
    4 Semesters/Credits: 4
  • Composition Elective Credits: 2
  • Conducting Elective Credits: 2
  • Instrumental Ensemble
    2 Semesters/Credits: 2
  • Music Elective Credits: 2
  • Music History Electives Credits: 8

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