Theory & Musicianship (to be taken in sequence)
- MUS 215. Theory I, and MUS 216. Musicianship I
- MUS 217. Theory II, and MUS 218. Musicianship II
- MUS 315. Theory III, and MUS 316. Musicianship III
- MUS 317. Theory IV, and MUS 318. Musicianship IV
History and Literature
- MUS 301. History of Western Music I (prerequisite: MUS 215)
- MUS 302. History of Western Music II (prerequisite: MUS 217)
- MUS 303. History of Western Music III (prerequisite: MUS 302)
- One additional course in Western Music History or Ethnomusicology (MUS 304, 380, 403, 480, or other courses designated by the department)
Academic Music Electives
- One additional 300 or 400-level MUS (academic) course
Performance Courses
- Eight semesters of Studio Lessons in the primary concentration (26 credits total). Students who have been accepted to the MusB program should register for 4 credits of studio lessons every semester. Students who are considering auditioning for the program should register for at least 2 credits of studio lessons each semester during the freshman year, with instructor approval.
- Four semesters of Secondary Piano (1 credit per semester; MUSP 258A-D). For pianists, with department approval: Two or more semesters of studio lessons in a related secondary concentration (one or two credits per semester)
- Eight semesters of Large Ensemble performance (8 credits total; includes Orchestra, Jazz Ensembles, Wind Symphony and all Choirs. Opera Workshop may fulfill either the Large Ensemble or Small Ensemble requirement.)
- Four semesters of Small Ensemble performance (4 credits total; includes Chamber Music, Single-Instrument ensembles and other courses designated by the department. For MusB students only, Opera Workshop may fulfill either Large Ensemble or Small Ensemble requirement.)
- MUSP 394. Junior Recital (zero credits)
- MUSP 494. Senior Recital (zero credits) or MUSP 498. Senior Honors Recital (four credits)
- Four credits of MUSP (performance) courses, as approved by the studio teacher
