B.M. in Instrumental Performance
Code | Title | Credits |
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
Academic Foundations | ||
First Year Experience requirement | 3 | |
English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | ||
Ethics requirement | 3 | |
Building Your Career in Music 2 | ||
Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
Science requirement | 3 | |
Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 3 | |
Humanities requirement 3 | 3 | |
Arts requirement | 3 | |
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | ||
ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
University Requirements | ||
Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
Western Art Music II | ||
Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
Western Art Music I 1 | ||
Creativity & Improvisation | ||
Building Your Career in Music 2 | ||
Degree Requirements | ||
Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
Music Theory and Aural Activities Requirements | ||
MTC 112 | Theory of Music I 1 | 3 |
MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 1 | 2 |
MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 1 | 3 |
MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 1 | 2 |
MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
MTC 215 | Aural Activities IV | 2 |
Music Composition Requirement | ||
Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
Orchestration | ||
16th Century Counterpoint | ||
18th Century Counterpoint | ||
Music History Requirements | ||
MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | 3 |
MHL 280 | Western Art Music I 1 | 3 |
MHL 380 | Western Art Music II | 3 |
Applied Performance Lessons | ||
INM 131 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 3 |
INM 132 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 3 |
INM 231 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 3 |
INM 232 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 3 |
INM 331 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 4 |
INM 332 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 4 |
INM 431 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 4 |
INM 432 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 4 |
Minor Lessons | ||
INM 101 | Minor Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 101 | Minor Lesson | |
INM 102 | Minor Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 102 | Minor Lesson | |
INM 201 | Minor Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 201 | Minor Lesson | |
INM 202 | Minor Lesson | 1.5 |
or VOK 202 | Minor Lesson | |
Concert Ensembles 4 | ||
8 consecutive semesters required (courses are repeatable): | 8 | |
Concert Band | ||
Wind Symphony | ||
Wind Ensemble | ||
Symphony Orchestra | ||
Statesmen Jazz Ensemble | ||
String Ensemble 5 | ||
Chamber Ensembles 4 | ||
6 courses required (courses are repeatable): | 3 | |
Brass Ensemble | ||
Percussion Ensemble | ||
Steel Drum Ensemble | ||
String Ensemble 6 | ||
Woodwind Ensemble | ||
Chamber Winds | ||
Chamber Orchestra | ||
Criterions Jazz Ensemble | ||
Latin Jazz Ensemble | ||
Jazz Combo | ||
Collegium Musicum | ||
Studio Music Ensemble | ||
Piano Requirements 7 | ||
PIA 150 | Piano Class I | 1 |
PIA 151 | Piano Class II | 1 |
Major Literature | ||
2 courses required in area of instrumental concentration: | 2 | |
Brass Literature I | ||
Brass Literature II | ||
Brass Literature III | ||
Guitar Literature | ||
Guitar Literature II | ||
Guitar Literature III | ||
String Literature I | ||
String Literature II | ||
String Literature III | ||
Woodwind Literature I | ||
Woodwind Literature II | ||
Woodwind Literature III | ||
Percussion Literature I | ||
Percussion Literature II | ||
Percussion Literature III | ||
Conducting | ||
CON 311 | Instrumental Conducting I | 1.5 |
Improvisation | ||
INM 243 | Creativity & Improvisation | 3 |
Technology | ||
MTC 168 | Audio Recording Essentials | 1 |
Music Electives | ||
Complete 3.5 credits of music electives. | 3.5 | |
Electives | ||
Complete 6 credits of electives. | 6 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals) | ||
Capstone Requirement | ||
INM 443 | Building Your Career in Music 2 | 3 |
Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 |
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Minimum grade of C- required.
- 2
This course fulfills the Capstone, Ethics, and Speaking Emphasis requirements.
- 3
CLS 165, LIT 165, or LNC 105 is recommended to fulfill this requirement.
- 4
The first ensemble each semester is 1 credit. Additional ensembles are 0.5 credit each.
- 5
Guitar only.
- 6
Guitar and string only.
- 7
Requirement may be waived via competency exam.
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To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
Year One | ||
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Semester One | Credits | |
MTC 112 | Theory of Music I | 3 |
MTC 168 | Audio Recording Essentials | 1 |
INM 131 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 3 |
PIA 150 | Piano Class I | 1 |
FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 3 |
Concert Ensemble | 1 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 15 | |
Semester Two | ||
MTC 113 | Theory of Music II | 3 |
MTC 114 | Aural Activities I | 2 |
INM 132 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 3 |
PIA 151 | Piano Class II | 1 |
Concert Ensemble | 1 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 13 | |
Year Two | ||
Semester Three | ||
MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
MTC 115 | Aural Activities II | 2 |
MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society | 3 |
INM 101 or VOK 101 |
Minor Lesson or Minor Lesson |
1.5 |
INM 231 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 3 |
INM 243 | Creativity & Improvisation | 3 |
Concert Ensembles | 1 | |
Chamber Ensemble | 0.5 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 17 | |
Semester Four | ||
MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
INM 232 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 3 |
MHL 280 | Western Art Music I | 3 |
INM 102 or VOK 102 |
Minor Lesson or Minor Lesson |
1.5 |
Concert Ensembles | 1 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Chamber Ensemble | 0.5 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 14 | |
Year Three | ||
Semester Five | ||
MTC 215 | Aural Activities IV | 2 |
MHL 380 | Western Art Music II | 3 |
INM 331 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 4 |
INM 201 or VOK 201 |
Minor Lesson or Minor Lesson |
1.5 |
CON 311 | Instrumental Conducting I | 1.5 |
Concert Ensemble | 1 | |
Chamber Ensemble | 0.5 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 13.5 | |
Semester Six | ||
INM 332 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 4 |
INM 202 or VOK 202 |
Minor Lesson or Minor Lesson |
1.5 |
Concert Ensemble | 1 | |
Chamber Ensemble | 0.5 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Electives | 6 | |
Recital Attendance | ||
Credits | 16 | |
Year Four | ||
Semester Seven | ||
INM 431 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 4 |
INM 443 | Building Your Career in Music | 3 |
ALC XXX | Instrumental Literature I | 1 |
MTC XXX | Music Composition Course | 3 |
Concert Ensemble | 1 | |
Chamber Ensemble | 0.5 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15.5 | |
Semester Eight | ||
INM 432 | Applied Music Performance Lesson | 4 |
ALC XXX | Instrumental Literature II or III | 1 |
Concert Ensemble | 1 | |
Chamber Ensemble | 0.5 | |
Music Electives | 3.5 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 120 |