B.M. in Composition

Wells School of Music

The B.M. in Composition offers extensive training to develop analytical skills leading to the comprehension of the structure and form of music of all styles and periods, and to develop creative skills enabling the student to write in a contemporary idiom and to develop an individual style.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic Foundations
First Year Experience requirement4
English Composition requirement6-7
Mathematics requirement3-4
Interdisciplinary requirement3
Music History III
Diverse Communities requirement3
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 2
Ethics requirement3
Distributed Disciplinary Foundations
Science requirement6-8
Behavioral & Social Science requirement6
Humanities requirement6
Introduction to World Literature 1
World Literature I
Global Human Rights in Cultural Production 1
Arts requirement3
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 2
ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS
University Requirements
Writing Emphasis requirement9
Music Analysis
Introduction to World Literature 1
World Literature I
Speaking Emphasis requirement9
Music History II 2
Global Human Rights in Cultural Production 1
Degree Requirements
Capstone requirment1-15
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Required Music History Courses
MHL 180Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 23
MHL 211Music History II 23
MHL 212Music History III3
Required Music Theory Courses
MTC 112Theory of Music I 23
MTC 114Aural Activities I 22
MTC 113Theory of Music II 23
MTC 115Aural Activities II 22
MTC 212Theory of Music III3
MTC 214Aural Activities III2
MTC 213Theory of Music IV3
MTC 215Aural Activities IV2
MTC 342Music Analysis3
Required Composition Courses
MTC 273Computer Music3
MTC 312Composition I3
MTC 313Composition II3
MTC 412Composition III3
MTC 413Composition IV3
MTC 341Orchestration3
MTC 34416th Century Counterpoint3
or MTC 345 18th Century Counterpoint
MTC 487Senior Recital Preparation I3
Recommended Composition Course
MTC 418Composition V 33
Major Lessons
INM 111Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 111 Applied Lesson
INM 112Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 112 Applied Lesson
INM 211Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 211 Applied Lesson
INM 212Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 212 Applied Lesson
INM 311Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 311 Applied Lesson
INM 312Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 312 Applied Lesson
INM 411Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 411 Applied Lesson
INM 412Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 412 Applied Lesson
Major Ensembles 4
Select 4 credits from the following:4
Marching Band
Concert Band
Wind Symphony
Wind Ensemble
Symphony Orchestra
String Ensemble 5
Men's Chorus
Women's Chorus
Mastersingers
Cantari Donne
Concert Choir
Piano 6
PIA 191Piano Class (Minor)0.5
PIA 192Piano Class (Minor)0.5
PIA 291Piano Class1
PIA 292Piano Class1
Conducting
VOC 311Choral Conducting I2
or AIC 311 Instrumental Conducting I
Recital Attendance
Capstone Requirement
MTC 488Senior Recital Preparation II 73
Total Minimum Credits Required120
1

This course is recommended to fulfill this requirement.

2

Minimum grade of C- is required.

3

This course is not required for graduation.

4

8 semesters required; repeatable.

5

Guitar ensemble, guitar only.

6

May complete via competency exam.

7

This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.

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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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
MTC 112 Theory of Music I 1 3
MTC 114 Aural Activities I 1 2
PIA 191 Piano Class (Minor) 0.5
INM 111
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
FYE 100XFirst Year Experience 4
Major Ensemble 0.5
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance
 Credits14.5
Semester Two
MTC 113 Theory of Music II 1 3
MTC 115 Aural Activities II 1 2
MTC 312 Composition I 3
PIA 192 Piano Class (Minor) 0.5
INM 112
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
Major Ensemble 0.5
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance
 Credits13.5
Year Two
Semester Three
MTC 212 Theory of Music III 3
MTC 214 Aural Activities III 2
MTC 313 Composition II 3
MHL 180 Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 3
PIA 291 Piano Class 1
INM 211
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
Major Ensemble 0.5
Recital Attendance
 Credits14
Semester Four
MTC 213 Theory of Music IV 3
MTC 215 Aural Activities IV 2
MTC 273 Computer Music 3
MTC 412 Composition III 3
MHL 211 Music History II 1 3
PIA 292 Piano Class 1
INM 212
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
Major Ensemble 0.5
Recital Attendance
 Credits17
Year Three
Semester Five
MTC 341 Orchestration (FALL ONLY) 3
MTC 413 Composition IV 3
MHL 212 Music History III 3
INM 311
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
XXX 311Conducting I 2
Major Ensemble 0.5
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance
 Credits16
Semester Six
INM 312
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MTC XXXCounterpoint or Music Analysis 3
Major Ensemble 0.5
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
Recital Attendance
MTC 418 is suggested but not required.
 Credits14
Year Four
Semester Seven
MTC 487 Senior Recital Preparation I 3
INM 411
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MTC XXXCounterpoint or Music Analysis 3
Major Ensemble 0.5
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
 Credits17
Semester Eight
MTC 488 Senior Recital Preparation II 3
INM 412
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
Major Ensemble 0.5
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
General Education Course 3
 Credits14
 Total Credits120
1

Grade of C- or higher required.