B.M. in Composition
The B.M. in Composition offers training to develop creative, intellectual, and musical skills, enabling students to create music for instruments, voices, and electronic media. In addition to their general education curriculum, students in this major will engage a broad variety of subjects related to music theory and aural skills, performance, history, orchestration, composition and technology, will engage in the writing, rehearsing, performance, and recording of their original music, and will be part of a community that includes their fellow students, distinguished faculty members, and visiting artists.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 3 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 3 | |
| Humanities requirement 2 | 3 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | ||
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Music Analysis | ||
| Western Art Music II | ||
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Western Art Music I 1 | ||
| Creativity & Improvisation | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Required Music History Courses | ||
| 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 |
| Required Music Theory Courses | ||
| 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 213 | Theory of Music IV | 3 |
| MTC 215 | Aural Activities IV | 2 |
| MTC 342 | Music Analysis | 3 |
| Required Composition Courses 3 | ||
| MTC 273 | Computer Music | 3 |
| MTC 312 | Composition I | 3 |
| MTC 313 | Composition II | 3 |
| MTC 412 | Composition III | 3 |
| MTC 413 | Composition IV | 3 |
| MTC 341 | Orchestration | 3 |
| MTC 344 | 16th Century Counterpoint | 3 |
| or MTC 345 | 18th Century Counterpoint | |
| MTC 487 | Senior Recital Preparation I | 3 |
| Major Lessons | ||
| INM 111 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 111 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 112 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 112 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 211 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 211 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 212 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 212 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 311 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 311 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 312 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 312 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 411 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 411 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 412 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 412 | Applied Lesson | |
| Concert Ensembles 4 | ||
| 4 consecutive semesters required (courses are repeatable): | 4 | |
| Concert Band | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Orpheus Singers | ||
| Allegro Voices | ||
| Mastersingers | ||
| Oriana Chorale | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Criterions Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Statesmen Jazz Ensemble | ||
| String Ensemble 5 | ||
| Keyboard Ensemble 6 | ||
| Elective Ensembles 4 | ||
| 4 consecutive semesters required (courses are repeatable): | 4 | |
| Basketball Band | ||
| Marching Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Winds | ||
| Orpheus Singers | ||
| Allegro Voices | ||
| Mastersingers | ||
| Oriana Chorale | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Chamber Choir | ||
| Vocal Jazz | ||
| Recital Choir | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| Criterions Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Statesmen Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Latin Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Collegium Musicum | ||
| Studio Music Ensemble | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Percussion Ensemble | ||
| Steel Drum Ensemble | ||
| String Ensemble 5 | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Keyboard Ensemble 6 | ||
| Opera Production | ||
| Piano 7 | ||
| PIA 150 | Piano Class I | 1 |
| PIA 151 | Piano Class II | 1 |
| Conducting | ||
| CON 311 | Instrumental Conducting I | 1.5 |
| or CON 321 | Choral Conducting I | |
| Improvisation | ||
| INM 243 | Creativity & Improvisation | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 7.5 credits of electives. | 7.5 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| 6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals) | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| MTC 488 | Senior Recital Preparation II 8, 9 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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Minimum grade of C- is required.
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CLS 165, LIT 165, or LNC 105 is recommended to fulfill this requirement
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MTC 418 is also recommended but not required for graduation.
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The first ensemble each semester is 1 credit. Additional ensembles are 0.5 credit each.
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Guitar ensemble, guitar only.
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Piano only
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May complete via competency exam.
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
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MTC 488 is the recital component for students in this major. No applied performance recital is required.
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MTC 112 | Theory of Music I 1 | 3 |
| INM 111 or VOK 111 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| PIA 150 | Piano Class I | 1 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 3 |
| Concert Ensemble | 1 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 12.5 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 1 | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 1 | 2 |
| MTC 312 | Composition I | 3 |
| INM 112 or VOK 112 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| PIA 151 | Piano Class II | 1 |
| Concert Ensemble | 1 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 1 | 2 |
| MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| MTC 313 | Composition II | 3 |
| MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | 3 |
| INM 211 or VOK 211 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| INM 243 | Creativity & Improvisation | 3 |
| Concert Ensemble | 1 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MTC 213 | Theory of Music IV | 3 |
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| MTC 273 | Computer Music | 3 |
| MTC 412 | Composition III | 3 |
| MHL 280 | Western Art Music I 1 | 3 |
| INM 212 or VOK 212 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Concert Ensemble | 1 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MTC 215 | Aural Activities IV | 2 |
| MTC 341 | Orchestration (FALL ONLY) | 3 |
| MTC 342 | Music Analysis | 3 |
| MTC 413 | Composition IV | 3 |
| MHL 380 | Western Art Music II | 3 |
| INM 311 or VOK 311 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Elective Ensemble | 1 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| INM 312 or VOK 312 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| MTC 345 | 18th Century Counterpoint | 3 |
or General Education Course |
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| Elective Ensemble | 1 | |
| Elective | 1.5 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| MTC 418 is suggested but not required. | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| MTC 344 | 16th Century Counterpoint | 3 |
or General Education Course |
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| MTC 487 | Senior Recital Preparation I | 3 |
| INM 411 or VOK 411 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| CON 311 or CON 321 |
Instrumental Conducting I or Choral Conducting I |
1.5 |
| Elective Ensemble | 1 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| MTC 488 | Senior Recital Preparation II | 3 |
| INM 412 or VOK 412 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Elective Ensemble | 1 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Grade of C- or higher required.
