B.M. in Theory
Wells School of Music
The B.M. in Theory provides intensive training in the analysis of popular music, jazz, and Western art music. Students will develop analytic skills through the in-depth study of music theory, musicianship, counterpoint, music analysis techniques, historical musicology, performance, and conducting. In addition, students will study the psychology of music and music theory pedagogy in seminar-style classes.
| 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 | 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 Theory/Composition 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 250 | Music and the Mind | 2 |
| MTC 342 | Music Analysis | 3 |
| MTC 479 | Music Theory/Composition Seminar | 3 |
| MTC 485 | Senior Thesis I | 3 |
| 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 |
| Upper-Level Music Theory Electives | ||
| Choose 9 credits under advisement from below or other upper-level music theory courses. | 6 | |
| 16th Century Counterpoint | ||
| 18th Century Counterpoint | ||
| Music Theory/Composition Seminar | ||
| Upper-Level Music History Electives | ||
| Choose 9 credits from the following or other 300/400/600-level music history courses. | 9 | |
| Music and the Related Arts | ||
| History of Opera | ||
| History of Orchestral Music | ||
| 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 | |
| Ensembles 2 | ||
| MHL 310 | Collegium Musicum (2 semesters required) | 2 |
| Concert Ensembles 2 | 4 | |
| 4 consecutive semesters required (courses are repeatable). | ||
| 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 3 | ||
| Keyboard Ensemble 4 | ||
| Elective Ensembles 2 | 2 | |
| Select 2 courses below (courses are repeatable). | ||
| 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 3 | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Keyboard Ensemble 4 | ||
| Opera Production | ||
| Piano 5 | ||
| 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 |
| Technology | ||
| Select three credits from the following. | 3 | |
| Studio Production I | ||
| Computer Music | ||
Any CSC/CST/CSW course. | ||
| Electives | ||
| Complete 5.5 credits of electives. | 5.5 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| 6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals) | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| MTC 486 | Senior Thesis II 6, 7 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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Minimum grade of C- is required.
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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 486 is the thesis component for students in this major. No recital in applied performance 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 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 15.5 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 1 | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 1 | 2 |
| MTC 250 | Music and the Mind | 2 |
| 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 | 13.5 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 1 | 2 |
| MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 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 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MTC 213 | Theory of Music IV | 3 |
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| INM 212 or VOK 212 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| MHL 280 | Western Art Music I 1 | 3 |
| Concert Ensemble | 1 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 13.5 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MTC 215 | Aural Activities IV | 2 |
| MTC 342 | Music Analysis | 3 |
| MTC 479 | Music Theory/Composition Seminar | 3 |
| MHL 310 | Collegium Musicum | 1 |
| MHL 380 | Western Art Music II | 3 |
| INM 311 or VOK 311 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| MTC 3XX/4XX | Upper-Level Music Theory Elective | 3 |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MHL 310 | Collegium Musicum | 1 |
| INM 312 or VOK 312 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| MTC 3XX/4XX | Upper-Level Music Theory Elective | 3 |
| MHL 3XX/4XX | Upper-Level Music History Elective | 3 |
| Technology Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| MTC 485 | Senior Thesis 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 |
| MHL 3XX/4XX | Upper-Level Music History Course | 3 |
| Elective Ensemble | 1 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| MTC 486 | Senior Thesis II | 3 |
| INM 412 or VOK 412 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| MHL 3XX/4XX/6XX | Upper-Level Music History Course | 3 |
| Elective Ensemble | 1 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 2.5 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Grade of C- or higher required.
