B.M. in Studio Composition
Wells School of Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Music Matters | ||
or MHL 212 | Music History III | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society | ||
| Ethics requirement 6 | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral and Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement 6 | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | ||
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement 6 | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Music History II | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Music Theory and Aural Activities Requirements | ||
| MTC 101 | Music Matters | 3 |
| 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 |
| Music History Courses | ||
| MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | 3 |
| MHL 211 | Music History II 1 | 3 |
| MHL 420 | World Music | 3 |
| Studio Production | ||
| MTC 170 | Studio Production I | 3 |
| MTC 270 | Studio Production II | 3 |
| Composition Courses | ||
| MTC 271 | Scoring Film and Media | 3 |
| MTC 274 | Scoring Video Games | 3 |
| MTC 275 | Songwriting | 3 |
| Senior Project | ||
| MTC 470 | Senior Project in Studio Composition I | 3 |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| MTC 471 | Senior Project in Studio Composition II 2 | 3 |
| Career Development | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Musical Entrepreneurship | ||
| Internship in Studio Composition | ||
| Applied Lessons 8 | ||
| 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 | |
| Ensembles 9 | ||
| 6 semesters required; repeatable 7 | 3 | |
| Marching Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| String Ensemble 5 | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| Latin Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Men's Chorus | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Mastersingers | ||
| Cantari Donne | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Studio Music Ensemble | ||
| Piano 3 | ||
| PIA 191 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| PIA 192 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| PIA 291 | Piano Class | 1 |
| PIA 292 | Piano Class | 1 |
| Music Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Musical Entrepreneurship | ||
| Computer Music | ||
| Composition I | ||
| Composition II | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| Jazz Harmony and Arranging I | ||
| Composition III | ||
| Jazz Harmony and Arranging II | ||
| 16th Century Counterpoint | ||
| 18th Century Counterpoint | ||
| Internship in Studio Composition | ||
| Music in Film | ||
| Perspectives in Jazz | ||
| Music History III | ||
| Women in Music | ||
| History of Rock | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
AEB/AEO/AES/CHO____ Ensembles (repeatable) | ||
| Other Music Requirements | ||
| 6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals) | ||
| Studio Hour 4 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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Minimum of C- required to progress to next level
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
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Requirement may be waived via competency exam
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Thursdays at 11:00-11:50 AM
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Guitar ensemble, guitar only.
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Students are recommended to take CLS 165 or CLS 260, and LNC 110 to satisfy multiple general education requirements.
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MTC 123 is preferred for this degree, but will use three credits that are otherwise allotted to music electives.
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6 semesters at 1.5 credits each
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6 semesters at 0.5 credits each, determined by audition
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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 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 1 | 2 |
| PIA 191 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| INM 111 or VOK 111 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 1 | 3 |
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 1 | 2 |
| MTC 170 | Studio Production I | 3 |
| PIA 192 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| INM 112 or VOK 112 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-level WRT Course | 3 |
| Humanities or Writing Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| MTC 270 | Studio Production II | 3 |
| MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | 3 |
| PIA 291 | Piano Class | 1 |
| INM 211 or VOK 211 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MTC 275 | Songwriting | 3 |
| MHL 211 | Music History II 1 | 3 |
| PIA 292 | Piano Class | 1 |
| INM 212 or VOK 212 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Humanities or Ethics Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MTC 271 | Scoring Film and Media | 3 |
| INM 311 or VOK 311 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| AIC 311 or VOC 311 |
Instrumental Conducting I or Choral Conducting I |
2 |
| Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Career Development Course | 3 | |
| Music Elective | 3 | |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MTC 274 | Scoring Video Games | 3 |
| MHL 420 | World Music | 3 |
| INM 312 or VOK 312 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Writing Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Math Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| MTC 101 | Music Matters | 3 |
| MTC 470 | Senior Project in Studio Composition I | 3 |
| Writing Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Credits | 12.5 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| MTC 471 | Senior Project in Studio Composition II | 3 |
| Music Elective | 3 | |
| Music Elective | 3 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Grade of C- or higher required.
