B.M. in Theory
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. | 9 | |
| 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 | |
| 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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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.
