Composition Track
Students who follow this track will demonstrate their creative ability through original composition, arrangement, and orchestration in both tonal and post-tonal mediums. Opportunities for students to have their work performed occur regularly. Through analysis and detailed theoretical training, students learn various compositional tools and effective notation in order to develop their work fully. Students are expected to complete both a junior and senior portfolio. Students who wish to pursue particularly
intensive studies in composition and theory should elect to take the honors track in place of the regular track.
Track Course Work
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Composition and Theory Track (37 units total) 16 required units: MUS 121. Topics in Music History (two quarters, different subjects) (4-4) MUS 124A-B. History of Western Music (3-3) MUS 195. Senior Project (2) At least 9 units selected from: MUS 130. Applied Study of Music (1) MUS 131. Applied Study of Music (2) MUS 140. University Jazz Band (2) MUS 141. University Symphony (2) MUS 142. University Chamber Singers (2) MUS 143. University Concert Band (2) MUS 144. University Chorus (2) MUS 145. Early Music Ensemble (2) MUS 146. Chamber Music Ensemble (1) MUS 147. University Wind Ensemble (2) MUS 154. University Gospel Choir (2) At least 12 units selected from: MUS 101A-B. Advanced Theory (4-4) MUS 102. Tonal Counterpoint (4) MUS 107A-B-C. Computer/Electronic Music (3-3-3) MUS 108A-B. Orchestration (2-2) MUS 113. Beginning Conducting (2) MUS 114. Intermediate Conducting (2) MUS 121. Topics in Music History (4) MUS 122. Topics in Music Analysis (4) MUS 198. Directed Group Study (1-5) MUS 199. Special Study (1-5) |
Honors Composition and Theory Track (45-49 units total) 14 required units: MUS 101A-B. Advanced Theory (4-4) MUS 124A-B. History of Western Music (3-3) At least 6 units, resulting in an senior composition or theory thesis: MUS 194HA. Special Study for Honors Students (2-4)* MUS 194HB. Special Study for Honors Students (2-4)* At least 11 units selected from: MUS 130. Applied Study of Music (1) MUS 131. Applied Study of Music (2) MUS 140. University Jazz Band (2) MUS 141. University Symphony (2) MUS 142. University Chamber Singers (2) MUS 143. University Concert Band (2) MUS 144. University Chorus (2) MUS 145. Early Music Ensemble (2) MUS 146. Chamber Music Ensemble (1) MUS 147. University Wind Ensemble (2) MUS 154. University Gospel Choir (2) At least 14-18 units selected from: MUS 102. Tonal Counterpoint (4) MUS 107A-B-C. Computer/Electronic Music (3-3-3) MUS 108A-B. Orchestration (2-2) MUS 113. Beginning Conducting (2) MUS 114. Intermediate Conducting (2) MUS 122. Topics in Music Analysis (4) *Units to be determined in consultation with instructor and approved by department chair. |